Cannot connect to certain websites

robo · robo #1 (**permalink**)

03-28-2011, 10:29 AM

hi , been getting both on fire fox and safari that i cannot connect to certain sites, even apple.com, very random and frustrating .

I updated to FF4 last week and this started a day later , took it apple store and folloed advice to re install SL which ive done, but same issue .

any pointers?

gsahli · gsahli #2 (**permalink**)

03-28-2011, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by robo

any pointers?

Do you have any add-ons/firewalls/etc installed, like peer guardian or application enhancer?
Have you tried DNSChanger remover?
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robo · robo #3 (**permalink**)

03-28-2011, 01:23 PM

Got peer guardian installed but had it on before it started this. Took all add ons on fire fox off to see if it was that. Still playing. Up fact that it's also on safari is confusing. What is DNS changer ?

Cheers guys in advance.

bobtomay · bobtomay #4 (**permalink**)

03-28-2011, 02:46 PM

Uninstall PeerGuardian and watch all the problems disappear.

You'll be number 5 since Friday.

robo · robo #5 (**permalink**)

03-28-2011, 04:02 PM

yeah it works for the apple site , but i tryed another and it still wont. , cheers , how comes ?

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #6 (**permalink**)

03-28-2011, 04:56 PM

Did you use the uninstaller and not simply drag to trash?

JudeMac · JudeMac #7 (**permalink**)

03-28-2011, 05:22 PM

We had a client who had a similar problem, but it was his router. We never did get it fixed, but is is a possibility in your case?

robo · robo #8 (**permalink**)

03-28-2011, 06:09 PM

i dragged it, could not see the uninstaller, what shall i do ?

bobtomay · bobtomay #9 (**permalink**)

03-28-2011, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by robo

i dragged it, could not see the uninstaller, what shall i do ?

Download it again, install it, then use the uninstaller that is packaged with it.

robo · robo #10 (**permalink**)

03-28-2011, 06:51 PM

yap done, just used the unistaller prog. thing is i use it with "certain " progs if u catch my drift , any way to kepe it , and set it up correct or anything else that is as good ?

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #11 (**permalink**)

03-28-2011, 06:55 PM

You do mean anything as bad surely? Steer clear.

bobtomay · bobtomay #12 (**permalink**)

03-28-2011, 07:12 PM

Sorry, have not had the need for such an app. My best suggestion is to go legit and you won't have a need of it any longer either.

bobtomay #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 22, 2006 Location: Texas, where else? Posts: 21,794 Mac Specs: 15" MBP 2.33 C2D 256 4GB, MBA 13" i7 1.8, MB 2.0 2GB, Nano 4th, 3GS, iPad 1	03-28-2011, 02:46 PM Uninstall PeerGuardian and watch all the problems disappear. You'll be number 5 since Friday. I cannot be held responsible for the things that come out of my mouth. In the Windows world, most everything folks don't understand is called a virus. Place your vote for our Member of the Month
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harryb2448 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,074 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	03-28-2011, 04:56 PM Did you use the uninstaller and not simply drag to trash? *Hang on to those original install discs like grim death! Using OS X.7 or later make a bootable USB thumb drive before running Installer!*
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JudeMac #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 10, 2011 Posts: 30	03-28-2011, 05:22 PM We had a client who had a similar problem, but it was his router. We never did get it fixed, but is is a possibility in your case? Jude MacArthur Tech Support Specialist BackJack Online Backup
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harryb2448 #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,074 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	03-28-2011, 06:55 PM You do mean anything as bad surely? Steer clear. *Hang on to those original install discs like grim death! Using OS X.7 or later make a bootable USB thumb drive before running Installer!*
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bobtomay #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 22, 2006 Location: Texas, where else? Posts: 21,794 Mac Specs: 15" MBP 2.33 C2D 256 4GB, MBA 13" i7 1.8, MB 2.0 2GB, Nano 4th, 3GS, iPad 1	03-28-2011, 07:12 PM Sorry, have not had the need for such an app. My best suggestion is to go legit and you won't have a need of it any longer either. I cannot be held responsible for the things that come out of my mouth. In the Windows world, most everything folks don't understand is called a virus. Place your vote for our Member of the Month
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robo #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 28, 2011 Posts: 10	03-28-2011, 10:29 AM hi , been getting both on fire fox and safari that i cannot connect to certain sites, even apple.com, very random and frustrating . I updated to FF4 last week and this started a day later , took it apple store and folloed advice to re install SL which ive done, but same issue . any pointers?
	QUOTE Thanks

robo #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 28, 2011 Posts: 10	03-28-2011, 04:02 PM yeah it works for the apple site , but i tryed another and it still wont. , cheers , how comes ?
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robo #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 28, 2011 Posts: 10	03-28-2011, 06:09 PM i dragged it, could not see the uninstaller, what shall i do ?
	QUOTE Thanks

robo #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 28, 2011 Posts: 10	03-28-2011, 06:51 PM yap done, just used the unistaller prog. thing is i use it with "certain " progs if u catch my drift , any way to kepe it , and set it up correct or anything else that is as good ?
	QUOTE Thanks

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