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WinSock XP Fix
WinSock XP Fix offers a last resort if your Internet connectivity has been corrupted due to invalid or removed registry entries. It can often cure the problem of lost connections after the removal of ...
Average of 152 user ratings: 
- May 15, 2008
- For version:
- 1.2
Not for service pack 3 ! 
- Interface: 1
- Features: 1
- Ease of use: 1
- Value: 1
- Overall:
Ok so you just installed service pack 3 for Windows XP and you came across this little number thinking why not it cant do any harm ? ... think again Windows will not know who you are when you next go to update anything from their site and also your system will have faults in starting up and you will get warnings.
Review by: s1ipp3ry (2)
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- May 13, 2008
- For version:
- 1.2
Wow WinsockFix!
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Wow WinsockFix! After removing a spyware, I lost internet connection...it's midterms and I was without internet for about a week (I need internet for my study)! At first I was a little hesitant and thought I didn't want to download yet another program that might again screw up with my computer, but after reading all the reviews, I went ahead and downloaded it - into another computer and used a flash drive to move it to my network-less computer!! It took just two seconds!! first time rebooted with no connection, second time I re-entered network key and bingo!! I'm so happy!! Thanks to whoever wrote that program, you really helped me and for free!!
Review by: chicagoUser
First post
- May 02, 2008
- For version:
- 1.2
Awesome !!
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Worked flawlessly. Now the Wife can quit B!#@#in.
Review by: Eric63368
First post
- Apr 25, 2008
- For version:
- 1.2
Couldn't browse website unless i used ip addr
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I could browse ip addresses but not domain names e.g www.google.com. Nslookup www.google.com gave me ip addresses I could browse to but ping www.google.com couldn't find them. I tried explicitly changing dns addresses on my computer. I tried ipconfig /release followed by /renew. I tried netsh int ip reset. I tried lspfix. After 3 hours of trying different things winsockxpfix sorted it. Great piece of software. Thanks to the guy to wrote it!
Review by: firehorse
First post
- Feb 20, 2008
- For version:
- 1.2
Peer guardian 2 and protowall installed!
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
"This great program is NOT just for "dead networks". My Network Places was acting strange, would show no computers, then I get one network working, and another would stop. Many, many hours later (and I just fixed this 2 months ago on a different HD), I would have have random boots from my DSL, comm. programs like PG2 would work, then crash, or install one, and network is dead, etc. Now, 2 months later a virus wipes out my C: partition (thanks again Norton Corp 10 for saving me ), anyway, before I get too off track, I uninstalled Client for Microsoft Networks, Printer Sharing under Network, and got it working(or so I thought). I managed to go into the long hard job of "trying" to remove OLD network cards still lingering in my registry (still binded to Protowall). So, I finally used this program again as a last resort, and all is super-duper again, XP networks r up and running, with My Network Places actually showing all my computers under MSHOME. TYSM!!!
Review by: Jpesker
First post
- Feb 10, 2008
- For version:
- 1.2
Great software
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I had a lot of problems after installing spyware w/ losing registries including winsock. I tried to reset winsock in the command prompt, but that didn't work. I could still not get on the web. After I installed this software, it did the trick! Thank you so much for helping me!
Review by: Wordgirly
First post
- Feb 08, 2008
- For version:
- 1.2
Thank god!!
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I was having real problems accessing Paypal from Ebay. I had this problem for 7 weeks, I tried everything, and I could not buy a thing because "Page could not be displayed" on every link to Paypal within Ebay and even direct to Paypal from the web. This program SAVED the day!! simple and quick to use. I am all up and running on Ebay!! Thank God for the people who understand computers!! and can provide life saving programs like this.
Review by: ChrisCandlin
First post
- Feb 03, 2008
- For version:
- 1.2
Saved me soo much time!
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This program totally saved me big time.. I've got it saved on my usb drive in case I need it again. After updating and install/running adware and a reboot, I couldn't get my computer on-line again. I had a problem like this before that resulted in the 169. IP problem and then I just went out and bought a new networking card...this time a new nic card didn't help... I spent 2 hours on the phone with the Netgear peeps and even with all their help, and they did more to help me than my ISP did but it didn't fix things, they thought that the card wasn't compatible with an AMD processor... which I figured was their way of saying they couldn't help... so off to search on the net and I found this site... within 5 minutes of downloading this program to my USB drive to adding it to my desktop and restarting my computer, I was back on-line again... I'm totally thrilled with this program... Thank You sooo much!
Review by: sweetness
First post
- Jan 01, 2008
- For version:
- 1.2
Absolutely spot on !
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I had a problem with my computer only having a broadband lease time of 1h, and it wouldn't pick up a new ip afterwards, and refused to connect to the DHCP server. Really didn't know how to fix it - I'm no computer genius... Found this program and it fixed it straight away - bloody legend !
Review by: alchemist
First post
- Dec 16, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
Excellent
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Working perfect.
Review by: Egbert1960
First post
- Oct 30, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
Winsock fix works
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I have a new Dell laptop. Could not connect wirelessly to my router because it was not able to renew IP address. Have downloaded all latest drivers - nothing worked. I then found WinSock XP. After running it, it fixed my issue. Great program.
Review by: jah357
First post
- Oct 30, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
No internet?
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
No Internet? Then you need this program. Short of having to put up with all the headaches of having to reinstall MSnetworking. This program could save you the hassle. My winsock has been hosed so many times, and each time I had this handy. Just run it, close it, and reboot. Once your computer restarts, you have internet connection. Who knows this may be just the tool for you.
Review by: Tao2005 (21)
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- Oct 18, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
Outstanding
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I never write reviews but am compelled to write one for the first time. This did exactly what it said on the tin. I was at my wits end having run all kinds of fixes and was just trying to find my Windows CD to do a rebuild...but all is saved now! Many thanks for a fab piece of software and helping us stay ahead in the fight against ****ware
Review by: Raghav
First post
- Oct 17, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
Lifesaver
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
THANK YOU to whoever came up with this fix. My ISP couldn't figure it out, I even bought a new PCI adapter and still the internet page would not load... UNTIL WinSock XP Fix. I've already emailed EVERYONE and told them about this great utility!
Review by: Malinda
First post
- Oct 09, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
A slam dunk!
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
After weeks of dealing with 'Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage` for eBay, following endless forums, failed recommendations, you name it, I saw this and figured it was worth a try. Downloaded it and in seconds I was back up! Amazing!
Review by: GregD55
First post
- Oct 08, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
Spot on
- Interface: 4
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Cracking utility - does exactly what it says on the tin. I've been in IT for 20 years and have only every seen a handful of little gems like this. If you support users, put it on your USB stick, and keep it there!
Review by: SickyNicky
First post
- Sep 25, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
Miracle cure!
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I struggled with no connection for no apparent reason for two days. Verizon support said it could be a Winsock issue, but could not fix it. HP Support tried three different fixes, but nothing worked. I found this and it was fixed in three minutes!
Review by: Ronster
First post
- Sep 23, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
A lifesaver!
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
After two days of trying to get my USB Wireless Adapter to be recognized by the Router and get on the Net, this li'l beauty saved the day. Sure worth the hunt to track it down. A+ Save this program for future use...if needed.
Review by: QuickFox
First post
- Sep 21, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
Worked like a charm!!
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
My hacker 14 year old 'tested' a virus on his older brother PC and it whacked his network. Could not see the DHCP server could not restore, I was just about to wipe the hd after trying a couple other registry suggestions. This worked great (for the network)! Now to work on the restore...
Review by: MrMadDog
First post
- Sep 13, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
Lifesaver
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
After spending several hours trying all sorts of things....had all but given up on an internet connection issue on a user's laptop. Was just about to rebuild it and came across this utility. Wasn't expecting it to work, ran it anyways....and it worked! WooHoo! Problem solved! Cheers WinSock XP Fix...you're a star!
Review by: kiwipete
First post
- Sep 12, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
Connection hassles solved
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
What a relief. This simple program solved my loss of connectivity problems in a few minutes. After deleting spyware I suddenly had no internet connection and my isp could not find a reason. All the settings were correct but still could not access my server. Many hours of hassles later a friend found this program on snapfiles which seemed to be what I needed. It worked straight away. Highly recommended.
Review by: gtrundle
First post
- Sep 05, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
Best connectivity fix ever!!
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I have been fighting for almost 2 weeks with a speed issue on my motherboard. I have 2 other computers on a LAN and they each did a speedtest.net with 3.2mb/s down load. This computer would not do it. I put in a new MB with more RAM I have been inside, outside and beside this machine and nothing is helping. My bud up the street remembered WinSock XP Fix and after running it I am FIXED! Thank for making it available. RSmith, Prescott, AZ
Review by: BobSmith
First post
- Sep 03, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
It fixed it for me!
- Interface: 4
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I have a laptop and desktop networked via wireless and couldn't get an internet connection on the desktop, but could on the laptop. The network was working fine as regards sharing files between the computers. Running this software restored the desktop internet connection after several hours trying other things.
Review by: DeeGee
First post
- Aug 04, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
Sock it to me
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Seems to have some bugs but performed well non the less. After making all the usual checks of Internet and connection settings I found this program and it did the trick and got my internet connection working again.
Review by: Peter_hobbit
First post
- Jul 02, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
Great piece of software
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Easy to use, works like a dream - excellent!
Review by: Leighlad
First post
- Jun 26, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
A godsend
- Interface: 4
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I honestly wasn't expecting it to work this well, it fixed all my problems on connecting in a matter of seconds, THANK YOU!
Review by: vicki780214
First post
- Jun 24, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
This is the only cure for winsock errors. i t ...
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is the only cure for winsock errors. I tried a lot of different bug fixes,software, and reg cleaners, but this worked the 1st time. And it requires very little input from the user. Just click and run. Then accept the reboot. Done.
Review by: Bandhee
First post
- Jun 06, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
This little software saved my day.
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I had tried everything when I removed F-secure 2007 from my computer and it totally messed up my Internet connection. I couldn't renew my IP address or Windows said message "can't renew IP address or something".. I was on the verve of install XP again, but this little software did the trick and everything is working just fine. Thank you mysterious guy who coded this piece of software!
Review by: Clansman
First post
- Jun 04, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
Excellent program
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Excellent program, has saved me many times over.
Review by: Eonasdan (7)
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- May 27, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
To the point excellent software
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This software is excellent. It is a no-nonsense program. Just 2 clicks and it was done with its job. Resolved my network problem completely.
Review by: Hitesh
First post
- May 24, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
The real deal!
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is the real deal. My computer was messed up, ip address was coming up wrong. No internet for 2 days. Had school techs look at the system and could not figure it out. I had decided to reinstall xp pro. Found this software on line at snapfiles and in about 2 mins. I was online like new. I had no problems with any of the other software or security software. Everything runs smooth and my computer runs better than it did before it was offline. Look i'm no pro tech, but when the pro's can't figure it out ,but then you download this little program and in just doing a backup+ run the program + a reboot and your back online. I read all the reviews and now I'm doing the reviewing. If you have connection problems not related to spyware or virues this is the program for you. get it.
Review by: rburkins
First post
- May 15, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
This exe live upto its claims
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is one of the best thing I could find on net. It live upto its claim. It says that when all means fail then try this to resolve network issues. And it did resolve the issue. Thanks for this free utility. Highly appreciable.
Review by: bobbyfaith
First post
- Apr 24, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
Excellent job !
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This worked Great on Win Xp - I could not go online after removing some nasty spyware. I tried for 3 hours different "fixes". Finally found this program and in a few clicks it repaired it, no knowledge required, it works itself. Awesome program! Thanks.
Review by: Sharon313
First post
- Apr 17, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
Outstanding
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
After four hours of frustration, not being able to access the internet using the Ethernet cable (but could using wireless) and after useless talks with Charter and Belkin tech support, I found WinSock XP Fix on Google. I was web surfing ten minutes later. Amazing....Thank you.
Review by: Mickey8648
First post
- Apr 17, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
Wow!
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is worth its weight in gold. I hope the developer gets kudos for it. After playing around with various firewall programs I found I couldn't access the internet and was getting a winsock error. After fighting with my wireless adapters and router I looked to see it there was way to fix a "dead socket" and I came across this nifty little program, I figured what do I have to lose, the next step is to format ... well ... in seconds I was up and running. VERY COOL! Thanks for your intelligence! ;)
Review by: eta8635
First post
- Apr 13, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
Ping localhost
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
With Winsock XP fix this problem is solved. It seems to be a dns problem, nslookup works fine but ping or tracert works only with ip address and not with names (www.google.com or localhost) Many thanks.
Review by: michel1903
First post
- Apr 07, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
Performed as promised.
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Fixed my connectivity issue after adware removal as promised. Perfect!
Review by: kerriokie
First post
- Apr 04, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
Has worked for me 2/2 times-great tool
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I maintain a neighbor's computer that has twice had Winsock trouble after a Microsoft update. This tool has fixed the problem both times in a matter of seconds. Thank You.
Review by: seashell5
First post
- Mar 30, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
Try this before you buy technician help
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I have a Dell Dimension 3100 machine and after trying Windows xp diagnostic tool and contacting their tech support dept who were directing me to their 'buy our support' dept I found this small piece of software which was incredibly easy to use. The only prompt is to create a back up registry. After that, one click - a reboot - and the job was done! Excellent for repairing Adware removal/network connection issues. Simply excellent!
Review by: SomersetMan
First post
- Mar 19, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
Hurrayyy!
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
10 puntos!! Wonderful product. After spending many hours trying to restore my internet connections (none of my browsers were working, not even my outlook express) , this little program saved my life in just a few seconds. That's why I have to recommend it.
Review by: frankale
First post
- Mar 13, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
Very convenient tool
- Interface: 3
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
So Great ! If you're facing the problem of any WinSock error that after your PC was infected by virus/adware... I recommend this.
Review by: andynax
First post
- Feb 25, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
Excellent tool for fixing the winsock issues
- Interface: 3
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
The bluescreen problem I tried to fix myself and which took me hours, ending up with no solution at all, WinSock XP Fix did solve my problem after a minute. Just downloading the program. Run it. Reboot you PC. Your up and running again without any errors. Great solution !!! Thanks !!!
Review by: bluenighthawk
First post
- Jan 25, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
When your router is not able set ip address
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I was having a horrible problem with one Windows XP Pro machine that the ipconfig only showed a default ip address and I could not get a correct address using several network cards and wireless cards. I had removed all networking and reinstalled to no avail. I downloaded this product and ran it and rebooted the machine and all was well. I have never experienced this condition on a XP machine even though I service hundreds of PC's every year. Thank you very much for a very good tool and the price is unbeatable.
Review by: llmiller723
First post
- Jan 19, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
Did not work for me.
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 2
- Overall:
The plus side is that Winsock XP Fix did not cause any problems itself, but it did not solve the network connection problem that I was experiencing. It is best to set up a System Restore point before running this program.
Review by: ianmacm (83)
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- Jan 14, 2007
- For version:
- 1.2
Works great (not with firetrust benign)
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Great little prog, sorted my winsock issues but I did have to reinstall firetrust benign as I could no longer pick up emails, sorted after the reinstall. Very easy to use, it does need a windows restart after use so be ready for that.
Review by: Carldf
First post
- Dec 12, 2006
- For version:
- 1.2
Vital!
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This program is an essential part of my technician toolbox! While WinSock XP Fix is not your every-season and every-reason fix-all for every computer, it has a very valuable purpose. In most cases, this utility will work when your computer doesn't seem to be picking up a valid IP address, has lost the ability to connect to the Internet and otherwise seems to be functioning well (not running too slow, free of viruses, pop-up and other malicious evidence). You simply run it and click it in the end. PC reboots and viola! It works again. I have encountered errors while using this program before, however when a computer is messed up, it can sometimes be hard to determine the underlying cause. As far as I'm concerned, though, there is nothing else out there that's as lean and mean as WinSock XP Fix for the price!