Originally posted by no1marauderNext: In the time since you could connect to the time that you can't, have you...
Tried, no dice.
- installed a new firewall
- allowed your anti-virus system to update
- allowed Microsoft to install updates
- allow Microsoft to install their new security program
- updated a spyware program
We are making progress with this information.
Originally posted by arrakisNo. I also can't seem to post or PM anything more than a couple of paragraphs.
Next: In the time since you could connect to the time that you can't, have you...
- installed a new firewall
- allowed your anti-virus system to update
- allowed Microsoft to install updates
- allow Microsoft to install their new security program
- updated a spyware program
We are making progress with this information.
Originally posted by NordlysI don't normally send them via e-mail; I normally go to the games' webpage and there's a place to upload the turnfile to the GM. But it's not working. I assume that it's not a coincidence that I can't get into my hotmail account, can't upload the file to the game GM and can't post or PM anything more than a couple paragraphs. But I'm too computer illiterate to figure out how they could be possibly linked.
Would it be possible to post your files from a different e-mail-address, or does it have to be the same address you have used before?
Originally posted by no1marauderIf multiple things are going wrong all related to your browser then perhaps it would be best to see if the problems are browser related or something else. Therefore try a different browser, even if it's just to test this.
I don't normally send them via e-mail; I normally go to the games' webpage and there's a place to upload the turnfile to the GM. But it's not working. I assume that it's not a coincidence that I can't get into my hotmail account, can't upload the file to the game GM and can't post or PM anything more than a couple paragraphs. But I'm too computer illiterate to figure out how they could be possibly linked.
Originally posted by no1marauderWhat exactly happens when you try to upload the turnfile, and what exactly happens if you try to post or PM more than a couple paragraphs?
I don't normally send them via e-mail; I normally go to the games' webpage and there's a place to upload the turnfile to the GM. But it's not working. I assume that it's not a coincidence that I can't get into my hotmail account, can't upload the file to the game GM and can't post or PM anything more than a couple paragraphs. But I'm too computer illiterate to figure out how they could be possibly linked.
Originally posted by XanthosNZYeah, you know you want to;
If multiple things are going wrong all related to your browser then perhaps it would be best to see if the problems are browser related or something else. Therefore try a different browser, even if it's just to test this.
http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/
Go on no1marauder 😉
Originally posted by NordlysI was going to show you, but it won't let me. After a minute or two it says Page cannot be Displayed or some such at the top, a bunch of other stuff and then ends with:
What exactly happens when you try to upload the turnfile, and what exactly happens if you try to post or PM more than a couple paragraphs?
Cannot find server or DNS Error
Internet Explorer
Originally posted by RagnorakI don't think I want to put another browser on with a bunch of other possible problems I know nothing about. IE's been working until about three days ago; if it can be fixed I see no reason to change.
http://www.mozilla.com/
Running a virus scan (http://www.download-it-free.com/avg/), spyware program might help as well.
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Originally posted by no1marauderIt breaks my heart to be doing this, but maybe it'll help if you get the latest IE updates..
I don't think I want to put another browser on with a bunch of other possible problems I know nothing about. IE's been working until about three days ago; if it can be fixed I see no reason to change.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=1e1550cb-5e5d-48f5-b02b-20b602228de6&displaylang=en
Thats Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1. It will take a bit of space more than whats already been taken. Its not gonna cause any additional problems, it just the latest of most plugins and tools. Might fix the DNS error.
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Originally posted by no1marauderI wonder if it's your internet connection which isn't working very well at the moment. I sometimes have that happen. It will result in failure to load pages, and error messages like you describe. If the connection hasn't failed entirely (yours obviously hasn't), it may help to simply try again.
I was going to show you, but it won't let me. After a minute or two it says Page cannot be Displayed or some such at the top, a bunch of other stuff and then ends with:
Cannot find server or DNS Error
Internet Explorer
Edit: If you are using Windows, you probably have a symbol for the internet connection in the bar at the bottom of the screen. You can see when the connection is active. When I have problems with my connection, I can see that the computer is trying to connect (the left screen in the symbol lights up), but can't (the right screen remains dark).
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Originally posted by no1marauderAh, the symptons you give would indicate the possibility that your system is running out of memory. It's not clear to me if you are running out of virtual memory or RAM.
No. I also can't seem to post or PM anything more than a couple of paragraphs.
To fix low memory problems check the following in this order:
1) Windows uses virtual memory to buffer data to the hard drive when you do not have enough RAM (random access memory) to handle the demands.
Solution:
- check the space on your hard drive against the space Windows reserves for virtual memory. If you don't have a lot of extra space on your hard drive then Windows will not be able to function when it trys to buffer the data to the virtual memory space. The solution here is to buy a bigger hard drive or erase enough data to allow Windows virtual memory to function.
2) Sometimes programs can not run if there is not enough RAM to handle the processes. Even though Windows can buffer much of the data by writing it to the hard drive (mentioned above), if the buffer space is inadequate OR if the process of buffering the data takes too long, you will receive an error message.
Solution:
Assuming there is enough hard drive space and the system is fast enough to buffer it, then you need to add more RAM memory in the computer. It should be noted that if the hard drive were in need of defragmentation, that this could slow system buffering down to a level that could cause errors during internet connection.
In other words, delete any unnecessary files and run the defragmentation program.
Heiden recommended running system restore to go back to a date where the system worked. This is a good idea *if* the reason the system is no longer working is because of undesireable changes in the operating system, virus infection or spyware infection. However, if your problem is due to the items suggested above, it will return.
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Originally posted by RagnorakWell to make you guys happy I ran the installation of Firefox. When I tried to use it, I got this:
http://www.mozilla.com/
Running a virus scan (http://www.download-it-free.com/avg/), spyware program might help as well.
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The connection has timed out
The server at www.mozilla.org is taking too long to respond.
So I deleted it. Unfortunately, it wanted to be my default browser and I can't figure out how to change it back to IE so none of my favorites work now. Can you help me with that NEW problem?
EDIT: Nevermind; I got it back to IE as the default browser.