Photo Ads (is it just me who cant get to it)?

9 Oct 2004

For a couple of weeks now I haven't been able to access the Photo Ads from my home PC sad

,yet am Abel to get to them from other peoples PC's, I have even tried a different PC on my home connection and it still didn't work it comes up with page not found.
I got NTL Broadband BTW.
Can anyone help??
Thankx : lol

Guy

9 Oct 2004

From another thread - didn't work for me but give it a try.............

Quote by Mark
since they were moved to the new server I cannot access them either

You've not been able to access them since the end of May?! :shock:
All that happened a few days ago was that the Ads server was rebooted, so I have no idea why a few people can't see the ads dunno

So, without giving too much away ;) I notice both you and 'chut' are with ' '. Perhaps their DNS is messed up?
Try this...
Goto your 'show all connections' bit (this is assuming you're using Windows) and then right click on your network connection and then properties and then choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click on properties...
Pop in as a preferred DNS the following: 5
Now OK and then try again and let me know, cheers.
Seems to be a FAQ.......

9 Oct 2004

Guy,
I did a brief search on the web and came up with this...
Not sure if it's a solution for you but you can always give it a whirl!
If you are getting a red X where pictures should be, it is an easy fix.
First off, obviously make sure it is happening frequently, not just on a website here and there because their can be a problem with the server hosting the website. You can also try refreshing a page (refresh or F5). You can verify Internet Explorer is setup to show images by going to Tool, Internet Options, click the advanced tab and under Multimedia make sure Show Pictures is checked. Make sure you have the latest updates for Internet Explorer from Windows Update.
Ok, I know you probably have already checked all that, so since you have, we go to a registry fix:
WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.
Quit Internet Explorer, if it is running.
Click Start, and then click Run.
In the Open box, type Regedit, and then press ENTER.
Locate and click the following registry key:
HKEY_CLASSES_
Double-click the Content Type value in the right pane of the Registry Editor.
In the Edit String dialog box, type image/gif in the Value Data box, and then click OK.
Locate and click the following registry key:
HKEY_CLASSES_
Double-click the Content Type value in the right pane of the Registry Editor.
In the Edit String dialog box, type image/jpg in the Value Data box, and then click OK.
Quit the Registry Editor.
Start Internet Explorer and open any Web page with a JPG or a GIF image.
Good luck!
Mike

9 Oct 2004

Quote by SarfLondoner
Guy,
I did a brief search on the web and came up with this...
Not sure if it's a solution for you but you can always give it a whirl!
If you are getting a red X where pictures should be, it is an easy fix.
---Snip ---
Mike

Nope it aint that - its the total inability to load the pages at all, with server not found error......... like it aint there at all, even changing DNS never loaded 'em. By the way - google cannot load the cached version of its search either - times out after so long a wait.
Gutted, no pervining - I mean checking out the ads :-P

9 Oct 2004

Are you on broadband and do you have a firewall?
If you do try disabling it briefly to see if it cures the problem
Mike

9 Oct 2004

Ive just overcome the same problem by getting rid of the firewall I was using (norton) and now everything is fine.....

9 Oct 2004

it just comes up page not found doesn't even get to the page just times out sad

, think its local to Bournemouth coz a few m8ts in other places with NTL broadband can get it.
Will look at the firewall l8r I got zone alarm but I'm sure the other computer I tried hasn't got any???
Tiz a dam shame I tell you all those poor females that I cant reply to them coz i cant see their add's lol
well they will have just to look for my add i suppose its still there
87234 Girls wink

luv Guy

9 Oct 2004

Can you get there if you type into IE?

9 Oct 2004

Wiil have to try when i get home

9 Oct 2004

Quote by sussexguy
Can you get there if you type into IE?

Just Tried it sad

didn't work
thanks anyway m8
Guy

9 Oct 2004

Quote by Guy
it just comes up page not found doesn't even get to the page just times out , think its local to Bournemouth coz a few m8ts in other places with NTL broadband can get it.
Will look at the firewall l8r I got zone alarm but I'm sure the other computer I tried hasn't got any???
Tiz a dam shame I tell you all those poor females that I cant reply to them coz i cant see their add's lol
well they will have just to look for my add i suppose its still there
87234 Girls
luv Guy

Guy,
I know NTL are having a few problems with their broadband at the minute...

If the problem doesn't resolve itself, it may be that some of the "ports" on your cable modem are disabled for security purposes. Have a look at the NTL website to see of you can open them!
Good luck
Mike