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Fatguy
05-21-2004, 06:58 AM
After a Format and reinstall of Win98, my computer will not continue to display pages off the internet after about three pages. I can download for hours; talk on messenger (even use the webcam.....but sending a picture shuts IE down) as long as I want - it just will not continue to display pages (says server can not be found or disconnects). I have a companion computer that runs the same OS and have swapped the modems with no change to that specific computer. They use the same cable and service. I have format and reinstalled three times and same problem. IE4, IE5 and IE6 all continue to show the same problem - the service is dialup. Any thoughts on what is going on?
classicsoftware
05-21-2004, 08:12 AM
Download nestcape or opera and see if the problem exists with a different browser. If it does we can start looking at the computer. If it doesn't, we can start looking at tweaking IE.
Fatguy
05-22-2004, 12:59 AM
Originally posted by classicsoftware
Download nestcape or opera and see if the problem exists with a different browser. If it does we can start looking at the computer. If it doesn't, we can start looking at tweaking IE.




I just downloaded Netscape (7.0) and it works fine. If I go back to IE it works like crap.....
classicsoftware
05-22-2004, 09:45 AM
Now we know we have a problem with IE not with your computer or the internet connection. Have you tried to repair IE or download the latest updates?
Fatguy
05-23-2004, 05:27 PM
I did the updates before and still had problems (the full IE6 service pack). This changed the Explorer icons but still gave no service to the internet. Last time I tried - it did not connect and asked if I wanted to change the settings (proxy?); I didn't want to possibly bugger up Netscape, so I did not go any farther.....
classicsoftware
05-23-2004, 05:59 PM
What kind of connection do you have? DSL/Cable/Dialup?
Fatguy
05-23-2004, 08:13 PM
Dial-up, 56K modem.
Fatguy
05-28-2004, 07:30 AM
On the advice of a computer repair guy in my neck of the woods..... I have solved my problem. He suggested that I try one of the older 56k modems because they were better and more compatible with a "finicky" system. Whatever.....I tried it with an old 3com/usr modem and after downloading the drivers.....Success!!!!!