I have the weirdest internet problem...?

Question

Okay, now my internet works all the time except after 10pm, for reasons unknown i cant get on internet explorer.But, i can get on msn,aim,games that dont require going online. No clue whats the problem if you have any idea/suggestion please email me or leave a answer. Thank you for your time.

Nope i don't have parental controls its just happened since i redid my computer but my dad does have a timer which goes off at 10:30 during the week but i dont have parental controls im sure of that..

Thanks for your help hope everyone has a merry christmas appreciate the answers,didnt expect them so fast ty all.Still have the problem but ill try firefox used it before just don't like the look.

Answer 1

Try using the Firefox program instead of explorer. It usually has less problems and runs faster. I put the link below.

If that does not work, try re-downloading your host company's software.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

I'm not sure about the 10 o'clock thing. It sounds like some sort of restriction control setting, like the others are saying...

In terms of Internet Explorer... I'm not sure what type of connection you use. I HOPE it's not dial-up 56k modem, because those SUCK! I am using a cable modem, and I ALSO had problems with the newest version of Internet Explorer (7.0), at first. Here is how I fixed it. This should work if you connect through a broadband connection (cable or DSL) which is always on...

Open Internet Explorer.
Go to "tools"
then "Internet Options"
then the "Connections" tab
Press the "LAN Settings" button
Leave everything unchecked, EXCEPT for "Automatically detect settings"
Make sure that option IS checked.
Then hit "OK"
"Apply" the changes, and close everything, including Internet Explorer.
Then restart it. Now it should work.

Generally, Internet Explorer is a piece of junk, and I highly recommend installing Firefox instead. The only thing I use Internet Explorer for is Microsoft Windows Updates, which isn't even necessary if you have "Automatic Updates" enabled on your computer. Also, certain browser activities, like uploading photos onto MySpace, sometimes works better on IE, depending on your settings. Lastly, I used to need IE in order to log into my wireless router. But I don't HAVE a wireless router anymore. So it's better to stick with Firefox.

Good luck. I hope that helps.

Answer 3

Someone might have installed a firewall, or a proxy server or some other similar software and would have entered this restriction of blocking ie after 10. Try to find all programs which were installed just before this problem first started.

Answer 4

Maybe someone has restricted internet usage after that time, ie Parental Controls

Answer 5

Call ISP, Install good Antivirus, like Kaspersky, install a good spyware remover, or it's probably parental control, what have you been doing after 10pm hahaha

Answer 6

Sounds like they have it set so internet can not go on after 10

Answer 7

Hmmm----- Try looking here ----
Start > Control Panel >Scheduled Tasks ----
Here is where you chose the program to run and also the time/date.
+++Spock+++

Answer 8

Someone had put restrictions on your internet service

Answer 9

yeah probably parental control

Answer 10

i am a ghost and may have accidentally been responsible
for it, if so i deeply apologize.
got to go haunt an internet, i mean a house.