Internet Explorer not working?

[Phoenix]

I cannot get Internet Explorer working. The program opens but will not connect to any site, it just comes up with 'cannot find server'. I can access websites using AOL (sorry, but I have no choice as it is paid for by work). I am using Windows XP and have all updates as per Microsoft update website.

Hope someone can offer some simple help/advice as I am a complete technophobe.

Thanks

Andy

[rjo]

Got a firewall???
Check to see if IE has permission.

[spivvy]

Phoenix said:

I cannot get Internet Explorer working. The program opens but will not connect to any site, it just comes up with 'cannot find server'. I can access websites using AOL (sorry, but I have no choice as it is paid for by work). I am using Windows XP and have all updates as per Microsoft update website. Hope someone can offer some simple help/advice as I am a complete technophobe. Thanks Andy

go to tools internet options check proxy and lan settings