[dsheps]

I am having a problem connecting to any kind of https server? could anybody help me trouble shoot this problem. I can go to other sites with out a problem, I just can't get into secure sites for some reason. I have tried using IE and FireFox and both of them will not work for me. If anybody could help me solve this issue I would appreciate it.. thanks in advance
Dave

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you need to describe your problem more clearly, http is used for almost all webpages accessed on the internet through a browser.

[Fenor]

you need to describe your problem more clearly, http is used for almost all webpages accessed on the internet through a browser.

[dsheps]

Im sorry,, I am speaking specificaly about sites such as online banking secure servers.

[cleverboy12]

may have something to do with your internet settings go to tools-internet options-advanced and look near the secure settings !

[darth_ash]

dsheps,
Start -> Run.
Type: services.msc
Press <enter>.
Check whether HTTP SSL service's StartupType is Manual.

Also check if SSL 3.0 and SSL 2.0 are enabled in your IE and Firefox settings.

Also make sure you have the latest versions of both browsers as SSL was upgraded to 128-bit 6 months back and is used today by all https websites.

[dsheps]

Hi darth_ash,
Thanks for the help, I looked at the HTTP SSL service and it is set to manual right now, I also tried switching it over to automatic to see if it made a difference, but I still get the same problem.
I also check to see if my broswer's had SSL 3.0 and SSL 2.0 enabled, and They are both enabled but I still get the same problem. Any other ideas?
Thanks in advance.
Dave

[cyberCrank]

Check your connection settings and try turning off any Proxy server settings you may have active (depending on your ISP) and then test it again.

Proxies are known to sometimes block secure HTTPS links resulting in "Page cannot be displayed" type error messages. In these cases the Proxy makes connections, passes some info/packets, but client's browsers never get a website page back, i.e., it (the Proxy server) may be accidentally (more likely) or intentionally (less likely) blocking your site.

** Proxies have their advantages, but they can sometimes be pesty too... **

Edited by cyberCrank, 11 September 2005 - 08:46 AM.

[dsheps]

Thanks for the help, I changed the Lan settings in my IE settings to automaticaly detect settings and that has worked (thanks for that), but I keep getting this other virus in my machine that doesn't want to go away. Everytime I open my IE it changes my web settings to a home page of (about:blank), and I can't seem to get ride of the thing.
Does anybody know how to permenatly get ride of this pest!
Thanks
Dave

[brianmil0923]

are you running a firewall?? If so and if it is one you made any changes to you have to make sure port 443 is open. This is the port that Https/ssl uses to create and secure socket connection.

[cyberCrank]

Dave -- it sounds like you have it running OK now by altering your IE connection settings and you're OK now other than a pesty Malware infection maybe. If that is the case, then you may want to read this about posting a Malware post in the appropriate forum:

http://www.geekstogo...-Log-t2852.html

and if needed, then post your Malware related info in a post here:

http://www.geekstogo...o-Here-f37.html

Edited by cyberCrank, 11 September 2005 - 02:48 PM.

[dsheps]

Great!.. thanks for the help ..talk to yous soon
Dave