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Can't browse internet using XP SP2 on VMware, but can ping?

Can't browse internet using XP SP2 on VMware, but can ping?

I've just installed a clean copy of XP SP2 using VMware workstation 6.5.2, but the system won't get online.

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Guest [Entry]

"How do you have your networking configured in VMware (Host-only, NAT, Bridged)?
How's your firewall configured on the machine VMware is installed on?
Do you have other VMs on this machine that are able to access the internet?
Do you use any third party internet security suite inside the VM?
Can you reach the usual destinations, your router (default gateway), DNS servers, other machines on your network?

Dave"
Guest [Entry]

"I had the same problem, and had just removed my Norton Antivirus. An entire morning of trial and error + research revealed that this could be the problem because Norton leaves bits and pieces lying around when you use Windows Add/Remove programs to remove it. I Googled ""norton software removal tool"", which took me here: http://us.norton.com/support/kb/web_view.jsp?wv_type=public_web&docurl=20080710133834EN&ln=en_US

Downloaded, used the tool, and magically, everything works again!"