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Did you disable, then re-enable &nbsp;the network adaptor?
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Did you disable, then re-enable  the network adaptor?

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Does your environment include a router / firewall that allocates IP Addresses via DHCP? &nbsp;yes<br />
Are you trying to connect to the network Wirelessly or with a LAN cable? both<br />
Is your network card set to Automatically Obtain IP and DNS settings? yes<br />
Do you know that your internet connection is working? yes<br />
Can you ping the router? yes<br />
Can you ping <a href="http://www.microsoft.com" rel="ugc nofollow">www.microsoft.com</a>&nbsp; no<br />
Have you got a firewall installed on your laptop? yes mcafee<br />
If you have got a firewall installed - is it enabled? &nbsp;yes
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Does your environment include a router / firewall that allocates IP Addresses via DHCP?  yes
Are you trying to connect to the network Wirelessly or with a LAN cable? both
Is your network card set to Automatically Obtain IP and DNS settings? yes
Do you know that your internet connection is working? yes
Can you ping the router? yes
Can you ping www.microsoft.com [http://www.microsoft.com]  no
Have you got a firewall installed on your laptop? yes mcafee
If you have got a firewall installed - is it enabled?  yes

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You gotta love those bits of firewall software - That's one reason why I never use them!!<br />
Glad you are sorted.<br />

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You gotta love those bits of firewall software - That's one reason why I never use them!!
Glad you are sorted.


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i have a hp laptop with vista, but i can't connect to the internet, the netwok connection read access: local only. what do i need to change this
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i have a hp laptop with vista, but i can't connect to the internet, the netwok connection read access: local only. what do i need to change this

how to change from local to internet (vista)

Networking is the process of connecting computing devices, peripherals and terminals together through a system that uses wiring, cabling or radio waves that enable their users to communicate, share information and interact over distances. Often associated are issues regarding operating systems, hardware and equipment, cloud and virtual networking, protocols, architecture, storage and management.