Re: Why can't I view this site??

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From: Michael (infomike_at_comcast.net)
Date: 02/23/04 

Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2004 20:23:15 -0500

You hit the problem right on the head. There was an IP address for my site.
I deleted it. Thanks! I was the dummy who entered that IP address in the
HOSTS file. I was just experimenting with it, months ago. The web host must
have changed the IP address.

Lesson: Don't enter static addresses in the HOSTS file!

"Frank Saunders, MS-MVP" <franksaunders@mvps.org> wrote in message
news:O5QRInZ%23DHA.3648@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> "Michael" <infomike@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:eMVLR$X%23DHA.3568@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl
> > I have a website at:
> >
> > www10.brinkster.com/solsysdata
> >
> > For some reason, the computer that I work with the most, at home,
> > gives me the well-known, "The page cannot be displayed," error.
> > However, every other computer, including others in my home, can view
> > it without a problem.
> >
> > The page does have ads in it. Are they the cause? My security
> > settings are typical and I don't believe that I have anything blocked
> > except unsigned ActiveX controls and those not marked as safe. I've
> > even deleted all my temporary internet files.
> >
> > Why can't I load my page? I'll bet that you'll have no problem with
> > it.
>
> Check for a file named HOSTS with no extension (not Hosts.sam). It may be
a
> hidden file. Open it with Notepad and remove any line referencing the
site.
> Or, rename HOSTS to OLDHOSTS
>
> --
> Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, IE/OE
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