Re: Internet Explorer not allowing me to view a university websitre

From: Don Varnau (don_04[at]varnau[dot]org)
Date: 10/02/04


Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2004 17:39:12 -0500

Hi,
First clear the cache (Temporary Internet Files) and History from IE> Tools>
Internet Options> General> Delete files (and delete offline content.) It's
often recommended that the TIF folder be kept at about 50 MB (Settings.)

Go to your Cookies folder and delete any cookies from those sites.

If clearing the cache and History didn't work, delete the TIF and History
folders See: http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/delcache.htm

There are many other possible solutions at
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/answers.htm#dns

Have you checked for malware recently?
See: Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm Also note the security tips on that
page.

Additional information at:
The Parasite Fight http://www.aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
More security tips at http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups: http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm

Hope this helps,
Don

-- 
MVP IE/OE
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<shanny487[at]cox.net> wrote in message
news:2b6d01c4a8bf$06f27770$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> I am unable to view a university website from my internet
> explorer.....I figured maybe the website was down but I
> can get on it from other computers.......someone please
> help....thanks


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