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Comment from Jaco on 2008-11-18

2008-11-18T11:48:31Z

I have been up and down various forums/websites with numerous possible solution, but this was the first bit of advice that work. Thanks Leo!
I am just wondering what cause the change in MTU. Perhaps us users could sends some ideas and ban the software causing this?!

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Comment from asivakumar on 2008-11-12

2008-11-13T06:39:40Z

when i open up Dr TCP in the MTU there is nothing in the box. I uninstalled msn messenger rebooted and everything works

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Comment from Paul on 2008-11-06

2008-11-07T00:42:55Z

when i open up Dr TCP in the MTU there is nothing in the box. I uninstalled msn messenger rebooted and everything works,but i still need my msn..?

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Comment from Darren on 2008-11-04

2008-11-05T02:14:14Z

i cant acess 1 web site "caribtester.com "which i always had acess to always

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Comment from David on 2008-11-04

2008-11-04T23:34:24Z

The changes I make in Dr TCP don't stick for some reason. When I open it up again everything is as it was - Microsoft TV/Video Connection, nothing in MTU box.

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Comment from Ravi Mittal on 2008-11-03

2008-11-03T16:31:02Z

Thanks Leo!

For the first time I have got the solution to a net based problem without searching for a long time!

Thanks a lot!

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Comment from Ton on 2008-11-02

2008-11-02T10:10:15Z

Thanks Leo,
I ran into this problem when I rearranged my home network through my Linksys Wireless Router. I used to connect the ICS host (internet connection sharing) through the router via wireless connection but now plugged in an ethernet cable. And since then had problem om my wireless laptop. Other sites also suggested this was a Linksys problem and might have to replace it. But you solved it. Many thanks!

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Comment from J on 2008-10-27

2008-10-27T19:13:56Z

I have this same issue. I can access a site and then 20 minutes later its not found. I know there is nothing wrong with my machine or the site. Because i can still visit other sites. I can use another computer to visit the site or use anonymizer sites to visit the site...so what is the actual issue here?

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Comment from Gbrode on 2008-10-25

2008-10-25T10:23:18Z

I am unable to access sites through search engines, Yahoo, Google, etc. but can access any sites I have bookmarked including any any links from them. I can also sometimes access them if I type the address in the URL. I did a system restore and all was ok for a few days, but the problem returned and doesn`t always correct itself after a restore. I tried swapping the computer over and found the same problem. I would be grateful for any halp.

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Comment from Bob on 2008-10-24

2008-10-25T04:05:14Z

I tried to download DRTCP, however, I just got message "THE WEBSITE DECLINED TO SHOW THIS WEBPAGE" HTTP 403. Obvious there is something that I should be doing and as I am not quite illiterate with PC's, there is still alot to learn. Any suggestions to rectify the situation.

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Comment from Amanda on 2008-10-12

2008-10-12T20:01:30Z

I bought a new Belkin Router this morning. It has taken 4 hours to set it up. I have been phoning Belkin and my broadband provider. I managed to get onto the internet in the end. But no Hotmail or Yahoo. Just want to say thank you for the advise on this page because it worked for me.

The Belkin MTU was set at 1439. I changed it to 1492 and it now works. Thanks

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Comment from Cheri on 2008-09-16

2008-09-17T02:09:49Z

I have AT&T Wireless broadband on my laptop and I can't bring up the www.hotmail.com sign in page all of a sudden today; yet, I can on my iPhone. Is this a provider issue, hotmail issue, hurricane issue (I'm in south Texas) or something else? I can get on every other site out there.

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Comment from Josh C on 2008-09-04

2008-09-05T03:20:26Z

Yes! This worked perfectly. For some reason, all of the domains I own (which are all hosted from the same IP) went dark for me. I couldn't see a single one, but everyone else in the world can. So, I did the instructions above, however, my MTU had nothing in the box, so I entered 1500 and presto! I could see all of my sites again.

Thanks!

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Comment from Oscar on 2008-08-23

2008-08-23T19:21:59Z

A problem that had been driving me mental is now fixed. Mucho gracias, great tip

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Comment from Ed on 2008-07-03

2008-07-04T06:14:42Z

Thanks, your suggestion helps me resolve my browsing problem. This happens after the ISP technician replaced my defective modem. I change my router MTU setting to 576 and it works well now. Thanks again

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Comment from Alex on 2008-06-29

2008-06-30T04:28:38Z

Hey Guys,
Just Wanna let you know I was able to Resolve the problem.

I tried Turning Off the Hosts File via CMD and the site worked, so I went ahead and opened the Hosts file with notepad and search for the the website I was trying to access.

For some Weird Reason, it was added to the block list with an loop Ip to resolve on.

Cheers.
Alex

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Comment from Alex on 2008-06-28

2008-06-29T03:38:23Z

By the way, I can Access the Website using HTTPS but not reguarly ( the section i need, does not use HTTPS :@ )

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Comment from Alex on 2008-06-28

2008-06-29T03:26:55Z

I have this problem since I updated Windows yesterday, I cant seem to access one or 2 websites that I used to access daily, I can access them from my MAC wirelesly or my iPhone, but not from my windows machine.

I tried this settings, on the PC box, and the Router, none of the solve my problem.

Please Advise

PS: i tried WinSOCK as well.

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Comment from Jamure on 2008-06-26

2008-06-26T22:12:24Z

Additinal Info:

I started my computer in SafeMode -- ie SafeMode+Networking mode -- and the websites that did not work before seem to work now -- so whatever the problem is getting kicked in only when we start the windows in full mode.

For people who don't know how to start SafeMode -- start hitting F8 key while your system is booting up like crazy -- it will take you to a screen where you can use up and down arrow keys to select SafeMode with Networking. If you start just SafeMode (without the Networking loaded) then you cannot access anything outside your own computer - no internet, no other computers.

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Comment from Jamure on 2008-06-24

2008-06-24T19:57:55Z

I had to use another computer to down load DrTCP and transfer it to my computer with this same problem ... it did NOT fix the problem.

SOmething else is wrong. Whatever it is - it is pretty smart ... I cannot download windows updates, virus scan software ... those websites do NOT work or gets stuck after a while ...

I tried web based scanners (from the websites that I can access) - nothing comes up after several hours of scanning.

this computer with problem has

Windows XP Professional SP2
Websites like Yahoo, Google do NOT work few others (www.msn.com) work fine
I have been trying to fix this problem for the last 7 days about 40-50 hours spent so far.
I am not totally computer illiterate ...

Other machines (laptops) work fine through the same ISP and router!

Couple of experts I spoke with in my town said they had similar problems and ended up reinstalling Windows and starting all over again with their machines that are taken over by this demon, whatever it is.

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Comment from Jill on 2008-06-03

2008-06-03T20:56:26Z

I didn't have a number at all in the MTU field. I put in 1500 and it solved the problem. Hope that it was okay to put in the highest. Thanks!!!

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Comment from James on 2008-06-02

2008-06-03T05:30:30Z

I tried the MTU settings and like another fellow I have no numbers as well using XP Home Edition on your basic cable hook up. No router. The only site I can not get on is the most recognizable site out there...google! Anything to do with google and I won't be able to get on. I've changed my search engine to Alltheweb.com for this reason and just lead my life without google. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

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Comment from Al Bell on 2008-05-27

2008-05-28T00:01:26Z

I can't understand why I can't access a website, via a link provided in incoming email; whereas I used to be able to do it, but now I have to copy the link and put it in a word document, then click the link.

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Comment from Rob on 2008-05-25

2008-05-25T20:27:30Z

Great tip Leo - thanks.

My girlfriend couldn't access www.surfthechannel.com or www.tvshack.net, but changing MTU on my Linksys router from Auto to Manual : 576 has fixed the problem. Deep joy!

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Comment from RFMC on 2008-05-21

2008-05-21T19:06:18Z

Hi! I could not access my bank's website the other day from only ONE of the computers on my network, fixed it with WinsockFix. Hope it helps

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Comment from Calvin on 2008-05-20

2008-05-20T14:01:58Z

Thanks Leo,
This really helped me. My adapter had no MTU info whatsoever. I filled in the fields similar to your screen shot, using a reduced MTU...worked like a charm.
I can't tell you how long I've battled with that prob.
Thanks again.

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Comment from DAVE ALZAYER on 2008-05-13

2008-05-13T22:38:36Z

I CANT ACCESS CERTAIN WEBSITES LIKE: YAHOO, MYSPACE, MICROSOFT, MSN AND A BUNCH MORE. I GOOGLED MY PROBLEM AND FOUND THIS SITE! THE IRONIC THING IS THAT I CANT ACCESS THE WEBSITE THAT IS REQUIRED TO DOWNLOAD DrTCP TO FIX THE PROBLEM!!!! THANKS FOR NOTHING!!! HAHA

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Comment from Adrian Sargood on 2008-04-26

2008-04-26T12:15:42Z

DrTCP solved my problem - brilliant - thanks so much

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Comment from Mohit Buheja on 2008-03-18

2008-03-18T08:14:10Z

R/s
I can't download any file please send me reason

& any solution for this

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Comment from Scott Burton on 2008-03-06

2008-03-06T23:24:15Z

I'm using windows xp pro. and i downloaded Dr. TCP, but i don't see any numbers in the MTU, TTL, or the Tcp receive window boxes. please help, i can't see things on web sites that i could see a couple of days ago. thanks.

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Comment from Samantha on 2008-03-06

2008-03-06T19:59:31Z

I sing into my myspace account and when I try to post a buttetion it always says that internet explore is not connected but if that were true then I would not beable to do things like check my email and other thing is there anything I can do to stop this page from comming up

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Comment from Lori Martinez on 2008-02-19

2008-02-19T23:40:09Z

If I could plant a big 'ole sloppy kiss on ya Leo, I would! Thanks so much for this ingenious information. I'm so glad I Googled my problem and found this site. You're awesome!

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Comment from CJ12 on 2008-01-25

2008-01-25T20:47:07Z

I think someone has hacked into my computer or somehow messed with my setting as I was able to get into a Forum site but after someone hacked another forum I belonged to I suddenly cant get into the site I want to or my main e mail address (online) I'm scared to download the Dr TCP in case that causes more problems sorry

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Comment from Erick on 2008-01-21

2008-01-21T17:48:15Z

Dear God Leo! ;)
I've tried your DrTCP but try as I might it won't save... It says it does but as soon as I reboot every setting is back to where it was before DrTCP.... can you help?

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Comment from Sharon on 2008-01-20

2008-01-20T23:41:23Z

Hi I googled and found this page.. I have tried what you suggested here on this page and it has not worked thus far.. I only have trouble trying to view just one web-site..

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Comment from zubair khan on 2008-01-07

2008-01-07T11:55:47Z

i need a unblocking website

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Comment from Suzanne Gorman on 2007-12-12

2007-12-13T02:05:06Z

I wasn't able to access certain websites. I googled the problem and arrived here. I downloaded Dr.TCP and followed the directions and I can say it works. I am so very happy THANK YOU!

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Comment from Ken Ingram on 2007-11-17

2007-11-18T04:15:21Z

UDAMAN Leo!!! I've been troubleshooting my network since I bought a new DSL modem and router (seperate boxes) earlier this week and your explanation of MTU did it. Changed the default of 1500 to 1492 on the router and all is well with the world.

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Comment from Chris S on 2007-11-08

2007-11-08T17:17:59Z

Worked perfect, Thank you so much, you are a life saver!

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Comment from kobi on 2007-10-24

2007-10-24T18:09:36Z

hi leo
i cant see any where to start a new question on this site so ill post this here and hopefully youl be able to help , i had a power cut and put this XP PC in the fixit shop to get past the "blue screen" since ive had it back the "desktop backgrounds" have been dissabled in display options , theyre still there but non selectable and unable to scrole them up or down , the colour options are active and thats about it - when i go to a picture and right click and choose set as background the image doest apear , allthough when i boot this PC up it shows the background ive selected and then it dissapears when my desktop loads and all i can see is one of the color options and sometimes when i have a glitch on the desktop display i can see the image showing through the glitch, ive google this extensivly and found many other people having the same problem but with no answeres, i did find something on the windows help page about background wallpaper probs , they say to go into the (MMC) microsoft management console) and open --

Local Computer Policy
User Configuration
Administrative Templates
Control Panel
Display

but when i go into the MMC theres nothing there to open "im abit unsure to say the least" ????
link..http://support.microsoft.com/kb/280687

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Comment from kobi on 2007-10-24

2007-10-24T17:44:44Z

hi leo
ive followed your instructions perfectly allthough when ive downloaded the MTU application and run it - theres no MTU value in the box , its blank , ive chosen the correct adapter and even downloaded it another 3 times with reboots but still no MTU ,where will i find this in the registry ?

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Comment from Christine on 2007-10-09

2007-10-09T08:12:28Z

Thanks so much for this. I had those problems since I reset my network password (somehow unrelated?) and now everything is back to normal.

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Comment from Michael Glover on 2007-09-22

2007-09-22T15:42:56Z

Hi Leo, Well I tried what is detailed above and I'm still having problems.I change my settings and save them and exit.If I go back and run program again it goes back to old settings.I'm only having a problem viewing 1 website.

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Comment from John Stuart on 2007-09-14

2007-09-14T13:53:22Z

I am now going to call you Dr Leo!!! Even Saint Leo! I have been battling all week with problems on my small business network - client computers just started having problems connecting to websites without any explanation. I don't know why this happened but I have tried everything to fix it. Tried your DrTCP device and even though I didn't have any MTU value, setting it to 1492 has cured all problems. Thank you!!

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Comment from Dean Allen on 2007-09-09

2007-09-09T21:52:01Z

Hello, firstly my windows xp professional is in spanish, i don´t know if this effects the Dr TCP when I downloaded the program it detected my connection
Broadcom 440x 10/100 integrated controller but the MTU box was empty where it should have said a figure. Anyway we just had our router replaced by the ISP and with the new router we started having this exact problem accessing hotmail with outlook through messenger, and manually. I rang the ISP and gave them an earful and told me that i was nothing to do with them. The connection works with other routers in my computers reach. Its really FRUSTRATING!! any ideas what could be the problem? If you could help i´d really appreciate it.
Kiwi in Spain

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Comment from Leo A. Notenboom on 2007-08-27

2007-08-27T20:51:40Z

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No way to know without knowing how everything's connected and configured.

Sorry.

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Comment from Amrisha on 2007-08-27

2007-08-27T20:22:50Z

Hi Leo,

Nice site! :)

I do have a wireless connection problem, hope you can help to resolve the issue. See, the problem is we do have an internet connection (1 laptop is fully connected and can browse all sites) and the other can only access certain sites. I have tried most things but seem to fail.

Can you kindly respond in this situation...

Many Thanks,
Amrisha

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Comment from mike on 2007-07-24

2007-07-24T08:42:05Z

hey, my internet has gone weird and wont let me onto myspace.com but it lets my see other sites like this and yahoo ect.. it says 'the page cannot be displayed' its really annoying please can you help? thanks,

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Comment from Susan on 2007-07-23

2007-07-23T10:10:31Z

Hi Leo,
I am trying to access orkut website and its banned by etisalat in UAE, i tried with proxy link and still i am not able to access.
Do you have resolution for this?
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Comment from Ian Mccully on 2007-07-22

2007-07-23T05:44:13Z

Dear leo

Thanks for all your help on double natting and cant access hotmail as you have solved my problem my answer was t ochange the mtu setting to 576 and there it was msn and hotmail thanks again and keep up the good work

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Comment from Paul on 2007-07-19

2007-07-19T20:41:08Z

This has been a problem for ages. Although every thing blank using Drtcp i still put in the valve 1492 and every thing works.

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Comment from martini on 2007-07-16

2007-07-17T03:27:47Z

You have saved the day! This has beat me down for months and now it's fixed!

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Comment from peter ray on 2007-07-16

2007-07-16T12:27:31Z

My Belkin ADSL2+ Modem with Wireless G Plus MIMO Router have a defaulted MTU = 1432. I change to 1492 as suggested by Leo and now i can access to microsft & msn. I wonder if Belkin have some bad blood with microsoft or sometihng2.. anyways,. Cheers to Leo...

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Comment from Stuart Woodard on 2007-07-10

2007-07-11T06:34:59Z

Some folks are having trouble using DrTCP on Windows Vista. I must admit it has worked fine for me, but you can make the registry change yourself.

The Vista registry key is:
HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\Interfaces

Under this key are a number of others, including one for each of your installed network cards/devices. You can find an MTU subkey under each device and change the (DWORD) value to whatever you like. I chose 0x00000578 (1400).

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Comment from Tracy Swafford on 2007-07-10

2007-07-10T13:17:28Z

My internet connection states an excellent connection, but when I log onto the internet I receive an error message to check the http address, cannot connect to server. Can you help?

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Comment from Jubilee on 2007-07-08

2007-07-08T18:30:16Z

I tried the MTU settings, but when I did it everything was blank or set to default. I still tried the two different settings and it's not working. I can't access myspace from home on either of my computers but I can at work using my laptop, so I believe it's something to do with my internet. I tried rebooting the box and the router but it didn't work. Please help. I have family all over the world and this is the only easy way we have to keep in touch.

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Comment from Pat on 2007-06-23

2007-06-24T04:23:15Z

my husband just fixed my computer ..now i cant play my games.......seems java wont load....so i uninstalled it and now each time i try to reload a new java i get knocked off line...and also he just installed a new Macafee total protection...is there something i have to allow?

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Comment from Mark on 2007-06-17

2007-06-17T14:30:54Z

Had a long-term problem connecting to loads of websites (Belkin wireles router and BT Broadband), with family giving me grief. Changed MTU setting to 1492 without success but tried 576 and hey presto, everything worked perfectly.
What a relief - thanks for your help, not sure I would have got it sorted out anywhere else.

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Comment from fran on 2007-06-16

2007-06-16T20:44:48Z

I am having serious problems, i cannot access sites such as yahoo, hotmail, microsoft or ebay.com. I tried what you said, but when i tried to open DrTcp, everything was blank and set to default.

I seriously need help, it won't let me start up yim or msn either. My aim is thazipperow if someone could please hit me up. thank you

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Comment from Umesh on 2007-06-15

2007-06-15T11:43:28Z

I cannot access ORKUT.com . as soon as i enter this in address bar the web page closes and message box appears displaying "ORKUT is banned fool.YourAdministrator didnt do that. Guess who did?" Its a big problem I cant contact my frens Is it fome sort of virus or What?? pLZ HELP.

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Comment from Professor Al on 2007-06-11

2007-06-12T04:01:31Z

I could NOT acces one particular site. Followed your advice and enabled MTU in my lynksys router.

NOW IT ALL WORKS!!!

You are the man!!

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Comment from Samitha on 2007-05-28

2007-05-28T22:22:55Z

OK, I tried all of the above remedies with MTU & adapter settings , but it still doesn't work. However, after I downloaded & unzipped, my MTU was blank and after I saved & rebooted, the MTU weht right back to blank. Also, in the adapter srttings, I have 2 of the same: VIA PCI 10/100Mg Fast Ethernet Adapter. Does that make any difference? I use roadrunner, and always have, but for some reason, after a site the my webpage is on made some sort of changes & updates, I haven't been able to connect to it since. It's been 2 weeks, 11 forums, downloading & installing firefox, 6 problem sites, 15 emails to the site itself (no response, probably because they never made it to them), a $50 charge to tell me that nothing is wrong with my computer, clearing out my temp files, sending all my internet options back to default, and now this. The ONLY thing I haven't tried is making sacrificial offerings to my computer. BTW, when I took it in to him at his shop, he pulled the site up using roadrunner just like me & it opened in less that 3 seaconds. That's when I brought it home to do the same, but ONLY in my home & ONLY on my computer the site is inccessable. The site is artistrising.com, and every human from every forum has been able to access it with NO PROBLEM... AND the other computer upstares, not on roadrunner, was able to access it too.
Can anyone please please please help me before I have to pay my computer guy $100 to actually come to my home and try to remedy the issue.

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Comment from Kenny on 2007-05-20

2007-05-20T11:08:55Z

So simple.
After changing the MTU setting in my modem/router for my BT Broadband to 1492 I could immediately access myspace and hotmail.
TY Very much

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Comment from john zimmer on 2007-05-14

2007-05-15T01:04:56Z

IE cannot display webpage...
Cannot engage "any" sites.
Tried all of the fixes to no avail.
checked with my service provider (wowway) and tested successfully... Can get on Yahoo messenger and msn messenger but cannot read or send email.
Also my wowway shortcut has just disappeared and when I log in the address chanmges to go.microsoft, etc..... Can't display weebpage is the response... I think I'll just go back to us mail and the telephone...

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Comment from Julia on 2007-05-08

2007-05-08T17:53:54Z

We have recently downloaded zonealarm pro 7 and now I cannot access hotmail or e bay or anything with a remote password.
I have tried altering privacy settings but nothing seems to work

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Comment from murray on 2007-05-05

2007-05-05T10:34:28Z

Had problem with XP and your solution solved problem. Have upgraded to Vista and problem returned. Have tried all MTU setings, working with Belkin ASDL Router - please can you help? One web site I cannot access is Microsoft's !

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Comment from Nawar on 2007-05-03

2007-05-03T15:28:46Z

Thank you very much, I encountered this problem recently after I had an issue with my router, I changed the MTU to 1492 and it worked like a charm...I really didn't know what to do, THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

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Comment from Denis Mahoney on 2007-03-22

2007-03-22T22:03:20Z

Leo-you're the man!
Your suggestions led me to do the following which fixed my Belkin Wireless not connecting to Hotmail.
I installed the Microsoft TCP v6 (comes with XP) which included Turedo Tunelling so this handled the NATing side.
I adjusted the MTU on my wireless card (previously had just been changing it on the Belkin router).
Both of these changes-inspired by you-fixed my long standing problem-many thanks!

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Comment from A on 2007-03-14

2007-03-14T17:07:45Z

OMG!! I battled with this for days... Couldn't load certain sites, slow loading of pages, etc...
Can't believe all i had to do was change such a simple setting.
Thank you for posting this article
You are a life saver.

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Comment from Jay on 2007-03-14

2007-03-14T14:16:21Z

Quoting Terri, "Every time I try to log on myspace.com I will get a message saying internet explorer cannot display the webpage. I have tried everything I tried what you mention above and still cannot access myspace, this problem just occured a couple of days ago, please help."

Same Problem here, any suggestions? Not only Myspace either, there are a few others which I cannot access, including my work email!!
It was fine 2 days ago, but yesterday and today....... NIGHTMARE!!
Many thanks for any suggestions!

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Comment from Kevin R. on 2007-03-10

2007-03-10T12:08:21Z

Thank you very much! I would have never thought that the MTU was causing the issues I had on my home network.

I didn't use Dr. TCP. I went into the setup page of my Linksys router via my web browser (192.168.1.1) and found that I had the MTU setting disabled. Once I enabled it and set it to 1500 it fixed the problems I had with not being able to access certain websites. Thanks.

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Comment from Michael Workman on 2007-02-13

2007-02-13T21:59:25Z

I read this thread...with so many solutions. I tried each one...but the answer for me was the one where they suggested that you change the dns setting in TCP from dynamic to a specific address of my router. That worked! I had fought this for HOURS... Thanks to all the contributors on this thread, i am now growing my hair back in.

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Comment from Ben on 2007-02-10

2007-02-10T09:14:53Z

Leo,
Thank you so much i looked for ever on the internet for a solution to the problem and then i found this article and it was that simple....i tried everything from reinstalling programs to repairing windows.
Thank heaps your a legend!!!!

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Comment from Richard on 2007-02-08

2007-02-08T23:36:17Z

Leo,
Thank you for helping an otherwise mind boggling problem...I wouldn't have known where to start! You're a legend...thanks, and keep up the excellent work!

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Comment from terri on 2007-02-04

2007-02-05T00:13:15Z

Every time I try to log on myspace.com I will get a message saying internet explorer cannot display the webpage. I have tried everything I tried what you mention above and still cannot access myspace, this problem just occured a couple of days ago, please help.

Thanks much,
Terri

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Comment from Adrienne on 2007-01-31

2007-01-31T22:03:58Z

Hello, I recently installed a router to connect an additional computer at home for a total of to internet accessable computers, the first computer works as it normally did the second however will not access email, java downloads, and many others, all I can get is the page cannot be displayed page directing me to internet options, my isp assistant me in making sure the internet options were proper as did the router sales rep but nothing has worked to remedy the problem, please help
Adrienne

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Comment from Abid on 2007-01-11

2007-01-11T21:03:38Z

Thanks mate, it worked greatly for me. I was about to format my laptop and found this when i googled using tor,(i was unable to access google,gmail,yahoomail and all other email clients)

gr8 work dude, u r awesome

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Comment from john on 2007-01-08

2007-01-09T01:09:19Z

uhm, yes my email wont work if you try to write back because i cant log on into it leo... lol i cannot go into alot of sites and this
''your help didn't help :( im sorry but it isn't working i followed all ur instructions but still wont let me into the site i want (myspace,msn,yahoo mail,forst bank)
please help me iam about to set myself and my computer on fire if i dont figure this thing out.

HELP!!

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Comment from Khaled on 2006-12-24

2006-12-24T23:54:59Z

YOU'RE THE MAN! It worked! It was the MTU. I had reinstalled my entire OS with no succuss. It was the MTU like you wrote in this article.

Thank you very much

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Comment from Emma on 2006-11-30

2006-11-30T10:55:45Z

You are awesome! You've got awesome written all over you!!! This was exactly the problem. Finally I can access my email, internet banking I was getting sooooooo frustrated!!! Just a hint if anyone else can't change their MTU setting using Dr TCP, try checking the website of your router/ modem brand (?). Mine had a handy guide to adjusting the MTU setting and voila: freedom to surf the net once more!!

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Comment from David on 2006-11-21

2006-11-21T19:54:40Z

I found this page via google and it worked like a charm, even after a clean installation of windows on a Dell GX240 we were unable to get to windows updates

I am opening up an office with 30= computers and all of them had this problem so you can imagine the frustration I had with not being able to get the computers updated

Now everything is working fine

Thanks Leo You ROCK1!

Best
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Comment from jack 006 on 2006-10-19

2006-10-19T11:57:27Z

Iv sort of the same porblem here but its only with one web page , iv tryed the DRtcp and it did nnot work , tryed rebooting the router the modem , the computer , even tryed with the restore point...and nothing ..i dont uinderstand why its effecting this one page , every thing else is fine. Dose anyone havee a clue here at all ?

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Comment from Karen Uterback on 2006-10-15

2006-10-16T00:57:08Z

I can not access Yahoo. I was able to up until just recently. I tells me it has found the web site and says it is trying to connect. But in the end it cannot connect

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Comment from Kostas on 2006-09-28

2006-09-28T13:49:46Z

Worked for me with an low MTU setting as 576. Had to manually change the setting though, the software didn't work on my Xp Pro Sp2. I still cant see how this effects only certain websites!

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