Can’t access Target.com or Walmart.com

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I can’t access Target.com or Walmart.com.
I have done a reset on Winsock and TCP/IP. Still nothing.
Ideas?

Thanks,

Jim

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do you get an error message?

Have you tried running IE with add-ons disabled?

Have you tried resetting IE to defaults?

Joe

--Joe

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If that doesn’t work, try changing your DNS servers to:

8.8.8.8
8.8.4.4

(Google’s free DNS servers).

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Both sites are up and while Windows usually does this auto – try putting www. in front of them http://www.target.com http://www.walmart.com

I had a similar problem with sportinglife.com until I started adding the www.

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No, no error, browser stays a white screen. I can ping the sites OK.
I only had one add-on running and tried with it disabled. Still can’t access these sites.

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No, no error, browser stays a white screen. I can ping the sites OK.
I only had one add-on running and tried with it disabled. Still can’t access these sites.

During the past few weeks I have been seeing this problem on nearly every customers’ computers I have worked on. Usually the main cause is the current “POODLE” scare. Fixed by turning off SSL3.0 in Internet Options/Advanced.

See Windows Secrets Newsletter Issue 454 2014-10-23 Protecting yourself from POODLE attacks by Susan Bradley.

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Another note:
Same thing happens in Chrome.
And, if it was DNS, (Comcast) then ping shouldn’t work either.

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Do you have a malformed hosts file?
If this is a work PC the sites could be blocked by policy.

Joe

--Joe

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Have you tried either of these web sites in Safe Mode with Networking ?

If I have any problems (only use IE) I’ll either use MS’s Fixit to reset the Hosts File http://support.microsoft.com/kb/972034, clear the SSL state in Tools – Internet options – Content – Clear SSL state or reset IE to defaults.

Because other browsers use aspects of IE the problem could be with IE and checking that a Proxy server hasn’t been enabled is something else to check – Tools – Internet options – Connections – LAN settings and ensure the Proxy server box is unchecked.

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Can you get to them using an anoymizer?

[indent]http://anonymouse.org/cgi-bin/anon-www.cgi/http://www.target.com

http://anonymouse.org/cgi-bin/anon-www.cgi/http://www.walmart.com[/indent]

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I have been having this issue recently and just found this site today. I tried turning off the SSL3 but still can’t access those two sites. But then I clicked on your anonymouse links and I could get to them. I’m not very computer literate, so in English…lol what does that mean and what do you suggest I do so that I can access them regularly without going through your links? Thanks for any help!

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Interesting, because yesterday I couldn’t access Safeway.com, and still can’t today. Today I can add Frysfood.com too, this applies to my Win7 Laptop running I.E. 11, my RT tablet running the same. Both sites however appear to be working normally on my WP 8.1….Also tried accessing both sites from my laptop using FF and both were ok…Not good!

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Have you tried any of the many suggestions above?

Or would you rather we leave you alone and let you figure it out yourself?

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Have you tried any of the many suggestions above?

Or would you rather we leave you alone and let you figure it out yourself?

LOL! I came in looking to see if anyone else was having problems. No I haven’t tried any of the suggestions yet. Was looking into the resets when I got your reply…..Will let you all know.

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Well, that didn’t take long to fix! I turned off (unchecked) the SSL 3 on my laptop and both sites functioned properly. Next I did the same to my RT tablet with the same results. Thanks Coochin for the heads up on that one, and to everyone else I’ve got all your tips in my reader list in case this pops up again.

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Hi,
I tried everything in the suggestions from everyone including resetting the SSL (“Poodle Attack”) and I still can not get onto Target and Walmart…any other suggestions? Help!! TY!

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Hi,
I tried everything in the suggestions from everyone including resetting the SSL (“Poodle Attack”) and I still can not get onto Target and Walmart…any other suggestions? Help!! TY!

It seems from your previous posts that both IE and Chrome are failing to load webpages. This is often a good indication of malware infections.

Have you run AS/AM scans? E.g.: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and Spybot Search and Destroy.

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Hi – I ran both and I still have the problem…it is happening on only these 2 websites (so far!) on IE, Chrome and Firefox…I have tried to fix all 3, updated, resetting all, etc! I have spent way too much time on this…do you have any other suggestions? TY!

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Did you try them in Safe Mode with Networking ?

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Can you get to them by clicking these links?

[indent]Target.com

Walmart.com[/indent]

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Yes – I can get to them with your links. When I try regularly I either get a blank window or the “page can not be reached.” If I can link this way, is there any way to fix my computer? Ty for all of your help!

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If you’re NOT behind a company firewall, try changing your DNS servers to:

8.8.8.8
8.8.4.4

(here’s a how-to for Windows 7)

and then see if you can get to the regular URLs:

http://www.target.com
http://www.walmart.com

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OMG it worked – after hours trying to fix this!!! Thank you, can you pls explain why this solution worked over everything else – I almost reinstalled my entire operating system- you rock!!

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Wow, thanks buddy! The reason it worked is apparently whomever’s DNS servers you were using weren’t working correctly . . . and Google’s free DNS servers (8.8.8.8 & 8.8.4.4) are.

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…Google’s free DNS servers (8.8.8.8 & 8.8.4.4)…

Also Micro$oft DNS servers.
Primary: 4.2.2.2
Secondary: 4.2.2.3

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Also Micro$oft DNS servers.
Primary: 4.2.2.2
Secondary: 4.2.2.3

They go from 4.2.2.1 to 4.2.2.6 but it’s best to ping each to see which are best.

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ok – I’m back – one last question…when I am in IE 11 and I try to get gmail in a new tab or through a button on my toolbar, my entire computer starts to blink and freeze up…any idea on this one? Thx again!

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Try resetting IE back to its original defaults. In IE, click Tools > Internet Options > Advanced tab > Reset… button. Select “Delete personal settings”, click the Reset button, then restart IE and test.

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Hi – I had done this last week, but I just did it again and gmail is still flashing/freezing up…let’s hope I can remember all of my passwords again…:rolleyes:

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Same problem with a different browser, like Firefox or Chrome?

If so, what about when using Internet Explorer in Safe mode with Networking?

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All good with FF and Chrome…just used to using IE – I am a dinosaur!

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You could try the Anvi Browser Repair Tool but as it will go through the three browsers you have installed, click on the relevant icon in the left pane to disable any fixes you don’t want it to do. http://www.anvisoft.com/browser-repair-tool.html

You could also try re-registering IE by opening an elevated command prompt and enter regsvr32 urlmon.dll

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Does Internet Explorer work okay in Safe Mode with Networking?

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Just shop @ Neiman-Marcus or Nordstrom instead. Problem solved

What’s so scary about Poodles? Thought it was Rottweilers that had people nervous.

Cheers,
Drew

Sorry Drew, can’t open your attachment. Error “invalid attachment”.

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Just shop @ Neiman-Marcus or Nordstrom instead. Problem solved

But people-watching at Walmart is so much more entertaining.

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But people-watching at Walmart is so much more entertaining.

Guess that would depend on ones location….. Regardless So True LOL

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But people-watching at Walmart is so much more entertaining.

I’d much rather watch the “Top Gun” movie for entertainment (or maybe some other good movie).

“People-watching at Walmart”? “Entertaining”? Rather than “entertaining” shouldn’t you have said “depressing”?

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I’d much rather watch the “Top Gun” movie for entertainment (or maybe some other good movie).[/quote]

I agree with you there.

“People-watching at Walmart”? “Entertaining”? Rather than “entertaining” shouldn’t you have said “depressing”?

:confused: When it literally makes you laugh out loud?

I don’t know, I suppose that is a sign of “depression” for some.

Not for me though … I don’t think.

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Have your tried temporarily disabling your windows firewall and see if it lets you through?

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Two weeks ago, I was at my cousin’s house and wanted to show him some of my sites. None of them would connect!! I panicked thinking something was wrong with my income generating sites. Then, my non-tech cousin said that they couldn’t connect to many sites when they actually entered the IP address. I realized that their computer, not my sites was causing the problem. It turns out, they had a corrupted DNS cache. I followed these instructions and presto, everything works and I’m a hero.
Here is how to fix that corrupted DNS cache.
1. Click the Microsoft Start logo in the bottom left corner of the screen
2. Click All Programs
3. Click Accessories
4. RIGHT-click on Command Prompt
5. Select Run As Administrator
6. In the command window type the following and then hit enter: ipconfig /flushdns
7. You will see the following confirmation:
Windows IP Configuration Successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache.
Reboot just to make sure, then try to connect to the sites again.

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Try this:

[*]Change your DNS servers to:

[indent]8.8.8.8
8.8.4.4[/indent]

[*]Reset IE back to its original defaults by clicking Tools > Internet Options > Advanced tab > Reset… button. Select “Delete personal settings”, click the Reset button and then close IE.

[*]Restart IE and then see if you can get to the regular URLs:

[indent]http://www.target.com
http://www.walmart.com[/indent]

If still the same problem, what about after booting up in Safe mode with Networking?

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Having the same problem: Cannot connect to Walmart or Target. Sometimes I get a white screen, sometimes a 404 error. Happens in FireFox, IE and Chrome.

[INDENT]Tried changing to a free DNS server–did not work. And the tech guy at my ISP said to leave the setting on “automatic”.
Tried ipconfig /flushdns at the command prompt.
Tried putting www in front
Ran the clean-up programs recommended by Major Geeks in an old, closed thread.
Tried “Allow all first party cookies”
Tried setting my security level to the weakest setting.
Tried clicking through a link in google search,
Ran Malwarebytes, AVG, AdAware, SpyBot (maybe a couple others)
Tried turning off SSL3.0 and now can get the Target weekly ad if I click through a google link but still no Target or Walmart.
Tried clicking the links in Post #10 (using anonymous) and that DOES work [/INDENT]

Best advice so far was “don’t shop at Walmart or Target” but I’d still like to have my computer work right.
Help!

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Does they work in Safe mode with networking?

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Does they work in Safe mode with networking?

Nope.
btw–I can get on those sites with the Tor browser.

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Selecting “Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically”, followed by a restart, worked for a bunch of people with the Target/Walmart conundrum nearly seven years ago:

Can’t load www. walmart. com – Help!

Bruce

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Selecting “Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically”, followed by a restart, worked for a bunch of people with the Target/Walmart conundrum nearly seven years ago:

Can’t load http://www.walmart.com-Help![/url]

Bruce

Did that (see post 14). btw–your link did not work for me but I was able to google that thread.

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Did you try “Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically” as suggested by BruceR above?

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Did you try “Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically” as suggested by BruceR above?

yup

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Can you get to http://161.170.244.20?

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Yes!

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It seems likely to me that at least some of the posters in this thread who are having problems with certain websites might need to look at their “Restricted Sites” list at Control PanelInternet OptionsSecurity

38637-Restricted

Look through the list for any sites you are having trouble with, click on the site then click the “Remove” button to stop blocking that site.

Caution: most, if not all, of the sites listed are known-unsafe (probably added by security software you have installed, e.g.: Spybot Search and Destroy).

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Can you get to http://161.170.244.20?

Yes!

If you can get to Walmart by directly using their IP address of 161.170.244.20, but cannnot get there by using their walmart.com domain name, it can be a DNS server problem.

A DNS server is kind of like the old telephone whitepages phone book. Since it’s easier for humans to remember someone’s name than their telephone number, the phone book has everyone listed alphabetically by name so you look up them up and then their phone number is listed to the right of their name.

Same with a DNS server. It has a list of all the domain names with their unique corresponding IP address. When your computer browser asks for say walmart.com your DNS server should immediately respond with 161.170.244.20. If it doesn’t, your broser canniot get to walmart.com.

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Thanks for the tip but I have NO restricted sites.

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Did you check c:windowssystem32driversetchosts as mentioned in posts #7 and #9?

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