Can't connect to internet [Solved/Closed]

For those using Microsoft windows XP service pack2, follow the steps below
Click on start menu>RUN and type

ncpa.cpl 

click ok
Right click the appropriate connection and click repair.

step2:repair winsock
Click start menu >RUN, type netsh winsock reset and then click ok
Command prompt flashes,restart your computer.

You could try this:

Click Start,
Click Control Panel,
Double Click Network Connections,
Right click your wireless connection, then click properties,

In the box that says "This connection uses the following items:", click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click the properties button.

Make sure "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically" are selected.

OK your way out of all the boxes and hopefully all will be good after that.

For those of you running Windows Vista or XP 64 try resetting Winsock - worked for me:


Open a command prompt as an administrator

http://www.howtogeek.com/...

Type the following commands without the quotes:

"Ipconfig /flushdns" and press Enter.

"Netsh int ip reset" and press Enter

Vista will then want to be rebooted. Go ahead and reboot.

When it starts back up, again open command prompt as administrator.

Type the following commands without the quotes:

"Netsh winsock reset"

Vista will then want to be rebooted. Go ahead and reboot.

When it starts back up hopefully IE7 will work once again

Had a problem with my Dell laptop similar to yours. I hadn't used my Dell laptop for a few months and recently when I tried to connect to my D-Link router (connected to cable modem) I could not get the internet. Firefox and IE would start OK but would give the "page not load" (or whatever) error. I have a second PC/desktop connected to the same router via LAN and it works fine.
- I tried both the LAN and wireless connections without success.
- I checked both the LAN network and wireless adapters in Device Manager and both were fine but even so I downloaded and installed the latest drivers from Dell.
- Released and renewed the LAN connection several times.
- Uninstalled my firewall but that didn't work.
- Installed Cisco's Network Magic and it couldn't find the problem.
- Reset the Winsock with no difference.
- I had a copy of Vista purchased with the laptop and installed that and that too wouldn't give an internet connection.
- Checked cables; rebooted (power off/power on) the router and the modem.
- Finally I tried the laptop at a friend's place that had a similar router/modem setup AND IT WORKED!
So I went back to mine and looked over the router and found a "factory reset" button and did the reset and viola it worked! I think there is a software way to do that too.

You are so smart. I did what you said and deleted all the browsing stuff and it works perfect now. Anyone reading this with the same problem should follow these steps and it will work a treat.
Thank you very much Mr Pogle

Hello,

Please help. My dad has windows vista and At&t highspeed internet. For some unknown reason, he can not connect to the internet. the only way to connect is if he plays solitaire for a while and then try's to connect and sometimes it will. All of the lights on the modem are on and green. This problem happened a few months ago and he has done nothing new or unplugged anything. 5 Calls to At&t tech support have amounted to nothing. When they check the ip address on the computer it does not match the one physically on the modem. They make no changes here. AFter they have me follow a few instructions we restart the computer and we can log on to the internet. Then the next day the same problem occurs and the only way to log on is for my dad to actually play solitare or another game and then try. If he just turned on the computer and tried to get on the internet it will say internet explorer can not connect to server. Why does this happen from turning on the computer and why does it work if my dad plays solitare for a while. this makes no sense, sounds like a problem from the service provider. Do you please have any advice? this is wierd.

Can't connect to internet i have instaled zone alarm tomarow working fine but today not working when i desbeled zone alarm that time net is working proprley please give sagetions

Norton Removal Tool....it's sad that they have to even make such an application. This solved my no internet issue, thanks!

U can do these-
a. try Firefox or another browser
b. check task managers's 'Network' tab to see if there are any packets passing through the adapter(see the green lines)
c. check ur network/ethernet driver- install one if none is present or do an update
d. if nothing works, try restarting the system

if the modem shows 'Excellent signal', then -modem is working; net connection is working

if network drivers are also properly installed then it could be a power supply problem(thats why restarting the computer might solve the problem sometimes)

In such a case, check the SMPS, especially if u have other problems like-
a computer shutting down suddenly or
b monitor going blank or
c programs closing all of a sudden

if u are in India/Pak & similar countries SMPS problems could be quite common because of the poor quality of power supply & high voltage fluctuations which damage SMPSes quite often.

where is zonealarm

While everyone is on this subject, someone please help me, too! I just got a new laptop, and I connected it to my wirless browser. I checked everything, and it says I'm ready to go, but, for some strange reason, the computer dosent have Internet Explorer, Mozillo Fire Fox, or anyhting of the sort! And, how can I get an Internet Browser, If i can't get on the internet! I've looked through all the files, and there is no trace of it anywhere!

I had an issue where it connected to the router but not the net. It worked with other routers just not the netgear. I finally worked out what is was. I have VM ware server installed and it added extra VM ware network adapters.

I went into network settings and disabled these two adapters.
I was on the internet straight away

hope this helps someone, i was struggling with this for a few days.

All you guys need to go onto ZoneAlarm, go to the settings and change the internet connect from "internet" to "trusted". For some reason the update has changed this setting and does not seem to ask which setting ot run on. That should solve all your problems.

My firefox suddenly cannnot connect to the Internet on 20 July 08 while IE7 has not problem.

Im using VISTA Home Premium, Zonealarm Pro 7.1.254. Firefox 2.0.0.16.

Help!!!!

i have vista but it was updated to xp and it works fine

I didnt have zonealarm...I was able to access the internet using Netscape...so now it looks like just an IE problem. For grins, I used Netscape to download zonealarms...but stil IE does not access the internet....should I go to windows updates and try downloading the latest updates there..using Netscape?

i can help you with audio.
you have to go to www.realtek.com and go to HD Audio Codec Driver by quick links and after you have to presh (i exept to the above) and after next and then you have to choose one and download and instal it and reboot your computer.
i choose every time de second or the thirt, i hope i have helpt you

i install xp on vista i lost ethernet &audio drivers now wireless is working but ethernet port not working &no sound audio coming media layer running but no sound if you help me i realy thankfull to you thanks

I have the same problem cant get it to work

hi -

I'm having the same problem where LAN line works fine, but wireless refuses to connect to internet. This problem started on July 10th. I've tried disabling zone alarm and reparing wireless connection but to no avail.

Any other suggestions?