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Hi.. looking for help.. i believe i have acquired a virus that is blocking my internet access. .. running windows XP, on a Samsung Netbook.. able to CONNECT to the internet via wireless without any problem but unable to open any websites, keep getting the message "internet explorer unable to open". Started out not being able to access certain sites like ebay and facebook... now can't access anything, even pop3 email. I'm using firefox, internet explorer and thunderbird.. no luck.. any ideas? help! thanks so much

Always state your IE version and full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3) when posting in a forum or newsgroup. Please do so in your next reply.

Are you referring to a mobile wireless connection?

If you connect directly to a router or modem, does the behavior persist?

Is this a sudden, new problem?

What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party firewall (if any)?

Has a(another) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on this machine (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you bought it)?