Re: Can't get online
From: PA Bear (PABear_at_mvps.org)
Date: 10/25/04
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Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 19:17:17 -0400
For XP, try WinSock XP Fix
(http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html), though the SP2
rebuild/reset winsock should work.
Bob, was your anti-virus app running when you installed SP2? Does
uninstalling SP2 make any difference? Do/did you have a P2P file sharing
app on the machine?
-- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE) Jim Byrd wrote: > Hi Bob - Try this: Download both a copy of LSPFIX here: > > http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm > > AND a copy of Winsockfix > http://www.tacktech.com/pub/winsockfix/WinsockFix.zip > Directions here: http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=257 > > The process of removing certain malware may kill your internet connection. > If this should occur, these programs, LSPFIX and WINSOCKFIX, will enable > you > to regain your connection. This may not be the cause in your particular > case, but may fix your connection issue also. > > NOTE: It is reported that in XP SP2, the command netsh winsock reset > will fix this problem without the need for these programs. You can also > try > this if you're on XP SP1. There has also been one, as yet unconfirmed, > report that this also works there. > > > > In news:JSbfd.79909$cJ3.37887@fed1read06, > Bob Newman <bob.newman@cox.net> typed: >> KB875357 should be a non-factor as I cannot connect with the firewall >> shut off completely. The address you provided re Network protection >> yielded this "Winsock now has the ability to self-heal after a user >> uninstalls such an LSP" under "Winsock self-healing" which sounds >> like it could be the culprit but doesn't say how to uninstall it. >> >> Bob >> >> "PA Bear" <PABear@mvps.org> wrote in message >> news:%23n2YN9ruEHA.3152@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl... >>> If you remove the router from the equation and connect directly to >>> the modem, does the problem persist? (Doesn't sound like it.) >>> >>> Did you read KB875357? Also see... >>> >>> Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 >>> Network Protection >>> >> > http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2netwk.mspx >>> -- >>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) >>> MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE) >>> >>> Bob Newman wrote: >>>> I forgot to mention I am using the firewall that came with SP2 (it >>>> does have >>>> all those programs permitted access). >>>> >>>> Bob >>>> >>>> "Bob Newman" <bob.newman@cox.net> wrote in message >>>> news:RPafd.79899$cJ3.41824@fed1read06... >>>>> I can't access even with the firewall completely turned off. >>>>> Someone knowledgable said he though the answer might be somewhere >>>>> in Control Panel>Network Connections. Does that sound possible. >>>>> >>>>> Bob >>>>> >>>>> "PA Bear" <PABear@mvps.org> wrote in message >>>>> news:%23KCoOIruEHA.1288@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl... >>>>>> Are you using a third-party firewall? Is it configured to allow >>>>>> IE, OE and OL to access the internet? >>>>>> >>>>>> How about Windows Firewall, is it enabled?... >>>>>> >>>>>> Troubleshooting Windows Firewall settings in Windows XP Service >>>>>> Pack 2 http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=875357 >>>>>> -- >>>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) >>>>>> MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP >>>>>> >>>>>> WinXP SP2: What's New for Internet Explorer and Outlook Express >>>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/ieoeoverview.mspx >>>>>> >>>>>> What You Should Know About Spyware >>>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/default.mspx >>>>>> >>>>>> There is no 'silver bullet' solution to hijackware >>>>>> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=33131 >>>>>> >>>>>> Bob Newman wrote: >>>>>>> I have a laptop with a high speed wireless connection. XP says >>>>>>> I have an >>>>>>> excellent signal and am logged on. When I start IE6, OE6 (for >>>>>>> newsgroups), >>>>>>> or Outlook2000 that all tell me they can't connect. Any ideas? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> PS I'm sure this has something to do with it (can't be a >>>>>>> coincidence). I >>>>>>> just reformatted the HD & reinstalled XP & Office 2000. Haven't >>>>>>> been able to get on since. Outlook & IE6 are setup to use the >>>>>>> LAN connection >>>>>>> but they >>>>>>> can't find it even though XP says I am logged on (the desktop >>>>>>> gets on fine so I know the service is working fine). I also >>>>>>> added SP2 immediatley after >>>>>>> the restore. >>>>>>> ALSO: >>>>>>> I will call Linksys (router mfg.) to check the router but I >>>>>>> think I eliminated that as the problem. I went over to the >>>>>>> local coffee shop with hotspot service, again >>>>>>> XP said I was logged on with a strong signal but again the >>>>>>> programs (IE6, >>>>>>> Outlook 2000, OE6) couldn't find it. Then I did the ultimate, I >>>>>>> also have dialup service with AT&T WorldNet. It wouldn't even >>>>>>> access over the hard line although XP again said that I was >>>>>>> connected via the dial up service. Whatever it is I would think >>>>>>> it was part of XP, but something that would effect all the >>>>>>> programs. I am not experienced in this but I would think that >>>>>>> there would be a very limited number of thing that could cause >>>>>>> such a problem >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Bob
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