on my second pentium 1(200mmx-winme) i suddenly have no more access to the internet via cable(ethernet-card). but only when firewall is activated.
these are my observations:
1. i have left the pc for several hours when it was still online. later i recognized that firewall was deactivated! i think i must install a very loud sirene!
2. when checking everything seem to be ok.
i check firewall -settings. pc 1(working) had additional firewall-programm in the settings. i still do not understand why. i deleted this-maybe this was wrong, but i have still internet-access. pls explain why i need this.
on pc 2(internet not working) i do not have this firewallprogram set in the settings.
btw: on pc1(internet ok) i have additional symantec nav emailprotection automatic setting.
maybe this was set when i tested the new security advice(which did not work) described in http://www.grc.com
the main curious fact is showing an intel dc 21140 pc fast ethernet adapter when using winipcfg command.
but i have an smc 9322bdt ethernet card 100/10
i replaced it and deleted all setting in system and network and reconfigurated, nothing helped.
i will now run a new av-test, although it was made 1 day ago.