The expired NIS could be a problem here. Remove it with the Norton Removal Tool (NRT).
Download the NRT; save to desktop. Then go to desktop, RIGHT-click on the NRT icon and select Run as Administrator. When complete - re-boot.
NRT -
ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/englis...moval_Tool.exe
Reset the Windows Firewall to its default settings -
START | type FirewallSettings.exe into the start search box | click on FirewallSettings.exe above | select the Advanced Tab | click on "Restore Defaults" | Click Apply, OK
Use AVG for a/v if you wish -
http://free.avg.com/download-avg-ant...s-free-edition
Once IE connectivity re-established, go to Windows Updates and allow Vista SP1 to install.
Windows Updates -
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
Regards. . .
jcgriff2
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