Why can not I access certain websites? [desktop pc] [firefox]
Q: I seem to remember that this problem in the past on XP . I just do not remember the solution or the cause.
For some reason I can not connect to the PayPal website on my desktop PC in either Firefox or IE. Ive tried disabling my firewall, both locally and on the router and putting my desktop into my DMZ – nothing works. However, if my laptop wirelessly connect to paypal via the same router connects the network fine.
How do I fix this?
Thanks
Vista Ultimate x86
Best Answer: Completely clear your browser cache and history.
Then, Applications > Utilities > Disc Utility. Perform a permissions repair on your drive.
If that doesn't work, the school bookstore website is stuck in the dark ages, and is one of the one in a million that Safari doesn't open. Download Firefox and try again.
Re:3. Did some reading and downloaded HostsXpert. Restored my Hosts file to its original form. Problem fixed. -guy
Instead of "original config" which is probably very outdated, what you can do is to update your Hosts file with changes that come out to block new junk.
The way to do that that I find helpful is to go to this web site (http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm) and download their up-to-date Host file . A new revision comes out approx. every 2 weeks.
Just make it a regular routine to get a freshly updated Hosts file approx. twice a month. It seems to help ward off mal-bots and nuisance stuff.
You just unzip the new file into the same folder the old Hosts file is in, right over the top of the old one, then run a little executable which comes with the revised Hosts file. The linked web page clearly shows you where, depending on your OS.
It's long to say in words, but very simple & quick to do.
I'm unfamiliar with your HostsXpert. If it gives you a revised HOSTS file periodically, it's a good idea to get those updates.
Re:Originally posted by: guy
What I want to know is what molested your HOSTS file in the first place. Is it something you did yourself, or was it malware-related?
Dunno…I'm actually very cautious about what goes on my PC. The only virus/spyware programs I run are NOD32 and Adblock Plus firefox extension.
Re:What I want to know is what molested your HOSTS file in the first place. Is it something you did yourself, or was it malware-related?
Re:Originally posted by: guy
3. Did some reading and downloaded HostsXpert. Restored my Hosts file to its original form. Problem fixed
Thanks alot for the help.
I'm curious though, there's an option for making the Hosts file read-only. Good idea/bad idea?
Some applications may need to use the Hosts file.
also, some Ad-blockers will update the Hosts file to redirect the spamming ads to never-never land.
It may be best to leave it writeable, however, make a clean copy of it for reference and every time that you deliberately update the file. Do not destroy the previous backups, just in case.
Re:3. Did some reading and downloaded HostsXpert. Restored my Hosts file to its original form. Problem fixed
Thanks alot for the help.
I'm curious though, there's an option for making the Hosts file read-only. Good idea/bad idea?
Re:Originally posted by: guy
1) confirm the time & date are correct
2) try repairing the network connection
3) confirm that your HOSTS file hasn't been tampered with
Any good? :confused:
1. Confirmed
2. Done
3. :confused: dunno what that is or how to confirm it
Re:1) confirm the time & date are correct
2) try repairing the network connection
3) confirm that your HOSTS file hasn't been tampered with
Any good? :confused:
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