How Do You Fix A Winsock Error?
A WinSock or Windows Socket is part of your Windows XP operating system that allows access to the Internet. These sockets sometimes experience problems or get “stuck.” The computer can lock up (generally with a browser open) or demonstrate other erratic behavior. WinSock errors can sometimes be fixed by simply rebooting your computer; this will reload the Windows information and clear out what is stuck. But what if a reboot doesn’t fix the problem? There is a simple process that will usually fix WinSock errors a reboot will not. Step 1 Boot your computer in Safe Mode: Upon restart, click F8 to enter the boot-method menu. Select “Boot in Safe Mode with Networking. ” When Windows boots, click “OK” when prompted that you are booting in Safe Mode. Step 2 Close all programs except for your browser. Visit the link in Resources labeled “WinSock Fix Download” to download the freeware WinSock fix. Wait a short time for your download to be completed. Step 3 Click “Save File’ when you are asked w
