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Please post below if you have solutions to this problem.

THE WAY I SOLVED THIS PROBLEM!!!
First check your firewall to make sure it isn't blocking anything of importance.

  1. Then open up your browser (it shall say the web page cannot be displayed -or something along those lines.)
  2. Go to tools. NOTE(If you cannot see tools then hit F10)
  3. Click on Internet Options
  4. Click on the "Advanced" tab.
  5. Click on "Reset..." in the Reset Internet Explorer's Settings section.
    A box will pop up asking if you are sure. reset. (You may want to check the box but READ IT FIRST!)
  6. Restart your browser.
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The original fix from (resetting Internet Explorer) is a valid, blunt remedy; as pointed out, that can change defaults and remove add-ons. For future readers who can "connect" but not browse, a short network-layer checklist often isolates the true cause without a full browser reset.

Start by confirming IP-level and name-resolution behavior from an elevated Command Prompt:

ipconfig /all
ping 8.8.8.8
nslookup example.com
ipconfig /flushdns
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
netsh winsock reset
netsh int ip reset
tracert 8.8.8.8

Interpretation notes: if ping to 8.8.8.8 works but nslookup or domain pings fail, the issue is DNS (try switching adapter DNS to 1.1.1.1 or 8.8.8.8). If ping to the gateway listed by ipconfig fails, the problem is local (link, switch, or driver). netsh winsock reset and a reboot fix many socket-level corruptions.

Other useful checks not covered above: inspect the hosts file at C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts for blocked domains; test with a different browser or in Safe Mode with Networking to separate system vs. browser issues; confirm system date/time (HTTPS failures often stem from wrong clock); temporarily disable security-suite web filters; update or reinstall NIC drivers; and test for captive portals on public Wi‑Fi.

When a browser reset is chosen, back up bookmarks and extensions first. Collecting command outputs (ipconfig /all, nslookup, tracert) before drastic changes helps identify whether the root cause is DNS, routing, driver, or browser-level — and avoids unnecessary reconfiguration.

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I knwo this is closed, but if you went to Connections after Step 3 , then Lan > Checked Proxy wasn't ticked on, it would do the same, as the reset, set's IE to defaults.

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Since your problem is solved why are you still posting this?

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Jingda

Who are you refering to?

I posted to make sure other's know, it is most likely those settings I have posted, as doing a complete reset of IE can have implications of all sort's, including losing Addon's like Toolbard, media addon's and soo on.

It's more like telling someone to restore back to factory settings, yet they will then have to spend time on re-enabling or even re-installing software just to get thing's working.

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Hi Bal buddy,

I am actually refering to the original poster who started this thread. Since his problem is solved i see no point in creating a thread and posting solutons for other posters who have the same problem. But thanks anyway for clarifying with me, see you along buddy!

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