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Whole computer shot?

Discussion in 'Computers & Technology Forum' started by Keith M, Jul 5, 2005.

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  1. Keith M

    Keith M New Member

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    On the PC I have at home, I have lost all ability to access the internet. At first I thought it was my ISP, but another ISP has the same result. Any attempt to access anything on the internet gets just the response "the page cannot be found." So what's the deal? Does anyone know if there is a start-up disc for Internet Explorer? No link info will help since there is no connection possible. Should I just trash the entire computer and start out fresh? BTW, I am posting this from my PC at work...
     
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  2. Ben W

    Ben W Active Member
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    It could possibly be a modem error? Could you try dialling in through another modem?
     
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    This happened to me, took it to computer shop and had virus removed.
     
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    Wow, I am so sorry you're having problems with your computer..

    ummmm Stay away from IE shhhh..

    Try EarthLink or other ISPs whom have dial-up service. AOL is another choice, but, for me I will Never use it.

    Modems are very Cheap now-a-days! [​IMG]

    Even with dial-up connections a Good Fire-Wall should be used, and a Good Anti-Virus Protection. Anti-Spy ware is a good idea also. Most are Free Down-loads!!

    You can go too an electronics store and get software free there for some ISPs..


    Love n' Hugs, YSIC \o/

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    You might check to be sure your fire wall isn't stopping IE. If you have updated windows lately I've had updates change firewall settings.

    Open control panel, open internet settings and see if you see anything that looks wrong.

    Also open control panel, then open system, then click hardware and click device manager and see if you have any red x's or checks or yellow exclamation points. Any will indicate a problem in the system.

    You might try uninstalling IE from Control panel/add remove programs and reinstall it if you have the program on cdrom. If you don't have it you might be able to borrow from someone or drop me an email and I can burn you a copy.

    Post results from the above and some of us might have some further ideas.

    DON'T TRASH THE COMPUTER it is just a software problem most likely, or possibly a modem as has been mentioned.
     
    #6 exscentric, Jul 5, 2005
  7. TexasSky

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    I was having modem trouble on my home system and getting those errors. Some program altered a .dll that my modem needed. I just restored an earlier configuration the first few times, then I got smart and reinstalled the modem software.
     
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    At worst all you'd need is maybe a new modem and a full format/reinstall...
     
    #8 robertkyxiota, Jul 6, 2005
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    Download AdAware on a different computer, burn it, load it on your comp, and run it.

    Do the same with Microsoft AntiSpyware.

    Always check the obvious first.

    You may want to try reseating your modem and swapping out your phone line to your computer with a different one, just in case.
     
    #9 Trotter, Jul 6, 2005
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