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Remote Firewall Blocking IE
Name: holm0514 Date: December 18, 2008 at 20:02:08 Pacific OS: Microsoft Windows Vista H CPU/Ram: 3.00 GB Product: Dell / XPS M1530
Comment:
I am unable to open internet explorer on my computer and when I run Windows Diagnostics it tells me that Windows confirmed that "Web Proxy" is currently online but is not responding to connection attempts at this time. "This usually means that a firewall is running somewhere between the two computers and is blocking "8100." Windows has confirmed that Windows Firewall on this computer is correctly configured to allow this connection. However, a remote firewall might be blocking your connection." I have tried to contact my internet service provider but they are unaware of any such firewall. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Name: guapo Date: December 19, 2008 at 06:08:59 Pacific
Reply:
Did you open Windows Firewall, go to exceptions, add port and enter 8100 in the box? I believe you have to do that. I don't see any reason why your ISP would block that port.
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