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Fresh Win7, IE8 no connect with firewall enabled ...

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RobinZ

Flightless Bird
Installed a fresh install of Windows7 (no upgrade), enabled windows firewall
and allowed program through firewall and I am unable to connect. When
firewall is disabled, IE connects. Something in windows firewall blocking but
I cannot find it. What am I missing?

Robin
 
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PA Bear [MS MVP]

Flightless Bird
Did you format the HDD prior to installing Win7?

What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
subscription current?

Do other applications connect?

Are you connecting via dial-up, cable, ADSL, satellite, or wireless internet
USB modem? Is a router involved?

Why can’t I connect to the Internet?
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/Windows7/why-can-t-i-connect-to-the-internet

Post here instead:
http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7network/threads


RobinZ wrote:
> Installed a fresh install of Windows7 (no upgrade), enabled windows
> firewall
> and allowed program through firewall and I am unable to connect. When
> firewall is disabled, IE connects. Something in windows firewall blocking
> but I cannot find it. What am I missing?
 
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Leonard Grey

Flightless Bird
What is a "fresh install"?

There are two ways to install Windows 7: An 'upgrade' installs Windows 7
over an existing copy of Windows; a 'custom install' installs Windows 7
on a formatted hard disk.

Windows Firewall is enabled by default in Windows 7. Why did you have to
enable it manually?
---
Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est

RobinZ wrote:
> Installed a fresh install of Windows7 (no upgrade), enabled windows firewall
> and allowed program through firewall and I am unable to connect. When
> firewall is disabled, IE connects. Something in windows firewall blocking but
> I cannot find it. What am I missing?
>
> Robin
 
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RobinZ

Flightless Bird
Brand new drive. Everything else works, Firefox as we speak. Firewall enabled
as in "outbound connections". Re-read my original post.



"Leonard Grey" wrote:

> What is a "fresh install"?
>
> There are two ways to install Windows 7: An 'upgrade' installs Windows 7
> over an existing copy of Windows; a 'custom install' installs Windows 7
> on a formatted hard disk.
>
> Windows Firewall is enabled by default in Windows 7. Why did you have to
> enable it manually?
> ---
> Leonard Grey
> Errare humanum est
>
> RobinZ wrote:
> > Installed a fresh install of Windows7 (no upgrade), enabled windows firewall
> > and allowed program through firewall and I am unable to connect. When
> > firewall is disabled, IE connects. Something in windows firewall blocking but
> > I cannot find it. What am I missing?
> >
> > Robin
> .
>
 
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Leonard Grey

Flightless Bird
In a custom install of Windows 7 on a blank, formatted hard drive,
Windows Firewall is enabled by default. There is nothing to enable.

If you discovered that Windows Firewall was disabled, and so you had to
enable it yourself, there is more to the story.
---
Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est

RobinZ wrote:
> Brand new drive. Everything else works, Firefox as we speak. Firewall enabled
> as in "outbound connections". Re-read my original post.
>
>
>
> "Leonard Grey" wrote:
>
>> What is a "fresh install"?
>>
>> There are two ways to install Windows 7: An 'upgrade' installs Windows 7
>> over an existing copy of Windows; a 'custom install' installs Windows 7
>> on a formatted hard disk.
>>
>> Windows Firewall is enabled by default in Windows 7. Why did you have to
>> enable it manually?
>> ---
>> Leonard Grey
>> Errare humanum est
>>
>> RobinZ wrote:
>>> Installed a fresh install of Windows7 (no upgrade), enabled windows firewall
>>> and allowed program through firewall and I am unable to connect. When
>>> firewall is disabled, IE connects. Something in windows firewall blocking but
>>> I cannot find it. What am I missing?
>>>
>>> Robin
>> .
>>
 
R

RobinZ

Flightless Bird
Using Microsoft Security Essentials download. Everything else works. IE never
worked unless I turn off MS firewall.


"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Did you format the HDD prior to installing Win7?
>
> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
> subscription current?
>
> Do other applications connect?
>
> Are you connecting via dial-up, cable, ADSL, satellite, or wireless internet
> USB modem? Is a router involved?
>
> Why can’t I connect to the Internet?
> http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/Windows7/why-can-t-i-connect-to-the-internet
>
> Post here instead:
> http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7network/threads
>
>
> RobinZ wrote:
> > Installed a fresh install of Windows7 (no upgrade), enabled windows
> > firewall
> > and allowed program through firewall and I am unable to connect. When
> > firewall is disabled, IE connects. Something in windows firewall blocking
> > but I cannot find it. What am I missing?
>
> .
>
 
P

PA Bear [MS MVP]

Flightless Bird
What Leonard said.

How long was the computer connected to the internet before MSE was installed
& updated?

Repost:

Do other applications connect?

Are you connecting via dial-up, cable, ADSL, satellite, or wireless internet
USB modem? Is a router involved?

Have you posted here yet? =>
http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7network/threads


RobinZ wrote:
> Using Microsoft Security Essentials download. Everything else works. IE
> never worked unless I turn off MS firewall.
>
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>> Did you format the HDD prior to installing Win7?
>>
>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
>> subscription current?
>>
>> Do other applications connect?
>>
>> Are you connecting via dial-up, cable, ADSL, satellite, or wireless
>> internet USB modem? Is a router involved?
>>
>> Why can’t I connect to the Internet?
>> http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/Windows7/why-can-t-i-connect-to-the-internet
>>
>> Post here instead:
>> http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7network/threads
>>
>>
>> RobinZ wrote:
>>> Installed a fresh install of Windows7 (no upgrade), enabled windows
>>> firewall
>>> and allowed program through firewall and I am unable to connect. When
>>> firewall is disabled, IE connects. Something in windows firewall
>>> blocking
>>> but I cannot find it. What am I missing?
>>
>> .
 
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RobinZ

Flightless Bird
What part of "IE connects with MS firewall off, no connection when on"
requires so much beating around the bush? I obviously have encountered some
very unique situation. I have a business environment with TMG2010 firewall
and all flavours of desktops (including W7).

I will try things out on the forum you suggested. Thanks



"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> What Leonard said.
>
> How long was the computer connected to the internet before MSE was installed
> & updated?
>
> Repost:
>
> Do other applications connect?
>
> Are you connecting via dial-up, cable, ADSL, satellite, or wireless internet
> USB modem? Is a router involved?
>
> Have you posted here yet? =>
> http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7network/threads
>
>
> RobinZ wrote:
> > Using Microsoft Security Essentials download. Everything else works. IE
> > never worked unless I turn off MS firewall.
> >
> >
> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >> Did you format the HDD prior to installing Win7?
> >>
> >> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
> >> subscription current?
> >>
> >> Do other applications connect?
> >>
> >> Are you connecting via dial-up, cable, ADSL, satellite, or wireless
> >> internet USB modem? Is a router involved?
> >>
> >> Why can’t I connect to the Internet?
> >> http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/Windows7/why-can-t-i-connect-to-the-internet
> >>
> >> Post here instead:
> >> http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7network/threads
> >>
> >>
> >> RobinZ wrote:
> >>> Installed a fresh install of Windows7 (no upgrade), enabled windows
> >>> firewall
> >>> and allowed program through firewall and I am unable to connect. When
> >>> firewall is disabled, IE connects. Something in windows firewall
> >>> blocking
> >>> but I cannot find it. What am I missing?
> >>
> >> .
>
> .
>
 
P

PA Bear [MS MVP]

Flightless Bird
> I have a business environment with TMG2010 firewall

If a third-party firewall is enabled, you don't want the Windows Firewall
enabled! Speak with your Admin or Tech Support department.

RobinZ wrote:
> What part of "IE connects with MS firewall off, no connection when on"
> requires so much beating around the bush? I obviously have encountered
> some
> very unique situation. I have a business environment with TMG2010 firewall
> and all flavours of desktops (including W7).
>
> I will try things out on the forum you suggested. Thanks
>
>
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> What Leonard said.
>>
>> How long was the computer connected to the internet before MSE was
>> installed & updated?
>>
>> Repost:
>>
>> Do other applications connect?
>>
>> Are you connecting via dial-up, cable, ADSL, satellite, or wireless
>> internet USB modem? Is a router involved?
>>
>> Have you posted here yet? =>
>> http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7network/threads
>>
>>
>> RobinZ wrote:
>>> Using Microsoft Security Essentials download. Everything else works. IE
>>> never worked unless I turn off MS firewall.
>>>
>>>
>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>> Did you format the HDD prior to installing Win7?
>>>>
>>>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
>>>> subscription current?
>>>>
>>>> Do other applications connect?
>>>>
>>>> Are you connecting via dial-up, cable, ADSL, satellite, or wireless
>>>> internet USB modem? Is a router involved?
>>>>
>>>> Why can’t I connect to the Internet?
>>>> http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/Windows7/why-can-t-i-connect-to-the-internet
>>>>
>>>> Post here instead:
>>>> http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7network/threads
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> RobinZ wrote:
>>>>> Installed a fresh install of Windows7 (no upgrade), enabled windows
>>>>> firewall
>>>>> and allowed program through firewall and I am unable to connect. When
>>>>> firewall is disabled, IE connects. Something in windows firewall
>>>>> blocking
>>>>> but I cannot find it. What am I missing?
>>>>
>>>> .
>>
>> .
 
R

RobinZ

Flightless Bird
This post has turned into a complete farce! Everyone who reads these replies
should forget about everything you have just read and move on to the next one.



"Leonard Grey" wrote:

> In a custom install of Windows 7 on a blank, formatted hard drive,
> Windows Firewall is enabled by default. There is nothing to enable.
>
> If you discovered that Windows Firewall was disabled, and so you had to
> enable it yourself, there is more to the story.
> ---
> Leonard Grey
> Errare humanum est
>
> RobinZ wrote:
> > Brand new drive. Everything else works, Firefox as we speak. Firewall enabled
> > as in "outbound connections". Re-read my original post.
> >
> >
> >
> > "Leonard Grey" wrote:
> >
> >> What is a "fresh install"?
> >>
> >> There are two ways to install Windows 7: An 'upgrade' installs Windows 7
> >> over an existing copy of Windows; a 'custom install' installs Windows 7
> >> on a formatted hard disk.
> >>
> >> Windows Firewall is enabled by default in Windows 7. Why did you have to
> >> enable it manually?
> >> ---
> >> Leonard Grey
> >> Errare humanum est
> >>
> >> RobinZ wrote:
> >>> Installed a fresh install of Windows7 (no upgrade), enabled windows firewall
> >>> and allowed program through firewall and I am unable to connect. When
> >>> firewall is disabled, IE connects. Something in windows firewall blocking but
> >>> I cannot find it. What am I missing?
> >>>
> >>> Robin
> >> .
> >>
> .
>
 
L

Leonard Grey

Flightless Bird
You have only yourself to blame.
---
Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est

RobinZ wrote:
> This post has turned into a complete farce! Everyone who reads these replies
> should forget about everything you have just read and move on to the next one.
>
>
>
> "Leonard Grey" wrote:
>
>> In a custom install of Windows 7 on a blank, formatted hard drive,
>> Windows Firewall is enabled by default. There is nothing to enable.
>>
>> If you discovered that Windows Firewall was disabled, and so you had to
>> enable it yourself, there is more to the story.
>> ---
>> Leonard Grey
>> Errare humanum est
>>
>> RobinZ wrote:
>>> Brand new drive. Everything else works, Firefox as we speak. Firewall enabled
>>> as in "outbound connections". Re-read my original post.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "Leonard Grey" wrote:
>>>
>>>> What is a "fresh install"?
>>>>
>>>> There are two ways to install Windows 7: An 'upgrade' installs Windows 7
>>>> over an existing copy of Windows; a 'custom install' installs Windows 7
>>>> on a formatted hard disk.
>>>>
>>>> Windows Firewall is enabled by default in Windows 7. Why did you have to
>>>> enable it manually?
>>>> ---
>>>> Leonard Grey
>>>> Errare humanum est
>>>>
>>>> RobinZ wrote:
>>>>> Installed a fresh install of Windows7 (no upgrade), enabled windows firewall
>>>>> and allowed program through firewall and I am unable to connect. When
>>>>> firewall is disabled, IE connects. Something in windows firewall blocking but
>>>>> I cannot find it. What am I missing?
>>>>>
>>>>> Robin
>>>> .
>>>>
>> .
>>
 
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