win98 internet access problem

[mykeowl]

I have 5 pcs running winxp networked via a linksys router connected to a dsl modem for internet access, no problem
My laptop running win98 Second Edition,when connected to the same network, can access the network but not the internet. You get the default "page cannot be displayed". It tries to load the page but never does. I have used the internet connection wizard,
checked all the usual settings but still cannot get it to work.

As you may or may not know the router keeps a log of all inbound and out going traffic to the internet. When i attempt to access the internet with any other pc, the log shows it immediately.
However it never show any activity from the laptop, as if the request doesn't even get to the router.

Any ideas?

[Midknyte]

Antivirus/Antispy

Try the winsock fix. it says xp, but it works on win9x also.

[computer_kid1]

Have you checked that the IP is set right in

Tools -> Internet Options -> Connections -> LAN Settings

[mykeowl]

The ip address is assigned by the dhcp server/router. Thats ok because i have no problem accessing the network.
Midnyte, never heard of the "winsock fix", where do i get it ?

[Midknyte]

I have the link in my previous post. It's in the Antivirus/Antispy sticky. Take a look at what else is in there.

Also look at this thread:
Tech Tools

[mykeowl]

Midknyte, you're the man.
Winsock fix worked.
Thanks

[computer_kid1]

what is the winsock fix for and what does it do Midknyte?

I have never used it before. What kind of syntoms do you look for for when to use it?

[Midknyte]

why don't you go to the link and find out?

It basically resets your TCPIP stack. if you can get an IP, but can't connect to a website then run the winsock fix.

[computer_kid1]

why don't you go to the link and find out?

becuase after looking at the site, i know that i have heard people say to use for other problems other than cleaning ad-aware and spyware and editing the registry.

Cheers for the explanation though

[Midknyte]

if you had downloaded the program, it tells you that in the "about" menu.

Repairing Winsock in Win9x - Me manually do this:
open Network settings

1.) Remove all protocols or everything EXCEPT leave the NIC Adapter

2.) Click Apply & Close the Properties box, but on reboot notice, hit Cancel...
do not reboot!

3.) Open Regedit and delete these keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\VXD\Dhcp
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\VXD\Dhcpoptions
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\VXD\MSTCP
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\VXD\Winsock2

also ..scroll down delete

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\Winsock2

close regedit

4.) Open Network Properties again, and Click ADD - PROTOCOL - MicroSoft/TCPIP
**should Add Client for MS Networks Automatically**

Have your Windows CD ready or the CAB files,
Reboot and Should be good.

NOTE: Simply removing the Protocols in Network settings will not work because
those registry entries stay, even if you have no network at all. Once deleted,
putting the TCP/IP protocol back in , basically rebuilds the TCP from scratch,
it is the same as when Windows was first installed clean.
Also any speed patches to TcpRWin values & MTU will be reset back to Windows
defaults.
Windows 95 may not have all these keys available, just delete whichever ones
are matching this desciption.


With Windows 2000 and XP, this was not possible, due to the fact that TCP
could not be removed or uninstalled, and even if the Winsock keys in the
registry were deleted, they will recreate themselves, but with no relevant
data, therefore making them useless.
But after much research in this matter, it was found, that these Winsock
Registry keys, were of a Global nature, and not unique to any particular
machine.... meaning they could be transplanted from a working computer, to
a broken one.
Other factors can play a part in successfully restoring these winsock values,
such as disabling the network adapter before the import of the new Registry keys.
Also with Windows XP came the very handy "netsh.exe" with the commandline to
Reset TCP. Although this will reset TCP settings, also removing any tweaks and
other modifications done, it does not touch the registry Winsock keys.
The most common symptom would be a Valid IP address, but no ability to
view any Web pages, as well as the "0.0.0.0" IP address symptom common to XP.

1.) From the commandline enter the following:

Netsh ip int reset resetlog.txt

2.) These 2 Registry keys will need to be replaced with known good ones.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\Winsock
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\Winsock2


The next hurdle, would have to be the "Hosts" file. This file (having no extension)
and residing in "Windows\Hosts" for Windows 95 - Me versions and
"WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\Hosts" for Windows XP. Often this file
(blank by default) can become littered with entries, and again, after the removal
of Third Party Advertising Clients, that were installed as bundled software with many
P2P file Sharing programs, this "Hosts" file retains entries that may be no longer valid.
Generally resulting in some web pages and Domains coming up "Blank".

The VB Winsockfix Utility will:
1.) Detect your current Operating System
2.) Release the IP address, taking you "Offline"
3.) Reset the TCP stack using Netsh.exe (Windows XP only)
4.) Delete the current Registry TCP and Winsock Values
5.) Import new "Working" Registry Values
6.) Backup any Current "Hosts" file
7.) Replace the "Hosts" file with a default one
8.) Reboot the Computer

No one should rely on "Quick Fixes" to resolve their connection issues, only by taking
responsibilty for the software you allow to be installed, can you protect yourself from
re-occurring problems.
A Google search for information relating to "SpyWare" can usually point the curious, in
the right direction to get an understanding of why some programs seem "Free" in cost,
but you end up paying with damage to your system settings, Background running Programs,
whose only purpose is to plaque the User with non-stop Pop-up advertising, and an overall
drain on system resources.

VB WinsockFix was written and designed by Option^Explicit Software Solutions
Comments send email to Theron at "techcd@shaw.ca"