Re: Hey all you smart people: Can I reset TCP/IP after repair of XP?

From: Bruce Chambers (bruce_a_chambers_at_h0tmail.com)
Date: 10/21/04 

Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2004 19:56:20 -0600

Walt Mather wrote:
> I searched some of the past posts but couldn't find a specific
> answer.
>
> I've managed recover from a "boot-loop" problem I had (which I
> believe was result of AdAware not completely removing some spyware
> stuff) and am unable to connect to my ISP. I have XP Pro with SP-2
> and a 3Com cable modem with Charter as ISP.
>
> Although properties in Network says modem is working ok, "Status"
> lists as "limited or no connectivity". When I try to "repair" the
> connection, I get an unable to renew IP address message. If I run
> an
> "ipconfig /all" from command prompt, I get one of those 199.#.#.#
> addresses which I know isn't right.
>
> I've tried the usual switching cables, modems, usb ports, etc from
> another working system but still no luck.
>
> The guy that built my PC says I probably have to do a complete HD
> wipe and total reinstallation of everything.
>
> I've "googled" this and come up with a couple of different possible
> fixes. One is a program called "Winsock XP Fix" and the other is
> from
> the Microsoft site and involves doing a TCP/IP reset using the
> "Netshell" utility.
> I'm obviously in over my head here but sure don't want to go through
> a total re-install of my whole system. Any help would be greatly
> appreciated.
> WaltinVt

    Give this a try before you have to reinstall the OS:

How to Reset Internet Protocol (TCP-IP) in Win XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q299357 

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