Error: "fs.ttu.edu took too long to respond" when attempting to sign in to an eRaider-authenticated service


Symptoms

You receive the error message below when signing in to an eRaider-authenticated website:

fs.ttu.edu took too long to respond

Cause

Unknown

It is believed that certain anti-virus software may be inserting lines into the hosts file causing a misdirect.

Resolution

1) Open your local hosts file.

2) Find and remove any line containing "fs.ttu.edu". Do not delete any other lines.

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3) Save the hosts file.

Outcome

You are able to sign in using your eRaider username and password.