1. In all browsers, check the settings. If you find the proxy enabled, disable that.
2. Take Grif's advice at http://forums.cnet.com/5208-6121_102-0.html?threadID=378815&tag=forums06;forum-threads
Bob
Totally befuddled here and hoping someone has an idea what's going on. There was a previous thread on a similar issue from 2 years ago, but it unfortunately seems to only "almost" apply.
I can send and receive email (windows mail) and access the computer through another computer using an internet connection (log me in). Yet when I open a browser (Firefox, Explorer or Chrome), it won't connect to any website. Yet Vista insists the connection is fine (which sort of makes sense since there is no problem sending and receiving email). Also, any program such as quick books that uses the internet can't connect.
What makes things truly strange to me is that the browser and internet work just fine if I open the browser through the help and support pages where (Help & Support > What's New > Click to open Internet Explorer).
Any ideas?

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