How to fix corrupted Winsock settings.

[anandk]

malware/spyware can change or corrupt ur winsock settings. this can lead to internet connectivity problems.u may notice errors such as "page cannot be displayed", etc, in Internet Explorer. u will be able connect to the internet, but the packets won't transfer back n forth easily. If you have XP with SP2 installed, you can reset your winsock settings with a simple command. This is a godsend for removing spyware that changes Winsock settings and installs LSPs.

here r two good links which can help u reset your winsock settings,
and perhaps save u a windows reinstall.

*windowsxp.mvps.org/winsock.htm
*www.iup.edu/house/resnet/winfix.shtm

winsoxk xp fix is a nice tool which helps u in such cases
*www.snapfiles.com/get/winsockxpfix.html

 

[somashekar]

How to know its problem with winsock?

 

[anandk]

How to know its problem with winsock?

"...this can lead to internet connectivity problems.u may notice errors such as "page cannot be displayed", etc, in Internet Explorer. u will be able connect to the internet, but d packets won't transfer back n forth easily..."

also click *www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm