RE: IE 6 looses internet connection

I don't use Norton Internet Security, I use Windows Firewall. As soon as IE
craps out again I will try FireFox.

Frank

"johnnyO" wrote:

>
>
> "DrFrankZaius" wrote:
>
> > I am running IE version 6.0.2900.2180.xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158 on a WinXP
> > professional sp2 computer. It will lose the internet connection periodically
> > and the only way i've found to re-establish it is to reboot. There doesn't
> > seem to be any particular event that causes this. The strange thing is that
> > I'm still able to send & recieve email and the browser that the Windows Help
> > & Support Centre uses is able to connect. I've tried disabling the firewall
> > and anti-virus, doesn't help. I've also tried using Task Manager to
> > selectively end processes that aren't essential, again no good. This
> > behavior has only started since I did a complete system reload about 2 weeks
> > ago. I am going to install FireFox to see if it works next time IE doesn't.
> > Until then, any ideas?
>
> I'm having the same problem with my desktop. (Mozilla doesn't work either) I
> noticed it after I installed Norton Internet security 2005. I can still check
> outlook express email also. I couldn't find a fix on symantec's site though.
> I'm going to try Robert's suggestion. Maybe you have Norton 2005 and we could
> let each other know how to fix it as soon as one of us finds out. I'm glad
> I'm not the only one. I am on my laptop until I get it fixed. it's highly
> frustrating.
>
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> > Frank
.

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