SUPERAntiSpyware - Repair broken Network Connection

[Fuzzy St. Jones]

Hi all,
In SUPERAntiSpyware Control Center under 'Repairs' tab it is suggested to
repair/restore a broken Network Connection that is caused by a corrupt
WinSock LSP Chain (Windows XP).
Is it safe to repair as recommended?
Should I create a restore point prior repair?
Advice is much appreciated.
TIA.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

I don't know what that utility does, but here is how you repair the Winsock.

Repair/Reset Winsock settings:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/winsock.htm

And yes, a complete registry backup (or a System Restore point) is
advisable.

Take a complete registry backup using ERUNT:
http://www.winxptutor.com/regback.htm

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Hi all,
In SUPERAntiSpyware Control Center under 'Repairs' tab it is suggested to
repair/restore a broken Network Connection that is caused by a corrupt
WinSock LSP Chain (Windows XP).
Is it safe to repair as recommended?
Should I create a restore point prior repair?
Advice is much appreciated.
TIA.

 

[nskrepetos]

Hi all,
In SUPERAntiSpyware Control Center under 'Repairs' tab it is suggested to
repair/restore a broken Network Connection that is caused by a corrupt
WinSock LSP Chain (Windows XP).
Is it safe to repair as recommended?
Should I create a restore point prior repair?
Advice is much appreciated.
TIA.

Hello,

We (SUPERAntiSpyware) resets the WinSock chain to the default state and
removes any "broken" WinSock Components. You should not need to create
a restore point before, although, you can certainly do that for
"safety".

Nick Skrepetos
SUPERAntiSpyware.com
http://www.superantispyware.com

 

[Kerry Brown]

I'm not familiar with SuperAntiSpyware. Resetting the Winsock LSP chain
could cause problems with some prorgams like antivirus, firewall, other
antispyware, and possibly more. Some malware also installs itself into the
LSP chain and when removed causes networking to quit working. If you are not
experienceing any problems with networking (e.g. Internet access) then don't
run this. It could cause problems with other programs.

 

[Fuzzy St. Jones]

Performed the repair and everything worked out fine. Thanks for a great
product.
FStJ

 

[Fuzzy St. Jones]

I experienced Internet access problems; Based on advise received from
nskrepetos I performed repair and (touch wood) all is well. SUPERAntiSpyware
is a pretty good and versatile application.
FStJ

 

[Kerry Brown]

Glad to here it fixed the problem for you.