> Right now i am not able to get into that office, however all of the
> updates
> minus xpsp3 are done
When you're able to access the machine, please do what I suggested.
> Also if i did not mention both computers are on the same active directory
> network.
You did not mention it earlier: Can other computers on the same network
access the websites?
Is there a firewall or GPO involved?
More:
=> Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To start
IE7 in No Add-ons mode:
1. Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without Add-ons;
or
2. Start | (All) Programs | Accessories | System Tools | Internet Explorer
(No add-ons).
Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx
=> Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Advanced settings (RIES)?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using!
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Dane wrote:
> Right now i am not able to get into that office, however all of the
> updates
> minus xpsp3 are done. I can also reproduce the problem on the vista
> computer in my office using IE7 with all updates (as of today) and sp1.
> The error message is:
>
> Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage
> Most likely causes:
> You are not connected to the Internet.
> The website is encountering problems.
> There might be a typing error in the address.
>
> Also if i did not mention both computers are on the same active directory
> network.
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Related thread from a few months ago:
>> http://groups.google.com/group/micro...0c847fa8981475
>>
>> What happens when you try to connect to the sites? Post any error
>> messages
>> you're getting (e.g., "invalid certificate").
>>
>> In the meantime, go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com and install any
>> Critical Updates offered (i.e., KB956390). If a Root Certificates
>> update
>> is listed in the Optional Updates category, install it to take full
>> advantage of IE7's enhanced security.
>>
>> NB: Please do NOT install WinXP SP3 at this time!
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>
>> Dane wrote:
>>> I am not able to connect to serveral government web sites when i use the
>>> https protocol using ie7 (also tried ie8) on windows xp sp2. The
>>> specific
>>> page i am trying to connect to is https://acpol.army.mil, however I also
>>> tried https://www.cia.gov. I am able to connect to these websites using
>>> firefox. I am also able to connect to these sites using http rather
>>> than
>>> https. I have tried accessing them with no-addons with no luck as well.
>>> Any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated.
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