Can't get onto some websites

[erimus1]

Hi, not very good with computers, so hope that somebody can help me. I recentl cleaned up all the 'crap' off my PC (Programs) After doing so, got an 'error 404' message when trying to acces one program. Didn't know what this was so I went on the net to find out - found a sponsored link, and downloaded a 'free registry' program to sort it. It found 83 problems but wanted $49.99 to register and fix them. Paid it, and it told me that it had.

Tried the program again, but still got the 'error 404' message. Uninstalled then re-installed it and it then worked.

Now the real problem!
Seems that after I ran the registry cleaning program (which they refunded me for!), I am not able to get onto most websites. When I contacted my Broadband provider to enquire whether this was because of a bandwdth restriction, they said that it was not, but was probably a problem with my registry - this problem makes apparently makes most sites reject me when attempting to connect????? - the message I get when I try is 'Alert. .........could not be found, Please check the name and try again.'

Any assistance would be grateful.
Thanks in advance,
Steve

[Toureman]

I am afraid that as you said you are not very good with computers so you should not mess around with the registry.

You should not buy programmes that are not a well known make, especialy those that con you into buying them. I think your best bet is to get your computer seen to by a reputable repair shop.

[ajmmac]

sorry to have to say this but i think u have been duped by the registry cleaner program--beware of these--having said that u can probably sort this out without too much trouble--what operating system do u run--ie. win xp-2000-me-98 or whatever--let me know that and we can take it from there

[ajmmac]

toureman was posting as i typed--says much what i say--so give me more info and we will see what can be done

[erimus1]

Hi, running on XP - Computer's about eighteen months old. Not great - 2400 AMD I think.
Thanks,
Steve

[Toureman]

Hope you can help Ajmmac, I don,t have enough experience!

[wendyl]

I realise you don't want your rubbish back but have you tried a system restore to before you had your clear out. You can then clear out with a bit more care perhaps

[erimus1]

Thanks Wendy - for some reason there was no system restor for before that date - just about three after it - bloody computers - who needs them. Thanks a lot anyway.
Regards,
Steve