thanks a lot war1!! it fixed the problem! :)
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Browse All TopicsHi. i need some help..i have win98se ..i uninstalled a program but when i rebooted the system i received a error "Fatal error: Couldn't create socket!" 2 popups , i knew that it s a problem with winsock because i recieved also another error "winsock startup failed!" ..now the problem is that i can connect to the internet but i dont send any packet , i cant browse anything!! i really need help, i tried to uninstall/install dialup networking again but the problem still persist.. :( , right now i'm on my laptop so i downloaded a w2fix.exe in a floppy disk to run its in my affected pc but i recieved an error when i tried to copy/move it to my desktop or another location "error coppying file" Cannot copy w2fix. THe system cannot read from the specified device" and I' Can't run the fix from floppy :( please help , im very very frustated now :(
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by: war1Posted on 2003-08-09 at 16:04:43ID: 9115406
Greetings, sergio23!
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Here is a way to reset winsock and TCP/IP stack at the same time
Open Network settings
1.) Remove all protocols except the Network Interface card.
2.) Click Apply & Close the Properties box, but on reboot notice, hit Cancel. Do not reboot!
3.) Open Regedit and delete these keys:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\
Close Registry Editor.
4.) Open Network Properties again, and Click ADD - PROTOCOL - Microsoft/TCPIP (should Add Client for MS Networks Automatically)
Have your windows CD ready or the CAB files,
Reboot and you should be good.
Reference: http://www.lavasoftsupport
Best wishes, war1