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Certain web pages wont load for me on IE 6.0. I was wondering if someone else could testif a website loads for them or if I've got a problem with my computer.

The website is: <Removed Url>

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Because and both report the page loads, this points to a local issue on 's machine or network rather than the site being down. Internet Explorer 6 is long out of support; many sites today require modern TLS (1.2/1.3) or newer browser features that IE6 cannot provide. That alone will prevent some pages from loading even though the site is reachable from other systems.

Suggested checks (in roughly the order to try):

  • Test with a modern browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox) or a different device on the same network to separate browser vs. network problems.
  • Clear IE cache and cookies, and reset IE settings. If comfortable with command-line fixes, run ipconfig /flushdns and netsh winsock reset then reboot.
  • Verify DNS resolution and routing: ping the hostname and run tracert (or traceroute) to see where packets stop. If DNS fails, try a public DNS (for testing only).
  • Check for a proxy setting or corporate gateway in IE (Tools > Internet Options > Connections > LAN settings) and inspect the hosts file at C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts for any blocked entries.
  • Temporarily disable firewall/antivirus or web-filtering software to rule out content filtering. Also check any router-level filters or parental controls.
  • If the site uses HTTPS and IE6 is running on an old OS (for example Windows XP), the browser may simply be incapable of negotiating modern TLS — updating the OS/browser or using a current browser on another machine is the secure fix.

These steps will distinguish configuration/DNS/firewall causes from an incompatibility due to an obsolete browser.

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Website works from 8 locations, URL snipped.

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Your URL works!

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