New Browser Detection Site

Comment #5

four4me — Fri, 05 Aug 2005 18:41:10 GMT

This is why i think aol software is to blame for this they have blocked certain addresses from being accessed because they view any address that can check you computers information as an intrusion. So unless i can find the file that contains that information and force the address that sends and receives information from my pc to microsofts web server i'm screwed. However i may be totally wrong because i used the address you gave us to check the ip address and that didn't get blocked by ao... [ More ]

Comment #4

Todd — Fri, 05 Aug 2005 16:09:56 GMT

One thing that might help you is to get a hold of Microsoft's Windows XP service pack 2 CD, and reinstall it. Then, try doing the Windows Update again. (Assuming you're using WinXP.)

Comment #3

four4me — Fri, 05 Aug 2005 15:52:15 GMT

I worked throught the trouble shooting list and done all the operations i needed to do. In fact i was prompted to dump the whole microsoft update files and controls. return to their site and begin a new session bringing everything back up to date. That didn't work either. This problem is probably so simple to fix. Something either needs to be enabled or disabled. I even used default settings. Then customized the settings list as microsoft suggested. I regret never have taken any classes mo... [ More ]

Comment #2

Todd — Fri, 05 Aug 2005 14:53:36 GMT

The best way to check if it's a firewall issue to to completely disable all firewalls installed on your PC. If the problem goes away, you have your answer. By the way, AOL still has not addresses the e-mail issue, which is now 2 WEEKS OLD, so all AOL e-mail conitnue to get blocked.

Comment #1

four4me — Fri, 05 Aug 2005 14:32:46 GMT

After reading dozens of pages and trying about 20 different fixes i'v practacally given up. I worked on this issue last night for about 2 hrs to no avail. The last thing i read was somthing about a proxy server. I didn't think i had one but thanks to this tool you installed i now know i have one. Thank's Todd for being on top of the lastest and greatest features. I enabled my activex controls that aol's software disabled and still can't get my updates what a nerve racking experiance.... [ More ]

Original Blog Entry: New Browser Detection Site

Todd — Fri, 05 Aug 2005 12:27:37 GMT