Re: "page cannot display", IE6(SP2), AOL (9.0), XP(S2)

From: Sandi - Microsoft MVP (sandi_hardmeier_at_mvps.org)
Date: 12/28/04 

Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2004 15:17:52 +0800

For advice specific to problems with secure sites, have a look at the first
link - for general advice, have a look at the second:

http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers2.htm#secure_sites
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers.htm#dns

Problems specific to AOL software:
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/aol.htm 

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"Kevin" <Kevin@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:050D5211-908B-45D0-A850-0A1C71A618CF@microsoft.com
> IE6(SP2) returns "page cannot be displayed".
>
> The problem began two days ago when I needed to migrate 1.5GB from an
> old E-machine (XP-SP2) to a new HP Pavillion (also XP-SP2). I
> attempted to network the two PCs using a crossover cable. I got the
> E-machine to see the HP but not the other way around. So...I
> resurected an old TDK R/W drive and dumped the 1.5GB to 4 CDs. That's
> when I first discovered this problem. IE on the new HP was now
> broken; it was ok before. It didn't occur to me at the time but now I
> suspect the network settings may be the culprit. After several hours
> of searching forums like this one, and manipulating files and network
> settings, I finally stumbled onto a fix; Control Panel > Network and
> Internet Connections > Internet Options > Connections tab > Dial-up
> and Virtual Private Network Settings > de-select Use Proxy Server for
> this connection. It worked.
>
> So now I'm getting the old E-machine ready to ship to my daughter and
> I encounter the same problem. It may be worth saying that both
> machines accessed the Internet via Earthlink. And IE6 worked fine on
> the E-machine after the networking fiasco. But my daughter has an AOL
> account. So I installed AOL 9.0 optimized. Now IE6 doesn't work on
> the E-machine.
>
> I thought I had found a fix when I came across a Microsoft article (ID
> 238550), "Cannot Browse Internet Using Internet Explorer While
> Connected to AOL". The article suggested deleting the WinSock2
> registry key (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Servi
> ces\WinSock2), starting AOL (to apparently reset the registry key)
> and then restart the computer. I did this. But then AOL wouldn't
> access the Internet. So I reset the registry key. AOL is now
> restored; which means it launches successfully. But again, IE6 cannot
> open webpages.
>
> Can anyone suggest a fix, short of reformatting the HDD.
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> Kevin

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