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    can't open windows update site

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by itsmhee, Sep 14, 2006.

  1. itsmhee

    itsmhee Newbie

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    hi! need a bit of help here. i am wondering why my browser can't connect to some sites (just hangs) like microsoft, uk lottery, and loads of others but can connect to google or bbc or some other sites???

    any info guys???
     
    itsmhee, Sep 14, 2006
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    clean the bloatware off of your computer. also, update your virus protection, firewall, and any other security software you have. then run full virus & spyware scans.

    also, what are the specs of your laptop and what security software do you run?
     
    Greg, Sep 14, 2006
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  3. itsmhee

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    i'll do that. thanks!!!
     
    itsmhee, Sep 14, 2006
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  4. Shnoob

    Shnoob Notebook Enthusiast

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    if activex is disabled it also happens on sites that require it, microsoft update for example.
     
    Shnoob, Sep 14, 2006
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  5. itsmhee

    itsmhee Newbie

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    but how do i enable activex? sorry but totally clueless here
     
    itsmhee, Sep 14, 2006
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  6. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    Use Internet Explorer for Windows Update, not Mozilla Firefox or Opera or anything good like that...
     
    Bog, Sep 14, 2006
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  7. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    yeah, pretty much that ^.
     
    usapatriot, Sep 14, 2006
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