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Internet Explorer cannot open website

Discussion in 'Internet Explorer & Microsoft Edge' started by TampaJoe, 2009/03/05.

  1. 2009/03/05
    TampaJoe

    TampaJoe Inactive Thread Starter

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    I am unable to have internet explorer open any websites. I get an error message that: Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage

    What you can try:
    Diagnose Connection Problems

    More information

    When the system diagnoses the problem, it states that it could not find any issues. I know the connection is fine since AOL works.

    Any ideas why IE won't work?
     
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  2. 2009/03/06
    Steve R Jones

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    Welcome to WindowsBBS;)

    What is the history behind the pc - problem with IE?
    Did it work recently?
    Did you make ANY type of change to the pc prior to the problem starting?
     
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    Arie

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    Other questions:

    Which version of IE?
    Which OS & Service Pack version?
     
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    TampaJoe

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    It is a newer PC purchased 6 months ago. I actually never use IE7to access the internet-I used AOL. It is a Dell Desktop with the Vista Home Premium Pack 1. The reason I found the issue is that I am using H&R Block tax software to electronically file a tax return. It is deaulting to the IE7 web browser to access the filing site. I used the same tax software last year and it had not problems-that was before Vista though.
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    In IE - Tools->Options->Connection tab->Lan Settings button -> uncheck anything you see. If you find something...Uncheck it - close and then Reopen IE.
     
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    TampaJoe

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    Nothing was checked in the Lan Settings...
     
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  8. 2009/03/09
    Arie

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    Try an IE reset: Tools > Internet Options > Advanced tab and click the Reset button under Restore Internet Explorer settings.
     
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    TampaJoe

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    The Reset did not work.
     
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    Arie

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