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    Microsoft Domains Down?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by ScuderiaConchiglia, Apr 1, 2009.

  1. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    I am unable to get to some Microsoft domains since last night. www.microsoft.com is unreachable as is www.msdn.com. But places like http://channel9.msdn.com/ are just fine.

    Something odd is going on. At first I paniced and thought I had conflicker, which is known to block access to antivirus sites, but I could get to Symantec and AVG without issue.

    Anyone else seeing anomalies with access to Microsoft domains? I've tried this on four different machines today.

    Gary
     
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    nhbound20 Notebook Consultant

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    I could get to microsoft.com without a problem just now.
     
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  3. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    Nevermind!!! This appears to be an ISP issue. I just connected via a local wireless hotspot that uses a different ISP from the other four machines I tried and I got right in.

    Time for some phone calls to my ISP. Sorry for the false alarm.

    Gary

    UPDATE: I just talked to my ISP who initially told me it was "everyone" having trouble. But then I pointed out I'd been able to get in using a rival's hotspot and that I'd been in touch with other folks around the country and it was not an "everybody" issue. I implored him to let the senior techs know that it was not a widespread issue as that would possibly change their tactics on resolving this. We'll see what transpires. Again I am sorry for the false alarm.
     
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  4. Silas Awaketh

    Silas Awaketh Notebook Deity

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    It's working fine here.

    Ragy.
     
    Silas Awaketh, Apr 1, 2009
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