website problem

Hi: I have a new Dell computer and deleted all the cookies (I thought it was a good idea) since I did that, when I dial in via AT&T (my Companies provider) I am only able to go into several web sites but not into most. When I'm in aol, I can access all web sites.
Thanks for your help

 

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Cannot find server or DNS Error
Internet Explorer

 

Hi Wallstgo

Sometimes these problems are due to the presence of an active Hosts file in Windows or Windows\system. Do a Find Files search for hosts (ignore the one with a .sam extension -- for sample). The Hosts file is often used to bypass Domain Name resolution by associating it with a specific IP. When the IP changes, this results in a "page cannot be displayed" message. So either open and check the file, if you have, it and correct the IP, or just rename the file temporarily to test the issue, so that normal DNS resolution is carried out.Blatantlyripped this off another board.

Daizy

 

Also, speak to your ISP to see whether they can shed any light on the issue (it could be a DNS problem at their end).

 

Are you running IE 6.0? Could you have your "Privacy" options set to high so your PC will not accept cookies. Some sites will not let you into them unless you accept their cookie.

When you go to a site do you have a little, what I call a "red eye ", in the bottom right corner of your status bar?

 

Hi Wallstgo
Thanks for the email...but if we keep this to the board...I'm sure you'll get faster help......so I hope you don't mind......I'll paste your message here: