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Can't repair internet connection on computer

C

cubby1223

Lifer
Windows XP computer

There was some malware infection which included newdotnet and maybe more I do not
know. He had someone else to a remote virus cleanup on the system, but left it in an
unusable state. When I obtained the machine the only symptom is:

-The computer cannot translate a url to an ip address.

With the hard drive connected to another computer, Kaspersky 2009 finds no bad files.
Hijackthis shows no irregularities. Combofix, though, stalls after the message of completing
stage 4.

Every attempt I'm aware of to correct the network has failed, netsh int ip reset, netsh
winsock reset, reinstall network drivers, reinstall tcp/ip protocal, various utilities off the
web to correct LSP, Winsock, or other errors pertaining to this symptom.

(after a backup) a repair install of Windows results in the first time the computer stalling
during the Windows logo, then a start into safe mode worked, then trying normal mode
stalling whenever the activation wizard tried to open.

I'm all out of ideas.

Thanks.
 
I spent so much time trying to fix this computer, was about to call the guy back and say there's nothing left I can do except reload Windows from scratch...

then I remembered one last thing I hadn't thought to try, right-clicking on the network connection and selecting "repair", and what do ya know...

I'm not sure what's causing the other issues, but it's not my concern for the moment.
 
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