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Can't browse in normal mode

Author
11 Jun 2009 2:06 PM
Going Postal
In Normal Mode, none of the browsers (IE8, Firefox 3, Google Chrome) can
display a web page. However, in Command Prompt, I can ping websites either
using the name or the IP address. Also, I believe MS automatic updates can be
downloaded.
However, in Safe Mode with Networking the 3 browsers have no problem
displaying web pages.

OS: Windows XP SP3

Author
11 Jun 2009 8:33 PM
Steve Winograd [MS-MVP]
On Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:06:01 -0700, Going Postal
<GoingPos***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>In Normal Mode, none of the browsers (IE8, Firefox 3, Google Chrome) can
>display a web page. However, in Command Prompt, I can ping websites either
>using the name or the IP address. Also, I believe MS automatic updates can be
>downloaded.
>However, in Safe Mode with Networking the 3 browsers have no problem
>displaying web pages.
>
>OS: Windows XP SP3

The problem could be caused by an Internet security program or
parental control program that only runs in normal mode.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Desktop Experience)

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
Author
12 Jun 2009 2:49 AM
Going Postal
Windows FIrewall is turned off. No other firewall on PC.
Have removed all AV programs except Windows Defender and MSRT

PS, is there any reason I need IE7 Security Updates on pc that has IE8?

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"Steve Winograd [MS-MVP]" wrote:

> On Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:06:01 -0700, Going Postal
> <GoingPos***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >In Normal Mode, none of the browsers (IE8, Firefox 3, Google Chrome) can
> >display a web page. However, in Command Prompt, I can ping websites either
> >using the name or the IP address. Also, I believe MS automatic updates can be
> >downloaded.
> >However, in Safe Mode with Networking the 3 browsers have no problem
> >displaying web pages.
> >
> >OS: Windows XP SP3
>
> The problem could be caused by an Internet security program or
> parental control program that only runs in normal mode.
> --
> Best Wishes,
> Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Desktop Experience)
>
> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>