RE: Winsock Error?

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From: perfimage (perfimage_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 11/05/04


Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2004 03:34:02 -0800

Found the Problem!!

The DHCP server was not checking for existing static addresses, thus causing
and IP address conflict.

Thanks for all the help!

"perfimage" wrote:

> I have a WinXP home machine with a linksys 802.llg wireless card that I am
> attempting to connect to my network. Each time I attempt to connect, the
> adapter fails to obtain an IP address, but if I manually set the ip config
> info, the system connects just fine.
>
> Running ipconfig /renew returns "an operation was attempted on something
> that is not a socket". I found numerous KB articles pertainin to this and
> followed the instructions for resolution, all to no avail. After taking the
> recommended steps, I still receive the same message when running ipconfig
> /renew.
>
> The wiers thing is, the adapter does pick up the DNS server, domain, and
> other info from the DHCP server, it just will not take the IP address info.
>
> The system has Symanted AV 2004, and The comcast security center installed.
> I have ran numerous scans for spy ware and the like with no results or
> successful cleaning of anything that was detected.
>
> Other similar systems have no trouble receiving their IP address at all.
>
> Thanks in advance for any suggestions.



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