Internet explorer and some programs cannot connect to the internet?

Answer:
Open IE and on the menu: Tools -> Internet Options
Hit the Connections tab, then hit the LAN Settings button and UNCHECK
"Use a proxy server for your LAN", then OK both windows.
refresh the browser and IE should work.
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