I can't get a connection through ie no matter what i do.I can still connect through mozilla but some programs that are hardwired into using ie don't run anymore ( YIM or MSN) \

I tried reinstalling ie but it didn't work.Here's the network diagnostics log if it's of any use

Internet Service
Default Outlook Express Mail

Not Configured

Default Outlook Express News

Not Configured

+ Internet Explorer Web Proxy

127.0.0.1

FAILED
IEProxyPort = 8080
+ IEProxy = 127.0.0.1 (PASSED)
Pinging 127.0.0.1 with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 127.0.0.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=0
Reply from 127.0.0.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=0
Reply from 127.0.0.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=0
Reply from 127.0.0.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=0
Ping statistics for 127.0.0.1:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss)
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms
Server appears to be RUNNING on port(s) [NONE]
Computer Information
+ Computer System

HOME

AdminPasswordStatus = 3
AutomaticResetBootOption = TRUE
AutomaticResetCapability = TRUE
BootROMSupported = TRUE
BootupState = Normal boot
Caption = HOME
ChassisBootupState = 2
CreationClassName = Win32_ComputerSystem
CurrentTimeZone = 120
DaylightInEffect = TRUE
Description = AT/AT COMPATIBLE
Domain = MSHOME
DomainRole = 0
EnableDaylightSavingsTime = TRUE
FrontPanelResetStatus = 3
InfraredSupported = FALSE
KeyboardPasswordStatus = 3
Manufacturer = NVIDIA
Model = AWRDACPI
Name = HOME
NetworkServerModeEnabled = TRUE
NumberOfProcessors = 1
PartOfDomain = FALSE
PauseAfterReset = -1
PowerOnPasswordStatus = 3
PowerState = 0
PowerSupplyState = 2
PrimaryOwnerName = www.arabswell.com
ResetCapability = 1
ResetCount = -1
ResetLimit = -1
+ Roles
LM_Workstation
LM_Server
NT
Potential_Browser
Master_Browser
Status = OK
SystemStartupDelay = 30
+ SystemStartupOptions
"Microsoft Windows XP Professional (bootscreen)" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect /KERNEL=kernel1.exe
"Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect
SystemStartupSetting = 0
SystemType = X86-based PC
ThermalState = 2
TotalPhysicalMemory = 1073201152
UserName = HOME\Free User
WakeUpType = 6
+ Operating System

Microsoft Windows XP Professional

BootDevice = \Device\HarddiskVolume1
BuildNumber = 2600
BuildType = Uniprocessor Free
Caption = Microsoft Windows XP Professional
CodeSet = 1252
CountryCode = 1
CreationClassName = Win32_OperatingSystem
CSCreationClassName = Win32_ComputerSystem
CSDVersion = Service Pack 2
CSName = HOME
CurrentTimeZone = 120
DataExecutionPrevention_32BitApplicatio ns = TRUE
DataExecutionPrevention_Available = TRUE
DataExecutionPrevention_Drivers = FALSE
DataExecutionPrevention_SupportPolicy = 2
Debug = FALSE
Description = home
Distributed = FALSE
EncryptionLevel = 168
ForegroundApplicationBoost = 2
FreePhysicalMemory = 333352
FreeSpaceInPagingFiles = 1171412
FreeVirtualMemory = 2054348
InstallDate = 3:38:18 PM 5/7/2006
LargeSystemCache = 0
LastBootUpTime = 11:19:15 AM 8/17/2007
LocalDateTime = 12:26:19 PM 8/17/2007
Locale = 0409
Manufacturer = Microsoft Corporation
MaxNumberOfProcesses = -1
MaxProcessMemorySize = 2097024
Name = Microsoft Windows XP Professional|C:\WINXP|\Device\Harddisk0\Partition1
NumberOfProcesses = 64
NumberOfUsers = 2
Organization = BEST FORUM
OSLanguage = 1033
OSType = 18
Primary = TRUE
ProductType = 1
QuantumLength = 0
QuantumType = 0
RegisteredUser = www.arabswell.com
SerialNumber = 55274-640-0059266-23487
ServicePackMajorVersion = 2
ServicePackMinorVersion = 0
SizeStoredInPagingFiles = 1734052
Status = OK
SuiteMask = 272
SystemDevice = \Device\HarddiskVolume1
SystemDirectory = C:\WINXP\system32
SystemDrive = C:
TotalVirtualMemorySize = 2097024
TotalVisibleMemorySize = 1048048
Version = 5.1.2600
WindowsDirectory = C:\WINXP
+ Version

5.1.2600

Version = 5.1.2600
BuildVersion = 2600.0000
Modems and Network Adapters
+ Modems


+ Nokia N70 USB Modem
AttachedTo = COM3
BlindOff = X5
BlindOn = X3
Caption = Nokia N70 USB Modem
CompressionOff = +DS=0,0;
CompressionOn = +DS=3,0;
ConfigurationDialog = modemui.dll
CreationClassName = Win32_PotsModem
+ DCB
28
0
0
0
0
8
7
0
21
32
0
0
0
0
+ Default
60
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Description = Nokia N70 USB Modem
DeviceID = Modem0
DeviceType = External Modem
DriverDate = 2:00:00 AM 5/26/2006
FlowControlHard = &K3
FlowControlOff = &K0
FlowControlSoft = &K4
Index = 0
MaxBaudRateToSerialPort = 115200
Model = Nokia N70 USB Modem
ModemInfPath = oem29.inf
ModemInfSection = ModemDeviceInstallN70
ModulationBell = B1
ModulationCCITT = B0
Name = Nokia N70 USB Modem
PortSubClass = "02"
PowerManagementSupported = FALSE
Prefix = AT
+ Properties
128
0
0
0
255
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
ProviderName = Nokia
Pulse = P
Reset = ATZ
ResponsesKeyName = Nokia N70 USB Modem::Nokia::Nokia
Status = Unknown
StatusInfo = 2
SystemCreationClassName = Win32_ComputerSystem
SystemName = HOME
Terminator =
Tone = T
+ Sony Ericsson Device 039 USB WMC Data Modem
AttachedTo = COM4
Caption = Sony Ericsson Device 039 USB WMC Data Modem
CompressionOff = +DS=0;
CompressionOn = +DS=3,0,2048,32;
ConfigurationDialog = modemui.dll
CreationClassName = Win32_PotsModem
+ DCB
28
0
0
0
0
194
1
0
21
32
0
0
0
+ Default
60
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Description = Sony Ericsson Device 039 USB WMC Data Modem
DeviceID = Modem1
DeviceType = External Modem
DriverDate = 2:00:00 AM 4/28/2006
Index = 1
MaxBaudRateToSerialPort = 115200
Model = Sony Ericsson Device 039 USB WMC Data Modem
ModemInfPath = oem109.inf
ModemInfSection = Sony_Ericsson_Dev39.Install
Name = Sony Ericsson Device 039 USB WMC Data Modem
PortSubClass = "02"
PowerManagementSupported = FALSE
Prefix = AT
+ Properties
0
0
0
0
255
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
ProviderName = Sony Ericsson
Reset = AT&F
ResponsesKeyName = Sony Ericsson Device 039 USB WMC Data Modem::Sony Ericsson::Sony Ericsson
Status = Unknown
StatusInfo = 2
SystemCreationClassName = Win32_ComputerSystem
SystemName = HOME
Terminator =
+ Sony Ericsson Device 039 USB WMC Modem
AttachedTo = COM5
Caption = Sony Ericsson Device 039 USB WMC Modem
CompressionOff = +DS=0;
CompressionOn = +DS=3,0,2048,32;
ConfigurationDialog = modemui.dll
CreationClassName = Win32_PotsModem
+ DCB
28
0
0
0
0
194
1
0
21
32
0
0
0
+ Default
60
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Description = Sony Ericsson Device 039 USB WMC Modem
DeviceID = Modem2
DeviceType = External Modem
DriverDate = 2:00:00 AM 4/28/2006
Index = 2
MaxBaudRateToSerialPort = 115200
Model = Sony Ericsson Device 039 USB WMC Modem
ModemInfPath = oem109.inf
ModemInfSection = Sony_Ericsson_Dev39.Install
Name = Sony Ericsson Device 039 USB WMC Modem
PortSubClass = "02"
PowerManagementSupported = FALSE
Prefix = AT
+ Properties
0
0
0
0
255
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
ProviderName = Sony Ericsson
Reset = AT&F
ResponsesKeyName = Sony Ericsson Device 039 USB WMC Modem::Sony Ericsson::Sony Ericsson
Status = Unknown
StatusInfo = 2
SystemCreationClassName = Win32_ComputerSystem
SystemName = HOME
Terminator =
+ Network Adapters


PASSED
+ [00000012] NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller (PASSED)
Caption = [00000012] NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller
DatabasePath = %SystemRoot%\System32\drivers\etc
+ DefaultIPGateway = 192.168.2.1(Same Subnet) (PASSED)
Pinging 192.168.2.1 with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 192.168.2.1: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=1
Reply from 192.168.2.1: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=1
Reply from 192.168.2.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=0
Reply from 192.168.2.1: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=1
Ping statistics for 192.168.2.1:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss)
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 1ms, Average = 0ms
Description = NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller - Packet Scheduler Miniport
DHCPEnabled = TRUE
DHCPLeaseExpires = 5:14:07 AM 1/19/2038
DHCPLeaseObtained = 11:20:06 AM 8/17/2007
+ DHCPServer = 192.168.2.1 (PASSED)
Pinging 192.168.2.1 with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 192.168.2.1: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=1
Reply from 192.168.2.1: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=1
Reply from 192.168.2.1: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=1
Reply from 192.168.2.1: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=1
Ping statistics for 192.168.2.1:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss)
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 1ms, Maximum = 1ms, Average = 1ms
DNSEnabledForWINSResolution = FALSE

+ IP Address


PASSED
+ [00000012] NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller (PASSED)
+ IPAddress = 192.168.2.13 (PASSED)


IE SEEMS to be configured to use the loopback ip (127.0.0.1) as a proxy. I would suggest you try to disable this.

From your control panel select "Internet Options"
Select the "Connections" tab and press the "LAN settings" button.
Untick the box next to "Use a proxy server..."