You can use the ping utility in windows.
1. Bring up command prompt
2. Type - ping www.google.com
3. replace google with whatever website you want
MatEpp
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Oh ya I apologize.
1. Hit your windows key + R
2. type 'cmd ' press enter
3. follow with my original post
This doesn't work if you are at an organization with certain firewalls, such as on campus or hospital.
I also remembered reading that you can use http://www.whois.net/
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