Re: The page cannot be displayed

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Hi Jan :-)

I checked kb/265847 but it does not seem to pertain to my problem, i.e. I
have trouble with almost all Idaho Sate web site, not just the ones on which
you make transactions.
I downloaded (and I guess) installed the dns.reg file
I also changed the HOSTS to OLDHOSTS file
To no avail.
This thing is bizarre, any other ideas?
Thank you ! I reaaly want to be using IE6 on this laptop !


"Jan Il" wrote:

> Hi Ida :-)
>
> First,
>
>
> Then check the information here and see if it helps:
> Page cannot be displayed...Cannot find server or DNS error.
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/265847/EN-US/
>
> Page Cannot be Found and/or DNS/Server Error
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/dns.reg
>
> also...
>
> Check for a hosts file (justs "hosts" not hosts.sam or lmhosts) in these
> locations:
> Windows XP… C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC
> You may have to enable the viewing of hidden files.
>
> Rename your HOSTS file to OLDHOSTS and see if the problem persists.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Jan :)
> MS MVP - IE/OE
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>
>
> >I have been unable to reach most official sites of the State of Idaho such
> >as
> > the DMV or the tax site, and most others. I can reach the portal page at
> > http://www.state.id.us/ .
> > From there or directly I cannot reach other sites such as:
> > http://www.itd.idaho.gov/dmv/
> > http://tax.idaho.gov/filing.htm
> > http://www.itd.idaho.gov/Apps/RoadReport/
> > http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/
> > http://www.agri.state.id.us/
> > http://www2.state.id.us/deq/
> > http://www.idwr.state.id.us/gisdata/
> > etc , etc.
> > All of these sites have the words : state or Idaho ? perhaps a clue?
> > I get the following message:
> > The page cannot be displayed
> > Cannot find server or DNS Error
> > Internet Explorer
> > I have no problem reaching any other web sites !
> >
> > Yet, these sites are available through another computer we have networked
> > to
> > the same router with all the same security and privacy settings, same
> > software versions. These sites are also available through a Netscape on
> > the
> > same laptop where IE6 refuses to link to these sites. So the problem is
> > with
> > this particular IE 6 SP2.
> > I checked with the State of Idaho, everything runs well on their end.
> >
> > I deleted all internet files and cookies, cleared history, played with
> > various Privacy and Internet security settings, turned off firewall,
> > checked
> > blocked sites, etc. to no avail.
> >
> > What could be the matter? Somewhere there is a parameter setting blocking
> > access ! but where !?
> >
> > I use Windows XP, Internet Explorer 6.0 SP2 all updates installed.
> > Thanks for any help.
> >
>
>
.

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