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Question

Window 7 operating system and Internet explore

Aug 29, 2013 4:09AM PDT

Can get to the Internet but once there, can not use any links within the browser. So can not download Chrome, etc to test. Can not figure out how to uninstall/repair. Reset Internet options to factory settings, no luck. Ideas??

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Clarification Request
Safe Mode
Aug 29, 2013 7:33AM PDT

Hi bessheiberger,

Do you face the same issue in Safe Mode with Networking?
What is the antivirus installed on your computer?

Try disabling the firewall of the computer and check. You may also try re-installing the antivirus.

Thanks and Regards,
Appu S

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Answer
On another PC, go get Chrome.
Aug 29, 2013 4:20AM PDT

Put it on a memory stick and try again. However an expired antivirus has been known to do this. Tell more.
Bob