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I'm experiencing the same issue as this question, which seems to be unresolved. I'll provide more detail, sot that this qualifies as a better representation of the issue. It all started after moving to a new service provider. It also may be tied to Windows Updates.
What is my setup?
- Windows 7 64-bit. Plenty of power under the hood, no driver updates so assuming hardware isn't the cause.
What happens?
- Javascript files are not loaded. By this, I mean on a page the Javascript works, but any referenced Javascript files will not load in ANY browser. Cross-domain or even the same domain. And again, I have tried all browsers...
What have I tried?
- Reboot between about every step. Shutdown often as well, as this has been a 2 week issue.
- I already had Chrome and IE9 installed. I tried using all 3 (IE has a 64-bit option, making it three)
- Made sure no proxies enabled.
- Cleared cache, cookies, all temp files I could find. Issue persists.
- Cleared DNS (ipconfig -flushdns). Issue persists.
- Setup Google Public DNS in router. Also release/renew in router.
- Tried Windows Update, however, it gives an error. I will try to get error later. Microsoft site says Windows Update might be corrupted (if you get that error), so I followed the instructions on their site to create a new Windows update folder. Issue persists.
- Ran Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, no issues. (updated first)
- Full scan of MS Security Essentials. No issues found. (updated first)
- Uninstalled MS Security Essentials, same issue persists.
- I uninstalled Chrome, and installed FF6. Same issue.
- Reset IE, ensured 3rd party extensions disabled. Issue persists.
- Checked HOST file, it looks normal and hasn't been modified in a while.
- Desperation caused me to attempt a System Restore. Sadly, it could only go back a couple days. It was successful in restoring, but failed to fix issue.
- Ran a sfc -scannow. Found nothing, issue persisted.
- Using Firebug for Chrome, specifically saw that it was loading on page javascript but not loading any linked JS files. Seems to load linked CSS fine.
- Found another site that mentioned this might be caused by windows updates. I have began uninstalling windows updates, and am back to mid august. Several more to go, so far haven't found any that have fixed it.
I may have missed a step or two I've done, as this has been going on for at least 2 weeks.
What else can I do to troubleshoot this issue and get an understanding of what's happening?
7Just so others know: This is how you write a good troubleshooting question. – slhck – 2011-09-21T19:32:26.477
Instead of uninstalling updates one or two at a time, perhaps try Windows' System Restore to revert to a point in time where it DID work, and see if it works again or not? You've tried more than one web page/site in testing correct? – Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007 – 2011-09-21T19:32:28.497
@techie007, I did a restore as far back as I had one. I generally do not keep that feature on however, so it was not but a few days prior to me 'noticing' the issue and didn't fix it. – JClaspill – 2011-09-21T20:52:33.340
@jmreicha I plan to try that tonight. I had thought it was perhaps a dns issue with the router, after switching ISPs, but since I can load sites fine (even the js file directly if I copy/paste in address bar), I'm thinking that is a long shot as well. – JClaspill – 2011-09-21T20:53:24.947
@slhck Thanks. I've been doing this type of stuff for so long I know I needed to go all out. I know I should probably fold my cards and just format... but I really don't want to go through the hassle. I think in the end, I'm going to have wasted more time trying to fix it than if I had just formatted. :) – JClaspill – 2011-09-21T20:54:38.753
@jmreicha The issue was my router. I thought I had disabled all the proxy info, but I was mistaken. After stripping the router (ddwrt firmware) this issue is resolved. Post your suggestion as an answer and I'll sign off on it. – JClaspill – 2011-09-22T00:54:41.953
@slhck: Err, it was late. It was a bit too focused on the computer... – Tamara Wijsman – 2011-09-22T08:29:05.613