access problems

[clivvy]

well, as its the host file, Vista wont liek you editing it full stop, so make sure UAC is off, and ensure its not set to read only AND not blocked for any reason (says so in the properties where you set the read permissions etc)

[clivvy]

any body could also try using different DNS servers, all you do is go into your network card properties, click on Internet Protocol Version 4 and choose Properties. In there, click advanced, then DNS at the top, click ADD, then add the dns servers of your choice, googles are 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4

[cncfabs]

Originally Posted by clivvy

any body could also try using different DNS servers, all you do is go into your network card properties, click on Internet Protocol Version 4 and choose Properties. In there, click advanced, then DNS at the top, click ADD, then add the dns servers of your choice, googles are 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4

Where do you find network card properties.Surely all this shouldnt be necessary had no problems before the site upgrade and have no problems with other sites

[makeitfit]

Bat sorted my access probs on the PC but I'd have no idea how to help anyone else
Any road up , it seemed to be all Orange's fault, I hate them, but stuck with them for as they have signal round here

[cncfabs]

Originally Posted by makeitfit

Bat sorted my access probs on the PC but I'd have no idea how to help anyone else
Any road up , it seemed to be all Orange's fault, I hate them, but stuck with them for as they have signal round here

Well i dont think this is oranges fault as im not with them!

[clivvy]

the problem could be that the DNS records for that site are screwed through your providers DNS records, this is why its worth trying different DNS addresses to see if that is the case. accessing yoru network card properties depends on operating system, but generally you go into Control Panel, Network Settings then right click your active LAN or Wireless card and choose properties. if it doesnt work, simply go back in and remove. If it does work, just report it to yoru provider, see if they can fix...

not saying this will work, as I dont actually know whats wrong, its just I work in IT, and this is somethng we would try from a diagnostic point of view....

[(RIP) PLANK]

well i've got on here quite by chance after days of no access at all despite DNS flush etc. Thing is if you can't get on the site you can't find out why you can't, does that make any sense?

[briggie]

Originally Posted by PLANK

well i've got on here quite by chance after days of no access at all despite DNS flush etc. Thing is if you can't get on the site you can't find out why you can't, does that make any sense?

perfectly

[clivvy]

oh yeah makes sense, but Pete was on intermittent, so this is why all the help came about

[Bat21]

Originally Posted by cncfabs

Tried to do that but it says unable to create the file

I've just talked Plank (Chris) through this one with Vista and he is now working fine.

1) Click Start -> All Programs -> Accessories
2) Right click "Notepad" and select "Run as administrator"
3) Click "Continue" on the UAC prompt
4) Click File -> Open
5) Browse to "C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\etc"
6) Change the file filter drop down box from "Text Documents (*.txt)" to "All Files (*.*)"
7) Select "hosts" and click "Open"
8) Go to the bottom of the text and add the line:-
65.38.186.188 (then press the Tab key) www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com
9) Now save and close this file.

Now reboot your PC and as if by magic.... all will be fine

[briggie]

now im back home , im having no problems at all ..... quick access everytime .... perhaps its something to do with the speed of the dongle .....

[cncfabs]

Originally Posted by Bat21

I've just talked Plank (Chris) through this one with Vista and he is now working fine.

1) Click Start -> All Programs -> Accessories
2) Right click "Notepad" and select "Run as administrator"
3) Click "Continue" on the UAC prompt
4) Click File -> Open
5) Browse to "C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\etc"
6) Change the file filter drop down box from "Text Documents (*.txt)" to "All Files (*.*)"
7) Select "hosts" and click "Open"
8) Make the needed changes I mentioned above and close Notepad. Save when prompted.

Now reboot your PC and as if by magic.... all will be fine

Sorted mine out by using clivvy sugestion of changing the dns server to google many thanks for that.But im still puzzled why this has come about since the site upgrade potential new visitors with same problem will think the site has closed.

[(RIP) PLANK]

well i tried everyhting including firefox and no joy, finaly today thanks to the artist formaly known as rbrt and of cours our leader Bat 21's skill and patience i appear to be back on line, but of course tuime will tell!

If you are waiting for a reply to a pm i will catch up soon honest!

[clivvy]

glad that works, and forme, proves its a DNS replication issue. I have no idea about the site upgrade/update, so cant explain why, theres lots of reasons for DNS issues, but I suspect that some providers DNs records are still pointing at a different IP address for the site or something...?! The HOST entry solution is just telling youre PC that when you browse to www.whatever, go to http://***.***.**.*** ip address instead, its bypassing DNS. If you typed the IP in the IE address bar, it will still take you to the site. Seems googles servers are up to date, i suspected they would be, they are very reliable. I wonder if simply the service provider of the internet connection the site is hosted from, simply need to update their DNS records.....

[Bat21]

Originally Posted by briggie

.... perhaps its something to do with the speed of the dongle .....

Pete was the dongle access via Orange?