DNS Probs

timandel · #1 February 19th, 2004, 01:38 PM

Just loaded Windows 2000 Pro. I am having problems getting onto the internet. I have DSL. I can ping IP addresses but cannot resolve URLs. I would rather not reload the OS. Has anybody had this experience? Can anyone point me in the right direction?

**degsy** · #2 February 19th, 2004, 05:22 PM

Have you done a full Virus Scan?

timandel · #3 February 19th, 2004, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by degsy

Have you done a full Virus Scan?

It is a new install on a new hard disk. I have McAfee loaded, but I haven't been able to connect to anything except my ISP's server.

**degsy** · #4 February 19th, 2004, 05:50 PM

See here
http://securityresponse.symantec.com...chia.worm.html

and use the removal tool incase it is the welchia/nachi worm.

Baser-X · #5 February 19th, 2004, 05:51 PM

Is this an "always on" DSL connection or do you need a user name/password to connect each time you want to go online? For an always on connection, you may need to get the primary and secondary DNS addresses. Your ISP can provide this info, but they will make you jump through a bunch of hoops first.

Otherwise, have you tried detecting the network settings? You can do so via the "page cannot be displayed" error page. In my experience this will only work one in ten times, but it's worth a shot.

If not, call your ISP and try to get the primary and secondary DNS addresses from them whether it is an "always on" connection or user/pass connection.

busterb · #6 February 21st, 2004, 01:33 AM

As stated before, go to ctrol. panel right click on lan then you have to enter the info. there. BB