Linux Mint 5 has internet, but windows xp doesn't [SOLVED!]

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Linux Mint 5 has internet, but windows xp doesn't [SOLVED!]

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So i got xp sp3 and linux mint 5 to dual boot..

i installed xp first then linux

i can use dsl internet for both xp and linux for a while, then while i was on xp, the dsl stopped working.

so i booted linux, and it has internet. That means my dsl service is fine.

The problem seems to be with xp sp3.

i remebered having the problem while i was updating avg antivirus free.
I was trying to log in on yahoo messenger, but i can't

the message the dsl network shows is, "Limeted or No Connectivity"

Thanks for any help.
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Re: Linux Mint 5 has internet, but windows xp pro sp3 doesn't.

Post by nono »

Fixed my own problem!

Sorry, for being a total noob and did not searched the net first.

Anyways, posting this for other people that might encounter the same problem.

The reason is that avg asked me if i wanted to delete a trojan.

Apparently, this trojan is not really a trojan, it is for my dsl settings

All i did was to download WinsockFix and use it, powered the modem on and it was fixed.

download it here, http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=257

Winsock removes and restores the cable dsl settings.
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