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by cbradshaw

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I have a enw XP Pro machine that can access some Internet sites, but not others. Connection is DSL via LinkSys firewall/router. My other PC (2000 Pro)connected the same way can access all sites. I've tried using different browsers (Firefox, IE), different ports on the router and even changed out the router. Name resolution works fine, but the connection times out on the affected sites. If I direct-connect the PC to DSL it works, so I would tend to blame the router, but my other PC is fine. I have run out of ideas....

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by cbradshaw

No, I have made sure it is not. Interestingly, Microsoft sites (Including Windows Update) are among those I cannot access.

by dustyd

Is your router blocking directX? Some sites require it, Microsoft Update included.

Otherwise, I would guess you may have malware or a virus interfering. Run apps to detect and remove.

by rewrite

I had the same problem and resolved it by setting the preferred dns server address to my router's ip instead of using the default to obtain the dns server automatically.

Cheers.

RW

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