Re: DSL Connection problems on XP home SP2

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From: pghburgher (unwanted_94_at_msn.com)
Date: 12/01/04


Date: Wed, 01 Dec 2004 20:51:41 GMT

Amanda,
do you get the unable to open web page or do you always get your homepage
with no graphics? I had the problem I described mixed with your problem. I
have Verizon DSL which comes with free MSN subscription and found this
solution on Microsofts website.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;813444&Product=winxp

"Amanda" <Amanda@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:3777529E-6576-4CD7-8F17-92E2D859E0F8@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
> I recently had to reinstall my system after unwanted ad/spyware problems.
> After the basic install I got online and installed windows updates
> followed
> by XP SP2. After SP2 is installed I have problems getting on my DSL.
> Occasionally I can get my homepage to pop up with graphics missing, but
> after
> that it won't let me go anywhere. I have tried disabling the firewall and
> playing with the settings of the firewall. I would prefer to have the
> firewall installed such that I can protect from future Spyware. Right now
> I
> just want to be able to use the internet again more than anything. Any
> suggestions?? I contacted verizon and they told me to try microsoft.
> Thanks!
> --
> -- Amanda



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