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NO Browser Works

Started by seraphima , Aug 22 2005 12:45 PM

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seraphima

Posted 22 August 2005 - 12:45 PM

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Hello...

HELP! This is day 5 in Safe mode...
CAN ANYONE help me???

I can get all e-mail, but cannot get onto the internet except thru Safe Mode.
Get error mesg : "Connection refused when contacting (ANY URL)".
Can ping Desktop OK.
C:/Windows/hosts file is OK.
Using DESKTOP with a cable modem / Windows XP.
Does not work with Iexplorer or Firefox.
Using AdawareSe Personal and FBotPro-Antivirus.
Had this happen before and had to reformat each time.
Switched to DESKTOP wireless and still cannot get online with any browsers.

Edited by seraphima, 22 August 2005 - 01:30 PM.

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GoCompute

Posted 23 August 2005 - 04:55 PM

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If you are using a Modem or a Network Adaptor, you may need to install the drivers to them. Use a site like DriverGuide.com to locate and download your drivers. If you have problems post back here in this topic.

Cheers,
Ethan