Something blocking IE

[Seth]

So yes, you do indeed have a dns problem. Try the Winsocks fix:

 

WinSock XP Fix download and review - fix XP internet connectivity from SnapFiles

 

If that doesn't work, pursue the solutions in the following link. The most important will be checking your dns settings;

 

Fix your DNS problems

[susie225]

still not working any other suggestions?

[Tootech]

Hi Susie,

 

I have come across a machine with an identical fault to yours recently.

 

After a lot of work I uninstalled XP Service Pack 3 from the machine and the Internet access was restored.

 

On reinstalling Service Pack 3 the Internet was fine.

 

We have checked everything else possible, do you know if Service Pack 3 has been installed recently? You will be able to tell by looking in the Add/Remove Programs menu, making sure you have ticked the box at the top "Show Updates"

 

Please uninstall Service Pack 3 if you have it and recheck your internet connection.