Can't browse on secure sites (https:) !!!

[fohfoh]

Hi..I'm using IE 6.0.2800.1106 SP1 and all of a sudden I get 'Page cannot be displayed" whenever I try to enter a secure site.

Any idea?

I changed all web settings to default. Even removed all programs in Windows Components and re-added them.

My ole32.dll is version 5.1.2600.1106 and comcat.dll is 5.0.2600.1.

Please help!

The weird thing is that when I use Netscape, browsing on secure sites are fine!!

 

[carrr]

On Tools, Internet Options, Privacy....lower the slider. Secure sites need to exchange cookies and sometimes this prevents such.... (The default is Medium...too high often.)

 

[carrr]

Also...check this thread608/448145

 

[fohfoh]

I even tried setting the level to LOW but that didn't work.
How do I get to thread608/448145?

 

[carrr]

Sorry...I miskeyed the thread link....but I see you found it.
Try this...in Internet Explorer, go to Help, About Internet Explorer. What does your Cipher Strength read? If less than the optimum amount, you should see a link beside it allowing you to upgrade.

 

[carrr]

If your Cipher Strength is the issue, check this out....

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q261328&

 

[fohfoh]

It says 128-bit for Cipher Strength. I checked out that link you had sent and followed:

-Click Internet Options on the Tools menu, and then click the Advanced tab.
-Under Security, click to select the Use SSL2.0 check box and the Use SSL3.0 check box (if they are not already selected).
-Click OK.

But these options were already checked..along with TLS 1.0.

Still isn't working..

 

[carrr]

Have you tried (I know this is a stretch) reinstalling or repairing your IE??

 

[fohfoh]

Actually I tried reinstalling but a prompt comes up saying I already have a newer version installed..then aborts.

Although, I dont know how's it's possible to have a newer version of 6.0 SP1.

btw..how do I repair (I'm using XP)? That's something I'd like to try.

 

[carrr]

XP's gonna make it fun, but this shoudl get you through...

http://pub173.ezboard.com/funofficialsonyfrm26.showMessage?topicID=29.topic

 

[fohfoh]

FOUND A SOLUTION!!! I got it a while ago but forgot to share til now. Here it is..

go to START -> RUN -> type
regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\wintrust.dll

presto!! now tell all those that need it, and i know it's not just me. no one should go through the hell i did. thanks for everyone's tip anyway.