Internet discconect, but AOL AIM still function, how do you fix?

[Soccerz64]

Originally posted by: mechBgon
Also, now would be a good time to get your computer fully patched.

1) install Microsoft AntiSpyware Beta, update it, and run a full scan (not just the Quick Scan).

2) visit Windows Update and patch up. Reboot as needed, then go back again and see if there's more to get.

3) if you have any Microsoft Office products, then do likewise at http://officeupdate.microsoft.com.

4) Afterwards, run Microsoft Baseline Security Analzyer and fix anything that it gives you a red X on, such as weak/blank passwords on Administrator-class accounts (all too common). When you run it, it looks like this picture (I stitched together three pics to show all the things it analyzes).

5) Get the latest version of Sun Java if you use it: www.java.com

i did everything you said, im working on number 4 right now,

im not sure if i use java, all i do is play games, and search the web, do you think i need it?

(im a noob to computers...=/

 

[Soccerz64]

i just ran the Microsoft Baseline Security Analzyer

and everything was checked, except windows office, but i just fixed that.

anything else i can do? ive pretty much done everything that has been said in this forum.

 

[mechBgon]

Your HijackThis logfile shows that you have an old version of Sun Java installed, and the new version eliminates some known vulnerabilities, so you might as well go ahead and install the latest version from http://www.java.com The rest looks OK to me. Keep at it!

 

[Soccerz64]

I have a question, please continue with help on the MAIN TOPIC, but as a side question, are there any FREE substitues to NORTON internet securities?

 

[Dedpuhl]

Are you using a DI-604? A couple days ago, I started having this same problem. I unplugged that POS and now I connect to everything just fine...

 

[Soccerz64]

yes i am using a DI-604

its all i really have, because i need the wireless, i do have a linksys router/firewall but i need the wireless...

 

[stevty2889]

Could you not temporarily disconnect the wireless router just to test to see if thats what is causing the problem?

 

[Soccerz64]

well, i would rather not, im not much of a techie person as i had said before, my brother had set up the whole system for me. i just pay for it....

lol....its quite sad i think, but yeah...im afraid if i take it out that i may not remmeber or may not know how to fix, the ip stuff. and what not