Internet Connection: Connected but cannot access internet ? ?

[dave j]

Have just returned from a friends who is having problems connecting to the internet. He can access email, update his virus software and ping locations and get a reply. Problem is when he starts IE it will not display anything but the usual no connection error.

His connection is wireless through a Linksys router. Another laptop in his house uses the same connection and works fine so I cant see it being a problem with the router.

In Network connections he has the following:

High Speed internet Linksys wireless connection connected with excellent signal strength.

Internet gateway - Connected.

All appears to be working as it should, Pings, email, software updates etc. Everything but Internet Explorer.

I have disabled his firewall (Norton 360) but am just having no luck at all.

Any suggestions ??? Please !!!