cant open webpages

[rhett]

I have windows XP loaded and can ping sites through the
command window. I can use IM too but I cannot open any
webpages. I reinstalled windows and it still doesnt
work. Any suggestions? I have been at this for hours and
cannot figure it out.

Thanks!

 

[Sandi - Microsoft MVP]

For advice specific to problems with secure sites, have a look at the first
link - for general advice, have a look at the second:

http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/answers2.htm#secure_sites
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/answers.htm#dns