RE: XP SP2 and IE - The page cannot be displayed

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From: Mike (Mike_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 10/20/04 

Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2004 10:43:02 -0700

I have the same problem. My WinXP Pro w/IE v6sp2(IE only) can't display some
sites, but my Win2k w/IE v6 can. I've set the IE security and privacy
settings to low and disabled my AV software but nothing seems to work. For
me, I did not install the XP SP2 and don't think I will.

"cward" wrote:

> "Mark" wrote:
>
> > After I have installed SP2 I get the message 'The page
> > cannot be displayed' when visiting certain sites. I have
> > turned the firewall off, turned off the pop-up setting,
> > uninstalled and reinstalled SP2 but still get the problem.
> > At the bottom of the page I also get the message:
> > 'Cannot find server or DNS Error
> > Internet Explorer'
> > Can anyone assist please.
> >
>
> I too am having the same problem. I know that I was able to access certain
> sites a few months ago but now I am not able too.
>
> Please anyone have any ideas.

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