Solved Cannot access certain websites.

[iroro]

When attempting to access www.environment.nsw.gov.au all I get is a blank screen. I have started internet explorer without add-ons, tried compatability mode, reset privacy settings, typed in the IP address instead of website and added as a trusted site. But after all my efforts I have had no result. The computer is running Windows 7 Enterprise x64.

 

[iroro]

The page also has flash content. I will update flash, but I doubt that this could be the problem as no text or script opens.

 

[koolkat77]

The page loads nicely for me here on firefox.
What browser are you using?

Completely uninstall the version of Flash you have now using http://www.revouninstaller.com/ revo's advanced mode. And download the latest version of Flash player.

Here's the 32 bit Flash player for non-IE web browser:
Download Flash Player 11.3.300.262 (Non-IE) - FileHippo.com

And 64 bit Flash player non-IE:
Download Flash Player 11.3.300.257 (Non-IE) 64-bit - FileHippo.com

 

[iroro]

Internet Explorer. The strange thing is, that it is only that one website.

 

[koolkat77]

Did you try loading it on firefox?

 

[iroro]

Yes. The problem still continues though

 

[koolkat77]

Okay did you follow the steps I mentioned in my previous post?
Are you able to load youtube videos?

 

[iroro]

yes I did and no I cannot

 

[koolkat77]

Very strange.

Were you able to load youtube videos earlier? and that page too?
Post screenshots of your installed programs in control panel :ar: add/remove program
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/9733-screenshots-files-upload-post-seven-forums.html

 

[iroro]

Yes I was able to. Permission restrictions do not allow for screen captures.

 

[koolkat77]

Yes I was able to. Permission restrictions do not allow for screen captures.

Sorry?

Try a http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/700-system-restore.html

 

[iroro]

In the workplace we have permission restrictions.

 

[koolkat77]

Oh alright.

Did you try the system restore? Let us know.
I'm calling for more help.

 

[marsmimar]

Two things I didn't see mentioned. If I missed them my sincerest apologies. Only one remaining brain cell and it doesn't always work.

Clear browsing history, cookies, temp files, etc.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/162582-internet-explorer-9-delete-browsing-history.html

Reset IE to default settings.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1222-internet-explorer-reset.html

I know you mentioned you can't access the site even with Firefox so the above probably won't help. But it probably won't hurt, either.

 

[NoelDP]

Have you checked whether the firewall is blocking that site? - does the site function on other computers in the same group policy?

 

[kegobeer]

In the workplace we have permission restrictions.

Contact your IT department. We can't help you get around restrictions put in place by them.

 

[karlsnooks]

iroro,

You are using a computer with an enterprise version.

This is a company computer.

You must talk with your IT department.

Have a nice day!

 

[iroro]

I am in the I.T department hahaha. My guess is an OS malfunction as I have attempted to:

Add as trusted site
Look via compatibility mode
Go to web address as an IP
Reset privacy options
Tried different browsers
Attempted to ping

All to no avail.

 

[NoelDP]

You have a company firewall in the way, probably, or your Hosts file is loaded.

 

[iroro]

or your Hosts file is loaded.

What do you mean by this?
It is not the firewall as in this building we have access to the website from all of the other 340 odd computers on the same network.