Hi folks,

For weeks now I've been having a problem with the internet.  I have Windows
98 and I believe Internet Explorer 6, (I don't seem to be able to figure out
where it gives the version number).  When I first boot up, mostly I can get
on to the internet as usual.  But 99% of the time if I try a second time to
get on the Internet, I get the following message:

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Cannot find server

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.

Please try the following:
List of 7 items
. Click the
refresh.gif (82 bytes)
Refresh button, or try again later.
. If you typed the page address in the Address bar, make sure that it is
spelled correctly.
. To check your connection settings, click the Tools menu, and then click
Internet Options. On the Connections tab, click Settings. The settings
should
match those provided by your local area network (LAN) administrator or
Internet service provider (ISP).
. If your Network Administrator has enabled it, Microsoft Windows can
examine your network and automatically discover network connection settings.
If you would like Windows to try and discover them,
click
Detect Settings Detect Network Settings
. Some sites require 128-bit connection security. Click the Help menu and
then click About Internet Explorer to determine what strength security you
have
installed.
. If you are trying to reach a secure site, make sure your Security settings
can support it. Click the Tools menu, and then click Internet Options. On
the
Advanced tab, scroll to the Security section and check settings for SSL 2.0,
SSL 3.0, TLS 1.0, PCT 1.0.
. Click the
 Back
button to try another link.
list end

Cannot find server or DNS Error
Internet Explorer

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I've run AdAware which said it quaranteened something like 300 files; I
tried running Registry Mechanic which said it did some clean-up but I'd need
the paid version to finish the job.  I've gone to the web and tried to
download something called RegCure but it won't load.

I've thought of trying to re-install this version of the internet, or
upgrading to a newer version, (though I've heard that some people have
issues with the later versions of IE).  I even thought of re-installing
Windows-98, but that is a daunting project indeed, especially if it didn't
fix my problem.  It's been suggested to me that something might be wrong
with my registry, which is why I tried some of the things above.

This problem just started out of nowhere; I don't recall doing any
adjustment to my computer that would have triggered this situation.

If anyone has any suggestions, I'd be most appreciative.  It's an incredibly
annoying problem, and is certainly limiting my ability to use my computer to
its fullest.

Happy holidays and the best in the coming year to all of you.

Jan Santos


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