Searching the Net in XP.

James07 · 24 Apr 2008 at 09:40

It just dosnt want to work, i dont even understand why, its not a problem that ive ever encountered.

I type either in the search box in IE and Opera or at google.co.uk etc but the computer just dosnt respond, i press enter and nothing happens.

The browser acts as if its processing the command but just dosnt..

Has anyone ever had this issue or know how to fix it?

Let me know,

Cheers,

James.

RumbleBee · 24 Apr 2008 at 09:55

Does entering a URL directly work.
If so, goto another search engine page such as live.com and try.

Skeeter · 24 Apr 2008 at 10:14

ISP?

I find when my VM connection if poor (most evenings) that this forum works, yet google etc dont....

James07 · 24 Apr 2008 at 10:15

Live.com works..

Google dosnt, is anyone else having issues with Google?

riddlermarc · 24 Apr 2008 at 10:32

Google is working fine for me on VM, what ISP are you with (could be a DNS issue)?

Try entering 213.239.59.103 in your browser, that is the IP address for www.google.co.uk and see if that helps?

James07 · 24 Apr 2008 at 11:11

That IP address dosnt load the page but typing in the URL does, but its when i actually press enter once inputting what i want to search is when the issue arises.

Does anyone know any software that i can use to monitor the Incoming and outgoing packets.

Also, is there any software knocking around that lets me monitor and manage the bandwidth between mine and my sisters laptops? I think she may be downloading which is highly annoying.

Master Skooter · 24 Apr 2008 at 12:11

Have you tried deleting your temp internet files/cookies?

ipconfig /flushdns?

James07 · 24 Apr 2008 at 13:23

Master Skooter said:
Have you tried deleting your temp internet files/cookies?

ipconfig /flushdns?

Done..

Seems to be working a lil better now, but it could possibly start later so ill keep you posted.

Working fine now though.

RumbleBee · 24 Apr 2008 at 13:41

I've seen this exact issue occur before on a friends PC. It may have been a coincendence, but the 'Search google' issue occurred only after she picked up a virus type thingy in MSN.

It all started when she was sent a link to some pictures of herself in MSN. suckered in like so many before her.

James07 · 24 Apr 2008 at 15:32

Nah id like to think im too smart for them if one pops up which im unsure of i ask people what it is, then i get the answer needed..

I dont have a virus, i bloody hope not, only formatted 2 days ago!