Bluemoon, have you configured your Vista properly to use the internet? Are you connecting via router or directly to the modem? Controlpanel -> Network Connections -> Create a new connection -> In New Connection Wizard -> Connect to the Internet -> set up my connection manually -> connect using a broadband connection -> enter your ISP's name -> then enter username and password provided by your ISP, which you've been using for XP. If I've misunderstood your question, please clarify.