shut down

[eyahs]

need a little more information to go on here, like what
kind of computer, what operating system, what kind of
connection, software versions.

because your problem could be any one of hundreds

>-----Original Message-----
>I have a problem with my computer and I am hoping you
>might have some idea how to put it right.
>
>I can connect to Internet Explorer and it will let me
>search the WEB for about 7 to 10 minutes minutes then it
>refuses to open any page.
>
>I have loaded Netscape and it does the same.
>
>Both show the below page after 7 to 10 minutes.
>
>I should add that when I switch the computer off and on
>again or just re-boot I can use the browser again for 7
to
>10 minutes.
>
>
>
>
>
>The page cannot be displayed
>
>The page you are looking for is currently unavailable.
The
>Web site might be experiencing technical difficulties,
or
>you may need to adjust your browser settings.
>
>
>---------------------------------------------------------
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>---------------------
>
>Please try the following:
>
>Click the Refresh button, or try again later.
>If you typed the page address in the Address bar, make
>sure that it is spelled correctly.
>To check your connection settings, click the Tools menu,
>and then click Internet Options. On the Connections tab,
>click Settings. The settings should match those provided
>by your local area network (LAN) administrator or
Internet
>service provider (ISP).
>If your Network Administrator has enabled it, Microsoft
>Windows can examine your network and automatically
>discover network connection settings.
>If you would like Windows to try and discover them,
>click Detect Network Settings
>Some sites require 128-bit connection security. Click
the
>Help menu and then click About Internet Explorer to
>determine what strength security you have installed.
>If you are trying to reach a secure site, make sure your
>Security settings can support it. Click the Tools menu,
>and then click Internet Options. On the Advanced tab,
>scroll to the Security section and check settings for
SSL
>2.0, SSL 3.0, TLS 1.0, PCT 1.0.
>Click the Back button to try another link.
>
>
>Cannot find server or DNS Error
>Internet Explorer
>
>
>
>However Windows Messenger, Microsoft Outlook and any
other
>programme that does not use the browser suck as Kazaa
>still works. So the machine is still connected to NTL
>Broadband.
>
>I fear a virus or bug is shutting down the port for the
>browser.
>
>Would this be right and have you any idea how can I
check
>it out and put it right.
>
>
>
>Arthur
>
>.
>