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The forum thread discusses a user experiencing issues accessing certain subdomains of CNET's website while being able to load the main site, using Windows 7 and Firefox. The original poster queries potential causes for this problem. Another user suggests troubleshooting steps, such as checking for error messages, disabling blocking software, and trying a different browser to identify the issue.
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SilverFang77

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An image from 'Can load CNET, but not its subdomains'. First image: Successful ping to cnet.com with 0% packet loss; second image: Failed ping to howto.cnet.com with 100% packet loss.
I can load CNET's main site...
An image from 'Can load CNET, but not its subdomains'. First image: Successful ping to cnet.com with 0% packet loss; second image: Failed ping to howto.cnet.com with 100% packet loss.
But cannot load some of the subdomains.

What could possibly be the cause of this?

Windows 7 x64 SP1, Firefox 27, VZW LTE broadband.
 

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What happens when you try? Any messages or just no response as if it's not a hyperlink? Have you tried temporarily disabling any blocking software? What happens when you use another browser?
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What happens when you try? Any messages or just no response as if it's not a hyperlink? Have you tried temporarily disabling any blocking software? What happens when you use another browser?
 

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