He can't get on PH - (again)
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Mr Graham J is having trouble again, I took this from a conversation on Messenger - does anyone know what he can do to sort it?
Graham J:
I can access MSN messenger perfectly OK but when I try to look at a page on the internet (PistonHeads, my hotmail account - which has 8 emails on - and even WindowsUpdate) I just get The page cannot be displayed.
I've rebooted about 5 times and it still hasn't solved it, I've checked my Firewall and thats fine, any ideas????
Graham J:
I can access MSN messenger perfectly OK but when I try to look at a page on the internet (PistonHeads, my hotmail account - which has 8 emails on - and even WindowsUpdate) I just get The page cannot be displayed.
I've rebooted about 5 times and it still hasn't solved it, I've checked my Firewall and thats fine, any ideas????
I've downloaded Mozilla as a temporary measure but would still like to get internet explorer sorted.
I've removed it from the Add/Remove Programs section of control panel but still have the icon on the desktop and the little shortcut bit at the bottom.
When I try to re-install IE it says that I already have it and should exit setup.
Cheers,
Graham
P*ssed off beyond words with the computer and Microsnot!!
>> Edited by Graham.J on Monday 30th June 08:45
I've removed it from the Add/Remove Programs section of control panel but still have the icon on the desktop and the little shortcut bit at the bottom.
When I try to re-install IE it says that I already have it and should exit setup.
Cheers,
Graham
P*ssed off beyond words with the computer and Microsnot!!
>> Edited by Graham.J on Monday 30th June 08:45
Graham.J said:
Sorry,
I'm on Windows ME and am having problems with Internet Explorer 6 if that helps.
Have you tried Explorer repair or System Restore?
Or if you can access the net via Mozilla try this link
It's McRepair a repair program from Microshite
http://download.microsoft.com/download/msninvestor/Patch/1.0/WIN98/EN-US/mcrepair.EXE
PS should work fine on Win ME
>> Edited by FourWheelDrift on Tuesday 1st July 21:01
Graham,
Are you using a regular home PC, or a corporate laptop (running Win ME, probably not). If you select 'Internet Options' from the 'Tools' menu in IE, select the 'Connections' tab and click 'LAN Settings' do you have a Proxy Server set?
Have you tried deleting your temporary internet files and/or internet history? Could be something corrupting things in there, but unlikely.
One more thing to try - what happens if you put http://213.52.163.118/ into your browser?
Are you using a regular home PC, or a corporate laptop (running Win ME, probably not). If you select 'Internet Options' from the 'Tools' menu in IE, select the 'Connections' tab and click 'LAN Settings' do you have a Proxy Server set?
Have you tried deleting your temporary internet files and/or internet history? Could be something corrupting things in there, but unlikely.
One more thing to try - what happens if you put http://213.52.163.118/ into your browser?
Graham,
Are you using a regular home PC, or a corporate laptop (running Win ME, probably not). If you select 'Internet Options' from the 'Tools' menu in IE, select the 'Connections' tab and click 'LAN Settings' do you have a Proxy Server set?
Have you tried deleting your temporary internet files and/or internet history? Could be something corrupting things in there, but unlikely.
One more thing to try - what happens if you put http://213.52.163.118/ into your browser?
Are you using a regular home PC, or a corporate laptop (running Win ME, probably not). If you select 'Internet Options' from the 'Tools' menu in IE, select the 'Connections' tab and click 'LAN Settings' do you have a Proxy Server set?
Have you tried deleting your temporary internet files and/or internet history? Could be something corrupting things in there, but unlikely.
One more thing to try - what happens if you put http://213.52.163.118/ into your browser?
Are you using a regular home PC, or a corporate laptop (running Win ME, probably not). If you select 'Internet Options' from the 'Tools' menu in IE, select the 'Connections' tab and click 'LAN Settings' do you have a Proxy Server set?
Home PC, no proxy server set - Oh I use NTL broadband which is a USB connection.
Have you tried deleting your temporary internet files and/or internet history? Could be something corrupting things in there, but unlikely.
Did it not so long ago.
One more thing to try - what happens if you put http://213.52.163.118/ into your browser?
Same thing, 'page cannot be displayed'
Home PC, no proxy server set - Oh I use NTL broadband which is a USB connection.
Have you tried deleting your temporary internet files and/or internet history? Could be something corrupting things in there, but unlikely.
Did it not so long ago.
One more thing to try - what happens if you put http://213.52.163.118/ into your browser?
Same thing, 'page cannot be displayed'
Have you tried Explorer repair or System Restore?
No, system restore mucked the computer up last time and I had to use the backup disk.
Or if you can access the net via Mozilla try this link
It's McRepair a repair program from Microshite
http://download.microsoft.com/download/msninvestor/Patch/1.0/WIN98/EN-US/mcrepair.EXE
Have downloaded it but hasn't helped.
Whats Explorer repair?
No, system restore mucked the computer up last time and I had to use the backup disk.
Or if you can access the net via Mozilla try this link
It's McRepair a repair program from Microshite
http://download.microsoft.com/download/msninvestor/Patch/1.0/WIN98/EN-US/mcrepair.EXE
Have downloaded it but hasn't helped.
Whats Explorer repair?
Graham.J said:
Whats Explorer repair?
Here you go this should explain the process and provide better help than just text on here.
www.waynescomputerworld.com/IERepair.html
FourWheelDrift said:
Here you go this should explain the process and provide better help than just text on here.
www.waynescomputerworld.com/IERepair.html
I don't have the thing it suggests to use, just run system restore and it didn't help
Whilst computers are brilliant when they work, they're a right pain in the arse when they dont.
Bodo said:
Sounds similar to a magic bullet sealing Landrover sumps
Graham.J said:
FourWheelDrift said:
Here you go this should explain the process and provide better help than just text on here.
www.waynescomputerworld.com/IERepair.html
I don't have the thing it suggests to use, just run system restore and it didn't help
Whilst computers are brilliant when they work, they're a right pain in the arse when they dont.
I think you need to save everything you can't re-install to CD/Disk/Spare HD and format the drive and re-install Windows (ideally not ME as it's a piece of sh*t).
FourWheelDrift said:
I think you need to save everything you can't re-install to CD/Disk/Spare HD and format the drive and re-install Windows (ideally not ME as it's a piece of sh*t).
Unfortunately I think you're right, thats going to be ALOT of disks (29 gig - but some can be disposed of)
I tried to do a master CD using the Master CD Creator a couple of days ago and it wouldn't have any of it, kept coming back with an error and wasted 4 CD's
HMPH
>> Edited by Graham.J on Tuesday 1st July 23:26
Graham.J said:
FourWheelDrift said:
I think you need to save everything you can't re-install to CD/Disk/Spare HD and format the drive and re-install Windows (ideally not ME as it's a piece of sh*t).
Unfortunately I think you're right, thats going to be ALOT of disks (29 gig - but some can be disposed of)
I tried to do a master CD using the Master CD Creator a couple of days ago and it wouldn't have any of it, kept coming back with an error and wasted 4 CD's
HMPH
>> Edited by Graham.J on Tuesday 1st July 23:26
If you're getting write errors on CD's drop the speed of the burner. (Some CD's don't write at the speed their supposed to).
If you are realy brave....format the hdd and do a total install, its a long proses, and you need to doulbe check u have all drivers. and ensure you back up anu data you need, i have formated my HDD at leat 4 times, due to programing requirements, as long as data is secure u will be fine, then concider partitioning your HDD with partition magic, create a partition just for your data, then if you ever need to format again you will not loose data..
it's tricky and will leave you with a scab on your head from all the sctatching involved....have fun..
it's tricky and will leave you with a scab on your head from all the sctatching involved....have fun..
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