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by doc7213

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I have Windows 98 recently reinstalled, withing the past 2 days. I have tried two modems, one of which I know works because it was pulled from another computer. Here's the problem...I can connect to the internet through Dial Up, or at least it says it is connected, but any browser I use will not display a page. I have tried I.E. (5.0 and 5.5), Neoplanet, and Netscape Nav. I also can not use any instant messangers. I have tried two different ISP's, and although it says it is connected I am not sure.Any help would be appreciatted.

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by mzy

Well, i have experienced this type of problem before, and the problem that happened to me was from my proxy configuration. There is a problem with your proxy connection, and you should try to see to it first before adjusting anything else. Go to theInternet Properties, connection tab, and double click on the ISP connection that you are using. There is a separate proxy configuration in it, and you should see if there is any problem with it first.

Hope this helps!
Maozy

by dmiles

Review the connection settings thru the Internet Options,click the connections tab,select the settings button and insure connections are correct.
The next thing to check is click the Help menu and select about Internet Explorer and upgrade to 128 bit encryption
Last you may want to reinstall the network,from the operating disk.
First you will bring up network and uninstall any network settings that are present then reinstall.

by Member 21361443

Before you get too agressive about the second solution, you should run some tests. Run WINIPCFG and check that your "dial up adapter" has an IP address while you are connected to your ISP. IF it does, try some pings. Pinging is done from the DOS prompt. Type in (1st) PING 127.0.0.1. You should always get a response on that one. If not, you have network setup problems. Then PING 199.3.230.2 (A DNS Server on the Internet). If you can't ping there, you aren't getting through your modem. I would check your version of Dial Up Networking and download the latest patches for the TCP/IP stack from MS. Then PING www.google.com. If that one works, you have a good solid connection to the internet and are able to resolve names. The problem then will be your browser. Check your browser settings, and try a reinstall. Good luck! Brian Lusk

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