Cannot access Yahoo UPDATED
This is strange. I cannot access Yahoo with any computer I have. I am using a VZ mifi 4510L and can connect to other websites with all computers, tablets, and phone. By using the phone as a hot spot, ...
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dons2346 wrote:HappyKayakers wrote:
Here's an idea to rule out one problem. When you're using the phone as a hotspot, bring up a command prompt and ping myyahoo.com. Write down that IP address.
Then go back to the mifi connection. Open a browser and instead of putting in myyahoo.com as the address, use the ip address. If it works with the ip address, you have a name resolution problem associated with the mifi.
I don't understand the "name resolution" association. Would this affect every computer I am using plus my pad?
Not necessarily. You certainly have a strange problem. This check will take about 5 mins to try and not involve any additional harm to your computer.
If it doesn't work, then the previous suggestion about clearing cookies might help. I always hate starting with that cuz that means I have to reinput passwords and a few other things on favorite sites.
