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by elindsay

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ok heres the problem got this computer it has a us robotics oem modem, lates are drivers installed it will connect to the isp but will not bring up web pages or access mail servers have removed DUN and reinstalled i have removed all net work components and reinstalled it will ping outside addresses but has about 75% packet loss any suggestions i do not want to have to reinstall windows ether

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by rdubrey

Sounds like a horrible ISP that is oversubscribed. Did you try dialing up something alternately? Rob

by jctech

You didn't mention what version of Windows 98. If it's not SE, you might have to update your browser to at least IE 5.0 to take care of the problem. IE 4.0 had problems with DNS on some ISP servers.

by frank.vrba

I've frequently seen this type of problem associated with dropped connections. If this is the case, have your phone company check the quality of your phone line. It may have moisture in it. Of course, they nearly ALWAYS tell you the line is OK and they only have to guarantee voice quality. If you can, take your computer to a friend's house and try it there. If it works, you definitely have an environmental problem at your home.

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