Browsers forum: Can't Access ONE website: www.craigslist.org

I checked a few things and found that:
* The site is up and running.
* It is not reliant on cookies.
* It is not reliant on Java or Java Script.
* It is not reliant on any particular security settings.
* No alarms were sounded concerning linking, ads, or popups.

* Since it is happening with both browsers the issue is not related to your browser settings.
* Your host file should be in the directory C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc. Were both hosts files in this directory? Were they both "hosts" with no extension?
* Have you checked your firewall, privacy, and internet filters to verify that the site is not being blocked from there?
* Same goes for your router. You may want to bypass your router and see if the problem remains.

Hope this helps,
John

I have been trying to post to the personals @ Craigslist for the past couple of months. I also tried post ads in the for sale areas as well Ever time I write an ad, I get a "Blocked Code". It tells me my ad has posted to multiple cities, or it contains an e-mail address, a phone # or URL. Now of this is true. I didn't have any problems until about 6 months ago. This is happening on my deck top and my lap top. I don't use the lap top at home, so there is no connection for it there. I only use it when I travel, so I know it must be something installed on both my systems that is now keeping me from being able to post on Craigslist. I tried using various e-mail address, but this didn't help either. I have Foxfire as my search engine on both computers. Is this the issue or could it be something that was installed when I purchased them both, and now they are not compatable with Craigslist's server.
Can someone please help me figure out this mess and get me back into Craigslist.

The "blocked code" error message means their automated system rejected the submission, though not necessarily for one of the reasons listed. Most likely they updated their spam/privacy filters, instigating false-positives. There is nothing on your end that would consistently cause such problems, so all you can do is contact their support department and ask that they look into it.

Regards,
John

1. You go into a command window and type ping www.craigslist.org (+ enter key). Copy and paste the full output in your respons.
2. Enter http://66.150.243.20/ in the address bar of your browser?

Kees

The ping timed out with me also. It was just a way to find the IP-address. Sites can be set to not respond to ping, and this one apparently is.

But the IP-address works with me, and that's the difference.

This shows it's not a DNS-problem with you or the provider. And your post above shows that it's not a router problem either (because if you connect directly to the cable modem it still doesn't work). And the page is plain html also. So practically speaking there can't be any problem.

Still something is blocking this IP-address somewhere. It's not an IE problem, because it doesn't work in Firefox either. You don't have other software installed (like pop-up blocker, ad-blocker, Norton Internet security), I assume.

What I should do:
1. Find a laptop (or another PC), put it directly into the cable modem, and see if it works. If not, it's definitely a problem for your ISP. If the laptop does work (and keeps working when connected to the router), it's definitely a problem on your computer. I've got a home network of 3 PC's, and in case of any Internet-problems on one of them, the first thing I do is to try one of the others; this is variation on that theme.

2. Try it in Safe Mode with networking support. This should exclude most other programs that could interfere. If that works, do a step-by-step exclude to find the culprit.

3. If it is and stays some unknown problem on your computer (and I fear so) the only way out might be a fresh reinstall of Windows. But that's a big step to take.

Hope this helps.



Kees

http://www.touchweb.co.uk/techtips/windowsxp_notbooting.asp tells it for Windows XP. But the procedure for Windows 98 is the same: press f8 at the right time to come into Windows boot menu (or whatever it's called in XP).

The right time is about when the BIOS has checked it DMI pool data" and "Starting Windows 98 ..." is displayed. Just tab the f8 key once a second and see the menu appearing where you can select the way Windows should boot. I think Safe Mode with Network Support will let you use Internet Explorer via cable or ADSL (but I've never tried). If not, disable all startup processes in MSCONFIG (note the settings to go back to what it was!) and reboot to see if it changes things.

Hope this helps. And I would appreciate if you told us what the problem was if you manage to pinpoint it.

Hope this helps.


Kees


Kees

well before wireless came up. But I think a wired connection should work.

Same, by the way, goes for wireless keyboard and mouse, and possibly USB-keyboard and mouse.


Kees

when you try to ping a site that has a firewall preventing it (like msn.com), you need not worry that it is your approach or faulty computer. Many of the larger companies have installed preventative measures to keep folks from pinging them. This is probably for just the reason that a huge number of pings can cause a server intended for response to valid queries to get overloaded or to even shut down.
That may not be your answer, but I hope it helps.
Doug

is now nearly 2 years old, you may want to create a new thread for your problem.

Please remember to give all the details requested in red above the posting box when you do so.

Mark

I had a similiar problem a month of so back. I'm a big LOST fan, and all of a sudden, I couldn't connect to the fansite 4815162342.com. I contact the site admin, the internet service provider, & the router manufacturer.

I checked my recently updated HOSTS file, checked restricted sites (I didn't put it there, but who knows!), I also followd all the instructions that my ISP & Router company told me to. NOTHING worked.

What did I do? I went through, un-hooked and re-installed my cable internet connection. What do you know...

It worked! (Sounds crazy, I know)

I unhooked everything, rehooked it all, put in the installation disc that came with the Self-Install Kit, and followed the instructions.

Like I said,I have NO idea how it worked. All I know is that it didn't work, then it did. As yet, I have no explanation as to how I got back access to that site. No idea...

I disconnected(disabled)all the firewall protection. I installed Netscape as a second browser. Still 'Page cannot be displayed' message. I have a laptop connected to the same router/cable modem and the computer I am having trouble with and I can get through with that computer.

if they have craigslist on any kind of blacklist?

and just a thought, have you tried http://www.craigslist.com/


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Thanks for contributing. We are 4 in number now. I suspect there are more out there. I have been at this for over a week, and it happens to be the site for my major credit card.

Anyway, I, too, am no IT guru, and am ignorant about many of the workings of this computer. I must ask, how does one (me) check the Host files and restricted entry. Bear in mind that the computer on which I am having the problem has the Win 98 SE OS, but I could use the information for any possile future intrusion/obstruction.

Thanks.

george