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XP wont connect to internet?

binsky3333

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Hi,
I have been trying to connect windows xp to the internet and i cannot. I set up my connection and then i start up ie and it says this page cannot be displayed. Am i doing something wrong?
 
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go to tools, internet options, connections tab then lan settings set that to auto. If that doesn't work make sure you anivirus or other firewall software isn't the issue goodluck and merr x-mas :toast:
 

binsky3333

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Yes it is checked off but still no internet connection. BTW i have been dual booting xp.
 
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dual boot shoudn't matter, did you already unplug your router and wait a bit then plug it back in? If so what kind of antivirus software are you running?
 

binsky3333

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I did not unplug and replug in my router. I should do that, and i am not running any anti virus cause i just installed and have not had anytime to install any.
 

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I did not unplug and replug in my router. I should do that, and i am not running any anti virus cause i just installed and have not had anytime to install any.

Yeah, reboot router. Then shut off all other things connected to the network.

EDIT: Reboot computer if you havent done that
 
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so how'd it go?
 
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