Winsock file corrup

[Michele]

I have a corrupt winsock file and can not figure out how
to repair it. Can anyone help?

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Michele,

First, update your antivirus software and run a full system scan. Trouble
with the winsock file may be caused by a virus (but not necessarily so). If
it's clear, you can expand a new winsock.dll file. Start/run msconfig, on
the general tab, click on "expand file".

File to expand: winsock.dll
From: X:\I386
To: %windir%\system32

"X" represents your CD drive letter, change it accordingly. You will need
your WinXP CD, or substitute the location of the I386 folder on your hard
drive. Reboot when finished.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone

 

[Kelly]

Hi Michele,

In addition to Rick's advice....many spyware cleaners cause this issue. Run
the edit on line 155 - right hand side: It repairs winsock.
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

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