IE 7 won't communicate to internet with AT&T DSL?

My OS is Windows XP SP3.

My ISP is AT&T. I run a low-speed DSL connection.

Firefox runs fine, perfect connectivity.

IE, however, will not. I've downloaded the latest version, IE 7,
appropriate for my OS. When opening up IE7, nothing happens: IE7 simply
does not respond. Sometimes, I cannot even close the IE7 window; I have to
exit using Task Manager.

It seems there is a problem with IE7 accessing the correct internet port,
but beyond that I'm a little clueless as to where the problem is coming from.
I've tried a variety of Tools options, but nothing seems to help (Tools
options are more limited simply because the internet is not accessible; with
an active internet connection, there's a 'Diagnose Connection Problems'
option, which doesn't appear if the internet is inactive from IE7's
perspective).

Thanks for any advice you can offer.

1. Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To start
IE7 in No Add-ons mode:

Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without Add-ons; or

Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer (No
add-ons).

Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx

2. Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Settings (RIES)?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using!

3. If you uninstall (a) IE7 *exactly* per the link below (which
automatically returns you to IE6), (b) all toolbars and (c) all third-party
Windows Themes (including Window Blinds) and do NOT reinstall IE7, does this
behavior persist? If it does, do NOT reinstall IE7.

Uninstalling IE7
http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html
[Only use the Command %windir%\ie7\spuninst\spuninst.exe if you cannot
uninstall via Add/Remove Programs!]

IE7 (Un)Installation and Anti-Malware Applications:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/200...lications.aspx

4. Required reading IMHO before reinstalling IE7:

Sandi's Installation Tips <= Steps #1-8, #10 & #11; take note of #12, then
STOP
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install

I strongly recommend using
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/dow.../getitnow.mspx as the
installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update.

Direct Download link:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...0-081805b2f90b

Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.

5. Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after
reinstalling IE7 to install any critical updates offered. If Optional
Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend installing it
to take full advantage of IE7's additional security.

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IMPORTANT! => IE and Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/200...and-xpsp3.aspx

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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
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akhenning wrote:
> My OS is Windows XP SP3.
>
> My ISP is AT&T. I run a low-speed DSL connection.
>
> Firefox runs fine, perfect connectivity.
>
> IE, however, will not. I've downloaded the latest version, IE 7,
> appropriate for my OS. When opening up IE7, nothing happens: IE7 simply
> does not respond. Sometimes, I cannot even close the IE7 window; I have
> to
> exit using Task Manager.
>
> It seems there is a problem with IE7 accessing the correct internet port,
> but beyond that I'm a little clueless as to where the problem is coming
> from. I've tried a variety of Tools options, but nothing seems to help
> (Tools options are more limited simply because the internet is not
> accessible; with an active internet connection, there's a 'Diagnose
> Connection Problems' option, which doesn't appear if the internet is
> inactive from IE7's perspective).
>
> Thanks for any advice you can offer.