Why Are Some Websites Not Loading on My Computer?

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses issues related to certain websites not loading on a user's computer, with participants sharing their experiences and suggestions for troubleshooting the problem.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as Donna, describes her frustration with specific websites not loading, despite various troubleshooting attempts including clearing cookies and running virus scans.
  • Another participant suggests running Adaware and reinstalling Internet Explorer, while also recommending trying Firefox as an alternative browser.
  • Several users mention the possibility of a phishing filter causing issues and recommend turning it off to test if that resolves the problem.
  • One participant advises restoring the computer to a previous date as a potential solution.
  • Another participant shares their experience of reformatting their computer regularly to resolve similar issues.
  • One user expresses interest in the thread, noting they are experiencing the same problem with their computer.
  • Donna later reports that the issue was resolved, attributing it to a temporary problem with international links.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the best approach to resolve the loading issues, with no clear consensus on a single solution, though several participants agree on the potential effectiveness of reformatting the computer.

Contextual Notes

Participants share a range of experiences and troubleshooting methods, indicating a variety of technical backgrounds and familiarity with computer maintenance.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to individuals experiencing similar website loading issues or those looking for troubleshooting tips related to computer performance.

DMB75
DMB75
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Does anyone know a lot about computers? Starting three days ago we have been having problems with our computer loading certain online sites. The first site that went bad was Ebay. It wouldn't load. It just sat there for ten mins and then the screen went white. Then I noticed that my hotmail wouldn't load picture and it took forever for it to come up and my husband said last night that NFL.com would come up either. It's only a couple sites, every other site comes up fine and fast. We've deleted cookies, cleared history, ran the last virus scan, check for updates on our browser, and still no luck. Does anyone has any suggestions for us. I live on ebay and it's driving me crazy. I went to a friends house last nigh to do some ebay searching. Luckily I don't have any auctions up, I just like to buy other people's junk. LOL I've e-mail the tech support from ebay but they just gave us a list of things to do that we already tried and it's still not working.

HELP!
Donna
 
Try running Adaware and then uninstalling and reinstalling your Internet Explorer if that is what you use.

In the meantime try to download Firefox and install and use that as a browser.

Sounds like you got a virus or worm or rogue program that your virus scan isn't catching...

Also, make sure your firewall is on...maybe try turning of your phishing filter temporarily in Internet Explorer if that is what you have...the new update caused some havoc with some people.
 
Reading again, I'm betting it MIGHT be the phishing filter...try testing by turning that off first.

I would still try to download Firefox and see if that works for all sites...
 
I'll get you a link to Adaware in a second...
 
http://www.lavasoft.de/products/ad_aware_free.php


Here you go...
 
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Thanks for the advise, but it's still not working. We tried Ad-Aware, uninstalling and reinstalling our internet explorer, my husband tried Firefox and turning off our phishing filter.

Actually we tried a couple different anti-virus, tried different browsers, and a lot of other things and we just can't fix this problem. When my husband woke up this morning he said, it was time to look for a new CPU.

I'm so frusterated right now.

Donna
 
Did you try restoring your computer to a date before the problems started? Sometimes that helps.
 
Geekgirl69 said:
Did you try restoring your computer to a date before the problems started? Sometimes that helps.
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They can only do that if they have XP and if the problem isn't imbedded deeper than the System Restore software touches.

Before you look for a new PC, you could backup all your files elsewhere and format and reinstall your operating system.

Sounds like there is more to the problem if you are saying only "certain" websites act up and they act up in both IE and Firefox. Have you talked to your ISP yet to see if they put up a firewall of some sort causing issues? I don't know what your ISPs are like overseas.
 
I would do what Janet suggests - reformat the computer. I do that probably 3-4 times a year - it just seems to clear up a LOT of problems.
 
What version of internet explorer are you using? how old is the computer?
 
My hubby says you may have to save everything and reload windows.
 
I'm watching this thread with great interest, as we have started having the EXACT same problem! I'm ready to toss mine, too, and just get a new one, reformat this one and let ds have it ...:yuck:
 
Also make sure if you're using IE explorer, you have cleared your cache (everything), cookies and you have it set to refresh the page each time you go to a site.

(For you Sandy who may not have tried the things above).
 
Sandy, just reformat it for you first. Unless your computer is SERIOUSLY out of date there's no sense replacing it (unless you just really want the new hardware). Reformatting works wonders!
 
Sometimes, I think the computer sellers of the world are excited to see us having trouble with the computers. ;) In hopes that we do just toss it & buy a new one.... LOL... please note, I am completely just kidding. Just jumping on the hating your own computer at the moment bandwagon. Can you tell mine still isn't working either? I can't even get the restore to work properly.
 
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Thanks for all the help. It's working fine now. A friend sent me an article that said some international links were running slow for a few days. Not sure if that was the problem, but when we woke up this morning it was fine.

Donna
 
DMB75 said:
Thanks for all the help. It's working fine now. A friend sent me an article that said some international links were running slow for a few days. Not sure if that was the problem, but when we woke up this morning it was fine.

Donna
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Glad to hear it was just an ISP-type issue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are some websites not loading on my computer?

There could be several reasons for this issue, including problems with your internet connection, browser settings, or the websites themselves. It's important to troubleshoot each potential cause to identify the specific issue.

Could my internet connection be the problem?

Yes, a weak or unstable internet connection can cause websites to fail to load. Check your Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection, and try restarting your router to see if that resolves the issue.

Are there issues with my web browser?

Sometimes, your web browser may have settings or extensions that interfere with loading websites. Try clearing your browser cache, disabling extensions, or using a different browser to see if that helps.

Could the website itself be down?

Yes, it's possible that the website you are trying to access is experiencing downtime or server issues. You can check if the website is down for everyone or just you by using online tools like "Down For Everyone Or Just Me."

Is my computer's firewall or antivirus blocking websites?

Firewalls and antivirus software can sometimes block access to certain websites. Check your firewall settings and antivirus software to ensure they are not preventing you from accessing the sites you want to visit.

What should I do if none of these solutions work?

If you've tried all the above solutions and still can't access certain websites, consider contacting your internet service provider for further assistance. They may be able to identify network issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps.

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