New System - Vista Home Premium - Not able to browse microsoft sites- able to browse other sites.

[raghu.ned]

Hi,

I got a new pc with Vista home premium.

With my broadband connection, I am able to borwse internet sites,
except microsoft sites (hotmail, msn).

Also certail applications do not recognize the internrt connection -
Any clue what is the problem?

Thanks,
Raghu

 

[Robert L. \(MS-MVP\)]

Many people fix this issue by upgrading their router firmware. this link may
help,

Vista Internet Access IssuesSolved: Vista the internet connection problem
Vista can't access the Internet ... Vista: Can't access some secure web
sites ... don't fix the problem, ...
www.chicagotech.net/vista/vistaieissues.htm


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Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
http://www.HowToNetworking.com

 

[arunions99]

Hi i'm experiencing the exact same issue. Straight connection from my
modem to desktop. So no router to upgrade. Are there any other fixes?