[SOLVED] Server not found error in Firefox for one site - Page 2

Dadashi_Hatake · 10-24-2009, 12:01 PM

Either really, just in general as you said neither worked.

I wasn't suggesting it be the fix you're looking for, just asking to see if that did work. As it would then narrow it down to being a problem with your ISP/IP address or the server you're trying to reach, not FireFox/IE itself (I think). Like, perhaps you've been blocked their somehow, and when you IP Address is seen trying to connect, it won't allow it? Or maybe for some odd reason your ISP has blocked that site or something. I don't know really, I was just making a suggestion to try and help lol.

MikenandezNST · 10-24-2009, 01:17 PM

I would like to know if you can load the site using IE.

**loninappleton** · 10-24-2009, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikenandezNST

I would like to know if you can load the site using IE.

IE is present on here. However, since I've tried to get rid of it, a fresh download and all that might be necessary. Not something I want to ring MicroSoft's doorbell for. Maybe I should say "back"doorbell.

To review: all of the info for my user account at apl is available at something called info soup. It's just the main page that gives local news and links to the
state catalog-- and only on this machine-- that does not connect.

MikenandezNST · 10-25-2009, 09:56 AM

Click start>run now type iexplore once IE opens try loading the site.

**loninappleton** · 10-25-2009, 03:32 PM

Well, I have an IE folder but I did the instruction and it still gives the error.

Not trying to drag this out. I think it's insoluable. This is a waste of our time and I apologize.

I'm going to plug in the backup and see what happens.

MikenandezNST · 10-25-2009, 08:57 PM

Best of luck you can try reinstalling the latest version of Firefox and resetting TCP/IP along with the Winsock Catalog as last effort.

**loninappleton** · 10-25-2009, 09:39 PM

Ok thanks. A scratch install seems like the only cure. I did reboot the backup-- same problem. And that backup is only a couple weeks old.

How does that go with resetting TCP IP since you mentioned it?

Is that in about config?

I will file a letter with the ISP just to see what happens.

MikenandezNST · 10-29-2009, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loninappleton

Ok thanks. A scratch install seems like the only cure. I did reboot the backup-- same problem. And that backup is only a couple weeks old.

How does that go with resetting TCP IP since you mentioned it?

Is that in about config?

I will file a letter with the ISP just to see what happens.

The commands are completed through the command prompt.

netsh i i r r hit enter
netsh w r hit enter

**loninappleton** · 10-29-2009, 02:01 PM

After all our discussion here, I did contact the ISP. It turns out that there was a problem with them and the apl.org.

The customer rep. said now I can reboot the dsl and all would be well. And the problem no longer exists.

I voiced my displeasure at having no word from them as to the problem. But the ISP is subject to spam in the form of customer messages ie: mail from "Your support team at blah blah" which is a virus catcher. So I never read of those sorts of mails.

thank you for your patience.

MikenandezNST · 10-29-2009, 05:18 PM

No problem glad the mystery has been solved!

**loninappleton** · 10-29-2009, 07:53 PM

Thanks for putting the solved note on.

10-24-2009, 12:01 PM	#21 (permalink)
Dadashi_Hatake Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ohio (U.S.A) Posts: 121 OS: Vista SP1	Re: Server not found error in Firefox for one site Either really, just in general as you said neither worked. I wasn't suggesting it be the fix you're looking for, just asking to see if that did work. As it would then narrow it down to being a problem with your ISP/IP address or the server you're trying to reach, not FireFox/IE itself (I think). Like, perhaps you've been blocked their somehow, and when you IP Address is seen trying to connect, it won't allow it? Or maybe for some odd reason your ISP has blocked that site or something. I don't know really, I was just making a suggestion to try and help lol. __________________ My Security: Avast! Home Edition 4.8, IObit Security 360 Pro, WinPatrol, COMODO Firewall, Windows Defender, SpywareBlaster, McAfee SiteAdviser, FireFox 3.5.3. The Enemy of My Enemy is My Friend.

10-24-2009, 01:17 PM	#22 (permalink)
MikenandezNST Tech, Microsoft Support Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,168 OS: Win Vista Ultimate EditionSP1/WinXPSP3 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Server not found error in Firefox for one site I would like to know if you can load the site using IE. __________________

10-25-2009, 09:56 AM	#24 (permalink)
MikenandezNST Tech, Microsoft Support Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,168 OS: Win Vista Ultimate EditionSP1/WinXPSP3 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Server not found error in Firefox for one site Click start>run now type iexplore once IE opens try loading the site. __________________

10-25-2009, 03:32 PM	#25 (permalink)
loninappleton TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 751 OS: Win2k, XP	Re: Server not found error in Firefox for one site Well, I have an IE folder but I did the instruction and it still gives the error. Not trying to drag this out. I think it's insoluable. This is a waste of our time and I apologize. I'm going to plug in the backup and see what happens.

10-25-2009, 08:57 PM	#26 (permalink)
MikenandezNST Tech, Microsoft Support Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,168 OS: Win Vista Ultimate EditionSP1/WinXPSP3 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Server not found error in Firefox for one site Best of luck you can try reinstalling the latest version of Firefox and resetting TCP/IP along with the Winsock Catalog as last effort. __________________

10-25-2009, 09:39 PM	#27 (permalink)
loninappleton TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 751 OS: Win2k, XP	Re: Server not found error in Firefox for one site Ok thanks. A scratch install seems like the only cure. I did reboot the backup-- same problem. And that backup is only a couple weeks old. How does that go with resetting TCP IP since you mentioned it? Is that in about config? I will file a letter with the ISP just to see what happens.

10-29-2009, 02:01 PM	#29 (permalink)
loninappleton TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 751 OS: Win2k, XP	Re: Server not found error in Firefox for one site After all our discussion here, I did contact the ISP. It turns out that there was a problem with them and the apl.org. The customer rep. said now I can reboot the dsl and all would be well. And the problem no longer exists. I voiced my displeasure at having no word from them as to the problem. But the ISP is subject to spam in the form of customer messages ie: mail from "Your support team at blah blah" which is a virus catcher. So I never read of those sorts of mails. thank you for your patience.

10-29-2009, 05:18 PM	#30 (permalink)
MikenandezNST Tech, Microsoft Support Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,168 OS: Win Vista Ultimate EditionSP1/WinXPSP3 Blog Entries: 2	Re: [SOLVED] Server not found error in Firefox for one site No problem glad the mystery has been solved! __________________

10-29-2009, 07:53 PM	#31 (permalink)
loninappleton TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 751 OS: Win2k, XP	Re: [SOLVED] Server not found error in Firefox for one site Thanks for putting the solved note on.