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    browsers not connecting in Vista Basic

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Need For Steve, Feb 18, 2009.

  1. Need For Steve

    Need For Steve Notebook Guru

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    i've been noticing a problem for about a week in Vista. I've been able to use AOL flawlessly, but i usually connect using AOL and also open Mozilla for multitasking. Well, about a week ago i noticed that with AOL connected through dial-up, or on a wireless network, Mozilla nor IE will connect. it tells me that there's no internet connection, yet AOL, AIM and windows update can access the internet flawlessly. Mozilla and IE are both set to be allowed through Windows Firewall. i havent changed any settings or installed any updates that could have changed anything lately. what do you all think this could be?
     
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  2. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It sounds to something similar to wha I encountered on Belking Router.

    What could have happened is that for some reason Domain Names are no longer resolved into IP adresses.

    On the affected computer - try opening Google by typing in the IP address.
    If that works its a Domain Name Server problem.

    On my Belkin I upgraded the firmware, solved that problem and ran into a new one...

    Don't ask me how and why this occurs...
     
    DetlevCM, Feb 19, 2009
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  3. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    You can also try to clear your DNS cache first.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Feb 19, 2009
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