Connecting to the internet- only 1 webpage loads!

[Guest]

Whenever I connect to the internet, whether with dial up or a wireless
connection hot spot, my computer only lets me view microsoft.com and access
Messenger. Here is what I've already tried to date-

restarting my computer
deleting all my network and modem drives, then reinstalling them
activating windows firewall and then disabling it.

I do not have the firewall activated. I don't have any third party firewall.
I haven't successfully connected to any other website or internet program.
(Including World of Warcraft! My beloved game!)

Any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated. I can't contact
gateway because I can't get to their website and I don't have any free
support with microsoft!

Thanks in advance!

(e-mail address removed)

 

[Doug Sherman [MVP]]

Check the information bar. What you are experiencing may be the result of
SP2 IE enhanced security - see:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/smallbusiness/prodtech/windowsxp/I
EsecXP.mspx

Doug Sherman
MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP