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AOL os pointing to the wrong IP address. Help!

I am trying to get onto the Internet with AOL, please no jokes, it is not mine. The problem is that the system is going through a cable modem with a local service. I can log in and can surf around the AOL site, however when I try to punch in a web address it tries to go to an unavailable IP address; 205.188.197.115. AOL said that the program just rides on top of IE. I can get on IE without any problem. I have uninstalled AOL and cleared it off the entire system, registry also. Then went back to the Internet and reinstalled it. Same thing.

Specs;
Win98 2nd ed
AOL 8.0
IE 5.5
Road runner cable

I got rid of all the connections in Network Neighborhood properties.

What would cause AOL to point to this IP address.

kingkomp

The resolved name of that IP is "ip-wi.proxy.aol.com (205.188.197.115)". When you're logged on to AOL's systems you're computer will obtain a whole new set network IP's, DNS,Gateway etc. Its called dial-up networking. It looks like AOL is pointing you to a faulty proxy. AOL Sux though, their tech-support is anything but "support". You will need to argue with them and maybe talk to a higher level tech to make them see what you're talking about. Otherwise you're just going to get the run-around from the script-monkey's.

kingkomp

mheinemannt2

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So you should be able to ping 205.188.197.115. There is no reply when I ping it. However it does not reply. That is AOL either in the software or the proxy. I called AOL and they said that it is the WINSOCK driver. Any comments?

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mheinemannt2

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Had to reformat and reinstall software. Fixed.

Thanks

mheinemannt2

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Best answer.