Under tools --> Internet Options --> Advanced tab, make sure that "Show
friendly HTTP error messages" is unchecked.  That will provide information
on what the error actually is.

Michael
At 10:46 PM 2/12/2003 +1300, you wrote:
>Does somebody recognize a strange error a friend is having while making
HTTPS 
>attempts to connect to his bank with IE (Never thought i'd be asking this
one 
>here). IE returns an Error Page with no number (like 404)
>
>The page advises it could be caused by
>- site temporarily unavailable
>- slow connection
>- incorrect address
>- site doesn't exist
>(Sounds 404ish doesn't it)
>
>He was previously connecting OK to this site. It does still exist. All 
>Security settings are checked on in Tools > Internet Options > Advanced
tab > 
>Security (SSL 2.0, SSL 3.0, TLS 1.0, PCT 1.0).
>
>I did see a momentary request for "http://https://<web.site.name>", Which
may 
>be the problem, or it may be an attempt to re-lookup after the initial 
>failure.
>
>My second course of action is to reload win98 for him as neither the bank
nor 
>his ISP could help. Loading Mandrake for him is not an option as he is on a 
>course which requires Word and Outlook Express (AAARGH again).
>-- 
>Michael
>
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>

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