After checking the integrity of all browsers being used, I've discovered from my ISP provider that while I can ping an IP address connected to a specific website, I can't get online using a conventional URL. He suggested that there is an issue with the DNS Server. How do I solve this?

Hi tvgarth,If the issue does not repeat in Safe mode as Divya suggested, there is likely a startup item or service is causing the issue. Follow the steps found on the following link to pinpoint the item or service causing the error:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135Cody C Microsoft Answers Support Engineer Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

Hi tvgarth,If the issue does not repeat in Safe mode as Divya suggested, there is likely a startup item or service is causing the issue. Follow the steps found on the following link to pinpoint the item or service causing the error:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135Cody C Microsoft Answers Support Engineer Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.