internet connection but browsers can't access www - vista o/s

[4wardtristan]

do you have another pc or at least device that you can connect to your.....infrastructure...to test?

[NiSlo]

What router are you using? Regardless, reboot it.

[k1ll3r]

You have run virus and spyware/malware scans right?

[michael_aussie]

Originally Posted by michael_aussie

A bit more information to help you help me.
I have a second computer running on Windows7 connected to the internet through the same wireless working fine.
I have compared the setting in IE > tools>internet options > connections
The setting are identical for the two computers.
.........

Originally Posted by 4wardtristan

do you have another pc or at least device that you can connect to your.....infrastructure...to test?

Yes, the second computer works fine.

Originally Posted by NiSlo

What router are you using? Regardless, reboot it.

D-Link wireless router & D-Link ADSL Modem.
I have rebooted both.
The second computer that is working is connected through the same pair with no problems.

Originally Posted by k1ll3r

You have run virus and spyware/malware scans right?

I have used:
CC Cleaner
AFT Cleaner
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
SUPERAntiSpyware

These found a few nasties which they removed, but I'm still not browsing.

Thank you once again everyone for your suggestions.
I appreciate your input.

[LostBenji]

What antivirus program do you use and have had in it in the past ?

Have you checked the HOSTS file ?
Find the info HERE if unsure what I just asked.

[eskimogenius]

Hmm, try this:
1. Right click on the internet connection icon
2. Troubleshoot.

If that doesn't work,

1. Clear your hosts file
2. Get SpyBot Search and Destroy, scan, immunise your hosts file, then make it read only.
3. Try again

If that doesn't work,
1. Win+R
2. Type in "msconfig" without quotes
3. Enter
4. When the window comes up, hit "Diagnostic Startup"
5. Apply and Okay
6. Try again
If this fixes it, it's something in your startup that's causing the problem.
Go through and check them one by one until you identify your problem

[michael_aussie]

Originally Posted by LostBenji

What antivirus program do you use and have had in it in the past ?

Have you checked the HOSTS file ?

I'm not sure which AV program is loaded.
I'll check the nect time I'm home.

There was no HOSTS file?
There was a HOSTS.BAK so I removed the .BAK and tried with this, but still no good.

Originally Posted by eskimogenius

Hmm, try this:
1. Right click on the internet connection icon
2. Troubleshoot.

Didn't work.

Originally Posted by eskimogenius

1. Clear your hosts file
2. Get SpyBot Search and Destroy, scan, immunise your hosts file, then make it read only.
3. Try again

I haven't tried this yet, i will tonight.

Originally Posted by eskimogenius

1. Win+R
2. Type in "msconfig" without quotes
3. Enter
4. When the window comes up, hit "Diagnostic Startup"
5. Apply and Okay
6. Try again
If this fixes it, it's something in your startup that's causing the problem.
Go through and check them one by one until you identify your problem

Didn't work under "Diagnostic Startup"

Once again I appreciate your suggestions.
Keep them coming.
Even though I'm not fixing the computer, I'm learning a little as I go.

[michael_aussie]

Quote:
Originally Posted by eskimogenius
1. Clear your hosts file
2. Get SpyBot Search and Destroy, scan, immunise your hosts file, then make it read only.
3. Try again

I haven't tried this yet, i will tonight.

I'm still screwed.
Spybot won't run 'cause it needs an internet connection and can't "see" the internet??

TO SUMMARISE AGAIN
I have an internet connection. I am able to ping web sites and get a positive reply.
However IE, firefox, chrome and safari "cannot display the webpage".
I have compared the connection properties in IE/tools with another computer and can't see any differences.

D-Link wireless router & D-Link ADSL Modem.
I have rebooted both.
The second computer that is working is connected through the same pair with no problems.
I have used:
CC Cleaner
AFT Cleaner
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
SUPERAntiSpyware

These found a few nasties which they removed, but I'm still not browsing.

No “hosts” file.

I’m close to doing a full rebuild.
Any last minute suggestions???

[AManEatingDuck]

give Combofix a try. you need to disable your AV before running the app.