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THEN DO THIS...

START - ALL PROGRAMS - ACCESSORIES - RUN COMMAND PROMPT AS ADMINISTRATOR,
IN THE COMMAND BOX COPY AND PASTE OR TYPE

netsh winsock reset

PRESS ENTER

Remember to come back and let me know if that sorts your problem

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When Windows shows a “connected” network but web pages won’t load, the problem is usually one of three layers: IP-level routing (can the PC reach the router/Internet?), name resolution (DNS), or an application-level block (proxy, firewall, malware, or a corrupted network stack). ’s Winsock reset is a valid quick fix for socket corruption; the Vista report from (both wireless and wired present but browsing fails) is a good example of why it’s important to separate raw connectivity from browser/configuration problems before re-installing software.

Compact diagnostic sequence to run from an elevated Command Prompt (one at a time):

ipconfig /all
ping <gateway IP>
ping 8.8.8.8
nslookup google.com
ipconfig /flushdns
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
netsh int ip reset c:\tcpreset.txt
netsh winhttp show proxy

How to read results: successful ping to the gateway but failed ping to 8.8.8.8 indicates an upstream/router issue; ping by IP works but nslookup fails points to DNS; ping and nslookup both work yet browsers fail points to a proxy, browser add-on, firewall, or hosts-file redirect. The netsh winhttp show proxy output helps spot system-level proxy settings that many browsers inherit.

Concrete next steps (after the checks): confirm LAN/proxy settings in Internet Options → Connections → LAN Settings and in each browser, inspect the hosts file at C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts for unexpected entries, temporarily disable third‑party firewall/AV, test in Safe Mode with Networking, try a different browser or create a fresh user profile, and run a current anti‑malware scan. Update or roll back the network adapter driver if link/drop issues appear. These steps avoid unnecessary reinstalls and focus on isolating whether the fault is network, name resolution, or browser/configuration related.

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Member Avatar for crunchie

Thanks, but please do not SHOUT.
It is bad forum etiquette :).

Member Avatar for killa101snowman

i have windows vista and i got good connection with the wireless and stright cord to the box i also have firefox and it works as well but when i go to surf the web i cant cause it wont connect to the network what should i do?

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Bad forum etiquette, hijacking another thread, especially from a long time back (a year ago). Please post your specific problem as a new thread.

Member Avatar for spudireland

Killa101snowman, I would suggest going to control panel, internet options, click advanced tab, click restore advanced settings, then click reset and tick everything and ok. If this does not work try to uninstall and reinstall internet exployer, you can do this in uninstall programs in control panal, tick the box show updates and uninstall IE. Hope this helps let me know how you get on.

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