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The Attempt To Load (URL) Failed - Internet Explorer

Potential Causes:

• Incorrect spelling of the URL, or URL is outdated.
• Incorrect username or password.
  • Verify username and password.
  • In PPP verify Name and Password
  • In FreePPP verify the User Name and Password for the Account being used to dial out.
  • In ConfigPPP, verify the Authentication ID and Password. To locate these settings, select ConfigPPP, choose Config and the Authentication.
• Incorrect DNS entries in the MacTCP or TCP/IP (See MacTCP Fix or TCP/IP Fix)
• Corrupt MacTCP or TCP/IP Preferences
  • If the Class setting in the MacTCP Control Panel is reset to "A" after restarting the Mac, it may indicate corrupt preferences.
  • Rebuild the TCP/IP Preferences
  • When complete correct the settings in the MacTCP or TCP/IP (See MacTCP Fix or TCP/IP Fix)
• MacTCP or TCP/IP Extensions disabled.
  • Check the Extensions Manager and make certain that the MacTCP or the TCP/IP extensions are enabled. If both are on the system, only one should be checked.
• Extensions Conflict
  • Check the Extensions Manager or the Extensions folder for any fax and or communications extensions.
  • Disable fax and or communications extensions.
  • Create a set of custom extensions.
• Memory conflict
  • Make sure Virtual Memory or a RAM Emulator is active.
  • Check the Memory Control Panel. If Virtual Memory is off and there is no RAM Emulator, turn Virtual Memory on.
• Corrupt files in the Explorer Cache
  • Manually trash the Cache folder.
  • Open the Mac HD, System folder, Preferences folder, Explorer folder. Locate the Explorer Cache and drag it to the Trash. Empty Trash and restart the system.

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