Updated programs (e.g., Skype, MSN Messenger) indicate "no internet connection" internet connection works

I had problems with Vista, firstly with respect to some automatic updates is blocking internet access (still pending) and now some improved programs, such as Skype, MSN Messenger, TomTom, etc.) do essentially the same thing: I upgraqded Skype, which worked perfectly before the upgrade and nowwhen I try to connect, it says no I am not connected to the intrnet, when I'm clearly.  I have disabled the Windows Firewall, added programs such as exceptiosn in the firewall and still no good.  This seems to be the case with more and more programs and it's very frustrating.  Help, please.

Thank you.  As an alternative, I would consider going back to XP, if you can tell me how - I want just all work...

Hi Mark,
Yes, I think it turned your restore points.
Just to make sure you can back up 'now', can you do a full backup of the system to an external source or another partition?

This is my opinion and I think we get very close to the point of no longer options. :-(

Let us know what you do and how it goes!
Matt Hudson
Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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