Internet Connected but can't Browse [Solved/Closed]

I fixed my computer by erasing nortons internet security, I guess something was blocking me from browsing the internet, so that did it for me. Just go to add or remove programs and erase Norton.

Resetting IP in Windows XP
In Windows XP, use the following steps to reset the Internet Protocol:
1. Click Start
2. Click Run
3. Type cmd
4. Click Ok
5. In the Black Command Box Type: netsh int ip reset c:\resetlog.txt
6. Hit Enter Key
7. Restart the computer and try to log in and browse the Internet. If the problem persists, continue using these steps.
8. Click Start
9. Click Run
10. Type cmd
11. Click Ok
12. In Black Command Box Type: netsh winsock reset
13. Hit Enter Key
14. Restart Computer
Also Try Resetting IE8 to Default Options
Click Tools Tab
Click Internet Options at bottom
Click Advanced Tab on far right
Click Reset near bottom
Click Ok and Close Internet Explorer 8
Restart Internet Explorer 8

I had the sqame problem, the day after my 12 year old grandaughter used the puter to play her online games. Pinging worked using IP addys,, and names, but I could not connect with my browser. I wound up disabling the internal wireless card on my Dell [Vostro} and installing a USB wireless adapter. Voila, I connected immediately. I then disabled my USB adapter, enabled the internal one, and its running fine now. Don't ask me why or how, IT WORKED. I didn't look any further. Incidentally, I had compared all settings [via IPCONFIG] with another puter on the same network that worked. For all practical purposes, they were identical.
Maybe this will help someone. For me, it was a stab in the dark that worked.

John

Guys, if you ever needed a reason not to use Facebook, then a wild fire spreading Malware trojan email would be one of them.

Basically, it was the old faithful Malware trojan, where it would report that you had a virus on your computer and then direct you to a web page where you could download a virus checker. I couldn't believe it when I found out that it had been sent around inside Facebook. I hate the site myself but my wife uses it.

Anyway, basically, the only way to get rid of this virus if you come across it is to download the latest Lavasoft product (Adaware FREE Download, www.download.com will have it). Install it, restart your computer/laptop in safe mode, run the scan, clear the virus & reboot.

This will clear the virus, but you may find that your internet browser wont work even if you can connect to Messenger. The reason for this is that the trojan will activate your internet connection Lan settings and tick the proxy settings. To finally fix this problem, go into the internet settings options, go to the connection tab, into LAN Settings and untick the proxy settings. Restart and there you go. All fixed and back to normal.

Hope this helps someone.

Cheers

Something is definately up... too many folks experiencing the same problem! I also had or still have the same problem, it is intermittent so I don't know if it's fixed. I am pretty sure that it is fixed because I have been online now for a while. I loaded the link from Microsoft that the fine user recommended earlier... I think that fixed it.
http://www.microsoft.com/...
In my frustration I also uninstalled Office2009 for student, Kaspersky Internet Security 2009, and a few other apps I don't use. My daughter was online playing webkins, don't think that was it. I think it was a router conflict because I even reloaded XP home on a different drive and fell offline a few times.

Crazy thing... I am a veteran net surfer and PC user with my own server, web design company, and hosting service.

God bless the wonderful peeps that take the time to help one-another, I thtink you helped me once again!!!

-Matt

I have the same problem. I have tried Winsock but it doesnt work and all the firewall settings are off. Firefox and explorer dont work but msn and limewire etc do. I need help!

I have the same exact issue, it started for me when one of my wireless systems USB network adapters died. After replacing the adapter the system will not browse via any browser program. It will still receive windows updates, and my anti virus program still updates, I have tried disabling all firewall protection both software and hardware and it still will not browse. From the router I can see where the router issues the ip address and the computer can be pinged. My network has 2 wired computers via D-link gamers lounge and 2 computers are wireless, The wireless ap is a linksys wap54g. Only one of the two wireless computers are having this issue as the other wireless system browses just fine. I am at my witts end on this. I have removed all anti-virus and anti spam,malware,spyware programs from the system as well as disabled all firewall or any programs that have the remote possibility of preventing or blocking the system from browsing. I have also connected it direct to the cable modem via cat 6 cable to see if I can get it to browse. All the system will do when opening a browser is sit there like it is attempting to infinity open a webpage. I tried to get those free trial of that Iolo Anti Virus and personal firewall but their site keeps saying the server is too buys. Which is a common ploy to get frustrated people to just up and buy their product. So if anyone else has a solution to this issue other than complete low level reformat and reinstall please contact me or replay.

Thank you

I finally fixed the problem on my computer. There were remnents of Norton left over after an uninstalll that were throwing everything off. I went to norton's website and got a complete removal program. After I ran it everything went back to normal!!!

I had the same problem. My system doesn't have Norton Anti Virus. I found that the proxy using of IE enables without even the related checkbox (int the tools->connection->Lan settings) is selected.
After some checking I found that some registry settings is changed every time I run the IE. I changed some registry setting manually and IT WORKS NOW.

You can try it yourself as follows:

1- Close IE
2- Run regedit
3- Goto HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings
4- Change AutoConfigProxy Key name into some garbage name like 000AutoConfigProxy000
5- Change ProxyEnable Key Value into 0
6- Leave blank the Proxyserver Key Value (Don't delete the key, just make its value blank)
7- Change MigrateProxy key value into 0
8- Close regedit
9- Run IE

It should work now.

I just solved this problem for myself! My problem was in Norton Security/Antivirus which is provided through Rogers and for some dumb reason had made a rule to block the internet. All I did was under the web browsing tab, turn off personal firewall and when I tried my browser again it worked. I switched the firewall back on and it asked me to create a new rule for IE8 and it has been working ever since! Hope this works for you too

Peace

in one client system xp2 r using but intrnet will not work but pinging how can solve this prablem

there is a bug installing service pack 3 the fix is availible here
http://www.microsoft.com/...

I have the exact same problem. Does anyone have a solution??? Please help

I have the problem, and i have xp so I don't think it's a vista issue

i dont normally reply to stuff like this because usually someone has found a solution. Since there hasnt really been one "fix-all" i decided to post mine.

fixing my friends laptop...ping works, automatic updating works, browser isnt working (IE and firefox), it only works in safe-mode. couple other non-browser stuff works. I know DNS is working fine because nslookup in command prompt gave me the right results.

eventualy after doing everything i saw in this thread plus many other websites, i decided to focus my attention on on aol. i went to add/remove programs and noticed aol had a parental control...didnt even know it was there! tried uninstalling it but wouldnt let me. did some googling and found this:

http://www.techimo.com/...

deleted the first 2 files (couldnt find the 3rd) and it worked after a restart. just to test things out i put the files back, restarted...couldnt brows again. this fixed my problem and i hope it helps others.

thanks

mike

If you can ping but your not able to browse on any browser is because you have a bad win-sock for this issue what you need to do is reset the winsock catalog go to run-cmd--- type ::: netsh winsock reset catalog hit enter then reboot this should do it if no check the antivirus and the proxy settings for a different issue.

looks like your port 80's are dead :/

try a new router, etc. Maybe even trying port 8080 as your browser port.

Thanks for all the ideas. I had this computer linked to my router by cable and had local connection, but no Internet connection. I got mine working after only 5 hours or so. I erased all McAfee, deleted Linksys files, used just the Windows XP firewall, then reloaded the Linksys wireless. Who knows what of all that worked, but it's working. I noticed the IP address was different from the router and all other linked computers in the third octet (1 instead of 0), so maybe using the wireless corrected the address problem.

sounds like you still have conflicker virus.you can get a free scan at microsoft updates.the virus makes it hard to surf the web .make virus scans and updates.if i was you get your main things of the computer and reload to factory settings.and be weiry if you dont reboot .dont logg into your bank.they see what every comes on your screen

Clearly he stated service pack two. Please read posts before replying to them. I've the same issue and for the last six months have not yet found a working solution.