All of a sudden, my internet blocks (most) of my programs.

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?)

Well this could be use the Cause of Service Ok 2?

Because WINDOWS XP has an inbuilt firewall many unwanted problems can occur!
Try to get yourself a copy ZoneAlarm.Can be found on many Computer Mag Cd's
(FREE) This application firewall gives you full control, taking over the
inbuilt xp Firewall. It will allow you to block/unblock internet access at
will!

Get yourself a copy of Microsofts Anti Spyware Sofware (Formely know as
Giant Anti Spyware). This should be on a Compyter MAg CD as well. Install and
scan

You may want to get virus software installed to.(Virus's can be a big causes
of data transfer problems)

If your pc did not come with a cd is Windows a legal INSTALL?????????????
(I doubt it would be)

If not, being unable to install major updates is a huge loss!!!

If it is a legal install when the web is up and running get your self a copy
of
"Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder. This cool little program will tell you what
your product key is! Get a copy of XPhome and activate it with your key.

If you find out you have a illegal install/key (service packs wil not install)
threaten the company with, give me a free legal copy or I will report you to
microsoft!!

Maybe this helps?

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Programs Accessories SystemTools Security Center
Are you sure you don't have a firewall ?
win xpsp2 comes with a firewall, by default enabled, and you can configure
programs/ports easy enuff.

"robtehgod" <robtehgod.1qjv1r@pcbanter.net> wrote in message
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>
> Do you have any clue why only some of my programs can access the
> internet? I do not use a firewall, nor a router.
>
> I use Windows XP Home Edition.
>
> However, for some reason, Windows (or something) just BLOCKS most of my
> programs.
>
> I have tried many things, and still, nothing has worked.
>
> I would have reformated by now, but no CD came with my computer ( from
> alienware ).
>
> Any help would be great... thanks!
>
>
> --
> robtehgod