Err Msg: Internet Explorer Cannot Open the Internet Site...

• Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.0 for Windows 95
• Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.0 for Windows NT 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to connect to the Internet after running the Internet Connection Wizard, you may receive the following error message:

   Internet Explorer cannot open the Internet site <address>
   A connection with the server could not be established.

CAUSE

This error message can occur if you are connecting to the Internet using a proxy server (a server on the local area network that lets you connect to the Internet without using a modem). If the Internet Connection Wizard does not finish successfully, the option to connect to the Internet through a proxy server may be disabled.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, enable the option to connect through a proxy server. To do this, follow these steps:

1. In Internet Explorer, click Internet Options on the View menu.

2. Click the Connection tab.

3. Click the Connect Using A Proxy Server check box to select it, and then click OK.