Re: SP2 & loss of surfing the internet

From: JN (JN_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/25/04


Date: Sat, 25 Sep 2004 08:47:03 -0700

Yes on its a failure getting to everyday sites. No firewall before SP2.
encryption is at 128 bit.

"Maurice N ~ MVP" wrote:

> JN wrote:
> > I've done a SP2 install from a CD, I have 56k modem connection with
> > the internet - 98% of the time the browser links to "The page cannot
> > be displayed" Any ideas??
>
> Do you mean you are having a problem getting to plain-vanilla everyday sites? and 9 out of 10 times they fail ?
> What site can you get to? Which (say 2) site can't be reached?
>
> Was there a firewall before you got SP2?
> --
> Maurice N
> MVP Windows - Shell / User
> -----
>
>



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