Re: [PCWorks] Windows Problem

  • From: Peter Kaulback <peter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: pcworks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Fri, 08 Feb 2008 22:44:07 -0500

Hugh, if Patricia is using a copy of xp pro then she can't use IE7. It's 
one of MS's validation tools against piracy, same goes for wmp11 and the 
latest version of windows live messenger.

Peter Kaulback

Hugh Vandervoort wrote:
> I assume you're using IE7?
> It sounds as though you have some sites blocked by your Hosts file or IE 
> security.
> In IE Tools/Options/Security, see what sites are restricted.
> Open C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts and see if there's a list of 
> sites being blocked. It's quite possible that the "File not found" is 
> just a web ad.
>
>
> Patricia wrote:
>   
>> :Thanks guys, I have installed both the Java and the ActiveX (both were 
>> missing) but it hasn't soved the problem. I also notice that I can't click 
>> on reply to any emails that contain graphics or a colored background. It 
>> just times out before it is sent.
>>
>> Also when log into my photobucket account I get the page o.k but in the 
>> middle I get a small version of the internet explorer "file not found' page
>>
>> Patricia
>
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