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| ~30oZ~ |
I've got a problem logging hotmail, it gets up to the page where it asks you type in your email and password but after that, I get an error message
"Unable to connect
Firefox can't establish a connection to the server at loginnet.passport.com.
* The site could be temporarily unavailable or too busy. Try again in a few
moments.
* If you are unable to load any pages, check your computer's network
connection.
* If your computer or network is protected by a firewall or proxy, make sure
that Firefox is permitted to access the Web."
thanks for the help |
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| sparkycivic |
it happens sometimes that they go down... is this persistent?
obviously you're still on the net cause you can type here, so i doubt that firefox is configured incorrectly. most likely, then if hotmail is not actually down, then you should check your security settings for things like cookies, and also anything to do with SSL should be set to normal |
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| ~30oZ~ |
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Originally posted by sparkycivic
it happens sometimes that they go down... is this persistent?
obviously you're still on the net cause you can type here, so i doubt that firefox is configured incorrectly. most likely, then if hotmail is not actually down, then you should check your security settings for things like cookies, and also anything to do with SSL should be set to normal
well I can't get on anything that needs to send over info I think...I can't go on msn messenger, hotmail, online banking and windows updater. There seem to be a problem with my key ports? or proxy settings?...I know nothing about computers lol so please help me...I need to get into my e-mail. |
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| sparkycivic |
kill whatever firewall program and antivirus program that you have then try again. if it works, try re-installing them.
zonealarm, and Norton are a couple of bad ones for this :mad:
also try booting windows into "safe mode with networking" and see if anything changes. do this by pounding on "F8" just after the memory-count, hard drive detection screen as you power-up but before the graphic winXP loading screen |
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| ~30oZ~ |
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Originally posted by sparkycivic
kill whatever firewall program and antivirus program that you have then try again. if it works, try re-installing them.
zonealarm, and Norton are a couple of bad ones for this :mad:
also try booting windows into "safe mode with networking" and see if anything changes. do this by pounding on "F8" just after the memory-count, hard drive detection screen as you power-up but before the graphic winXP loading screen
ok well i tried everthing and nothing worked except for safe mode with networking...but when I restart it up in normal mode it doesn't work again...:dunno: |
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| Z3r03rr0r |
| you have a program whether self installed or malware that is affecting your security settings and preventing you from accessing secure sites. download and install spybot search and destroy as well as adaware and run them remove any and all spyware instances and then reboot and try again to access the sites |
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| ~30oZ~ |
| ok i'll try that. thanks:thumbup: |
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| ~30oZ~ |
| nothing...still the same result This is really starting to piss me off! I wonder what it could be:mad: :banghead: I think I'm going to have to get an tech to do something unless you guys have other ideas:dunno: |
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| ~30oZ~ |
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Originally posted by Z3r03rr0r
you have a program whether self installed or malware that is affecting your security settings and preventing you from accessing secure sites. download and install spybot search and destroy as well as adaware and run them remove any and all spyware instances and then reboot and try again to access the sites
tried everything you suggested even found no malware. |
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| Z3r03rr0r |
suprising, well now that, that is out of the way you can start looking more seriously at your settings. The issue you are having is only with secure sites.
you can try and adjust the settings in your internet browser to lower the settings for security and privacy. Generally not recommended but it may help
also have you recently installed any new software that could have caused the issue to start? YOu could try a system restore and see if that helps. |
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| sparkycivic |
you could try maybe downloading and installing another internet browser and see if that can help. if it doesn't then there must be a networking driver or other software that is overriding the security stuff. please tell me/us what internet security programs and/or antivirus software you use or have used. Also tell about any adware and malware detectors you use/have used.
you would not believe just how many "spyware killers" there are out there which are ACTUALLY spyware and malware installers, and most have names that are closely related to the reputable ones. |
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| ~30oZ~ |
| last thing I installed was Motorola phone tools (and the internet worked fine) I use Norton anti-virus and Norton internet security which doesn't work anymore for some reason:dunno: and installed system works fron Norton to see if that would help solve my problem. but it didn't so I uninstalled it and I use spy bot S&D and Ad-aware. I if i do an system restore will I lose my programs I have on the computer now. and how do i do that.:( |
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| Z3r03rr0r |
system restore will only cause you to uninstall any programs that have been installed since the point you restore to. any files you have created since will still be there.
to get there
start->all programs->accessories->system tools->system restore |
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| ~30oZ~ |
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Originally posted by Z3r03rr0r
system restore will only cause you to uninstall any programs that have been installed since the point you restore to. any files you have created since will still be there.
to get there
start->all programs->accessories->system tools->system restore
damn it! it was never turned on to start with for some reason I don't know why:mad: |
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| sparkycivic |
| i never run system restore because malware have figured out how to infect the archives so you get re-infected every time you use restore, or even reboot. norton internet security will have to be un-installed and probably re-installed just to get your shit back to working condition again |
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Originally posted by sparkycivic
i never run system restore because malware have figured out how to infect the archives so you get re-infected every time you use restore, or even reboot. norton internet security will have to be un-installed and probably re-installed just to get your shit back to working condition again
it won't let me un-install it :dunno: |
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| sparkycivic |
why not?
is it asking for a password? or is it bithcing about files missing or something like that. you might try the original CD and that should detect the existing files and allow you to uninstall - hopefully |
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| ~30oZ~ |
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Originally posted by sparkycivic
why not?
is it asking for a password? or is it bithcing about files missing or something like that. you might try the original CD and that should detect the existing files and allow you to uninstall - hopefully
ya it's missing files i'll try the cd. |
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| ~30oZ~ |
| Ok well nothing worked...anyone know of a good place to get my POS PC fixed?:mad: |
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| Z3r03rr0r |
if you got the software I am sure one of the other tech guys that frequent the forum can help you out. That or take it into bestbuy which will cost you about 150
I would gladly do it for the standard beer payment but I just don't have time with working about 80 hours a week and still trying to get home renos done |
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| ~30oZ~ |
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Originally posted by Z3r03rr0r
if you got the software I am sure one of the other tech guys that frequent the forum can help you out. That or take it into bestbuy which will cost you about 150
I would gladly do it for the standard beer payment but I just don't have time with working about 80 hours a week and still trying to get home renos done
ok, thanks for the help...Would PC people be a good place to take it? |
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| sparkycivic |
| i can do it for much less than a shop - as long as you have all your disks and codes |
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Originally posted by sparkycivic
i can do it for much less than a shop - as long as you have all your disks and codes
it didn't come with any disics that back up the system and such...only a disc for my monitor and printer...Norton and programs like office and such...no disc to reformat my damn computer.:dunno: |
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| sparkycivic |
| you got a sticker on the case that has your xp number on it? |
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| ~30oZ~ |
| no just an HP product number...on top...this computer is a refurbed PC |
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