XP SP2?

It's possible that windows firewall is blocking ur connection which is part of sp2. go to control panel-windows firewall and disable it. If you dont have a firewall download zone alarm , its free.

Mk
October 2004

Many people have reported problems with XP SP2. As it's not in final release version yet I will not use it. You can use XPs restore facility to go back to before you installed it. Go to Programs, Accessories,System Tools, System Restore and select a date before your SP2 installation. Then wait for the final release version.

g
June 2004