Okay this is weird. I AM connected to my home network wirelessly. I can use Trillian, my IM client. I can use outlook to send and recieve email AND use the Outlook browser to use the internet.
But if I open IE or firefox it doesn't connect to the internet. It just keeps turning and turning like it's in the process of connecting. This hasn't been a problem in the past.
Details: I have vista on my laptop, XP on my main desktop, bitdefender on the desktop and mcaffee on the laptop. Please let me know what you think I should do.
2007-08-01 04:03:15 · 2 answers · asked by riley_ray 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
sounds like a problem with just port 80 traffic. do you use a proxy server? if so make sure its setup right, if not make sure you have the settings cleared. I've seen adware set proxy config before. Its under IE > Tools > Internet options > LAN Settings on general tab. Also disable your firewall temporarly and try it to see if it is blocking traffic
2007-08-01 04:20:39 · answer #1 · answered by Z 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Open your web browser, go to Tools, Internet Connections, Communications tab. Make sure you have selected "never dial a connection" as I suspect your browser wants to use dial up.
If this does not work, open command prompt (start, run - type in cmd and hit enter). In command prompt type "ping 4.2.2.2" without the quotes and hit enter. You should see 4 positive responses. If not, you have a configuration problem on your router. Then type "ping yahoo.com" without quotes and hit enter. You should see 4 positive responses; if not your DNS is in error - go to the pc LAN connection and make sure it states obtain an IP address automatically and obtain DNS automatically.
These things should get you back in shape. If not, start a new question and indicate your response with the suggestions above.
2007-08-01 04:17:36 · answer #2 · answered by GTB 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋