Can't connect to the interent after reinstalling Windows

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sharonf - 14 Jul 2006 06:14 GMT

We have a small three computer network. My son was having big problems
with his computer so I reinstalled Windows 98se on his computer.
Everything went fine....except that he can't connect to the Internet. I
checked all of his settings and all of his hardware and everything seems
to be configured right. I can't find any errors. He just can't connect.
However, he can see the other computers on the network and they can see
him...and share files. Any ideas?

Sharon

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Alan - 14 Jul 2006 07:44 GMT

What firewall are you using on the 98SE machine?
Alan

> We have a small three computer network. My son was having big problems
> with his computer so I reinstalled Windows 98se on his computer.
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> Sharon

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sharonf - 14 Jul 2006 17:26 GMT

> What firewall are you using on the 98SE machine?
> Alan
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>> Sharon

I am using a Linksys 4 port router and just it's built in firewall. I
checked that already and everything seems to be in order. I can also
ping the internet and the router successfully from his computer.

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Alan - 15 Jul 2006 18:44 GMT

When I reloaded 98SE, the Firewall had to be reset to accept Windows etc.
Basically there was a "disconnect" between the new windows installation and
the firewall. The firewall showed all the correct settings but the "new"
installation required them to be "installed" again. I think the ping command
uses DOS, so try resetting/upgrading the router to accept the Windows 98
software again.
Alan

> > What firewall are you using on the 98SE machine?
> > Alan
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> checked that already and everything seems to be in order. I can also
> ping the internet and the router successfully from his computer.

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