Internet stopped working but skype still connects.


  1. Reverence
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 RC
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    Internet stopped working but skype still connects.


    Hello yesterday I installed windows 7 build 7022 all worked fine but today suddenly internet stopped working.

    It shows that I am still connected and it even connects to skype and enable me to use RDC to connect to my home pc but I cant open any website or join msn.

    I tried reinstall NOD32 and other problems that think might cause the problem but nothen works.

    Please help me I dont want to reinstall windows again and I dunno whats wrong I searched on google there were some talks about DNS not resolving or port 80 but nothen work from what they suggested as possible fixes.

    Thanks for ther replies and help
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  3. Reverence
    Posts : 110
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 RC
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    Someone can help I really dunno what to do an no replies

    I believe the problem is about tcp/up and winsock errors.
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  4. spawn12345
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    Windows 7 x64
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    its a known bug.

    Read here https://www.sevenforums.com/network-i...able-conn.html

    FIXED IE 8 UNCONNECTIVITY PROBLEM

    I have had the same problem trying te get IE 8 to connect to the internet, so, after troubleshooting a java installation problem, I discovered why IE 8 wasn't connecting and I have solved the problem [for me at least].

    1.Enable proxy settings in Internet Options
    Control Panel > Network and Internet > Internet Options > Connections tab > LAN Settings > Click the box "Use a proxy Server for your LAN..."
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  6. Reverence
    Posts : 110
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 RC
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    It works thanks a lot :)
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