Can Ping, Cannot browse (Wit's end)

[bmrtx78]

Hi, I'm new, so I'll try to be as short, and concise as possible.

I am running Windows XP Home SP1, and using a USR 56k modem.

I can dial up and connect fine. However, I cannot browse or connect to my instant messenger programs. I can successfully ping, but that is it. I called my ISP tech support because this seems like a DNS problem. We manually added my DNS servers, reinstalled TCP/IP, Reinstalled the .Cab files, removed and reinstalled my dialup connection, and even removed my firewall completely (Zonealarm.) The only thing I have not tried is the WinsockXPFix because the link is no longer working. Can someone offer me a bit of help? I'm not illiterate, however I'm not the Shakespeare of networking. Thanks in advance.

Of note: I have had this problem once before after cloning my C drive to a new hard drive. The only way I fixed it was by just removing the new HD and using the old C drive as an OS drive. About a week ago, I had to replace my motherboard. I went from an Intel to an Asus. Same chipsets (865PE.) This is when the problem showed up, after I got it back from the shop.

 

[bmrtx78]

Also, I have searched extensively, but my lack of being able to describe the problem with an error message is making Google useless. I've also gone through all 5 pages of threads in this forum.

Sorry for the reply, I couldn't find the edit button.

 

[ekim]

Been running in circles as well living with it more or less for over four months.

Had luck using 'Windows XP can ping but not browse' as a search term .

Also found the winsockFix.zip by doing a Google search using winsockFix.zip. I am running SP2 so it didn't have any effect.

I did notice that I could connect to my other LAN segement and browse it if I booted in Safe mode with networking support. This is the only additional clue I have turned up.

Am searching other forums and am posting here to stir the pot and hope among the three or four I am posting to SOMEONE will find a solution. It is not an uncommon one but no one seems to know what to do.