Ok thanks! I'll give it a try...
I hate to ask but which of the three files should I download and how do I install it?
Thanks again!
I did everything that was suggested... and then some...
I found these things out:
Internet Options>Connections> Choose Settings if you need to configure a proxy server for a conection is greyed out (unable to enter new info)
then when setting internet connection in same tab..."Connect to the internet" Connection failed with error 651
this is driving me nuts!