cant download software from the net-at all

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I have been trying to download software from multiple web
sites and keep getting the message " Internet Explorer
was not able to open this internet site. The requested
site is either unavailable or cannot be found. Try again
later." I am using version 6.0 with service packs install
up to the point where I could not, as a result of this. I
have tried at different times, different sites, zipped,
as target, reloaded Windows, Explorer, changed security
levels, etc. And still no change, could this have been a
virus, I have Norton up to date. Is there a way around
it, anyone with any ideas please let me know what to try.
The only help from the sites I have wrote, was one
offered to sell me their CD. Any and all help appreciated
and thank you much!!!
 
YOUR NOT ALONE.. I just posted almost the exact same
request and have the exact same problem. I spoke to my
internet provider and they checked somewhere and
indicated that this is a widespread problem and that i
should go back and RESTORE my windows XP to when this
problem didnt exist
 
My problem is quite similar, though even more strange...
read this:
Hello, my PC was running just perfect until I downloaded
the newest Windows Updates. Now, a couple of things are
happening, and NOT happening. After downloading the
updates, and then performing the restart, things were not
the same.
I hookup to the net by way of telephone DSL, which I get
thru AOL, by way of Verizon. I also have dialup as well.
When I connect to the web with dialup, all is well........
though Slow, of course.
Now when I hookup with DSL, I can only browse with the
Aol IE running, and can't do any downloading. If I click
on the "Big Blue E", to startup the stand alone IE v6.0 or
Mozilla, it won't load a page at all. Also, while on the
DSL, I can't download anything, files or Windows patches.
I also can't access any webpages that use JAVA either.
They just sit there like their in neutral. The only way to
use Java on those pages that need it, is to use dialup
only.
Now, I'm running a home network with a Linksys wireless
router, though at the moment, I'm the only PC hooked up,
and thats with an ethernet wired connection. I have tried
tons of things. Some people and web-help sites have said
that Norton can act funny sometimes, so just uninstall and
then restart the PC. After rebooting they said to just
reinstall Norton....... been there, done that.......
Nuttin' ... no change at all. I even resorted to doing a
complete C:\drive reimaging, to correct any software bugs.
Believe it or not, I still can't download. I have reloaded
Java, Aol software too.
Then I started thinking.... can't be software......
Maybe it's hardware? Since using regular dialup, is
actually bypassing the router all together. I checked all
wire connections and they are fine. I think, maybe it's
the router? I checked all the settings and their just
fine. I brought the router next door to my friends house.
It works just fine on his PC. Remember, I can access the
DSL connection through the router. I just can't download
anything or get Java to run or IE6.0 to work anymore.
I truely hope I've given enough info to have you
identify and solve this for me, or at least steer me in
the right direction. I'm not getting my monies worth this
way, I know that. I have searched many tech help sites and
read myself BLUE in the face. The Microsoft help sites ,
are NO HELP.
I'm running>winXP-home, with all the service packs and
patches>InternetExplorer6.0>AsusA7V333>1.8GhzAthlonXP>512DD
Rmemory.
Thanks, Gilly
 
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