Any browser unable to search the web.

[Bobby Gutierrez]

This is a very unusual issue. I can directly access
websites successfully. But when I attempt to use a search
engine and search for anything I get a page cannot be
displayed error.:
The page cannot be displayed
The page you are looking for is currently unavailable. The
Web site might be experiencing technical difficulties, or
you may need to adjust your browser settings.
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Please try the following:
Click the Refresh button, or try again later.
If you typed the page address in the Address bar, make
sure that it is spelled correctly.
To check your connection settings, click the Tools menu,
and then click Internet Options. On the Connections tab,
click Settings. The settings should match those provided
by your local area network (LAN) administrator or Internet
service provider (ISP).
If your Network Administrator has enabled it, Microsoft
Windows can examine your network and automatically
discover network connection settings.
If you would like Windows to try and discover them,
click Detect Network Settings
Some sites require 128-bit connection security.
Click the Help menu and then click About Internet Explorer
to determine what strength security you have installed.
If you are trying to reach a secure site, make sure your
Security settings can support it.
Click the Tools menu, and then click Internet Options.
On the Advanced tab, scroll to the Security section and
check settings for SSL 2.0, SSL 3.0, TLS 1.0, PCT 1.0.
Click the Back button to try another link.
Cannot find server or DNS Error
Internet Explorer

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
Bobby Gutierrez

 

[Ramesh [MS-MVP]]

Hi Bobby,

Your system might be affected by the QHosts trojan.
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/darnit_3.htm#qhost

[This Trojan Horse that will modify the TCP/IP settings to point to a
different DNS server. Blocks many search engines]

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Regards,

Ramesh (MS-MVP)
(e-mail address removed)
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

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This is a very unusual issue. I can directly access
websites successfully. But when I attempt to use a search
engine and search for anything I get a page cannot be
displayed error.:
The page cannot be displayed
The page you are looking for is currently unavailable. The
Web site might be experiencing technical difficulties, or
you may need to adjust your browser settings.
-----------------------------------------------------------
---------------------
Please try the following:
Click the Refresh button, or try again later.
If you typed the page address in the Address bar, make
sure that it is spelled correctly.
To check your connection settings, click the Tools menu,
and then click Internet Options. On the Connections tab,
click Settings. The settings should match those provided
by your local area network (LAN) administrator or Internet
service provider (ISP).
If your Network Administrator has enabled it, Microsoft
Windows can examine your network and automatically
discover network connection settings.
If you would like Windows to try and discover them,
click Detect Network Settings
Some sites require 128-bit connection security.
Click the Help menu and then click About Internet Explorer
to determine what strength security you have installed.
If you are trying to reach a secure site, make sure your
Security settings can support it.
Click the Tools menu, and then click Internet Options.
On the Advanced tab, scroll to the Security section and
check settings for SSL 2.0, SSL 3.0, TLS 1.0, PCT 1.0.
Click the Back button to try another link.
Cannot find server or DNS Error
Internet Explorer

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
Bobby Gutierrez