Help needed - Computer issue
Help needed - Computer issue
My computer runs Windows 10 and uses Microsoft Edge as browser. This uses Bing as a search engine.
Recently, there was a couple of updates. After the 2nd, I could not access the Internet, although the network was connected.
I have restored to earlier point without success. I have also reset the computer without success!
It says Network connected and which i open Edge, I can search. However when I click on any search result, I just get a message saying, Hmmm...can access that or words to that effect.
All thoughts welcome. Stuck, ad I can't use the Internet to do anything on the computer. Even seek support!
Thanks in advance.
Recently, there was a couple of updates. After the 2nd, I could not access the Internet, although the network was connected.
I have restored to earlier point without success. I have also reset the computer without success!
It says Network connected and which i open Edge, I can search. However when I click on any search result, I just get a message saying, Hmmm...can access that or words to that effect.
All thoughts welcome. Stuck, ad I can't use the Internet to do anything on the computer. Even seek support!
Thanks in advance.
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Re: Help needed - Computer issue
Try following these steps:
https://www.windowscentral.com/how-rega ... windows-10
If you have a specific problem with a step, state what step it is and the problem you notice.
https://www.windowscentral.com/how-rega ... windows-10
If you have a specific problem with a step, state what step it is and the problem you notice.
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Re: Help needed - Computer issue
I'm on Windows 10 (64 bit) using Edge but my search engine is Ecosia, which actually uses Bing. My last update was the 14th September. I use Windows Defender Antivirus which updates definitions daily. My search still works fine.
There's an optional 'Quality Update' from 14th September which is optional and not installed (KB5017380).
Have you tried typing 'Google' or some other search engine into the Bing search box, or instead of using the search box use the address bar at the top.
Alternatively, if you have perhaps Google say in your Favourites, or History, you might access it there.
If you can this will at least allow you to search the internet.
There's an optional 'Quality Update' from 14th September which is optional and not installed (KB5017380).
Have you tried typing 'Google' or some other search engine into the Bing search box, or instead of using the search box use the address bar at the top.
Alternatively, if you have perhaps Google say in your Favourites, or History, you might access it there.
If you can this will at least allow you to search the internet.
Re: Help needed - Computer issue
Ian - you really should switch to Escocia. It runs much faster and for longer, is more refined, and delivers better results than InglaterraVista.
Re: Help needed - Computer issue
Thanks SuperD will try tonight (when football day is done)
Yes tried Google from the edge but it just goes, like everything else, to a Bing page saying Hmmm...etc.
Not heard of Escocia.. sounds very Scottish!
Will happily explore that, should I ever get access!
Yes tried Google from the edge but it just goes, like everything else, to a Bing page saying Hmmm...etc.
Not heard of Escocia.. sounds very Scottish!
Will happily explore that, should I ever get access!
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Re: Help needed - Computer issue
Thank goodness I don't need a computer.
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Re: Help needed - Computer issue
* Open command prompt
* Type ping 8.8.8.8
* Copy/paste the results here
I would also recommend using a different browser than Edge. Chrome or Firefox are much better options.
* Type ping 8.8.8.8
* Copy/paste the results here
I would also recommend using a different browser than Edge. Chrome or Firefox are much better options.
Re: Help needed - Computer issue
How do you get to command?MancunianClaret wrote: โSat Oct 01, 2022 2:36 pm* Open command prompt
* Type ping 8.8.8.8
* Copy/paste the results here
I would also recommend using a different browser than Edge. Chrome or Firefox are much better options.
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Re: Help needed - Computer issue
I did Ping 8.8.8.8
Pinging 8.8.8.8 with 32 bytes of data:
Request timed out.
Then ended with Ping statistics for 8.8.8.8
Packets sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100%)
Pinging 8.8.8.8 with 32 bytes of data:
Request timed out.
Then ended with Ping statistics for 8.8.8.8
Packets sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100%)
Re: Help needed - Computer issue
Yippee!superdimitri wrote: โSat Oct 01, 2022 1:55 amTry following these steps:
https://www.windowscentral.com/how-rega ... windows-10
If you have a specific problem with a step, state what step it is and the problem you notice.
It seemed to be ok but suggested there might be an issue with the router. Reboot router and the world opened up!
Will try that Escocia later.
Thanks all. VERY MUCH APPRECIATED
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Re: Help needed - Computer issue
Glad you're sorted and apologies but Escocia isn't a real search engine - Ecosia is though. Your hunch was right, Escocia is 'Scotland' in Spanish and you can probably guess what Inglaterra(Vista) is now
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Re: Help needed - Computer issue
Seems you have it sorted now, but this indicates your computer wasn't reaching the internet at all - so yes, rebooting the router would have been the next step!
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Re: Help needed - Computer issue
If you try the same thing again (ping), you will see the difference now. 8.8.8.8 is the first "address" your computer uses when trying to communicate with the outside world.
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What an amazing place this is!
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Re: Help needed - Computer issue
MancunianClaret wrote: โSun Oct 02, 2022 7:41 amIf you try the same thing again (ping), you will see the difference now. 8.8.8.8 is the first "address" your computer uses when trying to communicate with the outside world.
8.8.8.8 is the DNS server address for google converts the name ie BBC.com into a valid site IP address there are many DNS servers you can use
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Re: Help needed - Computer issue
That's correct. Slightly simplified my explanation above for better understanding. Vast majority of devices use Google DNS these days. I'm a network engineer by trade.
Re: Help needed - Computer issue
Bit weird. Had to reboot router again, last evening.
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Re: Help needed - Computer issue
Could just be coincidence. See how it goes for a few days!