[Sammy324]

Whenever I try to log into any website (gmail, facebook, etc.), the computer won't log in, and the login page will just reload again, totally blank. I've tried turning off firewalls, my whole McAfee security suite, but nothing works. I have to post this on another computer because I cannot login to Geekstogo. And, since I cannot log in on that computer, posting HJT logs and stuff might be a little difficult, but I can try.

Can anyone help?

I'll be here today to respond, but I'm leaving tomorrow for a weekend trip, so I probably will not be able to answer until Monday. Sorry, but I hope I can get an answer today.

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To resolve this problem, these steps to reset a dll file required to view secure web sites.

1. Click Start.
2. Click Run.
3. Type regsvr32 softpub.dll Please make sure the spacing is proper
4. Click OK. A pop-up should display with the message Dll Register Server in softpub.dll Succeeded.
5. Click OK.

Do the same with
Softpub.dll
Wintrust.dll
Initpki.dll
urlmon.dll

when you are all done type exit to quit Command Prompt

make sure you have the latest versions of the browsers

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[jaxisland]

To resolve this problem, these steps to reset a dll file required to view secure web sites.

1. Click Start.
2. Click Run.
3. Type regsvr32 softpub.dll Please make sure the spacing is proper
4. Click OK. A pop-up should display with the message Dll Register Server in softpub.dll Succeeded.
5. Click OK.

Do the same with
Softpub.dll
Wintrust.dll
Initpki.dll
urlmon.dll

when you are all done type exit to quit Command Prompt

make sure you have the latest versions of the browsers

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[Sammy324]

Okay, I did all of that, but I did not understand where to type "exit." I tried to do it after the regsvr32 on the run menu, but it didn't confirm that it succeeded, like the others did.

More importantly, it didn't solve my problem. I still cannot log into any sites, including secure and not secure sites. I can, however, log into the https Comcast webmail, as I have all along, but I cannot log into the secure ESPN.com site. Do you have any other ideas?

Thanks for the quick reply!

[dragonskin29]

First of all you could try using an alternate browser if you are using I.E. as this has often occured in I.E. If it doesn't work

You could also try

Verify that IE is working on unsecure web sites. Refresh this page.

Open IE and click Help, About Internet Explorer and look at the Cipher Strength. It should be 128 bit. If the Cipher Strength is anything less then 128-bit, download and install the Internet Explorer High Encryption Pack.

Open IE, go to Tools, Internet Options, Advanced and scroll to bottom of list. The SSL and TLS options (all versions) should be checked.

Delete Cookies, Delete Files and Clear History in Tools, Internet Options, General tab. (Deleting Cookies may delete some stored Internet passwords.) Check the Delete all off-line content checkbox.

Uncheck the box for Enable Third Party Browser Extensions in the Advanced Section (all other settings in Advanced Section are set to Default). Click Apply and close and open IE.

Configure Security settings for the Trusted sites zone in IE: IE, Tools, Internet Options, Security tab, select Trusted sites, Default Level. Sites, enter the address (URL) of the site in the Add this Web site to the zone: box, Add, OK, Apply.

Check Firewall/Network Configuration. Make sure that the SSL port (port 443) is open on your network/firewall (if you have any). There are many different Firewall/Network products, so we can't give set-by-step instructions. Check the documentation or help file of the product you use. If you are behind a broadband router, you may not need a firewall on your PC. One forum member fixed the problem by uninstalling Norton's Personal Firewall.

Clear the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) slate and AutoComplete history: IE, Tools, Internet Options, Content tab. Under Certificates, click Clear SSL State. Click OK when you receive the message that the SSL cache was successfully cleared. Under Personal information, click AutoComplete. Under Clear AutoComplete history, click Clear Forms. Click OK when you are prompted to confirm the operation.

Verify that the Date and Time Settings on Your Computer Are Correct: Because SSL certificates have an expiry date, if the date on your computer isn't correct, it may prevent you from connecting to secure sites.

Check the file integrity of the IE and Outlook: boot to the Windows Safe Mode by pressing F8 key several times just as Windows is about to start. Start, Run, enter sfc /scannow (It might ask for the Windows CD to upload the corrupted files). Re-registering the softpub.dll (dynamic link library). Start, Run, enter regsvr32 softpub.dll and wait for the OK message; then try again.

This works, apparently, if you have installed a customized version of IE6, (maybe from your ISP). urlmon.dll is often missing. Login as Administrator, close all programs, start, Run. and paste in regsvr32 urlmon.dll, Ok.

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