Unable to access internet after SP2 Installation

Discussion in 'Software' started by bunnyblue, Feb 17, 2010.

  1. bunnyblue

    bunnyblue Private E-2

    Hi there........

    I recently downloaded and installed SP2 for my Windows XP version 5.1
    and then found I was unable to access the internet- at all. I am using a dial-up connection. Any ideas how this could be fixed ?:confused
     
    bunnyblue, Feb 17, 2010
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  2. ldawson

    ldawson Private E-2

    Does your modem connect? If so Are you getting an ip address? If yes can you get onto websites using ip address's as oppose to using the sites name so for google.com you would input 74.125.95.99 into your browser. If using ip address works try uninstalling Security Update for Windows XP (KB951748).
     
    ldawson, Feb 17, 2010
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  3. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    You might need to fix TCP/IP

    Go here http://support.microsoft.com/kb/299357
    you can download the fixit file on a working computer then move it by a USB stick to the non-working computer and run it.
     
    plodr, Feb 18, 2010
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  4. bunnyblue

    bunnyblue Private E-2

    Thanks for the answers........... but I have to confess, I got desperate to use the internet and reinstalled windows XP and now it works, but now I can't download SP2 (from the Microsoft website), internet explorer 7 or upload photos (the computer just "Hangs") before transmitting the files. I can download somethings i.e. firefox and am able to download music.
    Help
     
    bunnyblue, Feb 21, 2010
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