This could be malware related - some infection items specifically block
Windows and Java updates among other effects. I recommend running
Malwarebytes and Superantispyware.

[url]http://malwarebytes.org/[/url]
[url]http://www.superantispyware.com/[/url]
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"Joe M" <UNKNOWN@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I am Vista Home Premium SP1. When connected to the network, I can not
>send problem Reports, the Help has Xs through the images, and I can not
>connect to other shared devices. I can go online to bing.com and several
>other websites. But I can not download java or flash updates, it says I
>do not any an internet connection. I also can not download any new
>Microsoft updates. If I install IE8, then the browser can no longer go
>online. AVG is the only ant-virus installed, and the firewalls are turned
>off. The machine can not be formated and reinstalled
> Any ideas would be great.
> Thanks[/color]