Can't access web pages!!!

[jester188]

My computer is no longer allowing me to access web pages through any type of browser. I also can not log on to AIM, or outlook express. I am able to use Kazaa Lite K++ and eDonkey2000, but I am unable to use the integrated browsers in these programs. When I try to access a web page I receive the same error as when the network is down. I am running Win2k, and my friend who is also using 2k and is connected to the network is not experiencing this problem. I used AVG 9.0 to scan my computer and that did not discover any viruses(virus database updated as of 9/09/03). Any help is greatly appreciated. Feel free to email me at jester188@hotmail.com

-Thanks

Jester188

[pickel]

Run your "Connections" setup in IE to verify yoiur settings. Do you have a proxy or firewall??? Check those settings too. Probably something simple but a PIA anyway. Good Luck

[Scott Tiger]

This might be of help:

http://www.techimo.com/forum/showthr...455#post846455

This is what I think would be most relevant:

http://securityresponse.symantec.com...an.qhosts.html

[Scott Tiger]

UPDATE:

I doubt this is your problem but it's relevant so I'm posting it here anyway:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=827667

[ArcticFox]

Also, check to make sure your IP address didn't get changed to static if you have a DHCP server. Don't laugh, I've had it happen to me before.

[grebinrm]

First, are u using a router? If so, reboot the router and modem. 2nd, disable any AV's or Firewalls and try again. 3rd, I'd make sure network settings are ok. Disable Netbios or use Netbios over TCP/IP. Last resort....reinstall your OS. Let me know some more specifics if that doesn't work.

--Rich
holgarth@hotmail.com

[jester188]

Thanks for all of the input guys. I will try and use your suggestions when I go home tonight.

[jester188]

Hey everybody thanks for all of the great suggestions, my buddy helped me fix the problem. For some reason my system had a set DNS address. I changed the setting to automatically detect and all my problems vanished. Thanks again for all the suggestions, peesh!

[ArcticFox]

See? Fox is always right.