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passport/NET/HOTMAIL logon problems
I have Win 98, cable modem, two computers on a router,
about 6 weeks ago I was unable to log on to Hotmail, NET, PASSPORT or WIndows Update on this computer, but I could on the XP one. I have had no problems with log on for years, then something went stupid. I am guessing it is a security tweak somewhere. The language and time are set OK, I have tried the 'Repair IE' in TOOLS System Information area, I went thru weeks of online help with people from India(MS/HOTMAIL HELP) I am at a loss I cleared the files and cookies, I set the security tabs at default, it appears that I am runnig IE 6.0.2800 1106IC |
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passport/NET/HOTMAIL logon problems
"chris" wrote in news:26ca101c462ec
: I have Win 98, cable modem, two computers on a router, about 6 weeks ago I was unable to log on to Hotmail, NET, PASSPORT or WIndows Update on this computer, but I could on the XP one. I have had no problems with log on for years, then something went stupid. I am guessing it is a security tweak somewhere. The language and time are set OK, I have tried the 'Repair IE' in TOOLS System Information area, I went thru weeks of online help with people from India(MS/HOTMAIL HELP) I am at a loss I cleared the files and cookies, I set the security tabs at default, it appears that I am runnig IE 6.0.2800 1106IC Do you use a HOSTS file ?? One of the popularly circulated HOSTS files has an entry denying access to www.passportimages.com, one of the MSN sites used in the login process. -- aardvark (ard'-vark) a controversial animal with a long probing nose used for sniffing out the facts and stimulating thought and discussion. |
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passport/NET/HOTMAIL logon problems
I am not familar with HOST file, where would I look and
how do I change that? thanks, chris -----Original Message----- "chris" wrote in news:26ca101c462ec : I have Win 98, cable modem, two computers on a router, about 6 weeks ago I was unable to log on to Hotmail, NET, PASSPORT or WIndows Update on this computer, but I could on the XP one. I have had no problems with log on for years, then something went stupid. I am guessing it is a security tweak somewhere. The language and time are set OK, I have tried the 'Repair IE' in TOOLS System Information area, I went thru weeks of online help with people from India(MS/HOTMAIL HELP) I am at a loss I cleared the files and cookies, I set the security tabs at default, it appears that I am runnig IE 6.0.2800 1106IC Do you use a HOSTS file ?? One of the popularly circulated HOSTS files has an entry denying access to www.passportimages.com, one of the MSN sites used in the login process. -- aardvark (ard'-vark) a controversial animal with a long probing nose used for sniffing out the facts and stimulating thought and discussion. . |
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passport/NET/HOTMAIL logon problems
"chris" wrote in news:270e501c463a7
: I am not familar with HOST file, where would I look and how do I change that? thanks, chris In Win98 HOSTS file is located in C:\Windows. It is named HOSTS, with no filename extension. It is a simple text file that can be edited with any notepad style editor. However, if you aren't familiar with a HOSTS file then you are unlikely to have one. |
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passport/NET/HOTMAIL logon problems
-----Original Message----- "chris" wrote in news:270e501c463a7 : I am not familar with HOST file, where would I look and how do I change that? thanks, chris In Win98 HOSTS file is located in C:\Windows. It is named HOSTS, with no filename extension. It is a simple text file that can be edited with any notepad style editor. However, if you aren't familiar with a HOSTS file then you are unlikely to have one. I found these in Host file does that do anything for you? 65.54.225.254 loginnet.passport.com 64.56.194.108 media3.travelzoo.com 65.243.133.86 notes.classmates.com 65.243.133.84 group.classmates.com 65.54.246.250 by2fd.bay2.hotmail.msn.com 65.54.194.118 rad.msn.com 64.14.128.202 view.atdmt.com 207.68.172.234 www.msn.com 63.210.47.91 windowsupdate.microsoft.com 65.243.133.80 www.classmates.com 63.210.47.83 v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com # +++++ END of TweakMASTER DNS Accelerator Section |
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