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    Can't access internet explorer but Skype works

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by SwitzerNYC, Dec 8, 2012.

  1. SwitzerNYC

    SwitzerNYC Newbie

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    I have good internet connection and no problem using Skype but I'm getting error message HTTP404 Not Found every time I try to access the web. If I type in a specific web address I get "DSL Router requires a user name and password" message. Help please!
     
    SwitzerNYC, Dec 8, 2012
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    Try pinging a web address in a command prompt. If you get a loopback, then you have connectivity, which means that IE might be corrupted. You can try resetting your modem/router too.

    Are you connected wirelessly or wired to the internet?
     
    Prostar Computer, Dec 10, 2012
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    Geekz Notebook Deity

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    Any chance you're connecting on a proxy server?

    Sent from my EndeavorU using Tapatalk 2
     
    Geekz, Dec 10, 2012
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    Restart your router or reset it.
     
    jaug1337, Dec 10, 2012
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    Restart your DNS Server and try browsing in some other browser.
     
    dj07, Dec 12, 2012
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    If none of the above works, then you can try doing a clean reboot via MSconfig (Safe Mode + disable all non-Microsoft services (except WiFi if applicable) + disable all startup entries (except WiFi program, if applicable).

    Try connecting to Facebook then and if you get in, then it could be a virus.
     
    Prostar Computer, Dec 12, 2012
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