Solved Tinypic will not load on one computer

[ryncar]

So here's the problem: I have a desktop computer running a new install of Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit that has had issues loading tinypic, and only tinypic, since I installed the OS. However, the problem only occurs when this computer is plugged into one specific ethernet connection.

My internet is setup like so: cable modem -> router -> ethernet cables/wireless -> computers

When I have this desktop computer hooked up to the wired ethernet connection in my office, tinypic and tinypic.com will try to continually load and never time out. However, everything works fine when I switch this computer over to my wireless connection. In that same way, hooking another computer up to this ethernet connection results in everything loading fine. The results are the same in both Firefox and IE, and no other computer or device in my house has any problems.

The issue seems to only occur when this specific computer is hooked up to one specific ethernet connection.

What I've tried: running virus and malware scans, clearing cache/temp files/cookies, switching browsers, disabling jumbo packets, and every other suggested solution I could find. Nothing's made a difference so far.

I'm completely at a loss to fix this, so I'd appreciate any assistance.

 

[mikeawesome]

im having the same problem. also notice Spokeo People Search | White Pages | Find People does it too

 

[ryncar]

Huh, tinypic was the only domain I was having trouble with, but the link you gave me has the exact same symptoms. Very, very strange.

Is your issue limited to just one computer as well?

 

[mikeawesome]

yep just one computer. I also just recently did a new install of windows 7 home premium 64 bit when I switched out the motherboard.

 

[mikeawesome]

any one know whats wrong?

 

[Deisuke]

The Explanation:
Your problem is that TinyPic can't handle higher MTU settings.
Most NICs have their MTU set at 1500 or higher, depending on whether Jumbo Frames are enabled.

The Solution:
Set your MTU slightly below the default. I recommend 1404, as that seems to give the best performance per stability, and ensures that TinyPic will load.

Here's how you do it:
Open a command prompt and paste the following command:

netsh interface ipv4 set subinterface "Local Area Connection" mtu=1404 store=persistent

To check to see if the settings were changed, try this command:

netsh interface ipv4 show subinterfaces

NOTE: If the network you're having issues with does not show "1404" in the left column, change "Local Area Connection" to the correct name of the network and try again.

Moderators:
Please set this thread [SOLVED] if you wouldn't mind.
As well, the same with the following threads:
http://www.sevenforums.com/browsers-mail/106140-tinypic-images-wont-load-2.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/network-sharing/181805-tinypic-randomly-does-not-load.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/browsers-mail/37404-images-tinypic-imageshack-not-loading-2.html

 

[ryncar]

And after months of this issue, that finally fixed it

I had actually disabled jumbo frames before, but I hadn't known about changing the MTU settings.

Thank you for your help! Hopefully this fixes mikeawesome's issue as well.

 

[roncerr]

And after months of this issue, that finally fixed it ...

Related post here: http://www.sevenforums.com/browsers-mail/106140-tinypic-images-wont-load-2.html#post1634208 (Includes an MTU test program.)