Internet access only works on second try

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(I know that subject line isn't too clear but I don't know how else to
describe the problem.)

I am connected to the Internet via DSL, and my DSL modem (external) has a
built-in router so it handles the PPPoE connecting automatically; I don't
have to log in or "connect" to the Internet when I boot the PC.

I recently did a reformat and fresh install of WinXP and now whenever I boot
the PC, the first time I start IE, it can't access the Internet (it reports
that it can't locate the site I'm trying to browse). If I close IE and
immediately restart it, it works fine.

The same thing happens with Mozilla Firefox, by the way, so it's not an IE
problem.

Also, if I start IE and it can't connect, and then start Firefox (or
vice-versa), the second one I start up connects just fine.

So what exactly is going on?
 
Does it say "Detecting Proxy Settings" at the bottom of IE.

If so, your browser has probably time-out before it detected the proxy
settings.
 

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