How Do You Fix Winsock Errors Windows XP?
Windows XP uses Winsock to access network services such as TCP/IP. If Winsock files are corrupted, then network services will not work properly on your computer. The most common reason for Winsock errors is corrupted or deleted files. You can easily rectify this problem by resetting Winsock from the command prompt. Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) must be installed for this fix to work.