I'm having a similar problem, but related to the new
Linksys Firewall I just installed.

I can surf the net, as evidenced by this message, but
can't connect to the Windows Update site anymore. :-{

It says I need an internet connection, which is always
on, so it doesn't really make any sense.

Little help...

Thanks...Doug
>-----Original Message-----
>my machine autodownloaded the new XP update last night,
>halfway through applying it crashed, since then i've not
>been able to access any web pages but i know i am
>connected as i can play online games and use kazaa.
>
>any ideas??