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Why can't I access a specific website using my desktop unlike my laptop which uses the same connection?

  • Hi guys! I'm just surprised with the fact that my desktop computer cannot access a specific website (ufc.nba.com), unlike the laptop which can access it without any problems. I used the same net connection for both, and for some reason, the site would'nt load at the desktop. I've tried almost every solution I can think of (downloaded firefox, updated Java and Flash, turned off firewall) but still no luck. Please help! Thanks

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    Possible reason(s): 1. Proxy settings are different in 2 machines. 2. Desktop doesn't have the IE version thats needed for above said website. 3. Cache required/RAM reqd for the web page to load is not available in desktop. ................

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Make sure your firewall or HOSTS file (search microsoft how to view and use) isn't blocking on the desktop. Any parental filtering involved?

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It's good that you thought to update java and flash, that's usually the problem. Having done that, the next thing I would check is you security in the web browser. Perhaps your desktop is set not to accept cookies. In Firefox, Tools > Options > Privacy > Cookies > Allow sites to set cookies Then check to see that Java is enabled In Firefox, Tools > Options > Content > Enable Java, and Java Script With some websites, you can send a ping to see if you have a connection, however, I tried ufc.nba.com and didn't get a responce. I'll give you the steps, because you can get additional information from this process. Open the Command Prompt from the Start menu. Type ping ufc.nba.com Although I didn't get a responce, you can get the IP address from that. 216.203.30.78 which you can type into your browser instead of ufc.nba.com If that doesn't work, then you desktop obviously doesn't like the NBA. You should see if it likes other sports and encourage it to follow it's dreams.

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