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Sentient169   01-21-2008 at 11:38:12 PM

Hi all!

I bought a new PC today because I got tired of my 7-8 year old ACER thing that crashed 4 times in a row before it would load windows properly :p

Anyways my new PC with Vista is up and running but I have a little network problem that I am unable to solve...

Basically the connection is fine, I can access websites and download software, but certain programs like MSN live messenger and Steam are unable to connect to internet (while they did perfectly on my older PC, using the same Router!!)

I disabled the Windows Firewall, the antivirus, and other protection software but with no results...

Any help welcome, thanks

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g-paw   01-22-2008 at 02:09:52 AM
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If you haven't done so, check all the browser settings to make sure they're not blocking them. Try a different browser. Firefox if you're using IE or IE if you're using Firefox

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Sentient169   01-22-2008 at 09:57:06 AM
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thanks. I'm using Firefox now but the problem is unchaged :(

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bravo29   01-24-2008 at 05:36:47 PM
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Did you accidently click to block the programs. Did you try running them as admin? Check the firewall setting (Even if its off) check exceptions tab if steam and the other app are in that list. If not add the .exe to it reboot and try them.

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Chaseo5   05-08-2009 at 10:10:37 PM
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I am also having the same problem. Internet explorer does not work, nor do any of the other programs that i have that need an internet connection. I have tried to allow exceptions in the firewall, and that does nothing to solve it either. I am stumped.

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willfred   05-10-2009 at 04:17:44 AM
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I have had problems like this with certain games - ie I would be playing a game called "Fiesta" and then certain programs wouldn't be able to run that needed internet access..

Anyway if anything like that is occuring with you I would check with the publisher.

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