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Wireless Laptop not able to resolve few domains
I have 2 desktops computers and a wireless laptop.Out of 2 desktops one pc is Domain Controller DNS,WiNS and DHCP. The problem is that I can't access few domains like gmail.com or hotmail.com from my wireless Laptop. When I type gmail.com it goes gmail.com.net or some strange websites. I have joined my laptop to the domain.With my other PC which is joined to the domain. I don't have problems accessing these websites. Can any one explain me this strange behaviour.
Irwin Santos
The desktop is running what operating system?
it is a DNS issue and that your DNS server doesn't have the latest information.
Do you have Norton Internet Security or have you recently uninsalled Norton Internet Security on your laptop?
If so, completely remove Norton Security from your laptop (including folders and registry entries).
Is this the case with all users? Does logging on as the administrator allow or another user allow you to access those sites? If so, this could be a profile issue. Try renaming your current profile and logging in. This will recreate the profile. Afterwards, try accessing those sites.
Lastly, you could try this link.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/832223
However, I find it highly unlikely this to be the cause since your other machines are accessing those sites without issue.
If so, completely remove Norton Security from your laptop (including folders and registry entries).
Is this the case with all users? Does logging on as the administrator allow or another user allow you to access those sites? If so, this could be a profile issue. Try renaming your current profile and logging in. This will recreate the profile. Afterwards, try accessing those sites.
Lastly, you could try this link.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/832223
However, I find it highly unlikely this to be the cause since your other machines are accessing those sites without issue.
Are you saying no websites are accessible, or only a few?
1. What reply do you receive when pinging www.gmail.com from the wireless computer?
(Windows) Strat menu --> run --> cmd --> ping www.gmail.com
2. Compare the dns server ip address on one of the hardwired computer with the wirelss computer.
(Windows) Strat menu --> run --> cmd --> ipconfig/all
--> If different, set to the wireless computer to the one that is working
--> If the laptop is part of an Active directory domain, it must have its dns pointing towards the AD DNS server, and the AD DNS Server may need to forward to a valid DNS server on / out towards the internet; i.e. your router / isps dns server.
1. What reply do you receive when pinging www.gmail.com from the wireless computer?
(Windows) Strat menu --> run --> cmd --> ping www.gmail.com
2. Compare the dns server ip address on one of the hardwired computer with the wirelss computer.
(Windows) Strat menu --> run --> cmd --> ipconfig/all
--> If different, set to the wireless computer to the one that is working
--> If the laptop is part of an Active directory domain, it must have its dns pointing towards the AD DNS server, and the AD DNS Server may need to forward to a valid DNS server on / out towards the internet; i.e. your router / isps dns server.
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The desktop and the laptop are running windows xp
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I have un-installed Nortan Antivirus
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Its only few websites that I can access like gmail.com and hotmail.com but I can ping them
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Sorry In my last comment I can't access gmail.com and hotmail.com
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Sorry again Probably I need to got bed again.
I haven't un-installed Norton Antivirus .I don't have Norton Installed on any machines.
I haven't un-installed Norton Antivirus .I don't have Norton Installed on any machines.
I still think it is a profile issue. But you may want to check your proxy server settings in Internet Options --> Tools --> Connections --> Lan Settings. Make sure that your proxy server settings are correct.
If so, try running Winsock Fix:
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
I have had the most success in recreating the user profile in situations like these.
If so, try running Winsock Fix:
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
I have had the most success in recreating the user profile in situations like these.
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Thanks Nightofthecow
I just changed my wireless network connection TCP/ip properties added my ISP DNS server as the 2nder DNS server.That fixed the problem
I just changed my wireless network connection TCP/ip properties added my ISP DNS server as the 2nder DNS server.That fixed the problem