Windows activation can't connect to internet

[snacks]

Windows XP (Home) activation isn't connecting to the internet, it just says it can't get a connection. Every other program works fine. Could the firewall be blocking it? And to know if that's it or not, what program would I add as an exception to let Windows activation through the firewall?

 

[mailpup]

You could temporarily turn off the firewall to see if that is the problem.

 

[bushwhacker]

This is mostly caused by network problems, try to reinstall drivers, or stick with telephone to MS for activation number.