[SOLVED] Windows ME Internet Connection

gallup · 01-19-2008, 09:37 PM

I see this has been dormant for a while, but to extend instead of start new thread... I would like to ask how I can set only the 'dns specific' info for ME. Been away from it too long to recall.
I can ping a site by ip address on the internet but no names such as yahoo.com, won't work but yahoo's ip address pings fine.
Can I leave the ip to auto and just hard set dns only? When I try under the dns tab and enter the 2 addresses I then get a message that to use dns I must specify a host name for this computer. ???
Once again, I can ping the internet, just can't use a 'name'.
thanks,
Mike

Geekgirl · 01-20-2008, 07:46 AM

Hi Mike, as you can see I moved your thread. It is always best to start your own and being tucked in an old one where it was you would have prob never got assistance.
Be patient, johnwill will come along and help you out

gallup · 01-20-2008, 09:28 AM

just trying to keep the number of posts down, I have trouble finding a thread with the search tool that applies to what I need to know. I'll bet it's been covered, just don't seem to find it easily.

**johnwill** · 01-20-2008, 04:22 PM

Hold the Windows key and press R, then type CMD to open a command prompt:

Type the following command:

IPCONFIG /ALL

Right click in the command window and choose Select All, then hit Enter.
Paste the results in a message here.

If you are on a machine with no network connection, use a floppy, USB disk, or a CD-RW disk to transfer a text file with the information to allow pasting it here.

You might try replacing your DNS server. Follow the instructions at OpenDNS for Windows and configure to use OpenDNS for your DNS server. See if that makes a difference.

gallup · 01-23-2008, 05:48 AM

I was working on this via the phone for a friend, made a trip over and found newdotnet among a few other problems. Lost dns prior to removal of this malware, which seemed odd as I thought that removal of newdotnet caused the problem.
Removed malware, ran winsock repair tool and removed and reinstalled nic and tcpip and it works now.
Sometimes over the phone I just don't get the whole story from the ones I am trying to assist. Thanks for the help and the info on open dns, I am using it at home now on my own network.

**johnwill** · 01-23-2008, 01:04 PM

Good that you got him running.

01-19-2008, 09:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
gallup Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 81 OS: M$ xpsp3, PCLinuxOS, Puppy Linux	[SOLVED] Windows ME Internet Connection I see this has been dormant for a while, but to extend instead of start new thread... I would like to ask how I can set only the 'dns specific' info for ME. Been away from it too long to recall. I can ping a site by ip address on the internet but no names such as yahoo.com, won't work but yahoo's ip address pings fine. Can I leave the ip to auto and just hard set dns only? When I try under the dns tab and enter the 2 addresses I then get a message that to use dns I must specify a host name for this computer. ??? Once again, I can ping the internet, just can't use a 'name'. thanks, Mike Last edited by gallup; 01-19-2008 at 09:48 PM.

01-20-2008, 07:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,171 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	Re: Windows ME Internet Connection Hi Mike, as you can see I moved your thread. It is always best to start your own and being tucked in an old one where it was you would have prob never got assistance. Be patient, johnwill will come along and help you out __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

01-20-2008, 09:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
gallup Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 81 OS: M$ xpsp3, PCLinuxOS, Puppy Linux	Re: Windows ME Internet Connection just trying to keep the number of posts down, I have trouble finding a thread with the search tool that applies to what I need to know. I'll bet it's been covered, just don't seem to find it easily.

01-20-2008, 04:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,685 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Windows ME Internet Connection Hold the Windows key and press R, then type CMD to open a command prompt: Type the following command: IPCONFIG /ALL Right click in the command window and choose Select All, then hit Enter. Paste the results in a message here. If you are on a machine with no network connection, use a floppy, USB disk, or a CD-RW disk to transfer a text file with the information to allow pasting it here. You might try replacing your DNS server. Follow the instructions at OpenDNS for Windows and configure to use OpenDNS for your DNS server. See if that makes a difference. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

01-23-2008, 05:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
gallup Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 81 OS: M$ xpsp3, PCLinuxOS, Puppy Linux	Re: Windows ME Internet Connection I was working on this via the phone for a friend, made a trip over and found newdotnet among a few other problems. Lost dns prior to removal of this malware, which seemed odd as I thought that removal of newdotnet caused the problem. Removed malware, ran winsock repair tool and removed and reinstalled nic and tcpip and it works now. Sometimes over the phone I just don't get the whole story from the ones I am trying to assist. Thanks for the help and the info on open dns, I am using it at home now on my own network.

01-23-2008, 01:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,685 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Windows ME Internet Connection Good that you got him running. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience