Cannot find server or DNS Error

4MyComputer · #1 August 23rd, 2006, 10:24 PM

HELP!!

I keep getting this error message (CANNOT FIND SERVER OR DNS ERROR) when I try to access most sites. I can browse most sites, but when I try to select another site, especially if I want to buy something etc., I get this message. Any idea why? I am a novice when it comes to computers; however, I did a couple of things I thought would work and well it hasn't. Anyone out there who can give me an idea on what to do would be appreciated. Thanks!

**Murf** · #2 August 24th, 2006, 03:49 AM

Using Internet Explorer? Check security settings.

In Internet Explorer go to Tools | Internet Options "Security" click on each Globe and hit Default button, then go to "Privacy" and do the same.

Close Internet Explorer, reopen, any better????

4MyComputer · #3 August 24th, 2006, 08:26 AM

Thank you so much for your reply; however, unfortunately, it did not work. I did exactly what you stated and I restarted the entire computer again and it still did not work. Any other suggestions? Thanks!

**Murf** · #4 August 24th, 2006, 05:04 PM

Are you using any kind of a firewall???

black mirror · #5 August 24th, 2006, 05:47 PM

if i may pop a suggestion in here.. i had a dns error and i fixed it by trying to sign i into windows live messenger.. it ran a scan and told me the errors and then repaired it for me.. worth a try if you have it......just a thought

4MyComputer · #6 August 24th, 2006, 09:46 PM

Murf: No, I am not using any kind of firewall. Actually, I'm on an emachine computer, which I am borrowing from a friend because my computer just went out on me. So, I'm borrowing his until I can buy a new computer. In the meantime, I can't even buy my computer on the web because of this error message. Any other suggestions?

Black Mirror: I'm in the process of downloading the messenger, we'll see what happens.

Any other suggestions will be appreciated!

Thanks again!
Liz