Can't connect to IE after installing updates

[Amanda]

After installing 17 updates from windows, I can not view any webpages through
IE7. I can open my Outlook email and even use msn messenger, but no IE
access. I can ping. What's going on?

[Amanda]

And no, I don't have Zone Alarm

"Amanda" wrote:

> After installing 17 updates from windows, I can not view any webpages through
> IE7. I can open my Outlook email and even use msn messenger, but no IE
> access. I can ping. What's going on?

[Vincenzo Di Russo [MVP]]

Amanda wrote:

> After installing 17 updates from windows, I can not view any webpages
> through IE7. I can open my Outlook email and even use msn messenger, but
> no IE access. I can ping. What's going on?

Windows version?

See if this archived post helps:
http://groups.google.com/group/micro...8df6b479?hl=en

--
Vincenzo Di Russo
Microsoft® MVP - Most Valuable Professional since 2003
Windows Internet Explorer, Windows Desktop Experience & Security
My MVP Profile: https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Vincenzo
My Blog: http://blogs.dotnethell.it/vincent/

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Error message after you install a Windows Internet Explorer 7 update from
Windows Update or from Microsoft Update: "Webpage cannot be displayed":
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/942818

If tweaking your third-party firewall's settings don't help, try the
following:

1. Disable your anti-virus application, all Norton Add-ons (if any), any
real-time protection provided by an anti-spyware application (except for
Windows Defender; includes Spybot Tea Timer, SpySweeper Guards, AVG AS
guard.exe, etc.), disable any third-party firewall AND THEN enable the
Windows Firewall.

NB: You're "working without a net" now: Don't to ANYTHING else online (e.g.,
browsing; reading email; chatting) except #4 below until your anti-virus
application has been re-enabled! If you're running ZA Free firewall, you
may need to uninstall it instead of disabling it.

2. WinXP: Uninstall "Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7
(KB953838)" via Add/Remove Programs (make sure Show Updates box is checked
at top right) and reboot.

Vista: Uninstall "Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7
(KB953838)" via Control Panel | Security | Windows Update | View installed
updates and reboot.

3. Re-do #1 above.

4. WinXP: Go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com and install any Critical
Updates offered (i.e., KB953838). If a Root Certificates update is listed
in the Optional Updates category, install it to take full advantage of IE7's
enhanced security.

Vista: Run Windows Update manually and install any Important updates offered
(i.e., KB953838). If a Root Certificates update is listed in the Optional
Updates category, install it to take full advantage of IE7's enhanced
security.

5. Reboot > Make sure everything in #1 above is enabled again and, if
applicable, disable the Windows Firewall and enable (or reinstall) your
third-party firewall.

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For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in
the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with
security updates. When you call, clearly state that your problem is related
to a Security Update and cite the update's KB number (e.g., KB123456).

LOOK! => If your problem relates to a Cumulative Security Update for IE,
call the above number and ask to be transferred to the Consumer IE7 queue
(which is 47830).

For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft subsidiary
for security update support issues, visit the International Support Web
site: http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx

For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available through
your usual support contacts.

Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527

Support for Windows Update:
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/


Amanda wrote:
> And no, I don't have Zone Alarm
>
> "Amanda" wrote:
>> After installing 17 updates from windows, I can not view any webpages
>> through IE7. I can open my Outlook email and even use msn messenger, but
>> no IE access. I can ping. What's going on?