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Resolved Cannot get on line

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by SVEN, 2019/02/26.

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    SVEN

    SVEN Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Hi all,

    As a little project I decided to re-install windows xp on an old Dell Vostro 1000. I used an original xp setup disk and a standalone update to service pack 3. I then also installed ie7.

    After all that I was able to activate windows on line as well as download a whole bunch of updates. However, I am unable to log on to this bbs. Or any other system for that matter. It’s been a while since I was on XP, so I am not sure where to look for settings that I have to adjust.

    This is a DSL system that is always on and the modem reports that PC is connected to the modem. And as stated above, I am getting to MS, but nowhere else.

    Someone point me in the right direction please

    Thanks

    Sven
     
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    SVEN

    SVEN Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    After looking around a little more, I get a " security certificate problem"
    How do I fix that
    Thanks
     
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    SVEN

    SVEN Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I got past the security certificate and downloaded Chrome. i have no problems with Chrome. the problem is with IE
    I am on Chrome now and all works well
    any suggestions?
     
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    Admin.

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    IE will not work. IE7/8 on WinXP is way to old, its SSL is vulnerable, so modern SSL websites won't allow it to connect.
     
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    SVEN

    SVEN Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Thanks Arie
    Can I install a newer version like IE 10 or 11, or is XP not capable of running 10 or 11
    Thanks
     
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    I believe IE8 is the final version for WinXP. Apart from that, going on-line with WinXP would not be wise.
     
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    SVEN

    SVEN Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    O.K. Thanks all
     
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