This could be a DNS-problem. That's easy to check:
first type www.google.com in the address bar, and you'll get an error message
then type 216.239.57.99 in the address bar (the IP-address of www.google.com)
If the IP-address works, it's a DNS-problem. First see if you have a file named 'hosts' (without any extension) in the Windows folder. If so, rename it and try again. If no such file exists, check the settings of the DNS in the TCP-IP-properties. They should be what the helpdesk of your provider (the university) says.
If the IP-address doesn't work either, it's a different problem. Easy to check: the proxy-settings in Internet Explorer, Extra, Internet-options. They should also be what your helpdesk says.
If that's OK also, please post again with more details (like error number?). The next thing to try, I should say, is download Mozilla to see if it is an IE problem or a deeper problem in Windows 98. And if it's the last then you can try to uninstall and reinstall the TCP-IP protocop. But before doing any of those, post back your results and wait for more help.
Kees
I'm having a problem with a computer that runs Windows 98 . It seems that Internet Explorer will not show any webpages. When you type a web address in the address bar it thinks for a while before spitting up the "this page cannot be displayed" page. However, if you go into the MSDOS prompt, the computer can successfully ping websites. You can even run AOL instant messanger.
I have attempted to reinstall Internet Explorer, we even tried a virus scan.
It is connected to the internet via ethernet at a university campus.
Anybody have any ideas how to fix it? Any help would be great.

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