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PC won't load certain webpages

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Jazzy_B
Jazzy_B Posts: 1,810 Forumite
I've got 2 PCs that are networked. They both run XP and use the same firewall, antivirus, security programs and settings. ISP is AOL.
Does anyone know why , or how I can find out why some websites are not accessible from one of the PCs. It's always the same PC that causes the problems.
An example of one of the sites I can't get is http://www.currysauction.co.uk/

Any help would be appreciated.
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  • superscaper
    superscaper Posts: 13,369 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    What browser are you using? Have you tried clearing the internet history, cookies etc.

    I'll cry if you say you use AOL's own software.
    "She is quite the oddball. Did you notice how she didn't even get excited when she saw this original ZX-81?"
    Moss
  • DatabaseError
    DatabaseError Posts: 4,161 Forumite
    get the tissues ready..... :)
    Utinam logica falsa tuam philosophiam totam suffodiant.
  • Jazzy_B
    Jazzy_B Posts: 1,810 Forumite
    I use Firefox, but get the same from Opera and IE. I've tried clearing everything up, but I still get the problem
  • superscaper
    superscaper Posts: 13,369 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Jazzy_B wrote: »
    I use Firefox, but get the same from Opera and IE. I've tried clearing everything up, but I still get the problem

    How are the PCs networked? Are they both connected to a router or is one connected to the internet through another?
    "She is quite the oddball. Did you notice how she didn't even get excited when she saw this original ZX-81?"
    Moss
  • Jazzy_B
    Jazzy_B Posts: 1,810 Forumite
    Both are connected to the router, one wired and one wireless. What really bugs me is that I can access stuff on one but not the other, so i didn't think it could be anything to do with the router or firewall
  • -TangleFoot-
    -TangleFoot- Posts: 4,673 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Is it the wireless one that's giving you trouble?
  • Jazzy_B
    Jazzy_B Posts: 1,810 Forumite
    No, it's the wired one
  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    Jazzy_B wrote: »
    Both are connected to the router, one wired and one wireless. What really bugs me is that I can access stuff on one but not the other, so i didn't think it could be anything to do with the router or firewall

    Try setting up your router to use OpenDNS servers. Full instructions given here.
    :doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:
  • Jazzy_B
    Jazzy_B Posts: 1,810 Forumite
    Thanks espresso. :T
    Problem now solved.
    You've no idea how many hours I've spent going through all the security settings!!!!!!!!
  • Conor_3
    Conor_3 Posts: 6,944 Forumite
    Also AOL use a MTU setting of 1400 and many routers default to 1492 or 1500. This produces the same effects.
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