Can't connect to the internet

drahkir_9 · 07-28-2006, 11:51 AM

For some reason every time I start up my computer I my System 32 folder pops up. To make matters worse I can't log onto the internet with anything. Not with IE firefox Outlook etc. Although every other computer in my house is working fine. Any suggestions?

drahkir_9 · 07-28-2006, 12:00 PM

Oh, and all three of our computers are connected wirelessly through an ADSL modem. Let me know if you need more info to help. Thanks!!!!

mgmcc · 07-29-2006, 02:00 AM

Presumably all computers are actually connecting via an ADSL Modem/Router. Is the problem computer getting its IP address automatically from the router? It should most likely have an address in a 192.168.x.x range.

whardman · 07-29-2006, 06:47 AM

Have you run a spyware scanner? If not I would recommend downloading something like Spybot S&D and run a scan.

**johnwill** · 07-29-2006, 01:32 PM

Sounds like malware to me, the system32 folder popping up is a classic sign.

07-28-2006, 11:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
drahkir_9 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2 OS: Windows XP	Can't connect to the internet For some reason every time I start up my computer I my System 32 folder pops up. To make matters worse I can't log onto the internet with anything. Not with IE firefox Outlook etc. Although every other computer in my house is working fine. Any suggestions?

07-29-2006, 01:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,623 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Sounds like malware to me, the system32 folder popping up is a classic sign. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

07-28-2006, 12:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
drahkir_9 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2 OS: Windows XP	Oh, and all three of our computers are connected wirelessly through an ADSL modem. Let me know if you need more info to help. Thanks!!!!

07-29-2006, 02:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
mgmcc Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dundee, Scotland Posts: 244 OS: XP, Vista, Mac OS X	Presumably all computers are actually connecting via an ADSL Modem/Router. Is the problem computer getting its IP address automatically from the router? It should most likely have an address in a 192.168.x.x range.

07-29-2006, 06:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
whardman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 617 OS: Windows XP My System	Have you run a spyware scanner? If not I would recommend downloading something like Spybot S&D and run a scan.