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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rk911 wrote:HappyKayakers wrote: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.
you don't necessarily have to clear cookies...just the temp files. but if that doesn't work then clearing cookies may help.
But guys, this is on multiple devices, not just one. I don't see how clearing cookies and temp files would affect all of them at once.
