From: Jeff Shultz 

On Fri, 11 Nov 2005 16:48:38 -0600, John Cuccia wrote:

> Here's one version:
>
> http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/Network-Tweak/WinSockFix.shtml
> WinSockFix 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
> Adware components or improper uninstall of firewall applications or other
> tools that modify the XP network and Winsock settings.
>
> If you encounter connection problems after removing network related
> software, Adware or after registry clean-up; and all other ways fail, then
> give WinSock XP Fix a try.
>
> It can create a registry backup of your current settings, so it is fairly
> safe to use.
>
And it is often a miracle worker for machines that have been thoroughly
worked over by spyware and viruses.

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