 Gmail Problems, ...can't access my mail |
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 Jul 6 2005, 05:25 AM
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Super Member  Group: Members Posts: 245 Joined: 3-March 05 Member No.: 4,125  |
Since moving to Pakistan, I've been appalled at the poor internet service here. Especially since the cable has gone down, things have only gone from bad to worse. Now with the satellite links things are slowly moving again. I can finally access Yahoomail, hotpop mail, all my other mail accounts. But for some reason gmail won't work. The google search engine works fine, but when i try to access the mail section i get a page not found error. is this possibly only a local problem, or is it something that others have found as well? i imagine not, or there would be a major outcry. Still, i'm worried that somehow it's gone down, and all my mail is getting lost in cyberspace.
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Jul 6 2005, 06:32 AM
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Desperately seeking "any key" to continue...  Group: Admin Posts: 3,434 Joined: 23-April 05 From: Trap17 storage box Member No.: 6,042 |
Are you able to ping gmail server? Open your command prompt and type
CONSOLE C:\Documents and Settings\User\ping gmail.google.com Pinging gmail.l.google.com [64.233.161.105] with 32 bytes of data: Reply from 64.233.161.105: bytes=32 time=55ms TTL=244 Reply from 64.233.161.105: bytes=32 time=55ms TTL=244 Reply from 64.233.161.105: bytes=32 time=53ms TTL=244 Reply from 64.233.161.105: bytes=32 time=55ms TTL=244 Ping statistics for 64.233.161.105: Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss), Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds: Minimum = 53ms, Maximum = 55ms, Average = 54ms If you are able to ping gmail.google.com but you cannot access it, for the mean time try editing your HOSTS file. Under 127.0.0.1 enter CODE # Copyright (c) 1993-1999 Microsoft Corp. # # This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows. # # This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each # entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should # be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name. # The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one # space. # # Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual # lines or following the machine name denoted by a '#' symbol. # # For example: # # 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server # 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host 127.0.0.1 localhost 64.233.161.105 gmail.google.com ...and see if it works. HOSTS file is located on Windows XP under C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc |
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Jul 6 2005, 01:00 PM
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Proud to be hosted Group: Members Posts: 993 Joined: 11-July 04 From: NL Member No.: 75 |
Being unable to read your email is a real sarrow, espassially if you have a lot of friends and emails a day, I feel sorry for you and hope BuffaloHelp's tip works for you...
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Jul 6 2005, 02:25 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 126 Joined: 11-May 05 Member No.: 6,903 |
sad and frustrating situation, why dont you try using another browser?? or ... i think there are some tools to access your email account by other ways ... i think buffalo post that tools he can tell you more about it .... good luck 
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Jul 6 2005, 07:11 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 118 Joined: 27-March 05 From: Scotland Member No.: 4,954 |
What about trying Gmail Lite, Reads your Gmail on someone elses site.
Try searching Google: Gmail Lite. I think Snlildude's site has it Snlildude's Site If that doesnt work, I dont know what will 
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Jul 6 2005, 07:14 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 118 Joined: 27-March 05 From: Scotland Member No.: 4,954 |
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Jul 6 2005, 08:21 PM
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Super Member Group: Members Posts: 245 Joined: 3-March 05 Member No.: 4,125 |
QUOTE(BuffaloHELP @ Jul 6 2005, 09:32 AM) Are you able to ping gmail server? Open your command prompt and type CONSOLE C:\Documents and Settings\User\ping gmail.google.com Pinging gmail.l.google.com [64.233.161.105] with 32 bytes of data: Reply from 64.233.161.105: bytes=32 time=55ms TTL=244 Reply from 64.233.161.105: bytes=32 time=55ms TTL=244 Reply from 64.233.161.105: bytes=32 time=53ms TTL=244 Reply from 64.233.161.105: bytes=32 time=55ms TTL=244 Ping statistics for 64.233.161.105: Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss), Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds: Minimum = 53ms, Maximum = 55ms, Average = 54ms If you are able to ping gmail.google.com but you cannot access it, for the mean time try editing your HOSTS file. Under 127.0.0.1 enter CODE # Copyright (c) 1993-1999 Microsoft Corp. # # This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows. # # This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each # entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should # be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name. # The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one # space. # # Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual # lines or following the machine name denoted by a '#' symbol. # # For example: # # 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server # 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host 127.0.0.1 localhost 64.233.161.105 gmail.google.com ...and see if it works. HOSTS file is located on Windows XP under C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc  nope, doesn't work. nuthin! i tried everything u said here----no response, the Gmail Lite version, sifted through other postings, i can't access it. it's gotta be the connection. anyone reading this have a gmail account that works, as of now? if so, someone pls post, 4 my peace of mind.
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Jul 9 2005, 05:35 PM
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Super Member Group: Members Posts: 245 Joined: 3-March 05 Member No.: 4,125 |
Problem resolved. it was the ISP. thanks for the help!
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Jul 9 2005, 06:48 PM
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Desperately seeking "any key" to continue... Group: Admin Posts: 3,434 Joined: 23-April 05 From: Trap17 storage box Member No.: 6,042 |
Topic solved, thread closed.
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