"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.

Do you have Zone Alarm?

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