Can't Access Hotmail Messenger And Some Other Sites Requiring A Login

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Can't Access Hotmail Messenger And Some Other Sites Requiring A Login

#1 comphell

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Posted 19 December 2005 - 05:13 PM

i need help i have recently started using broadband which worked fine for about a week now i can't connect wirelessly but with cables i'm ok. although i cant access hotmail-the log in screen appears but after i've tried to log in i get an "page cannot be displayed" cannot find server or DNS error this is also the case for my university website.is this something to do with my security settings, firewall?? i've bn racking my brains all weekend!i can still log into sites such aa ebay.any advice is great thanks

#2 tg1911

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Posted 19 December 2005 - 05:57 PM

Have you run any virus/spyware scans?

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#3 frankie12

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Posted 19 December 2005 - 06:22 PM

do you have your cookies turned ON. Many sites like BC and hotmail require you to have cookies on.

#4 acklan

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Posted 19 December 2005 - 06:29 PM

A common problem is sites becoming blocked. Look in Tools>Internet Options>Privacy>Sites. If you see your site blocked unblock it. But don't unblock the others. You will end up with a big headache.