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Re: [LUG] OT - Weird WinXP Internet connection issues

 

Grant Sewell wrote:
> 
> On my Mum's XP PC she can't load up *any* webpages nor will most
> applications actually make a successful outgoing connection.  I have
> installed LogMeIn onto it so I can remotely help her. She has Skype
> installed. Both of these run at startup.  Both of these are working
> absolutely fine.

> Any thoughts?

Mangled browser proxy settings - unlikely if port 25 affected.

Firewall or Antivirus software intercepting these requests and failing
to proxy. Try disabling if there is a NAT router to keep you safe.

Malware installed.




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