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"BAD REQUEST (INVALID HOST NAME) . it is on Internet Explorer on either yahoo or anyone. I really need help or suggestions with this one. the website i am trying to get is www.rivers.com.au thank you

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the website i have been on before is now coming up "BAD REQUEST (INVALID HOST NAME) i have never had this ever before. It is a clothing store all around Australia.

the website i have been on before is now coming up "BAD REQUEST (INVALID HOST NAME) i have never had this ever before. It is a clothing store all around Australia.

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Clear the cache and the cookies from sites that cause problems.

"Clear the Cache":

  • Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Offline Storage (Cache): "Clear Now"

"Remove Cookies" from sites causing problems:

  • Tools > Options > Privacy > Cookies: "Show Cookies"
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Chosen Solution

Clear the cache and the cookies from sites that cause problems.

"Clear the Cache":

  • Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Offline Storage (Cache): "Clear Now"

"Remove Cookies" from sites causing problems:

  • Tools > Options > Privacy > Cookies: "Show Cookies"
koolcaz60
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Hi and Thank You. it worked i removed cookies, i cleared everything out of my offline storage and even my computer is working faster again, and it is only a few months old and it was fast but now it is working heaps better. Thank you once again and a Happy and Safe New Year.