Forgot to add... I asked the MS tech if it could have anything to do with MTU settings and he said most likely because the Windows Update site...
I knew you were going to bring that up... :D The only other site I couldn't get to was www.microsoft.com. I haven't tried that site but as...
Well I've made some progress... I decided to swap out my 4 port router for a different adsl modem (the free Voyager one from BT) and Windows...
Quick update. Called the number PeteC provided. The tech guy was quite confidient in being able to resolve the problem. Tried the usual...
Thanks for the number Pete. I'll give them a call tomorrow and report back with any developments.
I do have another modem I can use but fail to see how that could possibly be it. If the router/modem I'm using with this build works then it will...
I'm using the same 4 port router/adsl modem I'm using now. There is absolutely no difference in the hardware configuration between this working...
Yes, checked that. All OK. I'm assuming that's a US number in which case it won't be free from the UK. I'll see if I can dig out a UK number....
Thanks Pete. I've looked through those 2 threads and I've already tried everything on there. My Hosts file is OK, tried releasing and renewing...
I've just finished reinstalling XP Pro (SP2 slipstream) on a freshly formatted hard disk. Everything went OK, all drivers have been installed and...
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