Fix Replace Winsock Windows XP

Sometimes your computer may display the message “Replace Winsock Windows XP”. This issue can be caused by a number of reasons. To repair Winsock if Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) is installed, type netsh winsock reset at a command prompt, and then press Enter. Warning. Programs that access or control the Internet, such as clients such as antivirus, firewall, or proxy clients, may be affected if you run the netsh winsock reset command.

Most internet connection problemsoccur due to corrupted Winsock settings. Can get windows socket settingsdamaged by the installation of network software or possibly due toMalware infection. You can connect toInternet, but packets are not sent in both directions. And errors likeThe page cannot be displayed when using Internet Explorer. TheseThe article lists methods (with links to third party websites) to reset / restoreDefault setting for Winsock configuration.

Tools

• WinSockXP Fix – XP Internet Connection Repair Tool

Microsoft Knowledge Base Article

• Know howWinsock2 corruption detection and recovery

Windows XP Service Pack 2 – New Compa ndy Winsock NETSH

Two new Netsh commands are available in Windows XP Service Pack 2.

Reset Netsh Winsock Directory

This command dumps the Winsock directory toStandard complete set. This can be useful if a bad LSP is installed.leads to loss of network connection. It can be restored using this commandThe network connection should be used with care as there is noYou must reinstall the previously installed LSPs.

Netsh Winsock Exhibition Catalog

This command displays a list of Winsock LSPs.installed on the computer.

See:Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2: Networking ChangesProtection technologies

Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE LSP Explorer add-on can generate more information than NETSHoffers options for backing up, restoring LSP and exporting parts to HTML /Plain text file. Using the report, you can easily identify third party LSPs.product, company name, and corresponding LSP vendor file name.

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• Visit stplugin page and install the LSP Explorer plugin for supported ads (pllspexplorer)

• Launch Ad-Aware and click the Add-ons button

• Double click and run the LSP Explorer add-in

Download the Sample LSP HTML Report (6KB ZIP archive).

Pay attention to resetWinsock using netsh winsock reset catalog command in SP2 removes them allthird party LSP and reset Winsock to factory defaults. ExistingPrograms using native LSPs need to be reinstalled. Example..Google search on your desktop.

What Does A Netsh Winsock Reset Do?

Resetting Winsock will override the settings made in the Winsock directory on Windows. Changes can be made using network programs such as web browsers , email clients , or VPN programs . Reset netsh Winsock resets the filewsock32 DLL back to default, which gives this program a fresh start when connecting to TCP / IP traffic.

Hotfix Microsoft Winsock

The easiest and safest way to reset the TCP / IP stack is to download a free utility from Microsoft.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/299357/how-to-reset-tcp-ip-by-using-the-netshell-utility

Just download the file corresponding to your version of Windows and start the wizard!

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