Re: SP2 and Internet connectivity

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From: Benjie (Benjie_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/11/05 

Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 06:33:03 -0800

I have tried everything that the microsoft KnowledgeBase has suggested still
have the same problem. I have made sure that with or without a Firewall I
have no internet connectivity. I reloaded my machine last night and I can
connect to the internet with my Norton Firewall active. I am in the process
of downloading SP2 again just to make sure that it wasn't just a 4 time
problem. I have not downloaded and installed my isp software just in case
that may be the problem. I have had SP2 on this computer before and it worked
with no problems. This didn't happen until I formatted my HD the first time
and loaded XP Pro.

Benjie

"Kelly" wrote:

> Manually Configuring Internet Connection Firewall in Windows XP Service Pack
> 2
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/columns/cableguy/default.asp
>
> New Networking Features in Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/columns/cableguy/cg0104.asp
>
> Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/winxpsp2.asp
>
>
> --
> All the Best,
> Kelly (MS-MVP)
>
> Troubleshooting Windows XP
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>
>
> "Benjie" <Benjie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:38809E71-AAF9-418E-9352-349ED555FF47@microsoft.com...
> > After making sure that I was not connected to the internet in any way. I
> > formatted my hard drive and installed XP Pro on my computer. I installed
> > My
> > Firewall and My antivirus and then I connected to the internet. I at that
> > time was able to cruise around with not problems. I then downloaded SP2
> > and
> > now I have no internet access. I ran my spybot and my adaware and there
> > was
> > nothing to be found. I then rebooted into safe mode and rean HiJack This
> > and
> > it found nothing either. Does anyone have an idea as to why I lost my
> > internet connectivity as soon as I downloaded and installed SP2?
> > Thanks for your help in Advance
> > Benjie
>
>
>

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