Win ME - valid IP from router but no internet

I am working on a Windows ME machine. I can get a valid IP, DNS & DHCP server, but no sites in IE or Firefox. I can ping valid ip's, but not a web address (like www.google.com).

I've tried a second adapter with same result. I've also tried re-installing TCP/IP.

Is this a Winsock problem (I've seen many in XP)? Or something else?

I am running out of ideas, so any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Phill

re: Gateway P3, 512 Mb RAM, ME 4.90.3000; adapters are 2Wire USB b/g & Linksys WUSB54Gv2; I'd try a ethertnet cable, but I don't think it will help (plus I don't have one in stock at this hour).

 

It sounds as if your DNS is wrong. If you can ping by ip, then it would appear the name resolution is not working.
or something like this...
http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=262802

 

It turned out to be a newdotnet infetion.

I ran LSPFix (CEXX.ORG), saw the offending layer. removed it & rebooted.

Now it appears to be good to go.

Phill

PS I thought system was clean since it was cleaned recently and had firewall & anti-spyware.