Annoying Vista Problem...

[Luke]

First issue I have with the operating system.

Right, after been on the internet for so long it doesn't load up any pages - it usually does this on a daily basis. It says the page cannot be found, but funny thing is it always works on forums even though other pages are down. The only way to sort this and make it work again is to reboot the computer, but I can't be arsed doing that on a daily basis as I usually just hibernate it and restart it every few days.

Any thoughts to why?

My Dad has ran XP no problem on our internet and now is running Vista no problem too.

[DarylVTR]

try this mate

http://www.tech-faq.com/flush-dns.shtml

[Luke]

Haha, I cannot view it due to the above problem.

I'll check it tomorrow once I have rebooted it.

[DarylVTR]

ok to save hassle:

How to Flush DNS in Microsoft Windows
In Microsoft Windows, you can use the command ipconfig /flushdns to flush the DNS resolver cache:



C:\>ipconfig /flushdns

Windows IP Configuration

Successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache.
You can also use the command ipconfig /displaydns to view the DNS resolver cache.

[Luke]

Nice one mate, I'll try it laters.

[Luke]

What do I type into the run field?

[DarylVTR]

ipconfig /flushdns

[Luke]

Type that in and comes up with error msg!

Guide me through lol

[grantlowery]

type cmd in the run box , this will bring up command prompt then type ipconfig/flushdns

[Luke]

Did that, it said.

The requested operation requires elevation?

[Alex]

On the command prompt icon, "Right click"->"Run as administrator", then you can flush the DNS.

[Luke]

Where is command prompt icon?

[Alex]

In the programs menu on the start button.

[Luke]

I can't see where you mean mate, sorry. The run bit?

How is Mike btw?

[Alex]

I only have Vista at work so cant remember exact, Mikes alright.

[DarylVTR]

lol Luke are you a 'technophobe?'

right click 'cmd and Run as administrator...... its a piece of piss. See below


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v707/darylrese/Untitled-1-4.jpg

[Luke]

I typed in CMD and it ain't coming with anything.

[Luke]

Finally done it :)

Will that never happen again now then?

[DarylVTR]

did it fix the issue you had?

[Luke]

Nopes :(

Why not?? LOL.

It did say it had been sucessfully done.

[bytor]

Need a lot more information;

What browser are you using?
Have you tried a different one when your current doesn't work?
Does it only happen when you resume from a hibernate?
Any software firewall running on boot?

[Luke]

Firefox.
Happens on Internet Explorer too.
It happens just when browsing, then just goes off.
Norton Antivirus (Internet Security).

[Andi9386]

My Mum and sister both hate Vista now, so their thinking of changing to XP which is what the main computor and my laptop run.

[bytor]

Firefox.
Happens on Internet Explorer too.
It happens just when browsing, then just goes off.
Norton Antivirus (Internet Security).

When it stops working do other computers on the network still have working Internet?

Does every site stop working, or just some?

If, you use MSN Messenger, does this sign out as well? If not its most likely a DNS problem. I can help you with that.

Could be a million things, just trying to narrow it down.

[Luke]

I don't use MSN so not sure.

ANY site with a forum works (that I have saved in favourites). Like Saxp, 307 Forum etc. My Dad can still access internet no problem.

Luke