Thanks! I will give those a try. I know that Norton does block my e-mail even though I have it configured not to. It appears that the POP3 can get through but the issues appear to be with my SMTP settings. When I disable Norton my e-mail works without a problem but once it starts back up, I have issues. Anyhow, I will sure let you know if your suggestions help. Going to attempt the router bypass first. Thanks for taking the time to respond! I very much appreciate it!!

When you say Norton, I'm assuming Norton Firewall? If so, it's simply a configuration issue. You need to configure whatever your email is to allow free communication to the Internet. i.e., If using Outlook, go into the Firewall rules and change Outlook to Permit communications.

I went ahead and connected directly to my DSL modem. It gave me the same scenario, I could ping from the command prompt to yahoo.com or a few others but Internet Explorer would not bring anything up. I then went into IE and as you suggested, defaulted every tab there was. I also went into the "Manage Add Ons" area and disabled any that were not needed. I then deleted all temporary files and cookies. I found the same thing, I could ping from the command prompt but still IE would not connect to anything. I have both the Windoz and Norton Firewalls disabled. The only thing that I did different from the night that it worked to the morning that it did not, was that Corel installed a "patch" and I saw two other updates that had been downloaded at the same time (can't remember what the other two were). Since the computer is new, I could not restore to the day before since that was when I first fired it up. My e-mail works coming and going and again, just the IE issue. I am open for any more suggestions and appreciate your time and help Sparky1641!!!

Thanks!

I did change Outlook Express and IE to permit all. Was hoping it would be that easy but nothing is for this computer user!!!

Message Edited by VCraig on 02-12-2006 10:00 PM

Well, I dove deep into the computer and did most all those with still the same results. To save a headache and future issues, I just did a PC RESTORE from day 1. I now am configuring it a little more carefully and in thinking back, it was during an update that was downloaded for Corel and 2 others. Maybe something became corrupt during that download with IE. Dunno.

Thanks for your help and suggestions! I would have liked to attempt to get to the root of the problem but if I run into it again, I will know exactly what the issue was that triggered the problem in the first place. I hate having a new machine and spending more time trying to fix a problem than enjoying it. I ruled out several obvious issues with your help and a help of a friend. Kinda like buying a car and it breaks down on the way home from the dealership.

Have a great week and thanks for your help and suggestions!!!