I have downloaded the MSIE 7 from the Microsoft website, installed propperly,
rebooted - and lo, it is not going onine.

I am getting the following:

-----
Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage

Most likely causes:
You are not connected to the Internet.
The website is encountering problems.
There might be a typing error in the address.

What you can try:
Diagnose Connection Problems

More information

This problem can be caused by a variety of issues, including:
Internet connectivity has been lost.
The website is temporarily unavailable.
The Domain Name Server (DNS) is not reachable.
The Domain Name Server (DNS) does not have a listing for the website's
domain.
If this is an HTTPS (secure) address, click Tools, click Internet Options,
click Advanced, and check to be sure the SSL and TLS protocols are enabled
under the security section.

For offline users

You can still view subscribed feeds and some recently viewed webpages.
To view subscribed feeds

Click the Favorites Center button , click Feeds, and then click the feed you
want to view.

To view recently visited webpages (might not work on all pages)

Click Tools , and then click Work Offline.
Click the Favorites Center button , click History, and then click the page
you want to view.
-----

My connection is okay, I am using both Opera and mozilla Firefox, they are
encountering zero issues accessing the same websites as the MSIE is failing
to.

Now, what can be wrong, please?

Thajs in advance and kind Regards,

Majkl

"Internet Explorer stops responding, stops working, or restarts"
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/pc_ie_intro
---
Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est

Majkl wrote:
> I have downloaded the MSIE 7 from the Microsoft website, installed propperly,
> rebooted - and lo, it is not going onine.
>
> I am getting the following:
>
> -----
> Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage
>
> Most likely causes:
> You are not connected to the Internet.
> The website is encountering problems.
> There might be a typing error in the address.
>
> What you can try:
> Diagnose Connection Problems
>
> More information
>
> This problem can be caused by a variety of issues, including:
> Internet connectivity has been lost.
> The website is temporarily unavailable.
> The Domain Name Server (DNS) is not reachable.
> The Domain Name Server (DNS) does not have a listing for the website's
> domain.
> If this is an HTTPS (secure) address, click Tools, click Internet Options,
> click Advanced, and check to be sure the SSL and TLS protocols are enabled
> under the security section.
>
> For offline users
>
> You can still view subscribed feeds and some recently viewed webpages.
> To view subscribed feeds
>
> Click the Favorites Center button , click Feeds, and then click the feed you
> want to view.
>
> To view recently visited webpages (might not work on all pages)
>
> Click Tools , and then click Work Offline.
> Click the Favorites Center button , click History, and then click the page
> you want to view.
> -----
>
> My connection is okay, I am using both Opera and mozilla Firefox, they are
> encountering zero issues accessing the same websites as the MSIE is failing
> to.
>
> Now, what can be wrong, please?
>
> Thajs in advance and kind Regards,
>
> Majkl
>
>

"Majkl" wrote:

> I have downloaded the MSIE 7 from the Microsoft website, installed propperly,
> rebooted - and lo, it is not going onine.
>
> I am getting the following:
>
> -----
> Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage
>
> Most likely causes:
> You are not connected to the Internet.
> The website is encountering problems.
> There might be a typing error in the address.
>
> What you can try:
> Diagnose Connection Problems
>
> More information
>
> This problem can be caused by a variety of issues, including:
> Internet connectivity has been lost.
> The website is temporarily unavailable.
> The Domain Name Server (DNS) is not reachable.
> The Domain Name Server (DNS) does not have a listing for the website's
> domain.
> If this is an HTTPS (secure) address, click Tools, click Internet Options,
> click Advanced, and check to be sure the SSL and TLS protocols are enabled
> under the security section.
>
> For offline users
>
> You can still view subscribed feeds and some recently viewed webpages.
> To view subscribed feeds
>
> Click the Favorites Center button , click Feeds, and then click the feed you
> want to view.
>
> To view recently visited webpages (might not work on all pages)
>
> Click Tools , and then click Work Offline.
> Click the Favorites Center button , click History, and then click the page
> you want to view.
> -----
>
> My connection is okay, I am using both Opera and mozilla Firefox, they are
> encountering zero issues accessing the same websites as the MSIE is failing
> to.
>
> Now, what can be wrong, please?
>
> Thajs in advance and kind Regards,
>
> Majkl
>
----------
----------

Okay - I tries Tools - Internet options - Advanced - Reset. It works as long
as my firewall is disabled.

Majkl

I am experiencing the same problem. I tried resetting but that hasn't
resolved it. I also tried disabling the firewall and that didn't fix it
either. Any ideas?
Thanks!

"Majkl" wrote:

>
> "Majkl" wrote:
>
> > I have downloaded the MSIE 7 from the Microsoft website, installed propperly,
> > rebooted - and lo, it is not going onine.
> >
> > I am getting the following:
> >
> > -----
> > Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage
> >
> > Most likely causes:
> > You are not connected to the Internet.
> > The website is encountering problems.
> > There might be a typing error in the address.
> >
> > What you can try:
> > Diagnose Connection Problems
> >
> > More information
> >
> > This problem can be caused by a variety of issues, including:
> > Internet connectivity has been lost.
> > The website is temporarily unavailable.
> > The Domain Name Server (DNS) is not reachable.
> > The Domain Name Server (DNS) does not have a listing for the website's
> > domain.
> > If this is an HTTPS (secure) address, click Tools, click Internet Options,
> > click Advanced, and check to be sure the SSL and TLS protocols are enabled
> > under the security section.
> >
> > For offline users
> >
> > You can still view subscribed feeds and some recently viewed webpages.
> > To view subscribed feeds
> >
> > Click the Favorites Center button , click Feeds, and then click the feed you
> > want to view.
> >
> > To view recently visited webpages (might not work on all pages)
> >
> > Click Tools , and then click Work Offline.
> > Click the Favorites Center button , click History, and then click the page
> > you want to view.
> > -----
> >
> > My connection is okay, I am using both Opera and mozilla Firefox, they are
> > encountering zero issues accessing the same websites as the MSIE is failing
> > to.
> >
> > Now, what can be wrong, please?
> >
> > Thajs in advance and kind Regards,
> >
> > Majkl
> >
> ----------
> ----------
>
> Okay - I tries Tools - Internet options - Advanced - Reset. It works as long
> as my firewall is disabled.
>
> Majkl

Update - I uninstalled windows update KB939653 (security patch for IE 7) and
now IE works but I'm still having problems with other programs not being able
to access the internet. I tried opening the help and support center but it
says "You have lost your connection to the Windows Help and Support website.
Try to connect again."
If you are having the same problem, check out KB939653 and note KB942818
under known issues. (big surprise - MS says its a 3rd party vendor's fault).
I foresee a complete reinstall of windows in my near future.

"cksea" wrote:

> I am experiencing the same problem. I tried resetting but that hasn't
> resolved it. I also tried disabling the firewall and that didn't fix it
> either. Any ideas?
> Thanks!
>
> "Majkl" wrote:
>
> >
> > "Majkl" wrote:
> >
> > > I have downloaded the MSIE 7 from the Microsoft website, installed propperly,
> > > rebooted - and lo, it is not going onine.
> > >
> > > I am getting the following:
> > >
> > > -----
> > > Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage
> > >
> > > Most likely causes:
> > > You are not connected to the Internet.
> > > The website is encountering problems.
> > > There might be a typing error in the address.
> > >
> > > What you can try:
> > > Diagnose Connection Problems
> > >
> > > More information
> > >
> > > This problem can be caused by a variety of issues, including:
> > > Internet connectivity has been lost.
> > > The website is temporarily unavailable.
> > > The Domain Name Server (DNS) is not reachable.
> > > The Domain Name Server (DNS) does not have a listing for the website's
> > > domain.
> > > If this is an HTTPS (secure) address, click Tools, click Internet Options,
> > > click Advanced, and check to be sure the SSL and TLS protocols are enabled
> > > under the security section.
> > >
> > > For offline users
> > >
> > > You can still view subscribed feeds and some recently viewed webpages.
> > > To view subscribed feeds
> > >
> > > Click the Favorites Center button , click Feeds, and then click the feed you
> > > want to view.
> > >
> > > To view recently visited webpages (might not work on all pages)
> > >
> > > Click Tools , and then click Work Offline.
> > > Click the Favorites Center button , click History, and then click the page
> > > you want to view.
> > > -----
> > >
> > > My connection is okay, I am using both Opera and mozilla Firefox, they are
> > > encountering zero issues accessing the same websites as the MSIE is failing
> > > to.
> > >
> > > Now, what can be wrong, please?
> > >
> > > Thajs in advance and kind Regards,
> > >
> > > Majkl
> > >
> > ----------
> > ----------
> >
> > Okay - I tries Tools - Internet options - Advanced - Reset. It works as long
> > as my firewall is disabled.
> >
> > Majkl

> I foresee a complete reinstall of windows in my near future.

No need to go that far. Simply uninstall IE7 and IE6 will be restored. You then
have to take steps to prevent Windows Update from "upgrading" your system to it
again.

Others may offer alternate solutions to block the update, but I found this to be
the easiest and most positive method for myself, my family, a few friends, and
some neighbors.

Here's the link for the Internet Explorer 7 Blocker Toolkit offered by
Microsoft:

Toolkit to Disable Automatic Delivery of Internet Explorer 7
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

I was never impressed with IE7 in general, so I'm just staying with IE6 for now.
I prefer to let others work out IE7's compatibility issues....there are better
things to do with one's time.

HTH

"cksea" <cksea@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:7DB66898-D584-42C5-95FC-B967C01C943B@microsoft.com...
> Update - I uninstalled windows update KB939653 (security patch for IE 7) and
> now IE works but I'm still having problems with other programs not being able
> to access the internet. I tried opening the help and support center but it
> says "You have lost your connection to the Windows Help and Support website.
> Try to connect again."
> If you are having the same problem, check out KB939653 and note KB942818
> under known issues. (big surprise - MS says its a 3rd party vendor's fault).
> I foresee a complete reinstall of windows in my near future.
>
> "cksea" wrote:
>
> > I am experiencing the same problem. I tried resetting but that hasn't
> > resolved it. I also tried disabling the firewall and that didn't fix it
> > either. Any ideas?
> > Thanks!
> >
> > "Majkl" wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > "Majkl" wrote:
> > >
> > > > I have downloaded the MSIE 7 from the Microsoft website, installed
propperly,
> > > > rebooted - and lo, it is not going onine.
> > > >
> > > > I am getting the following:
> > > >
> > > > -----
> > > > Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage
> > > >
> > > > Most likely causes:
> > > > You are not connected to the Internet.
> > > > The website is encountering problems.
> > > > There might be a typing error in the address.
> > > >
> > > > What you can try:
> > > > Diagnose Connection Problems
> > > >
> > > > More information
> > > >
> > > > This problem can be caused by a variety of issues, including:
> > > > Internet connectivity has been lost.
> > > > The website is temporarily unavailable.
> > > > The Domain Name Server (DNS) is not reachable.
> > > > The Domain Name Server (DNS) does not have a listing for the website's
> > > > domain.
> > > > If this is an HTTPS (secure) address, click Tools, click Internet
Options,
> > > > click Advanced, and check to be sure the SSL and TLS protocols are
enabled
> > > > under the security section.
> > > >
> > > > For offline users
> > > >
> > > > You can still view subscribed feeds and some recently viewed webpages.
> > > > To view subscribed feeds
> > > >
> > > > Click the Favorites Center button , click Feeds, and then click the feed
you
> > > > want to view.
> > > >
> > > > To view recently visited webpages (might not work on all pages)
> > > >
> > > > Click Tools , and then click Work Offline.
> > > > Click the Favorites Center button , click History, and then click the
page
> > > > you want to view.
> > > > -----
> > > >
> > > > My connection is okay, I am using both Opera and mozilla Firefox, they
are
> > > > encountering zero issues accessing the same websites as the MSIE is
failing
> > > > to.
> > > >
> > > > Now, what can be wrong, please?
> > > >
> > > > Thajs in advance and kind Regards,
> > > >
> > > > Majkl
> > > >
> > > ----------
> > > ----------
> > >
> > > Okay - I tries Tools - Internet options - Advanced - Reset. It works as
long
> > > as my firewall is disabled.
> > >
> > > Majkl

There is a Web site that will help
Internet Explorer stops responding, stops working, or restarts
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/pc_ie_intro

"David Webb" wrote:

> > I foresee a complete reinstall of windows in my near future.
>
> No need to go that far. Simply uninstall IE7 and IE6 will be restored. You then
> have to take steps to prevent Windows Update from "upgrading" your system to it
> again.
>
> Others may offer alternate solutions to block the update, but I found this to be
> the easiest and most positive method for myself, my family, a few friends, and
> some neighbors.
>
> Here's the link for the Internet Explorer 7 Blocker Toolkit offered by
> Microsoft:
>
> Toolkit to Disable Automatic Delivery of Internet Explorer 7
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>
> I was never impressed with IE7 in general, so I'm just staying with IE6 for now.
> I prefer to let others work out IE7's compatibility issues....there are better
> things to do with one's time.
>
> HTH
>
> "cksea" <cksea@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:7DB66898-D584-42C5-95FC-B967C01C943B@microsoft.com...
> > Update - I uninstalled windows update KB939653 (security patch for IE 7) and
> > now IE works but I'm still having problems with other programs not being able
> > to access the internet. I tried opening the help and support center but it
> > says "You have lost your connection to the Windows Help and Support website.
> > Try to connect again."
> > If you are having the same problem, check out KB939653 and note KB942818
> > under known issues. (big surprise - MS says its a 3rd party vendor's fault).
> > I foresee a complete reinstall of windows in my near future.
> >
> > "cksea" wrote:
> >
> > > I am experiencing the same problem. I tried resetting but that hasn't
> > > resolved it. I also tried disabling the firewall and that didn't fix it
> > > either. Any ideas?
> > > Thanks!
> > >
> > > "Majkl" wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > > "Majkl" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > I have downloaded the MSIE 7 from the Microsoft website, installed
> propperly,
> > > > > rebooted - and lo, it is not going onine.
> > > > >
> > > > > I am getting the following:
> > > > >
> > > > > -----
> > > > > Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage
> > > > >
> > > > > Most likely causes:
> > > > > You are not connected to the Internet.
> > > > > The website is encountering problems.
> > > > > There might be a typing error in the address.
> > > > >
> > > > > What you can try:
> > > > > Diagnose Connection Problems
> > > > >
> > > > > More information
> > > > >
> > > > > This problem can be caused by a variety of issues, including:
> > > > > Internet connectivity has been lost.
> > > > > The website is temporarily unavailable.
> > > > > The Domain Name Server (DNS) is not reachable.
> > > > > The Domain Name Server (DNS) does not have a listing for the website's
> > > > > domain.
> > > > > If this is an HTTPS (secure) address, click Tools, click Internet
> Options,
> > > > > click Advanced, and check to be sure the SSL and TLS protocols are
> enabled
> > > > > under the security section.
> > > > >
> > > > > For offline users
> > > > >
> > > > > You can still view subscribed feeds and some recently viewed webpages.
> > > > > To view subscribed feeds
> > > > >
> > > > > Click the Favorites Center button , click Feeds, and then click the feed
> you
> > > > > want to view.
> > > > >
> > > > > To view recently visited webpages (might not work on all pages)
> > > > >
> > > > > Click Tools , and then click Work Offline.
> > > > > Click the Favorites Center button , click History, and then click the
> page
> > > > > you want to view.
> > > > > -----
> > > > >
> > > > > My connection is okay, I am using both Opera and mozilla Firefox, they
> are
> > > > > encountering zero issues accessing the same websites as the MSIE is
> failing
> > > > > to.
> > > > >
> > > > > Now, what can be wrong, please?
> > > > >
> > > > > Thajs in advance and kind Regards,
> > > > >
> > > > > Majkl
> > > > >
> > > > ----------
> > > > ----------
> > > >
> > > > Okay - I tries Tools - Internet options - Advanced - Reset. It works as
> long
> > > > as my firewall is disabled.
> > > >
> > > > Majkl
>
>
>

Thanks, that sounds like a better solution. I agree with you, there are
better things to do...
I tried a system restore but that didn't solve anything either. I think
there may be something specific to my machine. I can get IE7 to work but
other aps still seem to have trouble connecting (e.g. - MS Word, Windows Help
and Support Center, and Tivo ToGo) but since they're not critical, I'll just
keep using Firefox for a few days and see if MS sends out another update to
fix it.
Thanks again.

"David Webb" wrote:

> > I foresee a complete reinstall of windows in my near future.
>
> No need to go that far. Simply uninstall IE7 and IE6 will be restored. You then
> have to take steps to prevent Windows Update from "upgrading" your system to it
> again.
>
> Others may offer alternate solutions to block the update, but I found this to be
> the easiest and most positive method for myself, my family, a few friends, and
> some neighbors.
>
> Here's the link for the Internet Explorer 7 Blocker Toolkit offered by
> Microsoft:
>
> Toolkit to Disable Automatic Delivery of Internet Explorer 7
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>
> I was never impressed with IE7 in general, so I'm just staying with IE6 for now.
> I prefer to let others work out IE7's compatibility issues....there are better
> things to do with one's time.
>
> HTH
>
> "cksea" <cksea@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:7DB66898-D584-42C5-95FC-B967C01C943B@microsoft.com...
> > Update - I uninstalled windows update KB939653 (security patch for IE 7) and
> > now IE works but I'm still having problems with other programs not being able
> > to access the internet. I tried opening the help and support center but it
> > says "You have lost your connection to the Windows Help and Support website.
> > Try to connect again."
> > If you are having the same problem, check out KB939653 and note KB942818
> > under known issues. (big surprise - MS says its a 3rd party vendor's fault).
> > I foresee a complete reinstall of windows in my near future.
> >
> > "cksea" wrote:
> >
> > > I am experiencing the same problem. I tried resetting but that hasn't
> > > resolved it. I also tried disabling the firewall and that didn't fix it
> > > either. Any ideas?
> > > Thanks!
> > >
> > > "Majkl" wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > > "Majkl" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > I have downloaded the MSIE 7 from the Microsoft website, installed
> propperly,
> > > > > rebooted - and lo, it is not going onine.
> > > > >
> > > > > I am getting the following:
> > > > >
> > > > > -----
> > > > > Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage
> > > > >
> > > > > Most likely causes:
> > > > > You are not connected to the Internet.
> > > > > The website is encountering problems.
> > > > > There might be a typing error in the address.
> > > > >
> > > > > What you can try:
> > > > > Diagnose Connection Problems
> > > > >
> > > > > More information
> > > > >
> > > > > This problem can be caused by a variety of issues, including:
> > > > > Internet connectivity has been lost.
> > > > > The website is temporarily unavailable.
> > > > > The Domain Name Server (DNS) is not reachable.
> > > > > The Domain Name Server (DNS) does not have a listing for the website's
> > > > > domain.
> > > > > If this is an HTTPS (secure) address, click Tools, click Internet
> Options,
> > > > > click Advanced, and check to be sure the SSL and TLS protocols are
> enabled
> > > > > under the security section.
> > > > >
> > > > > For offline users
> > > > >
> > > > > You can still view subscribed feeds and some recently viewed webpages.
> > > > > To view subscribed feeds
> > > > >
> > > > > Click the Favorites Center button , click Feeds, and then click the feed
> you
> > > > > want to view.
> > > > >
> > > > > To view recently visited webpages (might not work on all pages)
> > > > >
> > > > > Click Tools , and then click Work Offline.
> > > > > Click the Favorites Center button , click History, and then click the
> page
> > > > > you want to view.
> > > > > -----
> > > > >
> > > > > My connection is okay, I am using both Opera and mozilla Firefox, they
> are
> > > > > encountering zero issues accessing the same websites as the MSIE is
> failing
> > > > > to.
> > > > >
> > > > > Now, what can be wrong, please?
> > > > >
> > > > > Thajs in advance and kind Regards,
> > > > >
> > > > > Majkl
> > > > >
> > > > ----------
> > > > ----------
> > > >
> > > > Okay - I tries Tools - Internet options - Advanced - Reset. It works as
> long
> > > > as my firewall is disabled.
> > > >
> > > > Majkl
>
>
>

"cksea" <cksea@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:7DB66898-D584-42C5-95FC-B967C01C943B@microsoft.com...
> Update - I uninstalled windows update KB939653 (security patch for IE 7)
> and
> now IE works but I'm still having problems with other programs not being
> able
> to access the internet. I tried opening the help and support center but it
> says "You have lost your connection to the Windows Help and Support
> website.
> Try to connect again."
> If you are having the same problem, check out KB939653 and note KB942818
> under known issues. (big surprise - MS says its a 3rd party vendor's
> fault).
> I foresee a complete reinstall of windows in my near future.

Do you have Zone Alarm?

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP IE, OE/WM
I won't answer email.