Re: Sidestep download

Tech Tip: Click here to run a free scan for Windows Errors and optimize PC performance

From: Mike Burgess (winhelp2002_at_spamthis.com)
Date: 02/19/04 

Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 07:16:06 -0500

Bill,
Explain "blocked" ........

Symptom: Page cannot be displayed / Cannot find server or DNS Error

In the event you can not access a site and you believe it
may be due to an entry in the HOSTS file.

You can use a simple batch file to rename the HOSTS file "on-the-fly".
Download: RenHosts.bat
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
____________________________________________________________
Mike Burgess [MVP Windows Shell\User] http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 02-18-04]
Please post replies to this Newsgroup, email address is invalid 

--
"bill" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1201401c3f653$15d895e0$a301280a@phx.gbl...
> Hello, I have been trying to download sidestep.com's
> travel pricing software. As soon as I click download it
> is beeing blocked. I have turned off all anti virus and
> firewall programs and allowed cookies but ie is still
> blocking it. Any advice out there.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill

Relevant Pages

  • Re: Wrong error when page does not exist
    ... Unzip the Download file in a NEW FOLDER that you can create before you start ... >> Let AD-Aware Scan your system for advertising Spyware ... This now creates a "Bad hosts file entry" in the log file generated> at ... >> the URL below - some malware may kill your internet connection when it is>> removed, this program will enable you to regain your connection. ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser)
  • Re: huge problem dont know how to fix
    ... This will disable any BHO, then you may be able to download, don't forget to ... Uncheck the Enable 3rd party browser extensions ... Let AD-Aware Scan your system for advertising Spyware ... If you use a HOSTS file, ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser)
  • Re: Help please Internet Explorer erro
    ... Another development now is if I open Windows Explorer ... plus if I type a burl in the address bar it opens that site? ... > attributes and renames the HOSTS file incorrectly to hosts. ... > Unzip the Download file in a NEW FOLDER that you can create before you ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser)
  • Re: Reg Hosts file in System32 directory
    ... I was checking the my hosts file i have ... Please download, install and update the following software... ... I suggest scanning the system in Safe Mode. ... It is suggested to run the scanners in both Safe Mode and Normal Mode. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin)
  • Re: This guys clueless and broke.
    ... He negotiated his $83,000 bill down to $3,195. ... Carrier's expensive data download fees led to exorbitant charges ... Staniaszek, 22, said he used his cell phone to download music and ... Staniaszek, an oil field worker, said he signed up with Bell Mobility ...
    (soc.culture.china)