I re-formatted my computer today and upgraded from Windows XP 32-Bit to Windows 7 64-Bit. Using Firefox as my default internet application I am unable to connect to various different websites, mainly ones that I need to access to download vital software. This problem is not new to me as I tried to install Windows Vista 32-Bit just less than a year ago and I experienced the same problems. I am now thinking it has something to do with my router configurations and the Windows 7 OS. I would greatly appreciate help from the community as this will be the second time i've dropped over $300 on a OS that I can't return and can't manage to function properly.
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Jump to PostIt sounds more like a home networking issue can you describe your home network cable modem dsl modem router etc and model numbers
Jump to PostHi,
I have no idea if it will work but as you can use your setup to access some sites but not others, try a different browser and see if it helps. Chrome, IE8, Opera etc.. There could be some hick up with your current browser.
Jump to Posthi,my opinion ,it make absolutely no sense that you can connect to some sites and not others ,can you post a link to the site with the software you need to download .it maybe a 64 bit problem ???
Jump to PostThe problem might be your isp -- I am running 64-bit Win7 and was able to connect to those sites (didn't try them all)
In a command prompt try this:
tracert [url]www.daniweb.com[/url]
or any other site you want.
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