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Title: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Vamps on 13 November 2008, 20:48:49
Can any one advise please. :-[

Our computer will not connect to the internet, it is not the broadband connection as both lap tops work on wireless system.
Had BT guy on the phone for over an hour yesterday, communication was difficult to say the least, Indian call centre? :-X

When connecting to theinternet it says that this page can not be displayed, but MSN Works. It ‘pings’ correctly according to BT, various tests suggest it is connected.

Swbo is about to throw it out of the window, I gave up before her,  ::) ::) ::)

Tried a system restore and it would not accept any dates, ran various  checks. Swmo was advised to download ‘firefox’ she downloaded this and put it onto a stick to put into the computer, stick empty according to computer.

Any advice please, computer is only about a year old, don’t want to be changing it.
Please, Pleasel Please, not technical comments...................
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Bandit127 on 13 November 2008, 20:56:33
XP, Vista, Linux???
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Radar on 13 November 2008, 20:57:24
sometimes you have to turn your firewall off - does that apply in your case?
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Vamps on 13 November 2008, 20:58:54
Vista and we tried without the firewall :(
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Welung666 on 13 November 2008, 21:03:39
If you right click on the network icon (next to the clock) then click connect to a network what does it say?
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Vamps on 13 November 2008, 21:12:43
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If you right click on the network icon (next to the clock) then click connect to a network what does it say?

White / Cross  Says no network card conected, and something about putting in a wireses card, seems to be looking for a wireless connection this has a cable to connect ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 13 November 2008, 21:16:06
what was the last things you do before the system go mad..

like installing - uninstalling any antivirus or other sofware..or any

extra hardware.. :-/
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Welung666 on 13 November 2008, 21:16:08
Sounds like it's lost the LAN card...

First chack the onboard LAN is enabled in BIOS. If it is, go to Control Panel, Device Manager. Check under the + of Network adaptors. Is there anything listed?
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 13 November 2008, 21:17:41
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Sounds like it's lost the LAN card...

First chack the onboard LAN is enabled in BIOS. If it is, go to Control Panel, Device Manager. Check under the + of Network adaptors. Is there anything listed?

nope .. msn working..
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 13 November 2008, 21:19:42
try copying fire fox or a

higher version explorer install files on a CD-R from another PC..
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Welung666 on 13 November 2008, 21:20:07
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Sounds like it's lost the LAN card...

First chack the onboard LAN is enabled in BIOS. If it is, go to Control Panel, Device Manager. Check under the + of Network adaptors. Is there anything listed?


nope .. msn working..

How if it's not connected to a network? :P I reckon MSN is fakin' it ;D
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 13 November 2008, 21:21:55
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Sounds like it's lost the LAN card...

First chack the onboard LAN is enabled in BIOS. If it is, go to Control Panel, Device Manager. Check under the + of Network adaptors. Is there anything listed?


nope .. msn working..

How if it's not connected to a network? :P I reckon MSN is fakin' it ;D

yep..we must be sure workin or not :y
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 13 November 2008, 21:23:22
I am not on a wireless system, but when I have browser issues and no access my skype still works.

Sometimes just a modem reboot solves the problem, but I would have thought that and checking unplugging/plugging the telphone lines in has allready being tried?
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Andyb on 13 November 2008, 21:27:19
funny u should have this prob a m8 had the same thing all last week his wireless worked but the pluged in machine didnt load a page but msn worked i will ask in morn how they sorted it
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Vamps on 13 November 2008, 21:27:21
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Sounds like it's lost the LAN card...

First chack the onboard LAN is enabled in BIOS. If it is, go to Control Panel, Device Manager. Check under the + of Network adaptors. Is there anything listed?


nope .. msn working..

How if it's not connected to a network? :P I reckon MSN is fakin' it ;D

yep..we must be sure workin or not :y

Yes, Laddo playing on it tonight......?????
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Vamps on 13 November 2008, 21:28:37
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I am not on a wireless system, but when I have browser issues and no access my skype still works.

Sometimes just a modem reboot solves the problem, but I would have thought that and checking unplugging/plugging the telphone lines in has allready being tried?

Done that, I I pull out the yellow cable it say nework connection unplugged.... ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Welung666 on 13 November 2008, 21:29:02
Is MSN still logging in?

What does it say on Device Manager about Network Adapters?
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 13 November 2008, 21:30:20
so lan card working..

if registry for ie is broken the easiest way is to install firefox or an upgrade ie from cdr from usb from another disk anyway..

or re-install :-/
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Vamps on 13 November 2008, 21:31:07
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Is MSN still logging in?

What does it say on Device Manager about Network Adapters?

MSN Working, cant say I understand the rest, :-[ :-[ :-[
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Vamps on 13 November 2008, 21:33:47
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so lan card working..

if registry for ie is broken the easiest way is to install firefox or an upgrade ie from cdr from usb from another disk anyway..

or re-install :-/

Tried puting firefox on but would not read the 'stick'

re-install :question   what, the BT disc??
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 13 November 2008, 21:33:51
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Is MSN still logging in?

What does it say on Device Manager about Network Adapters?

MSN Working, cant say I understand the rest, :-[ :-[ :-[

bring here..tonight I can solve for you ;D :y
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 13 November 2008, 21:35:12
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so lan card working..

if registry for ie is broken the easiest way is to install firefox or an upgrade ie from cdr from usb from another disk anyway..

or re-install :-/

Tried puting firefox on but would not read the 'stick'

re-install :question   what, the BT disc??

if you can write CDRs from other pc or lappy use CD-rom to install them..

for re-install I mean re-install vista or xp
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Vamps on 13 November 2008, 21:36:32
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Is MSN still logging in?

What does it say on Device Manager about Network Adapters?

MSN Working, cant say I understand the rest, :-[ :-[ :-[

bring here..tonight I can solve for you ;D :y

swmbo says that she will bring it over.......... ;D ;D ;D :y

what is this   192. ***. 1. ***  :question ? left the numbers out in case they are secret :-/
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Vamps on 13 November 2008, 21:38:36
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so lan card working..

if registry for ie is broken the easiest way is to install firefox or an upgrade ie from cdr from usb from another disk anyway..

or re-install :-/

Tried puting firefox on but would not read the 'stick'

re-install :question   what, the BT disc??

if you can write CDRs from other pc or lappy use CD-rom to install them..

for re-install I mean re-install vista or xp


Thinkthis might be going back to the shop for an expert to sort :-[ ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 13 November 2008, 21:39:16
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Is MSN still logging in?

What does it say on Device Manager about Network Adapters?

MSN Working, cant say I understand the rest, :-[ :-[ :-[

bring here..tonight I can solve for you ;D :y

swmbo says that she will bring it over.......... ;D ;D ;D :y

what is this   192. ***. 1. ***  :question ? left the numbers out in case they are secret :-/

 ;D

ip numbers..
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 13 November 2008, 21:41:31
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so lan card working..

if registry for ie is broken the easiest way is to install firefox or an upgrade ie from cdr from usb from another disk anyway..

or re-install :-/

Tried puting firefox on but would not read the 'stick'

re-install :question   what, the BT disc??

by the way will not read the stick because of a driver problem dont you have any cd-rom on it ?
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Bandit127 on 13 November 2008, 21:41:59
Don't know if this will work in Vista. But worth a go.

Start
Run
Type cmd and press OK
Type ipconfig /release
then
ipconfig /renew
then
ipconfig
? What is the number in IP address (something like 192.168.0.2)
? What is the number in Default Gateway

Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 13 November 2008, 21:42:28
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so lan card working..

if registry for ie is broken the easiest way is to install firefox or an upgrade ie from cdr from usb from another disk anyway..

or re-install :-/

Tried puting firefox on but would not read the 'stick'

re-install :question   what, the BT disc??

if you can write CDRs from other pc or lappy use CD-rom to install them..

for re-install I mean re-install vista or xp


Thinkthis might be going back to the shop for an expert to sort :-[ ::) ::) ::)

will be easier but costly :-/
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 13 November 2008, 21:48:30
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Don't know if this will work in Vista. But worth a go.

Start
Run
Type cmd and press OK
Type ipconfig /release
then
ipconfig /renew
then
ipconfig
? What is the number in IP address (something like 192.168.0.2)
? What is the number in Default Gateway

yep..check this Mike and post the result..

and here I find somethin

http://www.techsupportforum.com/microsoft-support/internet-explorer-forum/236094-solved-internet-explorer-not-working-vista.html
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Vamps on 13 November 2008, 21:52:25
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Don't know if this will work in Vista. But worth a go.

Start
Run
Type cmd and press OK
Type ipconfig /release
then
ipconfig /renew
then
ipconfig
? What is the number in IP address (something like 192.168.0.2)
? What is the number in Default Gateway


Tried that and at the end the right numbers come up, still not working though. :-X :-X :-X :-/
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Bandit127 on 13 November 2008, 21:56:46
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Don't know if this will work in Vista. But worth a go.

Start
Run
Type cmd and press OK
Type ipconfig /release
then
ipconfig /renew
then
ipconfig
? What is the number in IP address (something like 192.168.0.2)
? What is the number in Default Gateway


Tried that and at the end the right numbers come up, still not working though. :-X :-X :-X :-/
What were the numbers?
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 13 November 2008, 21:58:12
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Don't know if this will work in Vista. But worth a go.

Start
Run
Type cmd and press OK
Type ipconfig /release
then
ipconfig /renew
then
ipconfig
? What is the number in IP address (something like 192.168.0.2)
? What is the number in Default Gateway


Tried that and at the end the right numbers come up, still not working though. :-X :-X :-X :-/

now try this..

open the same command line..

and     write "ping www.omegaowners.com"

and open explorer , from the adress bar try to write the ip and go

(other members please dont try that)
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Vamps on 13 November 2008, 22:05:36
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Don't know if this will work in Vista. But worth a go.

Start
Run
Type cmd and press OK
Type ipconfig /release
then
ipconfig /renew
then
ipconfig
? What is the number in IP address (something like 192.168.0.2)
? What is the number in Default Gateway


Tried that and at the end the right numbers come up, still not working though. :-X :-X :-X :-/

now try this..

open the same command line..

and     write "ping www.omegaowners.com"

and open explorer , from the adress bar try to write the ip and go

(other members please dont try that)

The address bar comes up........

Did the ping test to address that BT gave me and came back 4 times, which he said was right.
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Vamps on 13 November 2008, 22:10:17
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Don't know if this will work in Vista. But worth a go.

Start
Run
Type cmd and press OK
Type ipconfig /release
then
ipconfig /renew
then
ipconfig
? What is the number in IP address (something like 192.168.0.2)
? What is the number in Default Gateway


Tried that and at the end the right numbers come up, still not working though. :-X :-X :-X :-/

now try this..

open the same command line..

and     write "ping www.omegaowners.com"

and open explorer , from the adress bar try to write the ip and go

(other members please dont try that)
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The address bar comes up........

Did the ping test to address that BT gave me and came back 4 times, which he said was right.

OK done that, get a replay for a few seconds, then went then nothing. :'(
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Edd on 13 November 2008, 22:16:55
There is a virus out there at the mo stoppinginternet explorer connecting. Try installing firefox and see if you can get any web pages on that
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 13 November 2008, 22:20:02
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Don't know if this will work in Vista. But worth a go.

Start
Run
Type cmd and press OK
Type ipconfig /release
then
ipconfig /renew
then
ipconfig
? What is the number in IP address (something like 192.168.0.2)
? What is the number in Default Gateway


Tried that and at the end the right numbers come up, still not working though. :-X :-X :-X :-/

now try this..

open the same command line..

and     write "ping www.omegaowners.com"

and open explorer , from the adress bar try to write the ip and go

(other members please dont try that)
[/highlight]
The address bar comes up........

Did the ping test to address that BT gave me and came back 4 times, which he said was right.

OK done that, get a replay for a few seconds, then went then nothing. :'(

if you get the replys then network is ok..
if from internet explorer adress bar you write the ip and get some result int.exp have problem with DNS or else..(which I dont expect)

but I'M sure your problem is explorer itself..
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: iainb on 13 November 2008, 22:22:17
Re-boot and try again :-X
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Vamps on 13 November 2008, 22:25:40
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Don't know if this will work in Vista. But worth a go.

Start
Run
Type cmd and press OK
Type ipconfig /release
then
ipconfig /renew
then
ipconfig
? What is the number in IP address (something like 192.168.0.2)
? What is the number in Default Gateway


Tried that and at the end the right numbers come up, still not working though. :-X :-X :-X :-/

now try this..

open the same command line..

and     write "ping www.omegaowners.com"

and open explorer , from the adress bar try to write the ip and go

(other members please dont try that)
[/highlight]
The address bar comes up........

Did the ping test to address that BT gave me and came back 4 times, which he said was right.

OK done that, get a replay for a few seconds, then went then nothing. :'(

if you get the replys then network is ok..
if from internet explorer adress bar you write the ip and get some result int.exp have problem with DNS or else..(which I dont expect)

but I'M sure your problem is explorer itself..

Thanks cem, tried putting firefox on with a cd and it said that the file was corrupt, think it might be a Job for a PC Doctor. :'( :'(

Gving up for tonight, PC is upstairs and am shattered, all this running up and down  ::)with the lap top, and my whisky glass is downstairs :y

Thanks peeps for your input :y
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Edd on 13 November 2008, 22:27:45
you have messenger you say
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 13 November 2008, 22:28:10
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Don't know if this will work in Vista. But worth a go.

Start
Run
Type cmd and press OK
Type ipconfig /release
then
ipconfig /renew
then
ipconfig
? What is the number in IP address (something like 192.168.0.2)
? What is the number in Default Gateway


Tried that and at the end the right numbers come up, still not working though. :-X :-X :-X :-/

now try this..

open the same command line..

and     write "ping www.omegaowners.com"

and open explorer , from the adress bar try to write the ip and go

(other members please dont try that)
[/highlight]
The address bar comes up........

Did the ping test to address that BT gave me and came back 4 times, which he said was right.

OK done that, get a replay for a few seconds, then went then nothing. :'(

if you get the replys then network is ok..
if from internet explorer adress bar you write the ip and get some result int.exp have problem with DNS or else..(which I dont expect)

but I'M sure your problem is explorer itself..

Thanks cem, tried putting firefox on with a cd and it said that the file was corrupt, think it might be a Job for a PC Doctor. :'( :'(

Gving up for tonight, PC is upstairs and am shattered, all this running up and down  ::)with the lap top, and my whisky glass is downstairs :y

Thanks peeps for your input :y

 I was wondering why your answers have a period between..Seems like a sportive night ;D :y

enjoy your whisky.. :y

by the way google "vista explorer repair" there are some rrepair methods and tools :y

Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Vamps on 13 November 2008, 22:28:35
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you have messenger you say

yep, and all tests show it is connected ::)
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 13 November 2008, 22:33:49
or google repair IE download :y
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Edd on 13 November 2008, 22:34:00
check pm
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Edd on 13 November 2008, 22:37:30
Mike check your pm's
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Post by: Vamps on 13 November 2008, 22:41:47
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Mike check your pm's


 :y :-[ :-[ :-[
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Edd on 13 November 2008, 22:46:45
Add me to msn messenger

or can you get your email
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Vamps on 13 November 2008, 22:50:58
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Add me to msn messenger

or can you get your email

I am on my lap top and all is working fine :y I do not have MSN, tis the kids that use that, I could give you my email address but I have not way of putting anything on the computer, wont accept a 'stick' and have tried to put firefox on via a cd but 'computer said no' said file corrupt ::)
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Edd on 13 November 2008, 22:52:08
can you burn a cd on your laptop i have sent the file to you email
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Vamps on 13 November 2008, 22:53:50
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can you burn a cd on your laptop i have sent the file to you email

I can, nothing arrived yet :)
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Vamps on 13 November 2008, 22:56:09
Just come through, thanks, will give it a go. :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Edd on 13 November 2008, 22:57:30
ok trying again
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Vamps on 13 November 2008, 23:05:41
Got it twice not, thank you..... :y :y
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Edd on 13 November 2008, 23:21:35
Ok mate let us know how you get on and if i can help anymore please ask my PM box is always open too  :)
Title: Re: Computer help Pretty Pleaseeeeeeee
Post by: Vamps on 13 November 2008, 23:25:19
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Ok mate let us know how you get on and if i can help anymore please ask my PM box is always open too  :)

Thanks... :y