server error 404

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server error 404

When trying to connect to many websites on my mac mini, I'm getting the message 'server error 404', file or directory not found. How can I resolve this?? All updates done and restarts...

Mac mini, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Sep 20, 2014 4:14 AM

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lllaass

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Sep 20, 2014 4:28 AM in response to Dubai Debs

The 404 error means that the site can't be found. The IP address given by the DNS server does not exist.

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Csound1

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Sep 20, 2014 4:29 AM in response to Dubai Debs

Which sites?

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Dubai Debs Author

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Sep 20, 2014 4:32 AM in response to Csound1

many sites, infact most sites now, but only on my mac mini, there's no problem when connecting via ipad???

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Csound1

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Sep 20, 2014 4:34 AM in response to Dubai Debs

'Many' sites is of no use to me

Which sites (one will do )

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Dubai Debs Author

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Sep 20, 2014 4:40 AM in response to Csound1

ok, expatwoman.com is one example. Works fine on ipads/iphones/windows laptop. Also if I press the back button, it then sometimes brings up the page?

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Csound1

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Sep 20, 2014 4:47 AM in response to Dubai Debs

There is no site at expatwoman.com, perhaps you meant expatwomen.com

Yes?

I get a 404 error on expatwoman.com, but if I connect via the IP address I can connect (79.170.40.224), that may be a problem at their end.

Try going to the IP address and tell me whether you can get to the site. Paste this address . 79.170.40.224 . into Safari's address bar.

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Dubai Debs Author

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Sep 20, 2014 4:50 AM in response to Csound1

no definitely expatwoman.com I have also just tried this on my ipad which loads up fine

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Csound1

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Sep 20, 2014 4:52 AM in response to Dubai Debs

Try my suggestion please.

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Dubai Debs Author

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Sep 20, 2014 6:38 AM in response to Csound1

expatwomen is not the website I want...it's definitely expatwoman.com

I also get this error message when I use a vpn to watch UK TV programmes. As soon as I get to the first commercial break in the programme, the message pops up and I can't watch anymore?? This happens on itv.com when using the itvplayer to watch programmes.

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Csound1

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Sep 20, 2014 6:43 AM in response to Dubai Debs

Can you please read my post and try my suggestion, we have already covered the website!

If you are not interested please tell me now and I'll stop checking this thread.

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Dubai Debs Author

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Sep 20, 2014 7:33 AM in response to Csound1

Hi, sorry I didn't see the entire message initially. Ok I've tried the IP address and nothing happens? I am very anxious to sort out this reoccuring problem as it's causing me a great deal of stress and really appreciate any help you can offer!!

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Csound1

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Sep 20, 2014 7:34 AM in response to Dubai Debs

How exactly did you 'try the address'

And what exactly does 'nothing' consist of?

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Dubai Debs Author

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Sep 20, 2014 7:39 AM in response to Csound1

I pasted the 'numbers' you suggested into the address bar, hit enter and waited for something to load. Nothing loaded and I was just looking at a white screen

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