IE 7 and Firefox problems?

Ok I use IE7 and Firefox and nether of them can pull up microsoft.com... And its almost like they(My computer) want to choose where I go because It takes forever to load some web pages some it takes like 3 or 4 secs and others It will sit there and load for like 5 to 8 hours and then say it couldent find the webpage. What is wrong with my computer, virus, spy, hacker?

I have pinged like microsoft and other web sites and it says it sent it found and it dident return the ping. so I dont know!

Thankyou for your support!

IE 7 and Firefox problems?windows media player

That 's certainly unfortunate....lol

I would definately think it is a virus or something but I can't help thinking that you have blocked the site through the browser...I would check your restricted and safe sites and see if Microsoft is actually on there...other than that...go for a full virus and spyware scan!

IE 7 and Firefox problems?windows live messenger internet explorer

Well, try opening them up on Internet Explorer, and make sure you have Internet Explorer 7.

Hopefully it will work with my sites:

Internet Explorer 7:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloa...

Microsoft.com

http://www.microsoft.com/en/us/default.a...

If this doesn't work go on internet Explorer, and go to Tools--%26gt;Internet Options--%26gt;Privacy--%26gt;Sites--%26gt;Advanced--%26gt;

copy and paste the sites I gave you, and click allow, then at the bottom click "Ok", and try again.

You can also go to Internet--%26gt;Security--%26gt;Restricted Sites, and unblock them if the sites are listed there.

Otherwise here is a good source of security, which is all you need, the program's name is Spybot Search %26amp; Destroy, which is the best out there for getting rid of spyware and adware (harmful threats to your computer).

Follow the simple instructions, and get rid of anything from your computer, by clicking "Check for Problems", which will make the program do a scan on your computer, and then when it gives a list of problems, when they are all highlighted, and checked click, "Fix Selected Problems" to get rid of them, then restart your computer.

Here is the site:

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirro...

Click on the link that says "File Forums", and says "Editor's Pick" on it, the program will download shortly.

This will hopefully remove the problem. If it doesn't work call a computer technician.

EDIT: A lot of people do hate Internet Explorer 7, but trust me it is the best, it is slow because it's been updated, and is more secure.
1. Download and run firefox to protect your from future spyware attacks and pop ups which are coming in through internet explorer (Trojan downloaders, win32 ) .Then update your windows through firefox

Browser attacks aren't easy to spot because they piggyback on legitimate traffic that doesn't exhibit many obvious warning signs

http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.c...

2. Run the vundo and combo fix http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.c...

3. Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.c...

4. Run the anti spyware remove programs spybot http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.c... and superantispyware http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.c... to get rid of the nasties

5. Run a complete scan with free curing utility Dr.Web CureIt!

http://www.freedrweb.com/

The best protection for your computer is a 3-tiered approach: anti-spyware software, anti-virus software, and a firewall(ZoneAlarm Free 7.0.462.0)

http://www.lavasoft.com/support/spywaree...