Connected to router and can ping externally, but not able to go to web pages

[DelJo63]

But would the router/modem care?
And, is it even possible to give the computer a bad name?

Routes and modems pass tcp packets and know nothing of 'names'. They use IP addresses and 'MAC' addresses.

 

[DelJo63]

Since your can ping external IP addresses, your primary TCP/IP layers ARE working correctly but DNS (domain name servicees) needed to resolve websites by name (e.g. "www.techspot.com") isn't working.

I just performed the tracert command to www.google.com and it worked correctly too.

Already solved nslookup (ip vs name) IS working

 

[maXimus4444]

yes very unusual. maybe this will remain a mystery. oh well... better luck next time