internet works but programs wont connect

[Guest]

Internet explorer is up and running, but other programs like Windows media
player and AIM are unable to connect to the internet. I dont have a firewall
on, so i cant figure out what's wrong. Hope you can help me.

 

[Jon]

Internet explorer is up and running, but other programs like Windows media
player and AIM are unable to connect to the internet. I dont have a
firewall
on, so i cant figure out what's wrong. Hope you can help me.

It does sound like some software is blocking the connection. Run through any
other security software you have installed, and also check the Windows
firewall, to see if you've inadvertently enabled outbound blocking.
( ' netsh advfirewall show allprofiles ' from an elevated command prompt )