Re: SP2 problem connecting to web after instal

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From: Rock (rock_at_comcast.nospam.net)
Date: 09/25/04 

Date: Sat, 25 Sep 2004 11:41:35 -0700

Chrisssssssss wrote:

> I've just installed SP2 after downloading all Windows updates first. I
> installed from CD after checking with Microsoft that I didn't have any
> conflicting programs.
> As soon as it finished installing, I disabled their firewall, as I prefer
> AVG.
> Now when I connect to the Internet, it appears to connect OK (two little
> monitors down in the bottom right hand corner), but I cant open any web
> page, post to newsgroups or get mail.
> I've checked my Internet settings which seem OK.
> So what's the problem.
> Any help appreciated.
> Chrisssssssssss
>
> (I knew SP2 was going to be trouble!)
>
> PS this was posted on my 2nd pooter.

AVG is anti-virus, not a firewall. You should never be on the internet
without some sort of firewall. A third party one from Sygate, Zone
Alarm or Kerio, for example is better preferable to the windows in built
one because they monitor outbound as well as inbound traffic.

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