yeah i am having a similar problem. execpt what happens to me is when i get into internet explorer for the first time when i start up my laptop it works just fine. but when i close out of at and the next time i try to get into internet explorer, it just comes up with a "this page cannot be displayed" page and it doesnt let me connect to any web pages. i checked my connection and it says i am connected and i have instant message programs that are still signed on in the background that are still online but the browser does not show any pages. the only way i can view a page again is to restart my computer then it will work again but i can only open it once. and like before, when i close it, it doesnt work again untill i restart. i am getting my internet thru a 802.11g wireless card if that info helps any. any anfo will be usefull. thanks.