Repair Windows XP TCP Network Settings With WinSock XP Fix Utility
One of the more difficult troubleshooting tasks on Windows XP computers is fixing Network related problems. More often, resolving the problem means re-installing Windows XP. While no method exist to uninstall a damaged or corrupt TCP Network stack on XP, a free utility does offer a last resort to cure and repair Network connection related problems
WinSock XP Fix is a utility, with a good track record of fixing and repairing the following problems:
- Corrupted Networking or Winsock (Windows Socket Interface) problems on Windows XP caused by missing registry entries.
- Lost or slow connection issues due to Spyware and Adware removal tools during clean up.
- Installation of programs or tools that modify Network and Winsock configurations.
- Wireless related connection problems,
- Issues caused by Microsoft updates and patches.
- PC not obtaining DHCP address.
- No connection or low signal when connecting to Internet Cable/DSL modems.
- Network driver problems or Winsox errors
WinSock XP Fix is free, requires no installation and involves two steps that will backup the registry (if selected), then attempt to fix Network problems and display status results during the repair step.
As always, before running any tool or utility as a last resort, backup any data you do not want to lose.
Run WinSock XP Fix following these steps:
1. Download WinSox XP Fix to your Desktop, then click on WinsockxpFix.exe to start program (no installation is required).
2. After the utility opens, you will have two options available, Fix or ReG-Backup (registry backup). Since you are running the tool as a last resort, decide if you want to backup the registry or go ahead and Fix.
If you choose to backup the registry, click on ReG-Backup and in the next window, select a location to Backup to: (or accept default location) and select all Backup options (System registry, Current user registry, Other open user registries) and click OK.
3. Click Fix and click Yes to Apply the VB_Winsock fix?
4. The amount of time needed to repair will depend on the number of Network connections and Protocols installed on your system (be patient). After repair has completed, click Ok to reboot
With any luck, your Network connections will be repaired. As a final checklist, verify your Anti Virus and Spyware programs are working correctly. If you have a VPN connection make sure all settings are configured properly. Re-install any component or program that do not appear to be working.
WinSock XP Fix may not be a perfect utility, and there is no risk involved as a last ditch effort to repair TCP network connection issues if you are considering re-installing Windows XP.
NOTE: If you did choose to backup the registry before running the Fix, I do not recommend restoring from the registry backup you created if the WinSox Xp Fix was successful in repairing your Network settings. If the problem was registry related, restoring will just put the problem back in the registry.
If neccessary and you do need to restore the registry backup, go to the folder where the backup was saved (default is C:\ERDNT), and run ERDNT.EXE.
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This is an awesome fix tool, had problems with my windows XP PC for quite some time, but this tool fixed all those issues
I had a customers computer come in today with a corrupt stack, and was considering re-installing windows, did a google search for a tool to fix the TCP stack and was brought to this tools page, i figured what the hell, and downloaded it….. and i\'ll be damned, it worked…GREAT tool and a time saver. THANX
WOw…. it's true, it 100% work, Exellent work for internet and networks connections repairs…..
Thanks a lot for the creator….. My network and internet connections didn't work, but when I search this WinSox XP Fix to and trying to fix it, The network of my Computer work 100% again….. ^_^. Nice
@Darwin
I agree, this is one of the best "last resort" tools around. Saved me from needing to rebuild a lot of customers PC's.
Got the system back on the internal network, backed up and running fanatastic! THANKS for the save!!!
@Stan
Cool! Glad it worked out for you.
downloaded winsock xp fix, rightafter lost internet connection alltogether, untill i uninstalled it
So i used this product and i see that it really does notwork maybe i am using it wrong please get back to me and give me some pointers that reguard this program!
@starr
There's really not much to running the utility (as described in the article). I use it when nothing else works and if this utility does not fix the problem, then I usually end up reinstalling Windows.
This is the best utility ever. i have not been able to get the internet working on my computer due to past school settings this program cleared it all and it all works now… so happy.
Awesome tool.. Due to a virus outbreak (Sasser, backdoor.rbt, spyware, etc..) my local network access would not function, even after removing the offending software. I would always receive a network error immediately when trying to access any other machine. This tool repaired the damage done to the network configuration perfectly! Wonderful tool!
I use this tool to a client pc and works grate! is the second time that tool work for me
Thanks a lot !
GREAT! it fix my problem with winsock in a flash. i thought im gonna re-format my PC but i tried WinSox XP Fix and it fixed my problem.
Unfortunately this tool did not fix my connection issue. Any other ideas? I know (I think, lol) the problem is with winsock…I have the dreaded 169.254.25.246 IP address……..help?
@Michelle
Try this command to rebuild the TCP/IP stack in Win XP:
Open up the command prompt (Start \ Run… and type cmd) then copy/paste the following command and press enter.
netsh int ip reset c:resetlog.txt
If this command along with Winsox XP Fix does not resolve your problem, it may be time to start over and re-install XP.
I need that installer please send it to me thanks!
Great software!
I heard the WINSOCK Fix worked good on Windows XP SP1, but not so good for SP2. Do you have any other solutions? The fix did not work on my PC which is running SP2. I get the 169.254.235.203 ip address,
THANK GOD FOR THIS TOOL. This will probably fix your problems if you can only connect to networks under "safe mode with networking".
Here's the story. All of a sudden, without warning, one day my computer would not connect to any type of network. At first I thought it was a wireless problem, then I found it was not recognizing even a wired network. I found out I could connect to a network but only in safe mode with networking. After tons of time spent searching google, I found this utility on a few pages marked, "Network adapters work only in Safe Mode – HELP!"
I loaded this tool and my system was magically fixed. !!!!! I love this file.
Brilliant application, I been banging my head against a brick wall with a customers PC.
Problems included:
Stuck on preparing network connections on boot up
lsass.exe errors causing reboot on bootup
network connection broken
All fixed, thank you
will this tool work for:
1. XP Pro xp3?
2. Vista x64?
Tks
@Steve
The tool is only for XP (re-read the title again). I don't know if works on XP SP3, but if you need to run it on an XP SP3 machine, make sure you run a back and create a restore point first.
My wife's computer developed a problem recently where her browser would not resolve anything. Performing a network repair solves the problem; but after a while the problem re-asserts itself. I created a scheduled task to run a repair every 15 minutes – and that works, for now… But, why did this happen in the first place? When I look at the output of the 'netsh ip reset' there are three entries indicating a "bad entry" for the "Linkage\UpperBind" key entries for the NIC, the NDISWAN, and a GUID value where the "bad value" was REG_MULTI_SZ = SymIM . My wife's machine has Norton's Internet Security on it, so I'm assuming the SymIM is a Symantec generated entry. Any ideas or suggestions what to do to resolve this rather than perpetually running 'schtasks /Create /TN RepairIP /SC MINUTE /MO 15 /TR "netsh int ip reset c:\temp\logs\network-connection.log"'
thank u very much for this tool!i just downloaded the tool yesterday and until now it seems that my nw connection is still ok.it worked for windows xp pro sp3.
yes tool works great onm XP Pro with service pack 3 and allupdates up to 7-2-2009
Thanks very much for this software. It works wonderfully and solved a tricky connectivity problem.