Can't Download Programs

O.K.
I am trying to download Windows Updates, Firefox, free antisoftware,
etc. I am on Vista Home Basic 32 bit.

When I try. The page comes up saying 'Internet Explorer cannot
dieplay..."

I am staying in a hotel using a LAN line. I was able to download here
last week fine.

Is there a way to check if a port is blocked? Is it possible for them
to block me from downloading programs?
I can download You tube vids using keepvid website.
I have tried disabling my firewall.

I have run chkdsk, memory test and everything is fine there.

Any ideas/sugestions?


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