online computing

“Cannot find server” Error when Browsing the Web

April 20, 2009

by David Hakala

Occasionally while Web browsing or checking email, you may get an error message to the effect that your browser or email program “cannot find the server at…” some address. Therefore you can’t get the email or Web page that you want. There are several possible causes and cures for this problem.
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