Cannot Access 192.168.1.1

Browsers cannot connect to the address http://192.168.1.1 when you want to log on to the modem/router configuration page. You have done everything including resetting modem/router, ping 192.168.1.1 (100% lost) and changed cables related to, but still does not solve the problem.

Surprisingly, you can still use the internet connection through dial it manually (Windows Dial) and this means your modem/router still operate properly.

But, why you can't access the configuration page (192.168.1.1)?



These problems occur because of the modem/router cannot respond with the address 192.168.1.1, this is usually caused by the outdated modem/router firmware or the firmware itself does not support some certain Operating System (if you changed it recently). So, Windows cannot assign the address automatically.

Here is how to fix.

The fix is simple, when Windows cannot assign the address by itself, you should assign it manually.

Select the network adapter which currently in use and reconfigure as shown in the image below.

Note:

1. The IP address should be in range of 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.253, you can use anyone of them. The Subnet mask should be 255.255.255.0; the default gateway is usually 192.168.1.1 which is the same with your router´s IP address.

2. The DNS server addresses are provided by your ISP, please contact with your ISP to check them.

You should have been able to log into 192.168.1.1 now. It is recommended that you update the modems/routers firmware to avoid the problem recurring.

Error: All Programs Open In Adobe Reader

When you double-click an .EXE file, the program may not launch, instead it open in Adobe Reader and displaying an error.

This happens when you've installed Adobe Reader, it has changed the EXE file association in registry to open with it. You need to restore this registry value into default to make it working again.

Fix:

Click on Start > Run > type in --> regedit <-- navigate to:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe

In the right pane, edit the value on each key to:

(Default) = exefile
Content Type = application/x-msdownload

In Registry Editor, it looks like this:

Note: The value for "Content Type" on error computer is "AcroRD32.exe" or similar.

Or:

You can create a registry file for fast fixing by copy and paste below text into Notepad, save it as --> fix.reg <-- choose "All Files" in "Save as type" and save it to your Desktop. Double click the file to run it.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe]
@="exefile"
"Content Type"="application/x-msdownload"

Restart your computer for changes to take effect.