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HELP (annoying problem)

by illinifan31 Jul 14, 2007 7:30AM PDT

I believe that Windows has somehow been blocking certain programs from accessing the internet to function. So far the following programs are denied internet access:

-MSN Messenger
-AIM (new version, older version still works fine)
-Yahoo Messenger
-Dell Automatic Updates
-Internet explorer (although Mozilla, AOL, and Netscape work fine)
-Webshots Desktop Photo Upload

I have changed internet connection, disabled firewalls, disabled anti-virus programs such as the default windows application as well as McAfee and uninstalled and reinstalled the above programs and nothing seems to fix it. I am by no means an expert at Windows but I've tried just about everything within my knowledge and nothing works. This has been happening for a few months and I can't think of a program that I installed or anything I've deleted that would cause this to occur, as it seemed to happen randomly.

I'm not sure if this has anything to do with it, but my USB ports have been on the fritz as well. If anyone has any ideas I would gladly appreciate them. My computer is a Dell XPS DXP051 desktop and I run on Windows XP Media Center Edition.

Thanks!

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Just a W.A.G. but Did You Get IE7 Installed.....
by tobeach Jul 14, 2007 3:17PM PDT

a MS auto/live update security patch a couple of months ago?? Many have reported bizarre problems w/ IE7 installed & have reverted back to IE6 buy uninstalling 7 via add/delete programs. Happy

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IE7 is just one more foul upgrade
by trublubush Jul 14, 2007 4:49PM PDT

To Tobeach,

I agree, I also have heard about problems with IE7.
There was a time(about 2 years ago) when XP users were eagerly awaiting for the latest upgrades to their programs and Windows utilities.
Now, it seems, a lot of us have become more interested in downgrades and reversions. I wonder why? Could it possibly be that cyberpolitical innovations such as DRM, Copyright protection as well as "advanced security features," etc. have taken hold of the corporate software mind to the extent that many applications which were once useful have now become "dysfunctional" due to excess engineering? And could it possibly be that these minds have fallen sway to big bucks internet advertising to the extent that many newer upgrades are specifically designed to promote online ad promos and preferences tracking? Hmmmm! I wonder...

>Trublu

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In Addition to Ever Deeeper & Unremovable....
by tobeach Jul 15, 2007 3:36PM PDT

(without impairing function) tracking abilities to sell to 3rd parties, I suspect alot is nosy government driven along with MS's traditional > keep patching 'til it's like a mummy with 4 broken appendages crawling along..at which point they'll be begging for our newer, more expensive, latest whiz-bang OS...Then start all over again!< There was a very long, intricate
article re: Is XP designed to be Spyware? After reading it, hard to argue against the proposition! Sad Grin

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Link?
by Daviddude Jul 15, 2007 4:16PM PDT

Do you have a link to the article you referenced about XP designed to be spyware?
Thanks

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Link Below is to Original Article, Was posted in V&S Forum.
by tobeach Jul 16, 2007 3:16PM PDT
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Thanks for the link
by Daviddude Jul 16, 2007 11:42PM PDT

Oh My...very interesting reading...
Thanks for the link.
Happy

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(NT) Glad I Saved It To Disc For Reference! You're Welcome!
by tobeach Jul 17, 2007 3:00PM PDT
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