Re: IE6 Encryption Problems

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From: Frank Saunders, MS-MVP (franksaunders_at_mvps.org)
Date: 04/16/04


Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2004 15:39:02 -0500


"MikeM" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1d7c101c423bd$91941a50$a301280a@phx.gbl
> I can't access Yahoo Mail (or Hotmail for that matter).
>
> I've tried each of the fixes listed but none have fixed
> the problem.
>
> Is there anything else I can try? I don't want to
> reinstall windows if it's likely to happen again.
>
> Are Microsoft on the case with this one? Can we expect a
> patch sometime??
>
> Thanks.

I can't think of anything else.

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>> -----Original Message-----
>> "Mike" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:1d87701c42339$5c825590$a101280a@phx.gbl
>>> I represent a Yahoo! online store.  Yahoo! stores operate
>>> on 128 bit encryption SSL 2.0/3.0.  I've encountered a
>>> few customers who are unable to operate in the secure
>>> mode when entering the shopping cart.  The issues only
>>> occur with IE6 Browsers on WinXP operating systems.
>>> Oddly, the problem will sometimes correct itself after a
>>> few weeks and then resurface later.  Also, not being able
>>> to go secure on one site does not necessarily mean they
>>> can't go secure on another.  The encryption "lock" is not
>>> visible when this issue surfaces.  Does anyone know what
>>> causes this and how to fix it?
>>> 
>>> All Microsoft updates are current, virus definitions and
>>> firewall updates current.  IE6 is set at default settings.
>> 
>> See http://windows-help.net/WindowsXP/troub-10.html
>> http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/answers2.htm#secure_site s
>> http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/data/jjblack.htm
>> HOW TO: Troubleshoot Situations Where You Cannot Connect to Secure
>> Web Sites by Using Internet Explorer in Windows XP
>> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=813444
>> "The Page Cannot Be Displayed" Error Message on a Secure Web Site
>> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=303807
>> Cipher Strength Appears as 0 Bit in Internet Explorer
>> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=261328
>> How to Upgrade IE to 128 bit encryption
>> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=195833
>> Cannot Install the Internet Explorer High Encryption Pack
>> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=303823
>> Error Message When You Attempt to Install 128-Bit Upgrade
>> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=232012
>> Windows 2000 High Encryption Pack
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/recommende
>> d/encryption/ 
>> 
>> --
>> Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, IE/OE


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