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#1 DallasStar

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Posted 25 May 2012 - 03:06 PM

First off, I'm on dialup (yes there are still some of us out there LOL. My location sucks *shrug*) but the modem is new and works fine, it installed properly etc. The phone line has also been checked and is in working order. So those two things are not issues however I still can't get anywhere. I dial in and get connected, but when I go to access the web nothing happens, it either tries to load the page and just keeps trying without any success or I get the 'page can not be displayed' message.

I'm using Windows 7 and IE8. Things I have tried so far, was clearing out my cashe and cookies, I've restarted the comp several times, and I even did a TCP reset and I stil have the same problem. It's not only the internet Explorer browser, I've also tried with firefox and still no luck. I would hate to bring my computer in to get checked out if it's just something I'm overlooking and could fix myself. I'm clueless when it comes to computers so any and all help would b grately appreciated. :)

ETA: I fixed it, turns out all it needed was a restore. :)

#2 happyrock

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Posted 25 May 2012 - 05:01 PM

Hi DallasStar ... :wave: ..:welcome:


click on start...type in cmd...select it from the results above
in the dos box type in ...ipconfig /flushdns...press enter you should get a message that it was successful..
then type in ...ipconfig /registerdns press enter
when done type in exit..press enter and reboot

#3 Djoni Filho

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Posted 25 May 2012 - 05:06 PM

Good evening,DallasStar, Wellcome to Geeks To Go! :thumbsup:

First, the problem may be your dialer. Look for another test and see if the internet back.

If not go back, I suggest you update the driver for your dial-up modem. If you do not know where to find, let me know the model that I look for you.

I'm waiting. hugs :)

#4 DallasStar

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Posted 25 May 2012 - 09:20 PM

Thank you both for the warm welcome and for the help. :) I tried the first suggestion with the codes and that didn't work, it's still doing the same thing. As for the dialer, I have no clue where to look to find the info on the dialer in order to try to find a new driver. :( If you can let me know where to check that I can give you the info.

ETA: I fixed it, turns out all it needed was a restore. :)

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