Can't access some very popular websites

Nope… Unplugged both the router and the ADSL modem - nothing changed - still can not access the sites. PS: Where can I download XP Search Companion - I inadvertently deleted it a couple of weeks ago.

You can use windows sfc (system file checker) You'd need your XP CD to make this work.
Click Start> Run> type sfc /scannow Note the space.

I do not seem to have my XP CD. At least, I can not seem to be able to find it.

I have found the disk. I have executed the sfc /scannow command. I am still failing to connect to these sites

Did you unplug the POWER? Unplugging just the connections won't do anything. I suggest re-install the Router (software) again and the Modem if that doesn't work. Most LinkSys routers have a built-in firewall.

Did you unplug the POWER? Unplugging just the connections won't do anything.
I suggest re-install the Router (software) again and the Modem if that doesn't work.
Most LinkSys routers have a built-in firewall.

Router did turn out to be the problem. I removed the router, connected the DSl modem directly and, voila, I am accessing every site.

Great If you leave that router off, be sure to get a firewall.

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