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I am facing Internet problem since morning when i go to Start> Run> ipconfig /renew An error occurred while resolving interface Local Area Connection : An
operation was attempted on something that is not a socket.
The only thing that changed when this problem occured was that I changed network cables. I changed cables again and got the same result. Has anyone else had this problem and found the cause?
1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. In the Open box, type Regedit, and then press ENTER.
3. Navigate to the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock
4. On the Registry menu, click Export Registry File.
5. In the File name box, type the name of the backup file; for example, type Winsock Registry key, and then click Save. Note the name of the folder in which the registration file is saved.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock2
7. Delete the following keys from the registry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock2
NOTE: Steps 3 through 6 backed up the two registry keys. You can use the backup files to restore the keys in the event that your computer displays unexpected behavior. For more information about how to restore registry keys from .reg files, search the Registry Editor Help files for the Import or export registry keys topic.
8. Close the Registry Editor.
9. Locate the Nettcpip.inf file in %winroot%\inf, and then open the file in Notepad.
10. Locate the [MS_TCPIP.PrimaryInstall] section. Change the Characteristics = 0xa0 entry by replacing 0xa0 with 0x80. Save the file. Exit Notepad.
11. In Control Panel, double-click Network Connections, right-click Local Area Connection, and then select Properties.
12. On the General tab, click Install, select Protocol, and then click Add.
13. In the Select Network Protocols window, click Have Disk.
14. In the Copy manufacturer's files from text box, type c:\windows\inf, and then click OK.
15. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click OK.
Note This step returns you to the Local Area Connection Properties screen. However, the Uninstall button is now available.
16. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), click Uninstall, and then click Yes.
17. In Control Panel, double-click Network Connections, right-click Local Area Connection, and then select Properties.
18. On the General tab, click Install, select Protocol, and then click Add.
19. In the Select Network Protocols window, click Have Disk.
20. In the Copy Manufacturer's files from text box, type c:\windows\inf, and then click OK.
21. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click OK.
22. Restart your computer.
23. Test your Internet connectivity.
Have you tried this link : http://support.microsoft.com/kb/811259
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/817571
see threads for more suggestions : http://forums.techarena.in/windows-x...ort/729673.htm
http://forums.techarena.in/active-directory/676864.htm
Ensure that you are logged on as Administrator.
2)Ensure that your computer is connected to the internet.
3. Repair Winsock Registry keys
Under Windows XP SP2
Go to menu start and select “Run”.
Copy/paste the following command:
netsh winsock reset
See below image:-