have 4 computers on network with router and cable modem. suddenly the kids computer cant find the internet connection, but still "networks" fine. The other 3 computers are just fine. tried new patch cable, shifting the connections at the router. reinstalling IE6, etc.,. no change. somebody got any ideas? Thanks!

What Network Protocols are installed on this computer? Both TCP/IP and NetBEUI?

I removed the netBEUI's from the network components list... no difference

Are any of the computers using firewall software?

I asked my son if he downloaded any firewall software, he does not recall. I've looked through the files on the computer, but I can't see anything that looks like firewall software. Thanks for the help!

Make sure the IP settings are corrosponding with the router settings.

This file is a repost of a newer post that I can no longer find to point you there...so here's a copy of it as is...fixed 2 PCs I had with this problem and you don't have to do any registry editing...thanks Tony _____________________________________________ Here's my Winsock fix for Win 98 and ME. It's simple, it has been tested many times, and it does the trick: Open Control Panel. Go to the Add and Remove programs/windows setup tab. Take the check mark out of Communication, and click 'apply'. When asked to reboot, say no. Now copy the two bold lines to Notepad, and save as Dialup.reg (save as 'all files') Doubleclick your new Dialup.reg file, and answer 'yes' to the prompt whether you'd like the contents of Dialup.reg added to the Registry. REGEDIT4 [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\WinSock2] Go back to the Add and Remove programs/windows setup tab, put the check mark back at 'Communication', and click OK again. You'll probably need your Windows CD-ROM. This post has been edited by TonyK on Feb 20 2003, 10:24 AM -------------------- Tony