Partial Connectivity/Server not found

Okay, I've got OS 10.4.9 and i'm using the newest Safari. I've had this Imac for a few months now and it hasn't give me any troubble since I got it until today. I turn it on and it lets me on some sites, but with no pictures...then I try to get to my email and it gives me Server not found, then I try to get to msn.com, again server not found, and then on to myspace and it lets me connect, but with strictly HTML (some pics and the background is black and white)...I called my ISP and they checked the connection, the router, the modem, and said that it was a simple software issue and that apple would be able to fix it in just a seconds time. I call apple and they want $40 to do it, so now I'm hoping that there's someone out there that can help me out. Please let me know if you have any suggestions and I'll try them out. Thanks, James

At this point I think you should get Applejack...
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/19596
After installing, reboot holding down CMD+s, then when the prompt shows, type in...
applejack AUTO
Then let it do all 5 of it's things.
At least it'll eliminate some questions if it doesn't fix it.
Also might try putting these in Network>TCP/IP>DNS Servers:
208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220

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"problem loading"; "unable to connect"; "server not found" - ??

Been using Firefox 6 years with DSl. Recently have gotten nothing but the above messages - can't open any pages! Got a new DSL modem, re-downloaded Firefox and still can't open any pages - not even mozilla.com or google or cnn.
Rebooted, restarted, etc.
Even tried to download Chrome, but it failed - and I couldn't find out why because the "tell me why" defaulted to Firefox.
... really no fan of IE ...

Clear the cache and the cookies from sites that cause problems.
"Clear the Cache":
*Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Cached Web Content: "Clear Now"
"Remove Cookies" from sites causing problems:
*Tools > Options > Privacy > Cookies: "Show Cookies"
See also:
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Error_loading_websites
You can try to reset (power off/on) the router.
Another possible cause is security software (firewall,anti-virus) that blocks or restricts Firefox or the plugin-container process without informing you, possibly after detecting changes (update) to the Firefox program.
Remove all rules for Firefox and the plugin-container from the permissions list in the firewall and let your firewall ask again for permission to get full unrestricted access to internet for Firefox and the plugin-container process and the updater process.
See:
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Server+not+found
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Firewalls

While playing or trying to open yahoo, sites go down with messages: Unable to connect, server not found, connection has timed out or the connection was reset.

this happens while opening yahoo or while playing a game. has been happening since July. WHY?
I AM NOT COMPUTER LITERATE, NEED EXPERT HELP!

Clear the cache and the cookies from sites that cause problems.
"Clear the Cache":
*Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Cached Web Content: "Clear Now"
"Remove Cookies" from sites causing problems:
*Tools > Options > Privacy > Cookies: "Show Cookies"
See also:
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Error_loading_websites
You can try to reset (power off/on) the router.
Another possible cause is security software (firewall,anti-virus) that blocks or restricts Firefox or the plugin-container process without informing you, possibly after detecting changes (update) to the Firefox program.
Remove all rules for Firefox and the plugin-container from the permissions list in the firewall and let your firewall ask again for permission to get full unrestricted access to internet for Firefox and the plugin-container process and the updater process.
See:
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Server+not+found
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Firewalls

Have upgraded to 6.0.2 on my MacBook and get error message "Server Not Found" everytime i use Firefox; however, if i then click on my Gmail or other sites from bookmark toolbar it connects. means an extra step and that never happened before

when i first click on Firefox the URL: www.27yhbnhy6tfgvrbcfre3.com shows up and the error message "Server not Found". but i can connect to any website by just clicking on a bookmark from the toolbar (or typing in a url). this never happened with previous versions of Firefox

A possible cause is security software (firewall) that blocks or restricts Firefox or the plugin-container process without informing you, possibly after detecting changes (update) to the Firefox program.
Remove all rules for Firefox from the permissions list in the firewall and let your firewall ask again for permission to get full unrestricted access to internet for Firefox and the plugin-container process and the updater process.
See:
* https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Server+not+found
* https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Firewalls
Start Firefox in [[Safe Mode]] to check if one of the extensions is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox (Tools) > Add-ons > Appearance/Themes).
*Don't make any changes on the Safe mode start window.
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Safe+Mode

Error "kdc: Server not found in database" on attempted connections using Network User Credentials

I am rebuilding my system after a recent debacle with Time Machine, which resulted in a complete wiping of my Open Directory contents. At this point, users can log into various computers on the network, when the hosts have been reconnected to the newly formed Open Directory and the trust certificate has been authorized. However, when users attempt to connect to any file share, the Network User Account credentials fail to gain access.
I am running Mac OS X 10.9.4 on all systems. Two mac-mini's are running OS X Server 3.1.2. One of these servers (mavericks1.pediatricheartcenter.org) is the Open Directory. While testing the system, I am using the console on "Mavericks1," so the following discussion involves communication between the two server hosts only.
From Mavericks1, I open the console and attempt to connect to my file server, named fileserver.pediatricheartcenter.org. I clear the console just prior to sending a "registered user" request to "FileServer" to gain access. Careful examination of the console records shows the following:
1. The Network User is authorized with a message "ENC-TS pre-authentication succeeded".
2. Mavericks1 lists a console message that reads "kdc: Server not found in database: krbtgt/[email protected]:no such entry found in hdb"
3. Mavericks1 lists a console message that reads "kdc: Server not found in database: cifs/[email protected]: no such entry found in hdb"
4. The process registers what appears to be a final failure before trying again with "kdc: Failed building TGS-REP to 127.0.0.1:64390"
FileStorage.local does not exist in the DNS, nor does it exist on FileStorage.pediatricheartcenter.org. That (local) host name was removed when the domain host name for filestorage.pediatricheartcenter.org was created.
1. Why does the kerberos process reference a host name that does not exist?
2. What might be causing the failed authentication exchange?
3. What can be done to remedy the issue?

I spent some time on the phone with Apple Support on Friday. Thank you to Linc Davis for providing some insights into the issues.
As a result of the conversation with Apple Support we learned the following, which I will report here for those who might find this page again:
First, OpenDirectories are extremely fragile. Once you have turned on your OpenDirectory, do not do any of the following:
Do NOT change the host name.
Do NOT change the IP address.
If you are going to attempt either of these things, you should make a clone of your drive (not just a TimeMachine backup, a fully bootable clone, just in case).
Performing these activities (particularly the changing of the host name) will "break" your open directory, and the only way to rebuild the open directory is first to fully destroy the original. Several services are also destroyed when OpenDirectory is broken, the most notable is Profile Manager.
DESTROYING OPEN DIRECTORY
To fully destroy OpenDirectory, it is more complex than simply turning off the OpenDirectory and turning it back on again. Perform the following steps:
Install WorkGroup Manager (it is depricated, but Apple still has a version available for use with OS X Mavericks to handle functions that the Server App does not perform like exporting users and groups).
Sign into WorkGroup Manager as the directory administrator (user name defaults to "diradmin" the password is defined on OpenDirectory creation).
Export the Users, Groups, Computers and Computer Groups to the Desktop or another safe location.
Close WorkGroup Manager
Turn off the OpenDirectory in Server App.
Delete the Server App from the Applications folder and put it in the Trash. (This will disable any active services that are marking various files as being currently in use. Don't worry, we will restore it from the Trash when we are done).
In the terminal, run the following command: sudo slapconfig -destroyldapserver
Make a backup of all website files (just in case)
Navigate to the folder /Library/Server and delete the ProfileManager folder. (If you willing to do so, delete the whole Server folder).
After deleting various folders in the /Library/Server directory, restore the Server.app from the Trash.
Run the Server App.
Set the computer's network connection and host name.
Create a new OpenDirectory.
Use WorkGroup Manager to import any exported files from Step 3.
If you deleted the entire Server directory, use the website backup to retrieve the files that comprise your web site(s) and use the Server App to link the file directories to the Web site's domain name(s).
Personal Note: These instructions got me farther than any other tips I had received previously. After following these instructions, I was able to rebuild my Open Directory. During the process of copying files from the old user home folders into the new user home folders, the computer froze and when it rebooted, all the users and groups I had created during the day had disappeared. Rather than trouble-shooting it again, I decided to do a fresh installation.
A NOTE ON HOME FOLDERS
PER APPLE SUPPORT: Do NOT use the default /Users directory for Network users. Apple Support wanted me to rebuild the home directory, but they noted I was not able to do this, because I had used /Users. This folder ("/Users") is a critical component of the OS X system, and will cause additional problems if the folder is destroyed and rebuilt. The directory id and permissions must remain unchanged from the original installation.
For this reason, Server administrators (like yourself) should use File Sharing in the Server App to create a new anchor point for home directories. Create a shared folder. Ensure that it is shared over the protocols that you will be using (AFP, SMB, WebDav), and then after selecting these values, check the box that allows the folder to be used as a home directory at the bottom of this list. This box will be greyed out if the system is not already bound to an OpenDirectory. If you have activated OpenDirectory on the same machine, the machine will operate as if bound to itself, and this field will be active. If the FileShare server is NOT an OpenDirectory master or replica, then bind the machine to an OpenDirectory via the "System Preferences > Users & Groups > Login Options".
If the local area network has FileShares that are enabled for home directory use, the folders will appear in the User Profile editor under the Home Folder list (See image)
In the screenshot above, I have selected a shared directory named "HomeFolders". By using specially defined home folder directory, the server administrator has the option of deleting and modifying the home folder if necessary. Creating a home folder directory in a location other than "/Users" is the recommended best practice by Apple Support.
If you are inserting files into the home folders, you will need to change the owner and the group to the new owners names. I copied files from the old user directories into the new user directories so that the users would have access to their old files. When my OpenDirectory crashed, and all the users were recreated, they were recreated with different system level user id's. The system therefore maintains a memory that the file was owned by the original owner, even though the system administrator has put it in the new user profile's folder. To fix this, do the following:
1. Prior to making the copy, run "ls -al" from the terminal on the new home directory root. You are looking for the default folder owner and default folder group. On my system it was the user name and a group named "staff".
2. When making the copy, do not replace the user folder. Copy the files into the file folder, not over it.
3. After you have moved files into the user's folders, you can use "sudo chown -R [owner]:[group] [homeFolderPath]/*" and "sudo chmod -R 700 [homeFolderPath]/*" (replace the [owner] and [group] portions of these commands with the owners and groups identified by the command in step 1, and replace [homeFolderPath] with a path to the user directory created for the specific user.
For example:
For the user johnnybgood, we might see the following:
1. We run "ls -al" on the newly created home folder and find that the folder /Volumes/HomeFolders/johnnybgood is owned by johnnybgood and the group "staff".
2. We copy or move files from the old locations using commands similar to the following:
       sudo mv /OldFolderLocation/johnnybgood/Documents/* /Volumes/HomeFolders/johnnybgood/Documents
       sudo mv /OldFolderLocation/johnnybgood/Desktop/* /Volumes/HomeFolders/johnnybgood/Desktop
       sudo mv /OldFolderLocation/johnnybgood/Music/* /Volumes/HomeFolders/johnnybgood/Music
       ....etc....
       (notice how we are not just moving the old johnnybgood folder to the new location.)
3. Next, we change the ownership and file permissions:
       sudo chown -R johnnybgood:staff /Volumes/HomeFolders/johnnybgood/Documents
       sudo chown -R johnnybgood:staff /Volumes/HomeFolders/johnnybgood/Desktop
       sudo chown -R johnnybgood:staff /Volumes/HomeFolders/johnnybgood/Music
       ...etc...
       sudo chmod -R 700 /Volumes/HomeFolders/johnnybgood/Documents
       sudo chmod -R 700 /Volumes/HomeFolders/johnnybgood/Desktop
       sudo chmod -R 700 /Volumes/HomeFolders/johnnybgood/Music
       ...etc...
4. Let the user log in and use the system normally.

Connection problems after installing wireless router: frequent "Server not found"

I recently got a Linksys wireless router but since then, a lot of webpages show "server not found" frequently. I can eventually open these if I keep refreshing the page or come back to it later. This only happens to my desktop PC connected by a cable but never happens to our 3 laptops with wireless connection. The LAN cable changed but problem persists. Desktop PC swapped but problem still persists. Is this simply a defective router?

What is the model no of the router...?
Try changing the MTU size to 1350 on the router and power cycle the router and check..

How to resolve: "Update server not found (check your internet connection)"?

When doing Help / Check for Updates, I get "Update server not found (check your internet connection)". This has been the case for 6-8 weeks or longer but auto update worked fine before. Not sure if something changed on my MacBook Pro. If so, I can't pinpoint it.
MacBook Pro (Intel Core 2 Duo)
Mac OS 10.6.6
Firefox 3.6.13
Firefox set to "No Proxy"

See iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
If you are currently running an iOS lower than 5.0, connect to your computer & click on the "Update your device using iTunes".
Tip - Disable your firewall and anitvirus software temporarily. Then download and install the iOS update. After you update to iOS 5.x, the next update can be installed via wifi (i.e., not connected to your computer).
 Cheers, Tom

Surfing the web I constantly get a dialog box popping up that says "The connection was rest" or " Server not found" or "The connection has timed out"

Surfing the web I constantly get a dialog box popping up that says "The connection was rest" or " Server not found" or "The connection has timed out". The panel gives me three possible causes, none of which are correct and tells me to "Try again". Sometimes when I try again the site appears, sometimes it does after several tries and sometimes it never does. I called my IP, Cox and they told me it is a result of something Microsoft put out in their updates to IE (presumably to discourage people from using Firefox). Can you help me get rid of this problem?

Surfing the web I constantly get a dialog box popping up that says "The connection was rest" or " Server not found" or "The connection has timed out". The panel gives me three possible causes, none of which are correct and tells me to "Try again". Sometimes when I try again the site appears, sometimes it does after several tries and sometimes it never does. I called my IP, Cox and they told me it is a result of something Microsoft put out in their updates to IE (presumably to discourage people from using Firefox). Can you help me get rid of this problem?

When I try to access a web page or link from a web page I receive an error message like "Server not found" or "Unable to connect." After repeated "try again" attempts the page will load, but when I click on a button or link, the same thing repeats. Why?

When I try to access any web page or any link from a web page, I receive an error message such as "Server not found" or "Unable to connect." After repeated "try again" attempts that the page will load, but as soon as I click on a button or link, the same thing repeats. Any suggestions?

When I try to access any web page or any link from a web page, I receive an error message such as "Server not found" or "Unable to connect." After repeated "try again" attempts that the page will load, but as soon as I click on a button or link, the same thing repeats. Any suggestions?

Firefox is showing "Server not found" when Fedora 14 NetworkManger is detecting ppp connection through wireless broadband modem

Hi,
I am using Wireless broadband modem. Network manager is detecting the modem and successfully acquring an ip through ppp0. But Firefox is showing "Server not found". I have found that /etc/resolv.conf is updated properly. And ping or nslookup on some url like www.google.com is working from terminal. So it seems either firefox is not able to use DNS or ppp connection. I have also tried by disabling eth or lo. But of no use.

See this thread: here.
However, please don't use 192.168.0.2 for the router but 192.168.137.2 instead. Home sharing uses 192.168.137.1 on the sharing computer instead of 192.168.0.1 as it was in earlier Windows versions.
To make the change, unplug the WRT from your network. Wire your second computer to a LAN port of the WRT.
Open the web interface at http://192.168.1.1/
On the main setup page, change the LAN IP address from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.137.2.
On the same page, disable the DHCP server.
Save settings.
Unplug the computer. Now wire one of the numbered LAN ports of the WRT to your home sharing computer.
That's it.

Server not found or Unable to connect error message.

I am running Windows 7 with Firefox 3.6.8, the latest version. From time to time a page will come up "server not found" or "unable to connect." I do not have this problem with Internet Explorer. But, I would prefer to use Firefox. Also, it seems to be getting worse lately. I am using an ethernet connection.

https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Server+not+found
http://kb.mozillazine.org/Error_loading_websites

I am running 18.0.2 for mac and I get a "server not found" randomly 4-5 times a day. This is a wired connect .. can I correct this?

When I hit the "try again" button, I connect instantly and then don't have the problem for a few hours.
Server not found
Firefox can't find the server at bbm.boardhost.com.
Check the address for typing errors such as
ww.example.com instead of
www.example.com
If you are unable to load any pages, check your computer's network
connection.
If your computer or network is protected by a firewall or proxy, make sure
that Firefox is permitted to access the Web.

The Reset Firefox feature can fix many issues by restoring Firefox to its factory default state while saving your essential information.
Note: ''This will cause you to lose any Extensions, Open websites, and some Preferences.''
To Reset Firefox do the following:
#Go to Firefox > Help > Troubleshooting Information.
#Click the "Reset Firefox" button.
#Firefox will close and reset. After Firefox is done, it will show a window with the information that is imported. Click Finish.
#Firefox will open with all factory defaults applied.
Further information can be found in the [[Reset Firefox – easily fix most problems]] article.
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Site gives message Server not found; ;Firefox can't find the server at (site name). Address is correct, network is connected. Don't have problems with most sites. Others can access this particular site easily.

Can't open any of the National Parks Service Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Systems sites. Get the message Server not found although others are able to open it easily. Network connection is good and addresses are good.
== URL of affected sites ==
http://www.civilwar.nps.gov and all National Parks Service Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System

Such behavior can be an indication that you are infected. 
In such a case you can use another computer to download the program and save the file to an USB stick. 
Be sure to download the latest databases.
You can try an online anti-virus scanner.
* http://www.google.com/search?q=Online%20Antivirus%20Scanner
* http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ HouseCall - Free Online Virus Scan - Trend Micro USA
* http://vms.drweb.com/online/?lng=en Dr.Web - innovation IT-security solutions. Complex protection against Internet threats.
* http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/ - Free ESET Online Antivirus Scanner

I keep getting the following error "server not found.....firefox can't find the server at http." when I try to log on to one certain website.

I was able to access this website prior to 2 weeks ago. I can access this website on other computers without issues, and I can also access all other websites on this computer.
The following is what is listed in the navigation bar when I get the error message.
http://iphantom.com/wisd/restricted.html?fn=Default&FP=l&ip=10.201.5157&ibip=66.206.97.9&ldu=l&re=0&bu=wps.prenhall.com
I noticed it says wisd/restricted, but I can log on to this website using my wisd computer without issue, and I get the same error message at my home/other locations. So I know that it is not restricted. I have used all the other suggestions "no proxy", shut down firewalls, but nothing has worked.
Any help with this matter will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Cody

go through this
[[Server Not Found - Troubleshoot connection problems|Server Not Found - Troubleshoot connection problems]]

Firefox and Internet explorer both show server not found

Internet explorer and fire fox both show server not found on all websites even though I have good full bar internet connection and also it's not the Internet because I can access my emails thanks
'''moderator fixed the title of this thread''

Hi,
Could you explain the issue with Firefox Desktop or Mobile?
In the Question you mentioned "Internet Explorer" and in the Thread product you mention "Firefox Android"
If its Firefox Android, try the below steps
Many site issues can be caused by corrupt cookies or cache. In order to try to fix these problems, the first step is to clear both cookies and the cache.
The Firefox cache temporarily stores images, scripts, and other parts of websites while you are browsing. 
Note: ''This will temporarily log you out of all sites you're logged in to.''
To clear cache and cookies, do the following:
#Tap the menu icon located at the top right corner. This is the icon with 3 bars. On older Android devices you'll have to press the hardware menu key and then tap More.
#Tap '''Settings'''.
#After that, you will be taken to the settings screen. In the settings screen, look under the section '''''Privacy & Security''''' and select '''Clear private data'''.
#You will then be taken to a list of what can be cleared. Select the following 2 for deletion:
#*Cookies & active logins
#*Cache
#After those have been selected, tap the '''Clear data''' button to actually clear the cache and cookies.
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