Can't Access Certain websites from one computer

by gjc_sf May 20, 2011 11:58AM PDT

Hello, all.

I have two computers (both XP), one cable modem (i unplug one from the modem when using the other). One computer now no longer finds two websites either via FTP or via the web browser.I cannot ping them either. Both websites are served from the same company. The other computer does find them without any problems.

Trying to fix this,I checked the "Hosts" folder in the System 32 folder. It had an entry for "browser-security.microsoft.com", which I deleted. I ran Malwarebytes and Norton, neither of which showed malware or viruses.

Any suggestions?

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Grif advised on this before.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator May 20, 2011 12:09PM PDT

To get a second opinion scan with HITMAN PRO.

My thought is that switching the cable like that is rarely correct. I had to power down the modem, switch then power up the cable modem.

Another fine reason for a router.

Bob

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Thanks, Bob

by gjc_sf May 21, 2011 12:46PM PDT

Thanks, Grif. Ran Hitman Pro & "no threats found"

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Are you moving that cable like that?

by r. proffitt Forum moderator May 23, 2011 6:43AM PDT

Grif has more scans at 7726-6132_102-5098912.html?tag=posts;msg5099421

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Router creates problem

by savanajhones Jun 1, 2011 6:13PM PDT

Most of the time Router was creating problem and it thus take very long time establishing connection. That is why it is much better checking the cables and router and than work on it.

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Cant access certain website from one computer

by techforums123 May 23, 2011 6:39PM PDT

Check the network connection in the second system and in command prompt check whether it is taking the packets for particular website or not.

also try switching between the router i.e modems ...

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Thanks, techforums123

by gjc_sf May 24, 2011 1:12PM PDT

Am i right that you mean send a ping from the second computer? If so, yes, I did that and the packets transferred right away, then I tried the same thing with the first computer and the message was "request timed out".

And R. Profitt, I was not clear--I always power down the cable modem before switching between computers and then power the modem up again

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Problem fixed, unsure how

by gjc_sf Jul 9, 2011 1:42AM PDT

I was travelling and found I COULD access the websites in question on the laptop from different locations. When I got home I could still access them from my home internet.

Thanks for your help.

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please help

by eddieroy1 Jul 19, 2011 2:26AM PDT

sir jee i use 512 kps boradband connection. and i use laptop + i.e 8. but i play http://gamebolo.com games online. this is very slow playing. please help us why? and what i installed then i played all games very fast. thanks

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Think about your question and what you supplied.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jul 19, 2011 11:45PM PDT

You didn't tell what was installed and not a word about the PC.

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