Computer problem

EaglesSJ · 11-23-2005, 12:36 PM

Hi my HP pavilion vx74 will not let me go to sites that require signing in securely (I guess) like my ebay summary, hotmail, my AirForce mail account, etc. whacould be the problem? I have tried adjusted my browser setting to allow everything but that didnt help either.

scottcha · 11-23-2005, 12:43 PM

Run Windows Updates.

Just a guess, but good place to start.

Dana44 · 11-23-2005, 12:54 PM

Try a diffrent browser? Reset the settings? scan for viruses, ad-ware, spy-bots, hiijackers, all them might affect that.

wyldejackyl · 11-23-2005, 01:12 PM

Delete windows and switch to linux. Just short of doing this, you might try running winblows update. Big Brother will audit your machine, determine what you need, then install it for you. Those bandaids can work wonders on an ailing machine!

jeephreak · 11-23-2005, 03:43 PM

change your browser settings. i havent run a windows update in like 4 years. You dont need to do that crap if you are smart and protected.

EaglesSJ · 11-23-2005, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeephreak

change your browser settings. i havent run a windows update in like 4 years. You dont need to do that crap if you are smart and protected.

You must have not read the part where I said I changed my browser settings. Any other ideas?

**mecompco** · 11-23-2005, 09:35 PM

Which version of Explorer are you running? I've seen older versions do this--have you tried another browser (FireFox)?. Some viruses/spyware can do weird stuff like this--is your machine clean? Just some ideas, short of a Windows re-load.

hoosier724 · 11-24-2005, 07:57 AM

probably your security settings in Windows.

CNY · 11-24-2005, 08:21 AM

Do you have a firewall in your way? Secure sites (https:\\...) use port 443, instead of the port 80 used for http:\\....

Do you have a modern browser that supports 128 bit encryption? An older version might only be set to use 40 bit encryption, which lots of sites no longer support.

EaglesSJ · 11-24-2005, 09:24 AM

Thanks to all who helped it was my Norton firewall that was blocking everything.

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wyldejackyl Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chicago, Hellinois, Chicago, Hellinois Posts: 703 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Delete windows and switch to linux. Just short of doing this, you might try running winblows update. Big Brother will audit your machine, determine what you need, then install it for you. Those bandaids can work wonders on an ailing machine! __________________ ..::2007 JK Unlimited X::.. 1500W inverter Midland 1001LWX CB 55/100W H4 Hella headlamp conversion w/ dual relays

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jeephreak Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 608 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	change your browser settings. i havent run a windows update in like 4 years. You dont need to do that crap if you are smart and protected. __________________ 2005 Rubicon lifted, some big tires, some of this, some of that... MY RIG r.i.p. Cap'n Crunch

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Dana44 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 748 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Try a diffrent browser? Reset the settings? scan for viruses, ad-ware, spy-bots, hiijackers, all them might affect that.