can't open microsoft website?

Question

i m not able to open and surf microsoft and microsoft related websites......
like www.microsoft.com
support.mmicrosoft.com
download.microsoft.com and etc...
but apart from "microsoft & microsoft related website",im able to open and surf all other websites..including antivirus websits....

on the advice given by other people in forums regarding "can't open microsoft website " as said by them i did complete virus scan with avg8 and 9 (updated definations)
and complete malware,spyware and adware scan with super antispyware(updated definations)
and spydoctor(updated definations) but no go and facing the same problem
so i did complete system restore--->NO GO
so i did fresh OS installisation-----NO GO

and i facing the same problem can't open microsoft website in opera /IE 7&8/firefox
please helpme

regard and thanks in advance
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL...
vichu

Answer 1

Check your hosts file and empty it.

If it does not help, check which DNS servers you use.

There is obvious problem in the domain resolving chain.

Answer 2

IF YOU CAN NOT OPEN ANY MICROSOFT WEBSITES THEN TRY THIS:

This worked for me. I have 20 users. Unfortunately, I have to do this once in a while for each of them:



* 1. Cloose all applications

* 2. Close / disable startup applications (such as skype, messenger, or any background application)

* 3. Start/Settings/Control Panel/Internet Options/Delete Browsing History/Delete All (in passwords)

* 4. Also delete files and settings stored by add-ons (check) and click ok

* 5. Close all windows, and files, (just in case) nothing has to be open

* 6. Go to Start/run

* 7. Type in the open: %temp%

* 8. Press enter

* 9. Start deleting the temp files

* 10. You might not be able to delete some of the files, because ther are in use. Leave them alone.

* 11. When you get the error: Error Deleting file or folder click ok and continue deleting some of the files by type

* 12. When you are done. Reboot the computer

* 13. try accessing your companyweb or sharepoint site again.

Answer 3

Maybe your windows is FAKE .and u did the mistake of updating it.

Answer 4

Try http://microsoft.co.uk and just change the country when you get there

Answer 5

the answers above given are good. I have 1 simple dumb way



reinstall OS (Try XP/Wndows 7)

Install Chrome or IE 7

IE8 is not working well.



It will run well