I have applied service patch 2 to my laptop. I'm still experiencing
the same problem. The message has changed slightly. It now says
'error clearing the ARP cache' I can perform some tasks like; windows
update,
send/retrieve outlook mail but I can't access the internet. Tried
firefox browse as well.
PS: If anyone cares, I'll send you a Gmail (google mail) invite
should you help me solve this!!!! Thanks in advance!
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Please help
Danny Palmer
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> I'm encountering an error flushing the ARP cache when I try to repair
> my connection. The strange thing is that when I click on details I
> can see IP address, DNS servers, DHCP server,etc... only thing that
> might be missing is the WINS server. No entry it seems.
> Under network connections by internet connection is enabled but no
> incoming connections (not sure there should be!).
> I'm able to download Windows updates and perform some other funtions
> but I can't logon the internet using IE. I also tried another browser
> (Firefox) and it also doesn't work.
> I've tried everything to flip my settings. I've also tried my
> wireless card and connecting directly to the router. Same error on
> both devives when trying a repair.
> I've also flushed the arp cache from the command line using arp -d,
> and then arp -a to check it afterwards. Still I'm not able to get to
> the internet through IE.
>
> I did see some articles that mentioned my services setting could cause
> this, but which one? I have the following services are listed: DNS,
> FTP, HTTP, msmsgs (192 -many entries, POP3, SMTP.
>
> I've also tried the network setup wizard, this hasn't helped either.
>
> I can deal with settings and windows configurations but I'm a novice
> when it comes the networking. Please help.
>
> My computer:
> Windows XP SP1
> fully up-to-date with windows patches
>
> Any suggestions would be welcome.
>
> Thanks in advance
> Danny Palmer
> (E-Mail Removed)