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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 ...

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Dec 02, 2008
For version:
1.2

A must

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Definently recommended

Review by: Zundapp (2)
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Sep 16, 2008
For version:
1.2

The handiest tools out there!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Yep, if you want to fix your connection issue, many times this is not only a life saver but a TIME saver. One of what I consider the handiest tools out there!

Review by: gimpguy (332)
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Sep 16, 2008
For version:
1.2

Winsock xp fix will save your sanity

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

After performing a software subscription update (by PC Tools Spyware Doctor), I was left without an internet connection and experienced a failed TCP/IP problem like the many others who have kindly commented and recommended this software (WinSock XP Fix). After spending hours and hours of troubleshooting and searching the internet for a working solution (thankfully by using another connected computer tha still worked), I finaly tried this software... and literally within just a few minutes... my system was completely restored to full internet, print-sharing, and email functionality. This software did all the work for me and it was so simple to use. I was at my wit's end, but this software saved my sanity as well as my system. Thank you to all those that made this software possible and available as a free download - You guys REALLY made my day!!! I HIGHLY recommend this software. Thank you!

Review by: GtownGuy
First post

Aug 09, 2008
For version:
1.2

Fixed within seconds!!! ...

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Fixed within seconds!!!

Review by: IciseH
First post

Jul 30, 2008
For version:
1.2

Saved my day!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

My computer got infected over updated NOD32, and the infection did something to my Windows XP pro SP2 TCP/IP stack. After the cleaning of the infection, I think it was called Webhancer something, TCP stack was left busted. After unsuccessful manual reset of tcp stack with netsh I was ready to reinstall XP, what is a horrific thing to do on my dev machine I found this fix, and my TCP/IP is working again. Thank you, thank you and thank you.

Review by: domagoj
First post

May 21, 2008
For version:
1.2

Saved my bacon.

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

This tool solved my internet issue very quickly. I spent too much time trying to resolve it by myself. I could ping a web page but could not see it. "This page cannot be displayed" or "server not found" errors had me calling my ISP and router support to no avail. Time from download to repair and back online less than 15 seconds. Excellent freeware.

Review by: lowtechdude
First post

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 (3)
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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 (32)
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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 (8)
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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 (93)
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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!

Review by: vjacobi (12)
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Nov 28, 2006
For version:
1.2

Nice...but don't work!

Interface: 2
Features: 1
Ease of use: 4
Value: 3
Overall:

Did not work for the 5 machines I tried it on, ranging from WinXP Home/Pro, Vista! Great idea, but a pass!

Review by: hrwasp (64)
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Oct 25, 2006
For version:
1.2

Worked but hosed up my vpn

Interface: 4
Features: 4
Ease of use: 4
Value: 5
Overall:

Not sure what's under the hood, but this fixed my problem after getting the registry hosed up. My VPN now doesn't work, but hoping a reinstall will resolve that issue.

Review by: bluescreenofdeath
First post

Oct 15, 2006
For version:
1.2

Awesome! thanks!!

Interface: 2
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I am an experienced software developer and in the midst of all my tweaks etc, i blew away my wireless on my laptop.. nothing worked, spent hours on it, then i tried my wired connection, and realized my winsock was somehow hooped.. a few seconds after installing this little gem.. everything was a-ok! thanks folks..

Review by: darroo (7)
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Oct 13, 2006
For version:
1.2

Be aware of side effects

Interface: 3
Features: 3
Ease of use: 3
Value: 3
Overall:

Be aware of side effects: netsh winsock reset catalog This command resets the Winsock catalog to the default configuration. This can be useful if a malformed LSP is installed that results in loss of network connectivity. While use of this command can restore network connectivity, it should be used with care because any previously-installed LSPs will need to be re-installed. This means Antivirus software, firewalls, VPN clients etc

Review by: tchronin
First post

Oct 01, 2006
For version:
1.2

Excellent tool!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

After cleaning up my step-sons computer that was loaded with over 200 trojans I couldn't get DHCP connections to work. IPSEC and many other services wouldn't start. Found this utility through a search and figured it was worth a try. I am extremely happy I did! After running this quick utility all of the services started working and DHCP was working again! Definitely a lifesaver!

Review by: Lonnie
First post

Sep 14, 2006
For version:
1.2

Awesome stuff. !!!!!!!!!!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

My computer was agonizingly slow to load pages. Even at startup, my default browser was painfully slow to load. Also, when logging into a site and going from the login page to the next page took forever. This problem has been irritating for some time now. I have spent many hours trying all kinds of fixes recommend at various sites, nothing seemed to work. My son turned me on to webattack.com. Tried several programs including regcure and spyware terminator, both of these helped, but the real difference occurred after running WinSock XP Fix. Took 10 seconds to download and about fifteen seconds to fix the problem. Easy to use, great product. Now the pages really pop. Thank you and God Bless you for a product that really works.

Review by: not_in2_bars (2)
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Aug 25, 2006
For version:
1.2

It saved my internet connection

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I was really in a very bad situation when my internet connection went down i tried everything but didnt work i even called the repair guy he couldnt know the solution until i found this amazing program it saved me and made me soooo happy so thank you very much your the best ;)

Review by: arabturk
First post

Aug 15, 2006
For version:
1.2

Fixed my problem completely! in 60 seconds!!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

When i downloaded a new version of my Chat Client, whenever i tried to login i kept getting a Winsock 10050 and/or 10022 error message. I was told it might be my firewall, it might be a worm/virus - except for the fact that my other programs weren't acting up, and etc. And i was told diff. things to do to fix it, none of them working. But WinSock XP Fix did the trick! In only about 30 seconds my reg. was backed-up and it only took another 30 seconds for WinSock to scan my pc, do its job, and restart the computer!! After my pc restarted, i went to open my client, and everything worked PERFECTLY!!!! I LOVE this program, it was a simple, quick-fix to an annoying ass problem! lol XD xP To the person who made this, you`re my hero!

Review by: Inamorata
First post

Aug 14, 2006
For version:
1.2

Wow!! its too good.

Interface: 4
Features: 4
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

After upgrading to SP2 , my system had some virus. Hence used Ad-Aware to remove them. After that my Internet stopped working. ipconfig / used to hang or return with nothing, saying Win Socket failure. Tried removing re-installing TCP/IP didn't work. Finally while searching on Google found about this. Used once and re-started the system. My TCP/IP started working as before. Thank you WinSock. Its free , the Geek Squad from Best Buy was asking $98 to fix the problem. I am ready to pay for this software. A+

Review by: rshekhar
First post

Aug 08, 2006
For version:
1.2

Where has the author of this program gone?

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

He deserves a gold medal! For two days now i have been trying to figure out why i couldn't reach some of my daily webpages. I can access some webpages but i ended up with a list with about 10 of my daily visited webpages that i could not access. I then decided to connect my wireless router between my DSL modem and my computer an try to connect wireless thru another computer. But then all of a sudden i could reach all the unreachable webpages! I then disconnected the router and connected the computer to the DSL modem and the problem was back! As a last resort i surfed in to my favourite software website Snapfiles and looked att the "weekly top 20 list" and found "WinSock XP Fix" on the 5th place. I read a little about the program and some reviews of the program and then decided "why not, i have nothing to loose before i reformat the harddrive". Made the backup of the registry and away i went! Problem solved! This program ROCKS!!!

Review by: Bjoerne
First post

Jul 17, 2006
For version:
1.2

Saves doing a windows repair!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

This one Really works. If yo get DCHP errors or "Limited" connection in windows sp this program will fix that!

Review by: DoctorArt
First post

Jul 01, 2006
For version:
1.2

Will lose hosts file

Interface: 4
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I endorse all the great reviews for this wonderful little program. I too have no idea how it works, all I know is when I'm in a jam connection-wise, it restores my connection. However, be aware that in doing so it hoses your Hosts file so you have to fill it up again. I assume anyone reading this knows how to do that (I use Hostsman to update my hosts)

Review by: xylophone
First post

Jun 30, 2006
For version:
1.2

It's my last resort

Interface: 4
Features: 4
Ease of use: 4
Value: 5
Overall:

I have used this application several times and in the mean time it's part of my top 5 software that I always have at hand. I don't know how it works or what exactly it does but whenever my connection goes corrupt or even when I notice it becoming slow and unreliable I run this program and I'm up and running again. A must have.

Review by: Ericks (13)
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Jun 26, 2006
For version:
1.2

This software rocks!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I had a Windows XP PC that had the NewDotNet Spyware installed on it. We were able to remove this HORRIBLE spyware but it completely wrecked the TCPIP connectivity and we could not get the PC to connect at all. We tried every tool we could find and tried editing the registry with no success. I was on the verge or re-installing Windows XP and erasing the hard drive before I tried this program. IT SOLVED THE ISSUE IMMEDIATELY! I can not recommend this product enough. This PC was critical to me and it would have cost me weeks of lost productivity if we had to rebuild it from scratch. THANKS!

Review by: shulmda
First post

Jun 08, 2006
For version:
1.2

Great

Interface: 4
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Excellent. Did exactly what I needed in fixing registry issue from AntiSpam uninstall and Exchange mailbox errors.

Review by: bozlamont
First post

Jun 07, 2006
For version:
1.2

It saved my day.

Interface: 3
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I was using Webex to share my desktop with my vendor, I am not sure if Webex caused this or what corrupted the Registry entries to give me "unable to initialize windows socket interface error code 0". And Luckily I found this exe and it fixed the problem instantly. It saved my day.

Review by: Naveen
First post

May 22, 2006
For version:
1.2

Excellent tool

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

This is an excellent tool, for about a week couldnt connect to the internet because of private ip address tried everything even had to format one pc, had same problem again and used winsock xp fix and was up and running again. Great!

Review by: Rudyg_77
First post

May 19, 2006
For version:
1.2

Fixed my registry!

Interface: 3
Features: 4
Ease of use: 4
Value: 5
Overall:

After fighting to uninstall bad programs, I resorted to using XP's System Restore from another date to clear up my registry. That didn't result in a permanent fix. My biggest problem was outbound mail, which I depend on to work. I used different programs, double checked and recreated accounts that had always worked.... Finally I tried WinSock XP Fix, and am thrilled to have things working again.

Review by: SDGilley
First post

May 13, 2006
For version:
1.2

Very good!!!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

This really gets the computers going when nothing else will. However, if you DO have a VPN, it will take all of the settings out, so just be aware of that. Other than that, it works when all of the others don't.

Review by: yankeez
First post

Apr 25, 2006
For version:
1.2

Internet connection fix

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

What a godsend!!! Could not get my desktop back online without it.

Review by: BRosenthal
First post

Apr 23, 2006
For version:
1.2

Worked flawlessly

Interface: 4
Features: 3
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I had run the netsh clear, reinstalled XP and numerous other things, nothing worked until this.

Review by: Bryan1
First post

Apr 21, 2006
For version:
1.2

Does what it says in the product title

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Brillant software! My Dsl modem was getting low or no connection errors even though it was connected. Fixed it perfectly. Its Freeware, but I would be willing to pay for it!

Review by: Rectal
First post

Apr 17, 2006
For version:
1.2

Winsock fix ends 3 week nightmare!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

This program is quick, easy and works perfectly. Any one whose network pings but is not recognized in Windows XP after installing WildBlue satellite needs to know about this fix. The problem started when I switched from Direcway but I sure did not want to go back there again. Thanks for your help - you're a genius. Anne Doerge

Review by: doerge
First post

Apr 07, 2006
For version:
1.2

Great product

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

After other downloads failed to resolve my problem WinSock XP Fix was a simple click and within 30 seconds my connectivity was back. Great Job!

Review by: TheGrayDog
First post

Apr 05, 2006
For version:
1.2

It does what it's supposed to do

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

What do you expect from a Windows Socket fixer? To Fly? No, you expect it to repair your damaged WinSock as best as it can. It exactly does its job. For me, it saved my life hundreds of times (I frequently tweak tens of things in my computer and WinSocks are the first things to get hurt each time.) The interface is very simple. Why? Because, more complicated interface is not required. Also, features are enough for repairing WinSock.

Review by: dwwwllwwwb (8)
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Feb 21, 2006
For version:
1.2

Messed up my computer

Interface: 1
Features: 1
Ease of use: 1
Value: 1
Overall:

It messed up my VPN connection and wireless connection. I am all hosed up now. I am repenting using this.

Review by: Jeetuu
First post

Feb 14, 2006
For version:
1.2

Fantastic!

Interface: 4
Features: 3
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

This program was just great, i had almost given up trying to get my internet to work i had tried so many things but when i installed this program my internet was working in under 5 minutes!

Review by: michelle88
First post

Feb 12, 2006
For version:
1.2

Why didn't i look here first!

Interface: 3
Features: 3
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

After hours on Norton's help line without any joy and an hour talking to brother-in-law (Network engineer) who helped me in the right direction, I did a search, found this software and solved my problem in 10 minutes. A great big thank you to who ever created this life saving bit of software. I was on my way to a full reformat of my hard drive and this has saved me and enormous amount of time.

Review by: Stoneman
First post

Feb 07, 2006
For version:
1.2

Winsock xp fix saves the day!

Interface: 2
Features: 3
Ease of use: 3
Value: 5
Overall:

A big thank you to whoever's responsible for providing this utility. It saved my day - I was pulling my hair out for a couple of hours. I'd installed and then uninstalled a VPN client and then my connectivity was shot and the settings looked okay and nothing I could do would fix it. Thanks Gerry

Review by: GerMul
First post

Feb 02, 2006
For version:
1.2

So easy to use and so effective

Interface: 4
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

This software rocks! I uninstall a driver on my pc which altered my registry, I cant go to any websites but i can ping them. I tried everything from flushing the dns to manually configure my dns settings nothing happened. Winsock XP Fix did it!! Super fast and really an effective way to fix the dns problem. Thanks to the maker of this software. i thought im gonna reinstall my windows xp but then again winsock xp fix everything!!

Review by: aesthemasu
First post

Feb 01, 2006
For version:
1.2

Fixed my problem

Interface: 4
Features: 4
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

My computer suddenly lost ability to connect to the internet through a wired or wireless connection. The ARP codes led me down a difficult road. A chance reference to WinSock XP Fix led me to a simple solution. A few mouse clicks and my problem was solved. Thanks WinSock XP Fix.

Review by: awraynor
First post

Jan 25, 2006
For version:
1.2

Awesome

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Where do I donate for this program, simply amazing got me back on line with my IP address. Was dreading the process of figuring it out and stumbled on this program using my other computer, and I'm happy again.

Review by: johnnyspikes
First post

Jan 22, 2006
For version:</