IE will not browse in XP but can browse in Outlook

[Vann]

XP Home system with all updates. All networking is
correct and working. IE gives a DNS error, but you can
open Outlook and use its address bar and browse with no
error. Have tried uninstalling and reinstalling but it
still doesn't work. Any ideas?

 

[H Leboeuf]

IE 6.

Try this: Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Browsing
Uncheck the Enable 3rd party browser extensions

If this clears your problem then find out who the culprit(s) is/are with
these tools.

Let AD-Aware Scan your system for advertising Spyware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com

and:

SpyBot-S&D
http://security.kolla.de/

p.s Reset the 3rd party browser setting.

More: This may be caused by a third-party program (adware, spyware,
parasite).
Get AdAware and SpyBot and run them both. Keep them up to date.
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm