127.0.0.1

TNF · 13th June 2005, 10:03 PM

127.0.0.1 That is the question?

What the hell is it, it seems to happen every now and then on my aol browser and internet explorer. Where no matter what site i go on it comes up connecting to: 127.0.0.1 and comes up 'page cannot be displayed'

However when i restart AOL it seems to work fine again, just wondering fine.

Any help appreciated.

humndislocation · 13th June 2005, 10:24 PM

127.0.0.1 is an IP address that always resolves to your own computer. If you type ping 127.0.0.1, at the command prompt, then you're actually pinging your own machine. You can do the same thing if you type ping localhost, as localhost means the same thing as 127.0.0.1.

So, if you go in your web browser and try to connect to 127.0.0.1, it won't work unless you're running a web server on your PC.

If you see 127.0.0.1 popping up, it's probably because some applications connect to 127.0.0.1, because they use networking to allow different parts of the application to communicate with each other.

A good example of this is the game Quake2. Even if you play a single player game, the game still has a client and a server. Even though the client and server are on the same machine, the client uses networking to communicate with the server. In this case, it connects to 127.0.0.1.

I don't know how this relates to your problem, but I've never used AOL, so I wouldn't know.

TNF · 13th June 2005, 10:48 PM

cheers for the help man, i'll just try messing about with connectivity etc and probably email AOL to see what rubbish they'll say!

WarmToast · 13th June 2005, 11:12 PM

If its the same reason my firewall fires up 127.0.0.1 alerts its becuase somethings using a loopback interface. its getting quite common for different app's to talk to each other in this way.

Could be happening if youve installed new software (even if you wouldnt think that it want to go online).

WarmToast · 13th June 2005, 11:14 PM

this localhost story has been kicking about the internet for a few years now

http://www.mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=19973

TNF · 13th June 2005, 11:15 PM

It could possibly be soulseek, as it seems to be disconnecting loads and tries to connect to the internet whenever i open the program

I shall have a look into that and see if I can work it out, cheers for the help again though!

humndislocation · 13th June 2005, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarmToast

this localhost story has been kicking about the internet for a few years now

http://www.mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=19973

Really? Is it that old? I only heard it a few months ago. Gave me a good chuckle anyway.

TNF · 13th June 2005, 11:30 PM

this could be totally unrelated (and probably is, but i'm pretty useless with computers) but this means that my devices arent communicating right?

"Error Caused By A Device Driver

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Some software, such as firewall and anti-virus software, also installs drivers. If this problem occurred after you installed new software, the software might have installed a driver that caused the problem. If you know the manufacturer of the software, contact the manufacturer's product support service for assistance.
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Thanatos · 26th June 2005, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarmToast

this localhost story has been kicking about the internet for a few years now

http://www.mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=19973

omg that guy is my hero!

TheSombreroKid · 26th June 2005, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TNF

this could be totally unrelated (and probably is, but i'm pretty useless with computers) but this means that my devices arent communicating right?

"Error Caused By A Device Driver

Thank you for submitting an error report. Microsoft is unable to specifically determine what caused the problem you reported. To troubleshoot the problem, please see the information below.

Analysis

A device driver installed on your system caused the problem; however, we cannot determine the precise cause. Depending on which situation is applicable to you, please do one of the following:

If this problem occurred after you installed a new hardware device on your system, the problem might be caused by the driver for the device. If you know the manufacturer of the device, contact the manufacturer's product support service for assistance.
Some software, such as firewall and anti-virus software, also installs drivers. If this problem occurred after you installed new software, the software might have installed a driver that caused the problem. If you know the manufacturer of the software, contact the manufacturer's product support service for assistance.
If you don't know the driver's manufacturer and need help diagnosing and resolving this problem, contact your computer manufacturer's product support service.
Updated drivers might be available on the Microsoft Windows Update website. At Windows Update, you can have your computer scanned and, if there are updated drivers available, Windows Update will offer a selection of drivers that you might be able to use. To learn more about updated drivers that might be available, visit Microsoft Windows Update.
For information about Microsoft support options, visit Microsoft Product Support Services.
Additional Technical Information

How to Troubleshoot Hardware and Software Driver Problems in Windows XP (Q322205)

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Microsoft is interested in your opinions about Windows Error Reporting so that we can continue to serve you better. Please take a few minutes to complete the following anonymous survey.

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You can track this error report by clicking the Track this error report link. If you choose to track your error report, you will be notified of resolutions to this problem as they are identified.

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yeah you need new network card drivers dude, or more likely a new network card

paul engage · 27th June 2005, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TNF

127.0.0.1 ?

That's the Church of Scientology's ftp server.

Garywag · 28th June 2005, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TNF

cheers for the help man, i'll just try messing about with connectivity etc and probably email AOL to see what rubbish they'll say!

I'm sitting in the AOL call centre just now providing tech support, u prob wud get told rubbish

I've not that encountered that problem before.

We'd probably just tell you to check firewall, uninstall the aol connectivity service from add/remove programs, do a quick restore from the aol system information in the sys tray and check your comp for spyware

Hope that was of some help. thank you for calling AOL technical support, good bye

azpazzagus · 28th June 2005, 07:28 PM

i hate aol....

Garywag · 29th June 2005, 01:46 PM

who doesnt?

13th June 2005, 10:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
TNF Schmako as funk! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bilston Posts: 1,139 Band: High School Anal	127.0.0.1 127.0.0.1 That is the question? What the hell is it, it seems to happen every now and then on my aol browser and internet explorer. Where no matter what site i go on it comes up connecting to: 127.0.0.1 and comes up 'page cannot be displayed' However when i restart AOL it seems to work fine again, just wondering fine. Any help appreciated.

13th June 2005, 10:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
humndislocation Hardcore is serious guys Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Dundee Posts: 5,928 Band: Blasphemous Necrorapist	127.0.0.1 is an IP address that always resolves to your own computer. If you type ping 127.0.0.1, at the command prompt, then you're actually pinging your own machine. You can do the same thing if you type ping localhost, as localhost means the same thing as 127.0.0.1. So, if you go in your web browser and try to connect to 127.0.0.1, it won't work unless you're running a web server on your PC. If you see 127.0.0.1 popping up, it's probably because some applications connect to 127.0.0.1, because they use networking to allow different parts of the application to communicate with each other. A good example of this is the game Quake2. Even if you play a single player game, the game still has a client and a server. Even though the client and server are on the same machine, the client uses networking to communicate with the server. In this case, it connects to 127.0.0.1. I don't know how this relates to your problem, but I've never used AOL, so I wouldn't know. Last edited by humndislocation : 13th June 2005 at 10:35 PM.

13th June 2005, 10:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
TNF Schmako as funk! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bilston Posts: 1,139 Band: High School Anal	cheers for the help man, i'll just try messing about with connectivity etc and probably email AOL to see what rubbish they'll say!

13th June 2005, 11:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
WarmToast Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St Georges Cross, Glasgow. Posts: 717	If its the same reason my firewall fires up 127.0.0.1 alerts its becuase somethings using a loopback interface. its getting quite common for different app's to talk to each other in this way. Could be happening if youve installed new software (even if you wouldnt think that it want to go online).

13th June 2005, 11:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
WarmToast Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St Georges Cross, Glasgow. Posts: 717	this localhost story has been kicking about the internet for a few years now http://www.mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=19973

13th June 2005, 11:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
TNF Schmako as funk! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bilston Posts: 1,139 Band: High School Anal	It could possibly be soulseek, as it seems to be disconnecting loads and tries to connect to the internet whenever i open the program I shall have a look into that and see if I can work it out, cheers for the help again though!

13th June 2005, 11:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
TNF Schmako as funk! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bilston Posts: 1,139 Band: High School Anal	this could be totally unrelated (and probably is, but i'm pretty useless with computers) but this means that my devices arent communicating right? "Error Caused By A Device Driver Thank you for submitting an error report. Microsoft is unable to specifically determine what caused the problem you reported. To troubleshoot the problem, please see the information below. Analysis A device driver installed on your system caused the problem; however, we cannot determine the precise cause. Depending on which situation is applicable to you, please do one of the following: If this problem occurred after you installed a new hardware device on your system, the problem might be caused by the driver for the device. If you know the manufacturer of the device, contact the manufacturer's product support service for assistance. Some software, such as firewall and anti-virus software, also installs drivers. If this problem occurred after you installed new software, the software might have installed a driver that caused the problem. If you know the manufacturer of the software, contact the manufacturer's product support service for assistance. If you don't know the driver's manufacturer and need help diagnosing and resolving this problem, contact your computer manufacturer's product support service. Updated drivers might be available on the Microsoft Windows Update website. At Windows Update, you can have your computer scanned and, if there are updated drivers available, Windows Update will offer a selection of drivers that you might be able to use. To learn more about updated drivers that might be available, visit Microsoft Windows Update. For information about Microsoft support options, visit Microsoft Product Support Services. Additional Technical Information How to Troubleshoot Hardware and Software Driver Problems in Windows XP (Q322205) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Microsoft is interested in your opinions about Windows Error Reporting so that we can continue to serve you better. Please take a few minutes to complete the following anonymous survey. Take Survey You can track this error report by clicking the Track this error report link. If you choose to track your error report, you will be notified of resolutions to this problem as they are identified. Track this error report"

28th June 2005, 07:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
azpazzagus la Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: dundee Posts: 1,806 Band: i used to play cello for the a forest	i hate aol....

29th June 2005, 01:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
Garywag Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bishopbriggs, Glasgow Posts: 1,820	who doesnt?