Cannot access https Websites

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"Jimmy Hsu" <hotjava@singnet.com.sg> wrote:

>I cannot access Websites that are "https" (not the usual "http:") type.

See "How to Troubleshoot Possible Causes of Internet Connection
Problems" (http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314095) and "How to
troubleshoot problems accessing secure Web pages with Internet
Explorer 6 Service Pack 2"
(http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=870700).

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Jimmy Hsu wrote:
> I cannot access Websites that are "https" (not the usual "http:") type.
> On one such https site, I got a message saying "The Page cannot be
> displayed". On another site, an error box pops up to say "The connection
> to that site is
> refused"
>
> I think it has to do with my IE browser settings, which is set at the
> recommended Medium Level. But whether it is set to Low, Medium or High,
> the problem persists
>
> My PC is a DELL Pentium IV 1.2GB, 256 Rmb, 40gb Hard Disk, runs Win XP. The
> Win XP's Firewall settings are OFF.
>
> Please advise. Thank you and Happy Chinese New Year to you.
>
>
>
I doubt if this is the problem, but open IE go to Help > About IE
and make sure it says Cipher Strength: 128 bits
If not you need to upgrade IE.

gls858