Cant load Free Republic in Windows

05/27/22 | self

[FlingWingFlyer]

I fired up my new laptop yesterday. It has Windows 11. It didn’t miss a lick.

[Perseverando]

“And that’s where he’s having problems. With Windows.”

Then why recommend another Windows browser?

One that might work (with Windows?)

As he mentioned: "when I boot up into linux(ubuntu) it loads just fine??"

So I'm not trying to help him with Linux browsers. Comprende?

[Avalon Memories]

Another thing I didn't think of when responding earlier. Be sure to RESTART your computer. Do not select the SHUT DOWN option. Restart actually is the option that completely stops all Windows processes. Shut down does not because it keeps certain processes running to provide a fast start when you start up your computer and log in to Windows.

If everything else is running on your computer, including your web browser, then it is not a network (IP, DNS, VPN, etc.) issue. It is well to remember that FR is a very old website (about 26 years old) with old code that could potentially conflict with more modern internet features. So, although it is not likely, it also is not impossible that something in your computer setup is conflicting with FR code.

For what it's worth, I'm using Windows 11 on a newish Dell gaming laptop connected to my internet provider's modem via an Ethernet cable. I experience zero problems with this setup. I use Firefox as my web browser.

[Rich21IE]

Dump Windows, get a Chromebook.

[TexasGator]

“Try a different browser such as Firefox”

OP: I am using Firefox

[Perseverando]

Dump Windows, get a Chromebook.

Never go full Google!

[rlmorel]

No kidding. Despise them in every shape and form.

[Sans-Culotte]

How do you mean “won’t load”? It’s just a website. Are you getting “you’re not connected to the internet” of “Bad Gateway” message? Do other websites load on the same browser?

[higgmeister]

Nevermind, he’s not getting it.

[Hot Tabasco]

I can’t help you but I’ve got Firefox too and it’s real slow in downloading too. I have no idea why

[pas]

Check what dns your router is pointing to. This could be your isp blocking things.

https://www.hellotech.com/guide/for/how-to-change-dns-server-windows-mac#:~:text=Windows%2010%20Computer-,To%20change%20your%20DNS%20server%20on%20a%20Windows%2010%20computer,the%20following%20DNS%20server%20address.

9.9.9.9 is quad 9 all 8s is google

[telescope115]

Dump Microsoft, get an Apple…
Never had a problem with my iPad.
6 years and going strong.
And that goes for my 3 year old iPhone, too.

[Perseverando]

Have you tried Brave browser on your iPad? I use it all the time (except for FR.) FR keeps giving me a “Your browser did not accept our FOCUS cookie.”

I know. I know. If you can’t log on to FR, what good is it?

[Opathehagrid]

I second the ‘ dump windows’ post...support nothing associated with psycho gates

[Ken Regis]

I have the same issue. It’s been like that for MONTHS!

So now, I simply PRINT Free Republic each morning.

Works like a charm.

[joe fonebone]

Dump Firefox...

[Samurai_Jack]

Happens to me sometimes.
I have to reset my router. The DNS table in RAM gets corrupted.

[kenmcg]

I’ve had a situation where a couple of websites won’t load up on Firefox, but will be fine when I load up on another browser like Edge or Google.

[telescope115]

I have to have it set to accept cookies. I have had that message when I turn off cookies in Settings.
I will check out the Brave browser.

[telescope115]

I have to have cookies turned on, or I can’t access my medical portal sites.