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My computer connects to the internet, but when i try to view a site or connect to a messenger it acts like i'm not online. I even reformatted and it did not help at all.

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As asked about how the machine connects and confirmed details in the follow up, the next steps should isolate whether this is a browser/proxy problem, a DNS/name-resolution issue, or a local network stack/firewall problem. The symptom — appearing "online" but unable to load web pages or sign into messengers — most commonly comes from one of those three areas. Work through the checklist below in order so each test rules in or out a class of causes.

  1. Basic reachability: try pinging a numeric address and then resolving a name: ping 8.8.8.8 then nslookup www.google.com. If the IP ping works but name lookup fails, focus on DNS; if neither works, the PPP/modem dialer or ISP link is suspect.
  2. Browser/proxy check: confirm the browser is not configured to use an old proxy. Temporarily test with a different browser (or a fresh profile) to rule out Netscape-specific settings.
  3. Local stack and cache: run ipconfig /flushdns to clear name cache and, if problems persist, reset the network stack with netsh winsock reset and netsh int ip reset, then reboot. These commands require Administrator rights.
  4. Firewall/security software: temporarily disable Windows Firewall and any third-party firewalls/antivirus that include web/IM filtering. Instant messengers often fail if outbound ports are blocked.
  5. Hosts and drivers: inspect C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts for unexpected entries and reinstall or update modem/dial-up drivers if dialer negotiation looks successful but application-layer traffic fails.

Notes and cautions: back up any files you edit (hosts) and document custom TCP/IP settings before resetting. If the checks above still fail, test from another computer or contact the ISP with results from ping/nslookup and whether a different PC works — that information speeds diagnosis.

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How do you connect to the internet ? through lan or dial up or something else ?

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I connect threw dail-up,netscape

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