5 ways to beat browser errors.

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You've come across messages on the Web that block the pages you're trying to find. These are browser error messages. Like T.V. and radio stations, Web Sites sometimes experience technical difficulties. Fortunately, you might be able to sidestep these snarls by using one of these 5 error-eliminating solutions:

1- Click the Refresh button

2-Check the URL carefully to be sure it is correct. If you find an error, fix it and click the Go button.

3-Move your cursor to the end of the URL and click after the last letter. Delete backwards untill your cursor is next to a slash. Press ENTER to see if you can find a page with a link to the URL you want.

4-Go to the site's main page (the part that ends in .com, .org, .net, etc.) and try to navigate to the page from there.

5-If all else fails, try again in a few minutes or a few hours. Any technical difficulties may have cleared up by then.

Error messages can be frustrating, but everyone encounters them at one time or another. Undersanding what theymean will make them a little less intimidating. Here are some of the mos common error messages you will find while surfing. If these specific solutions don't work, try one of the 5 error eliminations.

401 - Unauthorized.

403 - Forbidden.

Connection refused by host.

These messages mean you have entered a restricted or members only site. If you have entered a password to the site, check if carefully and try it again.

404 - Not Found.
The page you;'re looking for could not be found. Look for a message that says the site has been moved. If you find it, look for the nearby link to the new location. It might even instruct you to wait while you are automatically redirected to the site.

If the site has not moved, the site may have shifted to a new spot inside the site. Check for a link or a site search engine that can direct you to the page.

Host Unknown.

Unable to locate host.

Unable to locate server.

If you see one of these messages, check your internet connection. If you are not connected, log back in. If you are connected, try each of the 5 error elimination olutions.

404 - Bad Request.

500 - Server error.

503 - Service unavailable.

Failed DNS lookup.

File contains no data.

Host unavailable.

These error messages usually mean there is something wrong with the URL address, the Web page, or the server. Again, try the 5 error elimination solutions.
 
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