Computer woes - Page 4

jubbarelly · 20th June 2014, 07:10

Norton maybe blocking Internet Explorer as a rule. The only way to test really is to uninstall Norton to if it's that, then reinstall if it's working OK as this will default the programme.

FLYING BANANA · 20th June 2014, 07:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by snorbitz

Windows 8, orrible operating system, but that is just my opinion.

Anyway you may have access to the internet but a lot of things can block it. A firewall can stop it, the gateway or DNS entries can stop it. Anyway try ruuning this from the run box

http://212.58.246.93

This should open www.bbc.co.uk

If is does, then you have a DNS issue (Domain Name Service). If it doesn't then something else is blocking it. You can try ping 212.58.246.93 from a command prompt and see if you get a reply. To get a cmd prompt type cmd in the search box and hit enter.

anyway hopes this is a little bit of diagnostic info helps.

Just to show that I'm about to push the enter button.

FLYING BANANA · 20th June 2014, 07:16

Going back to control panel to uninstall Norton. If this fails then look for smoke on the horizon. Will I have set fire to this infernal machine.

Many thanks to all those who have done their level best to help me.

jubbarelly · 20th June 2014, 07:18

Is Internet Explorer listed as a programme in there bob? Take a photo of what's listed.

FLYING BANANA · 20th June 2014, 07:21

Waiting for something to happen.

FLYING BANANA · 20th June 2014, 07:24

Go on guess what happened?

jubbarelly · 20th June 2014, 07:25

Thought as much

jubbarelly · 20th June 2014, 07:25

Put Norton back on and you should be good to go.

FLYING BANANA · 20th June 2014, 07:26

I've run out of thanks buttons. But now back online. I owe you all at least a coffee or two.
What a great forum to be part of.

jubbarelly · 20th June 2014, 07:26

Also download chrome as it's better than that app!!!!

20th June 2014, 07:16	#33
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,674 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	Going back to control panel to uninstall Norton. If this fails then look for smoke on the horizon. Will I have set fire to this infernal machine. Many thanks to all those who have done their level best to help me. __________________ 234,360. Getting ready to rock n roll. onen hag oll

20th June 2014, 07:26	#39
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,674 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	I've run out of thanks buttons. But now back online. I owe you all at least a coffee or two. What a great forum to be part of. __________________ 234,360. Getting ready to rock n roll. onen hag oll

20th June 2014, 07:10	#31
jubbarelly I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180 SE Poseidon, Peugeot 508 GT Sport Tourer Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 2,509 Thanks: 232 Thanked 266 Times in 185 Posts	Norton maybe blocking Internet Explorer as a rule. The only way to test really is to uninstall Norton to if it's that, then reinstall if it's working OK as this will default the programme.

20th June 2014, 07:18	#34
jubbarelly I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180 SE Poseidon, Peugeot 508 GT Sport Tourer Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 2,509 Thanks: 232 Thanked 266 Times in 185 Posts	Is Internet Explorer listed as a programme in there bob? Take a photo of what's listed.

20th June 2014, 07:25	#37
jubbarelly I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180 SE Poseidon, Peugeot 508 GT Sport Tourer Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 2,509 Thanks: 232 Thanked 266 Times in 185 Posts	Thought as much