Thanks, that sounds like a better solution. I agree with you, there are
better things to do...
I tried a system restore but that didn't solve anything either. I think
there may be something specific to my machine. I can get IE7 to work but
other aps still seem to have trouble connecting (e.g. - MS Word, Windows Help
and Support Center, and Tivo ToGo) but since they're not critical, I'll just
keep using Firefox for a few days and see if MS sends out another update to
fix it.
Thanks again.

"David Webb" wrote:

> > I foresee a complete reinstall of windows in my near future.
>
> No need to go that far. Simply uninstall IE7 and IE6 will be restored. You then
> have to take steps to prevent Windows Update from "upgrading" your system to it
> again.
>
> Others may offer alternate solutions to block the update, but I found this to be
> the easiest and most positive method for myself, my family, a few friends, and
> some neighbors.
>
> Here's the link for the Internet Explorer 7 Blocker Toolkit offered by
> Microsoft:
>
> Toolkit to Disable Automatic Delivery of Internet Explorer 7
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>
> I was never impressed with IE7 in general, so I'm just staying with IE6 for now.
> I prefer to let others work out IE7's compatibility issues....there are better
> things to do with one's time.
>
> HTH
>
> "cksea" <cksea@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:7DB66898-D584-42C5-95FC-B967C01C943B@microsoft.com...
> > Update - I uninstalled windows update KB939653 (security patch for IE 7) and
> > now IE works but I'm still having problems with other programs not being able
> > to access the internet. I tried opening the help and support center but it
> > says "You have lost your connection to the Windows Help and Support website.
> > Try to connect again."
> > If you are having the same problem, check out KB939653 and note KB942818
> > under known issues. (big surprise - MS says its a 3rd party vendor's fault).
> > I foresee a complete reinstall of windows in my near future.
> >
> > "cksea" wrote:
> >
> > > I am experiencing the same problem. I tried resetting but that hasn't
> > > resolved it. I also tried disabling the firewall and that didn't fix it
> > > either. Any ideas?
> > > Thanks!
> > >
> > > "Majkl" wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > > "Majkl" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > I have downloaded the MSIE 7 from the Microsoft website, installed
> propperly,
> > > > > rebooted - and lo, it is not going onine.
> > > > >
> > > > > I am getting the following:
> > > > >
> > > > > -----
> > > > > Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage
> > > > >
> > > > > Most likely causes:
> > > > > You are not connected to the Internet.
> > > > > The website is encountering problems.
> > > > > There might be a typing error in the address.
> > > > >
> > > > > What you can try:
> > > > > Diagnose Connection Problems
> > > > >
> > > > > More information
> > > > >
> > > > > This problem can be caused by a variety of issues, including:
> > > > > Internet connectivity has been lost.
> > > > > The website is temporarily unavailable.
> > > > > The Domain Name Server (DNS) is not reachable.
> > > > > The Domain Name Server (DNS) does not have a listing for the website's
> > > > > domain.
> > > > > If this is an HTTPS (secure) address, click Tools, click Internet
> Options,
> > > > > click Advanced, and check to be sure the SSL and TLS protocols are
> enabled
> > > > > under the security section.
> > > > >
> > > > > For offline users
> > > > >
> > > > > You can still view subscribed feeds and some recently viewed webpages.
> > > > > To view subscribed feeds
> > > > >
> > > > > Click the Favorites Center button , click Feeds, and then click the feed
> you
> > > > > want to view.
> > > > >
> > > > > To view recently visited webpages (might not work on all pages)
> > > > >
> > > > > Click Tools , and then click Work Offline.
> > > > > Click the Favorites Center button , click History, and then click the
> page
> > > > > you want to view.
> > > > > -----
> > > > >
> > > > > My connection is okay, I am using both Opera and mozilla Firefox, they
> are
> > > > > encountering zero issues accessing the same websites as the MSIE is
> failing
> > > > > to.
> > > > >
> > > > > Now, what can be wrong, please?
> > > > >
> > > > > Thajs in advance and kind Regards,
> > > > >
> > > > > Majkl
> > > > >
> > > > ----------
> > > > ----------
> > > >
> > > > Okay - I tries Tools - Internet options - Advanced - Reset. It works as
> long
> > > > as my firewall is disabled.
> > > >
> > > > Majkl
>
>
>