IE 6 On XP SP2 no connect to internet

[Guest]

I have a problem with internet explorer as described above. I recently had
problems with browser Hijackers which was fixed with HijackThis and Adaware.
Now however I can not connect to the internet at all. I checked some of MS's
knowledge base and it suggested using lspfix which I did to no avail. I have
connectivity to my local network here at home but can not get connected to
the internet at all. Ipconfig shows correct info now and I can ping out o.k.
to my dns servers and also a known website by IP adress but notby the website
name IE cocast.net. any help would be greatly appreciated. it is probably
just some dumb thing I am not remembering.

 

[Jan Il]

Hi dave

It is possible that some of the scumaware removed during the process has
damaged your Winsock. Try the following and see if that will help. If not,
try a repair of IE

WINSOCKXPFIX - XP
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
WinsockXP Fix- WinXP
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
with instructions, at
http://www.iup.edu/house/resnet/winfix.shtm
also….. From LavaSoft- all versions of Windows-
http://digital-solutions.co.uk/lavasoft/whndnfix.zip
(NOTE: It is reported that in XP SP2, the command netsh winsock reset
will fix this problem without the need for these programs

and/or…..

Winsock Fix Utility
http://www.dfwonline.net/files/WinsockFix.zip

How to reinstall or repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=318378
Scroll down to the SP2 section:

Hope this helps

Jan
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[Guest]

Hi Jan,
Was looking at winsock fix when you e-mailed right on q with the download
fixed it right up. The winsock.dll file was there and the wsock.vxd,
winsock32.dll & wsock32.vxd were missing. Great timing. Thanks.

Dave

 

[Jan Il]

Hi Dave

Hi Jan,
Was looking at winsock fix when you e-mailed right on q with the download
fixed it right up. The winsock.dll file was there and the wsock.vxd,
winsock32.dll & wsock32.vxd were missing. Great timing. Thanks.

Great! You're very welcome! Glad to hear you were able to resolve your
problem.
Good job!

Thank you very much for posting back and letting us know what worked for
you, and for the benefit of other readers who might have a similar problem.


Jan
MS MVP - IE/OE
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