Q. What do the Internet browser Error Messages mean?
The following list defines common browser Error Messages:
· 403 Forbidden/Access Denied (Connection Refused by Host) - The Web site you requested requires special access permission.
· 404 Not Found - The browser could not find the specific document that you requested on the host computer. To resolve this error, check the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) syntax (some URLs are case sensitive). In addition, the page may have been removed, had its name changed, or have been moved to a new location.
· Bad File Request - The form or the Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) code for an online form has an error.
· Failed DNS Lookup - The Web site's URL could not be translated into a valid Internet protocol (IP) address. This error is common on commercial sites because the computers responsible for translating the IP addresses are overloaded. Try again later when there may be less Internet traffic. This can also be caused by a URL syntax error (the URL has incorrect format).
· File Contains no Data - The browser found the site, but nothing in the specific file. There is a possible "packet loss" on the internet route to the server.
· Helper Application not Found - You have attempted to download a file that needs a helper program, and your browser cannot find the program. On the browser's preferences or options menu, make sure the correct directory and file name are entered for the helper program. If you do not have a helper program, save the file to disk and obtain the helper program.
· Not Found - The link no longer exists.
· Site Unavailable - Too many users are trying to access the site, the site is down for maintenance, there is noise on the line, or the site no longer exists. This can also be caused by a user URL syntax error.
· TCP Error Encountered While Sending Request to Server - This error is caused by erroneous data on the line between you and the requested site. This may be hardware related. Report the error to your network administrator and try again later.
· Unable to Locate Host - The URL did not return anything, the site is unavailable, or the Internet connection was dropped. Check the hardware connections and URL syntax.