Can only access http sites

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I am only able to access https (secure) sites whenever I turn my computer on
and off. I have been doing a system restore each time b/c no one can figure
out what the problem is. I have tried changing all settings to correct the
problem.

Tomorrow I will need to reinstall my OS unless someone can create a miracle
solution.

Anyone hear of this before?
 
Open IE, go to Tools, Internet Options, Advanced and scroll to bottom of
list. The SSL and TLS options (all versions) should be checked.

Delete Cookies, Delete Files and Clear History in Tools, Internet Options,
General tab. (Deleting Cookies may delete some stored Internet passwords.)
Check the Delete all off-line content checkbox.

Uncheck the box for Enable Third Party Browser Extensions in the Advanced
Section (all other settings in Advanced Section are set to Default). Click
Apply and close and open IE.

Configure Security settings for the Trusted sites zone in IE: IE, Tools,
Internet Options, Security tab, select Trusted sites, Default Level. Sites,
enter the address (URL) of the site in the Add this Web site to the zone:
box, Add, OK, Apply.

Check Firewall/Network Configuration. Make sure that the SSL port (port 443)
is open on your network/firewall (if you have any). There are many different
Firewall/Network products, so we can't give set-by-step instructions. Check
the documentation or help file of the product you use. If you are behind a
broadband router, you may not need a firewall on your PC. One forum member
fixed the problem by uninstalling Norton's Personal Firewall.

Clear the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) slate and AutoComplete history: IE,
Tools, Internet Options, Content tab. Under Certificates, click Clear SSL
State. Click OK when you receive the message that the SSL cache was
successfully cleared. Under Personal information, click AutoComplete. Under
Clear AutoComplete history, click Clear Forms. Click OK when you are
prompted to confirm the operation.

Verify that the Date and Time Settings on Your Computer Are Correct: Because
SSL certificates have an expiry date, if the date on your computer isn't
correct, it may prevent you from connecting to secure sites.

Check the file integrity of the IE and Outlook: boot to the Windows Safe
Mode by pressing F8 key several times just as Windows is about to start.
Start, Run, enter sfc /scannow (It might ask for the Windows CD to upload
the corrupted files). Re-registering the softpub.dll (dynamic link library).
Start, Run, enter regsvr32 softpub.dll and wait for the OK message; then try
again.

This works, apparently, if you have installed a customized version of IE6,
(maybe from your ISP). urlmon.dll is often missing. Login as Administrator,
close all programs, start, Run. and paste in regsvr32 urlmon.dll, Ok.
 
OK. I will try to do everything you said and then close down my computer, and
turn it on again to see what happens and report back.

Thanks.
 
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