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Computer Techies To The Rescue, Please... Windows 7 Laptop vs PC Challenged Baby-Boomer
JocelynJ Intermediate WA Member since 11/29/11 Posts: 185	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/31/12 3:09 PM I need help. My laptop with windows 7 is not going to any websites but patternreview...I have gmail, and cannot even get that to move...so I can't retrieve email or get any response at amazon, or youtube, or even google..Is there some way I should look into this without having to call PC techies for help? IE should I be able to look this problem up myself, or are other non techies troubled with this problem? When I get my email up at gmail, it says website is not responding. I get same message on screen when I go to all websites except patternreview. Grateful for your techie input.
simplystitches Intermediate NY USA Member since 2/12/06 Posts: 766	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/31/12 3:40 PM My first thought is that you've lost your internet connection but what puzzles me is you can get to PR. I'm going to assume that since it's a laptop you're wireless? Go into settings, then network connections and make sure you're connected to your network. If not reconnect and see if that works. If that doesn' work try the next suggestion. Are you working with a modem and router? Unplug your modem for 30 seconds plug it back in and wait for all the lights to come back on. Do the same for the router. That resets them. Then try to connect to the internet again. Debbie
kkkkaty   Intermediate UT USA Member since 12/7/05 Posts: 2228	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/31/12 3:43 PM I wonder if what you are seeing is actually a cached image of PR, not the live site. If that were to be the case, then you probably have lost your internet connection. Can you click on links and do they open? Look at the message board, the most recent postings; does the time look like it's correct? ------ Viking Lily 545 Viking Ruby Bernina Activa 210 Brother 1034d
JocelynJ Intermediate WA Member since 11/29/11 Posts: 185	Login to reply to this post In reply to kkkkaty << Like this post Date: 9/1/12 0:00 AM Yes, the time is accurate on PR, and I can go to various websites, but can't do anything when I get there.
JocelynJ Intermediate WA Member since 11/29/11 Posts: 185	Login to reply to this post In reply to simplystitches << Like this post Date: 9/1/12 0:05 AM Yes, I guess I am working with with a modem and router(are they both black rectangular "boxes"):eek: I never disconnect it and take it anywhere(DH would hyperventilate). I am always successful getting on the internet with internet explorer. Thats the limit of my knowledge, tho I do have a manual.
tourist   Intermediate BC CANADA Member since 7/23/07 Posts: 5417	Login to reply to this post In reply to JocelynJ << Like this post Date: 9/1/12 0:43 AM Jocelyn - have you rebooted your computer? That is the first question my DH (who is in the biz) asks me to do. "Have you tried turning it off and turning it back on again?" LOL to all of those who know the "IT Crowd". ------ http://bgballroom.wordpress.com to follow the progress on my next ballgown.
JocelynJ Intermediate WA Member since 11/29/11 Posts: 185	Login to reply to this post In reply to tourist << Like this post Date: 9/1/12 1:57 AM Thanks alot! I shut her down and rebooted and its fine--thanks very much! Now I must remember your husbands advice for next time

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