Can connect to internet but cant surf the web?


  1. Redzombie22
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    MS Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit
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    Can connect to internet but cant surf the web?


    Hey guys,
    Let me tell you this. Yesterday night, there was something with the DNS error. This morning, i connected to this connection and right clicked the connect and clicked "Troubleshoot Problems", it said there was no problems. So i just tryed surfing web and it wouldnt let me. Help please? Thanks!
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  3. chev65
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    Windows 7 Ult, Windows 8.1 Pro,
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    This sorta thing happens when the TCP/ip stack or winsock gets messed up.

    Try running this batch file which will reset winsock, reset the TCP/IP stack and release renew your IP.
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  4. Redzombie22
    Posts : 36
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit
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    chev65 said:
    This sorta thing happens when the TCP/ip stack or winsock gets messed up.

    Try running this batch file which will reset winsock, reset the TCP/IP stack and release renew your IP.


    Okay ill try that in a second. If this is something to do with the OS, than if I try connecting to my Xbox 360 with wireless, it will have no problem, right?
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  6. yowanvista
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    Windows 10 Pro x64, Arch Linux
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    Redzombie22 said:
    Hey guys,
    Let me tell you this. Yesterday night, there was something with the DNS error. This morning, i connected to this connection and right clicked the connect and clicked "Troubleshoot Problems", it said there was no problems. So i just tryed surfing web and it wouldnt let me. Help please? Thanks!
    Try an alternative DNS server such as Google DNS
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  7. 2xg
    Posts : 2,377
    Win7 & Win8 64bit
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    Hello,

    Is this a wired or wireless connection issue?

    Have you tried to Power Cycle your Devices (Modem/Router)?
    How to Power Cycle (Restart) your Internet Modem & Router

    Please post an update.
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