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Can't connect to certain websites

Discussion in 'Virus and Malware Removal' started by viper22x, Oct 22, 2008.

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  1. SpiritWind Newcomer, in training

    Hosts File problem !?

    Hi :

    I have wondered from the start IF you MAY have a Hosts File "problem" !? To
    discover IF this is possibility, you would Post the Log from HijackThis's "Hosts
    File Manager" . This is done by clicking the "Config" button, then the "Misc Tools"
    button, then the "Hosts File Manager" button . IF there is any Info other than 1 line
    below the "Explanation", that Log should be posted in One of your future Replies .
    SpiritWind, Dec 16, 2008
    #21

  2. Bobbye Helper on the Fringe

    A comment for you> it is almost two months since you began with this problem. It would appear that you want help in resolving it or you wouldn't have posted.

    The reason for you problem is not apparent at this point, so we instruct you to do different thing to see if it will resolve. A firewall is a good thing too. Yet, if not configured correctly, it can prevent certain functions.

    Perhaps someone else will be willing to work with you.

    I realize you know what Stopzilla is and have it intentionally. But I want you to stop it and see if it could possible be causing the problem.

    If you don't care to follow the suggestions- that's okay. But you will just have to continue to go "poof."
    Bobbye, Dec 16, 2008
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  3. viper22x Newcomer, in training

    Well, this has started before ive even had stopzilla, ive only had it for about a week or so.
    and to spirit

    This is whats in my hosts, ive already cleared this out before though...

    # Copyright © 1993-1999 Microsoft Corp.
    #
    # This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.
    #
    # This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each
    # entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should
    # be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name.
    # The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one
    # space.
    #
    # Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual
    # lines or following the machine name denoted by a "#" symbol.
    #
    # For example:
    #
    # 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server
    # 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host
    #
    127.0.0.1 localhost
    viper22x, Dec 16, 2008
    #23

  4. Bobbye Helper on the Fringe

    You started this thread almost a month ago. You had a problem you wanted help resolving.

    Adding something else to the mix shouldn't have been done.

    Spirit Wind can work with you on the Host files.
    Bobbye, Dec 17, 2008
    #24

  5. viper22x Newcomer, in training

    Oh wow, i really forgot about this sorry... christmas and stuff had me distracted then school. So, spirit what do you need me to do?

    I really think Spybot: Search and Destroy did this... atleast im almost sure it did...
    viper22x, Jan 12, 2009
    #25

  6. Bobbye Helper on the Fringe

    It is very difficult to take someone seriously with a posting record like this. We are all volunteers here- we take time out of our school schedule, our jobs, our holidays our home life to help others.

    10-22-2008 viper22x
    "Can't connect to certain websites"

    11-07-2008 rf6647
    "You posted a problem & asked for help. For the next 2 weeks nothing further happened,"

    11-17-2008 viper22x
    "Sorry for the delay, been busy with school. but here they are..."

    4 Weeks Ago viper22x
    "Bump.... Also, i just found out something.."

    3 Weeks Ago Bobbye
    "My goodness, you fell through the cracks! I didn't get the notice of your reply"

    3 Weeks Ago viper22x
    "Well, nobody replied for over like... a month?
    I havent tried what you posted yet, have to get to school."

    3 Weeks Ago Spirit Wind
    "I have wondered from the start IF you MAY have a Hosts File "problem" !"

    3 Weeks Ago Bobbye
    "A comment for you> it is almost two months since you began with this problem. It would appear that you want help in resolving it or you wouldn't have posted."

    1 Hour Ago viper22x
    "Oh wow, i really forgot about this sorry... christmas and stuff had me distracted then school."

    As far as I'm concerned, you need to start over, stick with it and resolve the issue.
    Bobbye, Jan 12, 2009
    #26

  7. viper22x Newcomer, in training

    Well, should i start a new thread?
    viper22x, Jan 12, 2009
    #27

  8. Cythrawl Newcomer, in training

    Perhaps its a DNS issue with your ISP.. Try using Open DNS (openDNS.com) on your network or router for DNS entires.
    Cythrawl, Jan 12, 2009
    #28

  9. viper22x Newcomer, in training

    Keeps saying "Ooops your not using OpenDNS after i registered an account..
    viper22x, Jan 12, 2009
    #29

  10. Cythrawl Newcomer, in training

    You have to set the DNS entries in your Network card IP settings... or in your router's DNS settings..
    Set them to OpenDNS's DNS entries:
    208.67.222.222
    208.67.220.220

    See here: opendns.com/support/videos
    Cythrawl, Jan 12, 2009
    #30

  11. Bobbye Helper on the Fringe

    Bobbye, Jan 13, 2009
    #31

  12. viper22x Newcomer, in training

    Well somehow it fixed its self... i changed computer and my ip changed and i can connect fine. and i wasnt on the ban list but ok... its fine noow
    viper22x, Jan 18, 2009
    #32
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