# Networking/Browser Problem.

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/networking-browser-problem/54729>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [February 16, 2001, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/networking-browser-problem/54729 "2001-02-16T13:22:28Z")\
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**Author:** ![VanLandry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/eb9ed0/32.png) [@VanLandry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VanLandry)\
**Post date:** [February 16, 2001, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/networking-browser-problem/54729/1 "2001-02-16T13:22:28Z")

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I have set up a LAN at home using a router and four pc’s(all running windows 98). All four can see each other, share folders, etc. However, only three can surf the web. The fourth can ping [yahoo.com](http://yahoo.com), [straightdope.com](http://straightdope.com), etc., but can never find the server when opening the browser. I’ve downloaded netscape and IE but neither worked. I’m starting to think the problem is in the registry but I have no idea what to look for… My last resort will be to format the hard drive, but I’d really like to try everything before it comes to that.