Having same problems, no control with internet. Provider says it is not a problem with the modem nor with the line nor the internet connection. The net connections window still looks empty. Always alert window says it seems it is not permitted to show the list of connections...
Have erased the provider help program and the window which showed error in internet explorer doesn't appear more..., but have no more help program.
Tried to reset the CD from provider: the wizard says it is not possible.
Still cannot load anything from Windows Update page. Same error. Says how to correct it, but it is to see it is not necessary because the 'changes' are already there.
Adobe flash has also problems to update. Says it is a problem with Windows Installer.
Have downloaded Windows Installer to my Netbook's Desktop. Then saved into a USB key (that vaccinated one) and tried to reinstall 'Windows Installer' on my PC... Adobe shows same error (error number 1601) as if I have done nothing...
Please HELP!