So I formatted the windows partion, reinstalled windows xp pro, browser, Thunderbird mail, video and sound drivers, and talked to my bank, internet provider, my Ebay and everything, as normal.
Until about an hour ago.... It has now reverted to 'The connection was...'
I am now getting seriously p1$$ed off with this. Norton tells me there is no virus present, and as I said before, everything else seems ok. I can log onto Pprune, and other places like that, but I just checked and I cannot even register with Tekheads, the computer bits emporium.
STICKYB
Have tried combinations of ssl/tsl to no avail.
WILLBY
Where do I find this info, the only modem showing in modems in the control panel is the old DialUp one.
Easiest way is just to use the wifes computer for the 'Secure log-on' jobs, and live with it, but I would love to know what the problem is.