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Last answer on Nov 6, 2009 10:38:21 am GMT laurad, on Jul 10, 2008 8:33:16 pm BST 
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Hello,

I have a problem where I can ping websites but i can't browse, UNTIL I tried turning off Zonealarm and now I can browse absolutely fine! I'm guessing the problem arose from a Zonealarm update. How do I fix this so I can turn Zonealarm back on and still browse?

Thanks.

Configuration: Windows XP
Firefox 2.0

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aquarelle, on Jul 10, 2008 9:34:11 pm BST
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Hello,
It is a problem between a last windows update and ZoneAlarm. You have the choice between to put "medium level" instead of "hight level" in internet security area of ZoneAlarm (but the protection will be worse )or to change your firewall.
I had the same problem and have chosen to change my firewall.
Best regards

"Pour trouver une solution � ses probl�mes, il faut s'en donner la peine."

   
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 Krishna, on Nov 6, 2009 10:38:21 am GMT

TCP/IP stack Winsock settings in Windows Vista
may get corrupted, causing errors and problems with Internet connectivity. Corrupt Winsock or Windows sockets configuration can be due to a lot of reasons such as installation of a networking software, or due to virus, trojan or malware infection, or sometime even due to disinfection of spyware by security software.
When Winsock corrupts, the networking errors that you may face include unable to surf the Internet with “Page cannot be displayed” error message in Internet Explorer or AOL even though the DSL/ADSL/cable Internet connection is connected. Sometimes, Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) service is terminated as well.

To repair and reset the Windows Vista

1. Click on Start button.
2. Type Cmd in the Start Search text box.
3. Press Ctrl-Shift-Enter keyboard shortcut to run Command Prompt as Administrator. Allow elevation request.
4. Type netsh winsock reset in the Command Prompt shell, and then press the Enter key.
5. Restart the computer.

What netsh winsock reset command does are it resets Winsock Catalog to a clean state or default configuration. It removes all Winsock LSP (Layered Service Providers) previously installed, including the potential malfunctioned LSP that causes loss of network packets transmission failure. So all previously-installed LSPs must be reinstalled. This command does not affect Winsock Name Space Provider entries.

   
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NeverUpdatingAgain, on Dec 1, 2008 3:09:40 pm GMT
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I'm stunned. Everything was fine. I did a windows update. Then I could ping but not browse the internet. Exactly the same as everybody else. I've just turned off Norton and it's fine. I've been down over a week !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   
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nutsandbolts, on Feb 18, 2009 3:35:10 pm GMT
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I also had the same problem after updating windows and nothing worked winsock, malware, trojans, not the problem but then i turned off my trend micro and i could browse again. i am really starting to hate on windows updates.

   
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syntax_error, on May 20, 2009 11:42:39 pm BST
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I have also encountered same problem...
1st try to run winsock,then the installation advice to restart your pc..then restart..if the proccess is not still working
try to run the enternet explorer 8.0 installatio.. try to browse internet exprorer.then gotcha,,hope it works to you

   
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