windows vista: access: local only

Ok, this is my first post of non programming issue but it still usefull for computers users.
Last week i got a new HP Laptop, with windows vista insite, it's cool looking, i was so happy with it untill i had the first problem, i couldn't surf the net.
well, i will not talk alot, because i guess some of you is reading here after a few days of searching.
well, what i had is like that:
i could connect to the network and see other computers but could not surf the net
that what you should do:
go to the network connection icon on the tray - > right click ->network and Sharing Center -> on the left press of the Manage network connection - > right click on the network that you want to log in to -> properties -> now you have some check boxes :
uncheck the Internet Protocol Version 6
stand on the Internet Protocol Version 4 and press properties :
check the Use the following IP Address :
and on the fields fill the following:
IP Address : [put an IP the is fine with your router]
Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: the ip of your router

then check : use the following DNS server addresses
Prefered DNS server: the ip of your router.

press OK -> OK and restart your computer.

for me it worked..
thanks to the guys here: http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread73818.html