Welcome Guest ( Log In | Join )

Discover the best free computer help!
Learn more about Geeks to Go by taking the tour. Want to ask a question, reply to a topic, or remove all advertising? It's easy, fast and free. Join today!
Spyware, virus, trojan, fake security or privacy alerts? Please start with our malware cleaning guide.
     
 
 Reply to this topicStart new topic
Win 98 OS IE 6.0 Browser won't load webpage after a reboot for 10, Winipcfg release/renew shows connection
Rabideen
post Mar 14 2006, 09:02 AM
Post #1


Member
**
Posts: 23
OS: Vista
It takes 10 - 15 minutes after launching webpages, closing web pages and re-enabling Winipcfg release/renew until a web page will load. Once success is achieved, subsequent webpages load with no problem.

OS = Win 98
Browswer = IE 6.0 (fully updated)
Connection = DSL behind a Link Sys Router
Hardware = Compaq Presario 5900Z (AMD 650 Athlon 384 RAM)

First experienced the problem 2 days ago, after manually pressing the "I" key on the keyboard to connect to the Internet instead of launching the IE icon. Got a quick message that indicated the settings had changed, from the original install, hit an "OK" screen (don't remember exactly what it asked) and I have had prolems ever since.

Any ideas on how to remedy?
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
dsenette
post Mar 14 2006, 09:11 AM
Post #2


Ruler of Omicron Persei 8
Group Icon
Posts: 20,868
From: kn-ARGH!-xville Tenn-ARGH!-see
OS: 3.1, 95, 98SE, xp, 2000, NT4, 2003 Standard Edition, linux (various flavors)
start > run, type
eventvwr.msc
<enter>

Look under systems and applications for items with red Xs that happened at the SAME time as your problem...list them here.
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
Rabideen
post Mar 14 2006, 08:51 PM
Post #3


Member
**
Posts: 23
OS: Vista
I get an error message after typing "eventvwr.msc" = cannot find the file or one of its components. I'm running Win 98 second edition.
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
computerwiz12890
post Mar 15 2006, 07:53 AM
Post #4


Fixer-upper guy
Group Icon
Posts: 1,791
From: New Iberia, Louisiana
OS: Windows XP Home Edition
dsenette, Windows 98 doesn't have eventvwr tongue.gif .

Does the problem still occur if you use Mozilla Firefox as your browser instead?
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
dsenette
post Mar 15 2006, 07:54 AM
Post #5


Ruler of Omicron Persei 8
Group Icon
Posts: 20,868
From: kn-ARGH!-xville Tenn-ARGH!-see
OS: 3.1, 95, 98SE, xp, 2000, NT4, 2003 Standard Edition, linux (various flavors)
yeah...i know that...but for whatever reason i didn't see the 12 references to windows 98 in the first post.....
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
Rabideen
post Mar 15 2006, 09:53 PM
Post #6


Member
**
Posts: 23
OS: Vista
QUOTE(computerwiz12890 @ Mar 15 2006, 08:53 AM) [snapback]600064[/snapback]

dsenette, Windows 98 doesn't have eventvwr tongue.gif .

Does the problem still occur if you use Mozilla Firefox as your browser instead?


After a 12 minute wait, I was able to launch IE and download Firefox. I rebooted and launced IE with no success. I then launched Firefox and had instant access. As I type this reply in Firefox, IE still hasn't loaded a webpage.

So what do you guys think? Is it worth it to try to configure IE 6 to ork correctly? This machine is for my kids...ages 3 and 5. They can both navigate in IE but I haven't taught them Firefox since I seldom use it. confused1.gif
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
computerwiz12890
post Mar 16 2006, 04:47 PM
Post #7


Fixer-upper guy
Group Icon
Posts: 1,791
From: New Iberia, Louisiana
OS: Windows XP Home Edition
Firefox is very similar to IE. You will probably have to download pluggins for it here and there to make certain things work, such as Java or Active X controls.

Firefox is definatly more secure than IE, and has less bugs.

Considering you have Windows 98, it could prove to be a challenge to repair IE, but if you want to, we're here for ya. Just let us know. thumbsup.gif
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
 

Reply to this topicStart new topic
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:

 

Collapse

> Similar Topics

    Topic Title Replies / Views Topic Information
No New Posts   2 / 237 7th June 2007 - 07:49 AM
Yeoman started - last by Yeoman
No New Posts   1 / 378 2nd November 2007 - 08:14 PM
rw1 started - last by greyknight17
No New Posts   0 / 0 2nd November 2007 - 08:14 PM
rw1 started - last by greyknight17
No New Posts   0 / 465 9th May 2008 - 09:34 PM
AJ82 started - last by AJ82

RSS Time is now: 8th January 2009 - 11:36 AM
Advertisements do not imply our endorsement of that product or service. The forum is run by volunteers who donate their time and expertise. We make every attempt to ensure that the help and advice posted is accurate and will not cause harm to your computer. However, we do not guarantee that they are accurate and they are to be used at your own risk.
Powered By IP.Board © 2009  IPS, Inc.