Computer Question

cawacko

cawacko

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My computer seems to work fine but a week ago I couldn't pull up google anymore. I'd get the same response on my screen as if I was trying to get onto the internet while unconnected. I have no idea why this is. I can open yahoo but it won't let me do a seach. Same for msn.com and using bing. It won't let me do it.

Anyone have any idea what I may have done that caused this? Thanks for any help.
 
cawacko said:
My computer seems to work fine but a week ago I couldn't pull up google anymore. I'd get the same response on my screen as if I was trying to get onto the internet while unconnected. I have no idea why this is. I can open yahoo but it won't let me do a seach. Same for msn.com and using bing. It won't let me do it.

Anyone have any idea what I may have done that caused this? Thanks for any help.
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It looks the Chinese are targetting you. More seriously have you tried other Google gateways such as google.co.uk?
 
cawacko said:
My computer seems to work fine but a week ago I couldn't pull up google anymore. I'd get the same response on my screen as if I was trying to get onto the internet while unconnected. I have no idea why this is. I can open yahoo but it won't let me do a seach. Same for msn.com and using bing. It won't let me do it.

Anyone have any idea what I may have done that caused this? Thanks for any help.
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Do you have a static IP?
 
what browser are you using? have you cleared cache lately?

its unlikely you have a static ip, it costs extra (if you have cable internet)
 
cawacko said:
Please pardon my ignorance but I believe so.
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You usually have to pay extra to an ISP to get a static IP address, the default is to get a dynamic address from a DHCP server. The internet is running out of IPv4 addresses fast, IPv6 will allow a maximum of 3.4×10^38 addresses.


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Yurt said:
what browser are you using? have you cleared cache lately?

its unlikely you have a static ip, it costs extra (if you have cable internet)
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My bad. I definitely do not have it then. I live in a condo building so I guess I steal or "borrow" my connection from a neighbor who pays.
 
tom prendergast said:
You usually have to pay extra to an ISP to get a static IP address, the default is to get a dynamic address from a DHCP server. The internet is running out of IPv4 addresses fast, IPv6 will allow a maximum of 3.4×10^38 addresses.


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Thanks. That is definitely not me then.
 
tom prendergast said:
You usually have to pay extra to an ISP to get a static IP address, the default is to get a dynamic address from a DHCP server. The internet is running out of IPv4 addresses fast, IPv6 will allow a maximum of 3.4×10^38 addresses.


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Ahem... do you speak any other foreign languages?
 
Mr. Groan does not tolerate insubordinate computers. When my computers are insubordinate to my will, I simply throw out the monitor. And everything is fine!

~Groan
 
cawacko said:
My bad. I definitely do not have it then. I live in a condo building so I guess I steal or "borrow" my connection from a neighbor who pays.
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you could...if they do not have secured wireless networks. mine is secure. if the network is open, i don't know if its stealing. i have a friend who leaves his unsecured for those who can't afford it. *shrug*

btw...what browser and did you clear you cache?
 
cawacko said:
My computer seems to work fine but a week ago I couldn't pull up google anymore. I'd get the same response on my screen as if I was trying to get onto the internet while unconnected. I have no idea why this is. I can open yahoo but it won't let me do a seach. Same for msn.com and using bing. It won't let me do it.

Anyone have any idea what I may have done that caused this? Thanks for any help.
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Sounds viral.

Restart in safe mode (hit f8 during the start-up) then go to safety.live.com and do a complete system scan. It takes a bit of time but will clean out all that porn shit you've been looking at.
 
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