DSL Connection problems on XP home SP2

[Guest]

Hi,
I recently had to reinstall my system after unwanted ad/spyware problems.
After the basic install I got online and installed windows updates followed
by XP SP2. After SP2 is installed I have problems getting on my DSL.
Occasionally I can get my homepage to pop up with graphics missing, but after
that it won't let me go anywhere. I have tried disabling the firewall and
playing with the settings of the firewall. I would prefer to have the
firewall installed such that I can protect from future Spyware. Right now I
just want to be able to use the internet again more than anything. Any
suggestions?? I contacted verizon and they told me to try microsoft. Thanks!

 

[pghburgher]

Go to start/control panel/windows firewall under the exceptions tab there is
an add program button click it then browse to the .exe file for the browser
you are using. I.E. C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe.

 

[Guest]

I already had added IExplorer to the exception list, I went and retried to
double check...still doesn't work. When I open IE it sometimes will start on
the msn home page, but won't go past there. I also tried Mozilla firefox and
put it in exceptions and it still doesn't work from there either.

 

[Timothy Daniels]

Try the comp.dcom.xdsl newsgroup. There's bound to
be many more instances reported there of your problem.
Or try groups.google.com for that newsgroup.

*TimDaniels*

 

[Timothy Daniels]

Wesley Vogel supplied this link:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/winsock.htm

*TimDaniels*

 

[pghburgher]

Amanda,
do you get the unable to open web page or do you always get your homepage
with no graphics? I had the problem I described mixed with your problem. I
have Verizon DSL which comes with free MSN subscription and found this
solution on Microsofts website.


http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;813444&Product=winxp

 

[Guest]

Amanda,

I seem to be having the same problem with Verizon DSL. The DSL connection
works with my laptop, but not with my desktop pc. Have you been able to find
a solution to the problem? I have been on the phone with Dell, Verizon,
Linksys, etc. many times, nothing has helped. I even upgraded my operating
system to Windows XP and that did nothing to solve the problem.

Verizon seems to think I have a browser problem. I'm sending this message
through my DSL connection with my laptop, the desktop is DOA.