Problem - Computer cannot access internet (well not exactly.....)!.

Len wrote:
Thanks for the reply - I thought multiple group posts would increase
the chances of help! Guess it's not good netiquette?

I have done everything you suggested in the order above. I had
already covered much of it, especially the Browse Master issues.
However, I am no further forward. The symptoms are still exactly as
described.

Any other suggestions would be most appreciated.

Thanks, Len

Try designating a different computer as Browse Master
ENABLED and DISABLE the others.

Rebuild the network:
As long as you have the NIC software/driver install disk,
try removing via Control Panel | Network. the TCP/IP
protocol for the NIC and then remove the NIC itself from
networks.
Remove File and Printer Sharing. Do not reboot.
Remove the NIC from the Control Panel System Hardware Device
Manager. Reboot.
Windows should find the NIC and reinstall it. If not, run
Find New Hardware from Add New Hardware or use the NIC
install disk. Re-set up your network protocol using only
TCP/IP and no other. Make sure Browse Master is as you want
it designated, and the the File and Printer sharing service
is Added and present.

Report back.