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Firewall Blocking Internet

  • 09-04-2008 05:41PM
    #1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19


    My internet doesn't work and according to Eircom support it's definitely a firewall issue. I've switched off Windows Firewall but it still doesn't work. Could it possibly be some sort of Malware stopping it? I can Ping loopback but everything else gets Request Timed Out


Comments

  • Closed Accounts Posts: 17,208 ✭✭✭✭aidan_walsh


    Windows Firewall may not be the only firewall on our system. Do you have something by Norton, Symantec or any other companies security suite installed?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 19 En-Motion


    Sorry, should have stated that I have all firewalls switched off


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,060 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Can your software update, ie AVG or such? Can be ports blocked.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,683 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    Your internet settings??

    Try resetting all of your internet settings in the conenctions tab of internet explorer. Under LAN settings make sure all boxes are unchecked.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 19 En-Motion


    Just now I uninstalled Symantec, restarted my PC and now internet is working. Not sure why but at least it's working now. Will still need to use some form of Firewall though


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 852 ✭✭✭blackgold>>


    Firewalls run as a service you never stopped the service i'd say.
    :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,683 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    you mightve had IE blocked by symantec.


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