Connection problems

[PJG2004]

idk if this is the right forum to post under but i need some help. Randomly a couple days ago my web browser just stopped working (running IE 7 i believe) on my laptop. The connection was fine beforehand but it just all of the sudden stopped overnight it seems like. Im still receiving a signal..i have an excellent connection running 54 mpbs, AIM is working, but no IE response. i rebooted, reset router, disabled connection and reconnected and im dumbfounded. I need some help, please.

 

[hrlow2]

Have you tried any other browsers? Give Firefox or Opera a try.

 

[PJG2004]

i fixed it. i ran the self-diagnostic test...then i figured out that it was my anti-virus for some reason.

 

[hrlow2]

Which AV were you using???

 

[PJG2004]

Norton..i forget which one specifically cuz im not at my house right now but its norton

 

[hrlow2]

I always steer clear of Norton. They use way too much system resources and can be very difficult to remove without the Norton Removal Tool. ( Imagine that. Digs in so deep that they had to make a special tool to remove it.)

 

[PJG2004]

yeah i know, im tired of the firewall blocking stuff that doesnt need to be blocked...when its time to renew idk what AV to go with...any suggestions?

 

[hrlow2]

I used to use Avira AntiVir(always in the top 3 free ones). Now I use Comodo Internet Security rith firewall and AV.

 

[PJG2004]

alright, ill have to check that out

 

[andyc]

You should also check out NOD32 from ESET. It's worked wonders for me...

 

[PJG2004]

sweet...i appreciate it fellas