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

ID: Q172546


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 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:

Internet Explorer 4.x

  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.


Internet Explorer 5

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


  2. Click the Connections tab.


  3. Click LAN Settings.


  4. Click the Use A Proxy Server check box to select it, click OK, and then click OK again.


Additional query words: 4.00

Keywords : kberrmsg msiew95 msient
Version : WINDOWS:
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type :


Last Reviewed: August 13, 1999
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