Msn connects, But Internet browsing doesn't

[Saaf_laandon_mo]

Not sure if this is the right place for the question, but here goes.

When using the net at home I have many instances where I can connect to MSN, but if I try to open up a browser, I cannot connect to the net. My understanding is that it's to do with the ports, and Virgin might be blocking the port I do my browsing through - this is all too techy for me.

If I reboot my modem, it generally does the trick, although I sometimes need to reboot about 4-5 times or so.

Are there some settings on my laptop that I can change to fix this problem? I am running Windows 7.

Thanks in advance for all your responses.

[thenry]

possible virus, glitch/misconfiguration . i doubt its a port problem.. VM and computers work out the box unless ofcourse its been changed. which modem have you got?

[qasdfdsaq]

Could be a virus or borked proxy settings too.

[Saaf_laandon_mo]

I've requested a new modem from Virgin yesterday - should be getting it by the end of the week. I have one of the original motorola ones I think they are, Basically I've had it for 12 years!

I ran Defender scan on the laptop and found nothing on it at all.

I can connect to https sites without a problem.

[thenry]

for still having that Motorola.

open this...

http://www.ip-adress.com/

does your location match up?

[adzii_nufc]

I had a similar problem that was resolved by changing the DNS.

Try using Google's DNS at 8.8.4.4

[adzii_nufc]

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/12...y-service.html

Sound familiar?

[Saaf_laandon_mo]

Since receiving and plugging in my super hub I have had no problems what so ever with the net. Will keep my fingers crosses and continue sitting on my wooden stool!