cannot open a webpage on my PC but can open it else where, so what can i do to open it?

Question

i have been a hi5 member for some time now but cannot open the webpage now, i always get this message internet explorer cannot open the webpage, but all other sites i visit do open

Answer 1

If you are in the UK and your ISP is NTL or Telewest Cable, then it is because NTL/Telewest is blocking hi5 or their DNS server has a problem or something like that.

you can use a 3rd party proxy server to see hi5 pages. A list of free proxy servers can be found at:
http://tools.rosinstrument.com/cgi-bin/fp.pl/showlines?lines=100&sortor=3
The part after the colon (:) is the port number, eg for:
supercache6.qualitynet.net:80
The port number is 80.

Or with 83.66.73.6:3128 The port number is 3128

In Internet Explorer, from the top menu, go: Tools > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings
Tick "Use a proxy server...", then paste in the proxy server address but delete the port number, then type the port number in the "Port:" field.

Try different proxy servers (and not the top ones in the list as those never work). Some work for hi5 and some do not. Some let you see the pages only and not log in.

When you find one that works, I suggest you use it only for viewing hi5 and turn it off for normal browsing (by un-ticking the "Use a proxy server..." box) to limit the security risk issues (whoever owns the proxy server may be able to see your password when you log onto a website through the proxy).

Please also contact NTL or Telewest and complain to them about it so hopefully they will fix it.

Answer 2

Let's not rush to assume you're automatically infected with spyware. Use Panda Activescan http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/ActiveScan.htm to check for those sort of problems and do a scan with any other security products you use. Although if it were spyware why is it only blocking your site? If everything checks out I suggest you have a look at any of these tech forums
http://www.computing.net
http://www.techguy.org
http://www.geekstogo.com
http://www.techmonkeys.co.uk

Answer 3

re: your addit,the threats are using system restore to return or a network link.Disable system restore,disconnect from any network link & then complete full updated antivirus/antispyware scans in safe mode.Remove or quarantine anything found.When clear,boot up in normal mode & scan again.If clear you may then re-enable system restore.Do not forget the possibility of a network infection.All connected machines should be checked before re-establishing a link-up.Good luck!!

Answer 4

Sounds like someone either blocked that site on your PC or you aint puttin the right addy in!

Answer 5

Ur pc is infected by some spyware.Use norton Internet security to remove it...

Answer 6

check ur DNS setting!