[PeachSt69]

can access the internet. AOL and AOL IM cannot connect. Both IE and Firefox cannot access any web pages. The use of either a URL or IP address results in an illegal operation. I tried reinstalling the TCP/IP protocol of my PCMCIA ethernet adapter card to no avail. I was thinking I might have to reinstall Windows but I hope there is a quicker and easier solution. Please help!
Additional info: Compaq Presario 1200 series laptop

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Two very easy things that often fix problems like this are System File checker and Register Scan.

Go Start>Run, type in sfc, then click OK and follow the prompts. It will tell you what files are defective. After that restart the computer in ms-dos mode, you do that with the Shut down buttom, when the prompt comes up type in

scanreg /restore

and hit Enter. In a few seconds it will correct any registry entries. These steps won't fix every problem but they are very simple and often effective.

[Tyger]

Two very easy things that often fix problems like this are System File checker and Register Scan.

Go Start>Run, type in sfc, then click OK and follow the prompts. It will tell you what files are defective. After that restart the computer in ms-dos mode, you do that with the Shut down buttom, when the prompt comes up type in

scanreg /restore

and hit Enter. In a few seconds it will correct any registry entries. These steps won't fix every problem but they are very simple and often effective.

[innovia]

Hey man,
R u using firewall or something... Also tell me if u r using windows xp... though i know its win 98-me forum but winxp sp2 sometimes gives this problem.. please reply

[PeachSt69]

It's Win 98 SE, and no firewall.