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What to Do When You Get a 500 Internal Server Error

August 27th, 2011 No comments

 

What Is the 500 internal Server error?

When attempting to access a website with information such as a forum or software created for blogs, sometimes you will get the 500 internal server error due to server side software issues.

 

What Causes the 500 internal Server Error?

The 500 internal server error is created because of a few potential problems. This problem is often caused by syntax or a directive in a .htaccess or simular config file being is invalid. It is also possible that the problem could be caused by a missing php.ini file or one that is unreadable. On rare occations the 500 internal server error is due to file size limitation set by the file system and server that are restricting levels too low.

 

How to Fix the 500 internal Server Error

More times then not the problem causing the 500 internal server error is due to a invalid .htaccess directive.

Steps:

  1. Begin by checking to see if your .htaccess is interfering with the page you are attempting to load. This can be achieved by temporarily renaming the .htaccess file, or completely removing it, and then attempting to reload the URL for the page you are desiring in your browser.
  2. If on your website you are the individual who put the .htaccess in to effect then check the .htaccess configurations to see if there are any mistakes written. If you are not the one responsible then you will need to contact your webmaster, or the person responsible for the .htaccess.
  3. Finally check to see if the reconfigured .htaccess will now allow you to load the page. If you are uncertain about the syntax of the .htaccess file, or if you are still experiencing the 500 internal server error and believe it may be the .htaccess file there are some free .htaccess syntax validators available on line that will check the file for you.

 

Good luck!

Getting a Webpage 404 Not Found Error?

August 27th, 2011 No comments

 

What Is the 404 not found error?

One of the most typical web error codes a browser will come across is the 404 or not found error message. This is the error message you will receive when a browser attempts to open a webpage that is no longer available.

 

What Causes the 404 Not Found Error?

This standard HTTP response code is indicating that although the client made contact with the server, the information requested could not be found. It is important to note that a 404 not found error is not indicating that the server itself was not found, but that the information requested is currently not available and this may change in the future.

 

How to Fix the 404 Not Found Error

Fixing the 404 not found error is a simple task of finding the missing link. This can be achieved by working your way from the error back to the URL with the problem.

 

Solution 1:

Steps:

  1. Begin by typing the URL of the webpage you desire into your browser, or pressing the refresh button to make sure that the error code was not just a fluke, which has been known to happen.
  2. Next to see if there were any typing mistakes in the URL such as misspellings or improper syntax.
  3. Next begin removing sections of the URL, moving up one directory at a time until you can load a page. This will show you that it is the particular page and not the server or website as a whole that is having the issue.
  4. Once you arrive at the websites main page, provided that it is still present, then attempt to do a search from the websites search tool, if there is one available. Often times the page that is no longer available has had its URL changed and the content can still be located from a search.

 

Solution 2:

Finally, if none of these attempts have been successful you can try a free webservice at http://www.downforeveryoneorjustme.com/ that will verify if the 404 not found error is due to a missing link, or if it is actually a problem on your side. It is also possible to contact the webmaster or the site, typically at webmaster@website.com (chance the website.com with the site you desire) and they maybe able to assist you.

Good luck.

Browser Repair: A Quick And Easy Solution for Browser Issues

August 27th, 2011 No comments

Nothing is more frustrating that a slow Internet browser that will not let you access the information you want and need on a timely basis. If you struggling with a browser that does not perform as it should, you need to attempt some easy do-it-yourself browser repair.

What is Browser Repair?

Browser repair is essentially troubleshooting and fixing issues that have become apparent in your use of your computer’s Internet browser. It may be that Flash content is not appearing. It may be that videos do not display. The speed at which information displays may be very slow. Whatever the case, browser repair is usually quite easy and quick to do.

What Causes You to Need Browser Repair?

Browser issues can be caused by a variety of things. Missing registration information or damaged files or add-ons are the most common causes. Browser settings that are incorrect can also be at fault. Spyware and viruses may also cause you browser problems on occasion.

How to Do Browser Repair?

Before you begin your browser repair, use your anti-virus software and do a scan of your computer. This will locate any viruses or spyware and get rid of them for you. Relaunch your browser to check if the problem has been resolved. If this does not fix your browser you will need to look more closely at the issue by following the steps below.

Steps:

  1. Open Internet Explorer.
  2. Go to the Tools menu.
  3. Click on Internet Options.
  4. Go to the tab labeled Advanced.
  5. Click on Reset.
  6. When you get to the Reset Internet Explorer Settings box, click on the Reset button to confirm your choice.
  7. Click on Close after the process ends and then OK.
  8. Close the browser.
  9. Click on the icon for your browser and relaunch it.
  10. If this does not work, you may simply need to uninstall your browser and then reinstall it. Go to Start
  11. Select Settings.
  12. Click on Control Panel.
  13. Choose Add or Remove Programs.
  14. In this window, select Add/Remove Windows Component tool in order to do so safely and effectively.
  15. Select the operating system and click remove.
  16. When process completes, shut down your computer and restart it.
  17. Follow the same steps 10 through 15 and the operating system will be there for you to add. Click Add to reinstall it.

 

Good luck with your browser repairs.

Do-It-Yourself Solution for ActiveX Problems

August 27th, 2011 No comments

 

As a primary feature of the browser Microsoft Internet Explorer, ActiveX exists to enable users to create customized Web browser programs, viewing certain files and animations that could not be viewed without ActiveX. If you encounter an error with ActiveX while viewing a Web page, you can solve the issue through repair of the ActiveX control.

 

What Causes the ActiveX Problems?

Typically, these issues are a result of problems within the registry—a Windows system malfunction, such as missing data files that can be detrimental to the computer. Other possible causes may be installation set-up that was incomplete or files or components that were not deleted thoroughly or properly.

 

How to Fix ActiveX Problems

Repair of the ActiveX control is essential to solving the issue. Resetting the ActiveX through the IE Web browser and/or resetting IE settings will enable you to view files or animations and cease the ActiveX problems.

 

Solution 1: Resetting the ActiveX Control

Steps:

  1. Double click on the icon for Internet Explorer to open the window for the browser.
  2. Select the drop-down menu for “Tools.”
  3. Click “Manage Add-ons.”
  4. Select the drop-down menu for “Show” and choose “Downloaded controls.”
  5. Select “enable,” which will reset the ActiveX Control.
  6. Close Internet Explorer.
  7. Restart Internet Explorer to view the desired Web page.

 

Solution 2: Resetting the Internet Explorer Web Browser

Steps:

  1. Double click on the icon for Internet Explorer to open the window for the browser.
  2. Select the drop-down menu for “Tools.”
  3. Click “Internet Options.”
  4. Click on the “Advanced” tab and select the “Reset” option.
  5. Select “Close and “Ok.”
  6. Shut down Internet Explorer.
  7. Restart Internet Explorer to view desired Web page.

 

Thank you for visiting our site to get the computer assistance you need. I hope this helped you to fix the ActiveX problems you were experiencing. Good luck, and please let me know if you need additional help.