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PostPosted: Tue Aug 05, 2003 3:54 pm
by coolroy05

PostPosted: Tue Aug 05, 2003 6:05 pm
by PCguy

PostPosted: Tue Aug 05, 2003 10:43 pm
by coolroy05

PostPosted: Wed Aug 06, 2003 1:46 am
by brad

PostPosted: Wed Aug 06, 2003 1:52 am
by Gecko

PostPosted: Wed Aug 06, 2003 2:48 pm
by coolroy05
Ive tried in run. Im a Computer Tech and this is a box we are tryin to repair.
Dialup
I have called my IP to see if i have logged into their server and i am logged.
And no nothin has a yellow explantion point nor an X by it.

I am baffled by this whole thing. I have tried everything under the sun to try and fix it and im clueless. When it trys loading the page in the status bar at the bottom it says something bout proxy and i dont believe it should. But We have ran into this problem once b4 but the only way i could fix it was to reformat and reinstall win 98se. Im tryin not to do this cause the client doesnt want that to happen.

PostPosted: Wed Aug 06, 2003 5:50 pm
by Gecko
Well this could be a problem with the Wsock32.dll file depending on the error message that you are receiving and what version of IE you are running.
If multiple copies of the Wsock32.dll file are installed, an incorrect version of the Wsock32.dll file is installed, or the Wsock32.dll is corrupted you would receive one of the following messages.

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.

Cannot find server or DNS Error

Internet Explorer cannot open the Internet site Web address. A connection with the server could not be established.

Do a search for Wsock32.dll rename any copy of the Wsock32.dll file that is not located in the Windows\System folder
To replace the Wsock32.dll file, boot into safe mode rename the Wsock32.dll to Wsock32.dll.old reboot
To extract a new copy of the Wsock32.dll file from your original Windows 98 CD
Go to run type " sfc " (without the quotes).
Click extract one file from installation disk.
In the Specify the system file you would like to restore box, type
drive letter:\windows\system\Wsock32.dll
Click start, click browse next to the restore from box, and then locate the cab folder.
Click OK, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

PostPosted: Wed Aug 06, 2003 9:00 pm
by coolroy05
Thanks Gecko that worked like a charm.

PostPosted: Wed Aug 06, 2003 9:06 pm
by Gecko
I'm glad that I could resolve you problem :cool: