Re: Cannot open up certain web pages

From: DIYDen (DIYDen_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 12/19/04 

Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2004 10:45:01 -0800

Hi All,
I've had a similar problem and been browsing the community all day for a
solution. The one that finally worked for me was taken from the site
suggested by Jan
( http://www.dslreports.com/faq/10082 ). Option 3 on there is repairing the
Winsock file on the affected PC using a freeware utility for your OS. My
affected PC can now browse the same sites as my others!
Regards, Dennis

"Clint" wrote:

> Jan
>
> the Windows version is 98 and ie6 is the browser
>
> thanks
>
> Clint
>
> "Jan Il" wrote:
>
> > Hi Clint :-)
> >
> > Since you did not mention the version of Windows or IE you have, I can only
> > guess at a solution. You might try the following and see if it helps:
> >
> > Can not browse certain websites
> >
> > http://www.dslreports.com/faq/10082
> >
> >
> >
> > or.....
> >
> >
> >
> > Can't access secure sites or IE hangs
> >
> > There are a number of reasons this might happen, so try the information here
> > and see if it will help:
> >
> > Verify that Internet Explorer Is Using 128-Bit Encryption
> > To check:
> > 1. In Internet Explorer, on the Help menu, click About Internet Explorer
> > 2. The level of encryption on your computer appears next to the words Cipher
> > Strength. Verify that the Cipher Strength value appears as 128-bit
> > If the Cipher Strength is anything less then 128-bit, download the Internet
> > Explorer High Encryption Pack to your computer's hard disk, and then install
> > it.
> >
> > Delete Temporary Internet Files
> > There's also a possibility of some corrupted files in your Temporary
> > Internet Files (TIF) storage. To clear these:
> > 1. In Internet Explorer, on the Tools menu, click Internet Options, and
> > select the General tab
> > 2. Under Temporary Internet files, click Delete Files, and click OK when you
> > are prompted to confirm the deletion
> >
> > Configure Internet Explorer Security, Content, and Advanced Settings
> > Configure Security settings for the Trusted sites zone in Internet Explorer:
> > 1. In Internet Explorer, on the Tools menu, click Internet Options, and
> > select the Security tab
> > 2. Select Trusted sites, and then click Default Level
> > 3. Add the secure Web site you are trying to access to the Trusted sites
> > zone. To do so, click Sites, type the address (URL) of the site in the Add
> > this Web site to the zone box, click Add, click OK, and then click Apply
> > Clear the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) slate and AutoComplete history:
> > 1. In Internet Explorer, on the Tools menu, click Internet Options, and
> > select the Content tab
> > 2. Under Certificates, click Clear SSL State
> > 3. Click OK when you receive the message that the SSL cache was successfully
> > cleared
> > 4. Under Personal information, click AutoComplete
> > 5. Under Clear AutoComplete history, click Clear Forms. Click OK when you
> > are prompted to confirm the operation.
> > Verify that Internet Explorer is configured to use SSL 2.0 and SSL 3.0:
> > 1. In Internet Explorer, on the Tools menu, click Internet Options, and
> > select the Advanced tab
> > 2. In the Settings box, under the Security header, click to select the Use
> > SSL 2.0 and Use SSL 3.0 check boxes (if they are not already selected), and
> > then click OK
> >
> > Verify that the Date and Time Settings on Your Computer Are Correct
> > Because SSL certificates have an expiry date, if the date on your computer
> > isn't correct, it may prevent you from connecting to secure sites. To verify
> > that your computer is configured with the correct date and time settings:
> > 1. Click Start > click Control Panel
> > 2. Click Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options, and then click Date and
> > Time
> > 3. Select the Date & Time tab
> > 4. Check to make sure that the date and time settings are configured to use
> > the current date and time, and then click OK
> >
> >
> >
> > also.....
> >
> > Some Microsoft Knowledge Base Articles dealing with this problem:
> >
> >
> > 232012 - Error Message When You Attempt to Install 128-Bit Upgrade
> > 261328 - Cipher Strength Appears as 0-Bit in Internet Explorer
> > 301803 - Error Message When You Try to Connect to Secure Site: Client
> > Certificate Has Expired or Is Not Yet Valid
> > 303807 - "The Page Cannot Be Displayed" Error Message When You Try to View
> > Web Page on a Secure Web Site
> > 305217 - Page Cannot Be Displayed Error During SSL 3.0 Server Session
> > Timeout
> > 811383 - Internet Explorer Connectivity and Certificate Display Issues
> > 813951 - You Cannot Access Your MSN E-mail Account or Authenticate with a
> > Web Site in Various Programs
> > 821814 - You Receive a "Page Cannot Be Displayed" Error Message When You
> > Post to a Site That Requires Authentication
> >
> >
> >
> > If these steps do not resolve your problem, or you need help with the above,
> > please post back to this thread with the details and any error messages.
> >
> > Hope this helps
> >
> > Jan :)
> > Smiles are meant to be shared,
> > that's why they're so contagious.
> >
> > Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.
> > How to make a good newsgroup post:
> > http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > <Clint@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:1FA1031A-0CC3-438C-9E3C-7A269928D74D@microsoft.com...
> > > My browser does not open up certain pages like lastminute.com or
> > > virginmobile.com or some car insurance sites. Please can you help
> >
> >
> >

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