Re: TCP/IP in XP

From: divakartandon (divakartandon_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/23/04 

Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2004 13:01:10 -0700

Step 1:
> 1) Delete the corrupted registry keys
> 2) Click Start, and then click Run.
> 3) In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
> 4) In Registry Editor, locate the following keys, right-click each
> key,and then click Delete:
>
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock
>
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock2
>
> When you are prompted to confirm the deletion, click Yes.
>
> Restart the computer after you delete the Winsock keys
>
> Step 2:
> 1) Install TCP/IP
> 2) Right-click the network connection, and then click Properties.
> 3) Click Install.
> 4) Click Protocol, and then click Add.
> 5) Click Have Disk.
> 6) Type C:\Windows\inf, and then click OK.
> On the list of available protocols, click Internet Protocol
> (TCP/IP), and then click OK.
>
> Restart the computer.

"null" wrote:

> Phil Bendilyi wrote:
>
> > I have an XP box that cannot access server resources or the Internet after
> > cleaning out some spyware/adware/malware. I cannot uninstall TCP/IP from the
> > network connection dialogue box. How can I unload TCP/IP from Command Prompt
> > so that I can do a complete reinstall of the protocol?
>
> Does this help?
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;299357
>
> --
> The reader should exercise normal caution and backup the Registry and
> data files regularly, and especially before making any changes to their
> PC, as well as performing regular virus and spyware scans. I am not
> liable for problems or mishaps that occur from the reader using advice
> posted here. No warranty, express or implied, is given with the posting
> of this message.
>
>

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