TCP Gone-Socket problem Cannot connect to the Net

[linuxnut]

I have for no reason just lost my ability to connect to the net over my cable modem. I use Win98 SE and the problem started 5 days ago. I have reloaded numerous times with no
improvement. Erasing the drive is NOT an option. I can ping or traceroute from Dos. I cannot get OutLook , Netscape, IE or antyhing that involves use of the Winsock , TCP stack.
I expected to find the problem sooner. Please email me with any suggestions.

[RWSchlatter]

check Internet Options, Connections tab:
In the Dial-Up section, is "never dial a connetion" marked ?

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Regards - Richard

[linuxnut]

Yes its marked to never dial. I am on a Lan to my Cable modem direct. I am very technical which is why this frustrates me. I have replaced files updated the OS. All kinds of strange stuff.

[¿jobe¿]

Uninstall the TCP/IP protocol and network client...reboot the computer ( make sure to reboot ) then re-install them and reboot again.

[linuxnut]

I have replaced the TCP IP stack, the Winsock and eliminated all traces of anything but Lan connection. Even after mod's to the registry , a complete change of ethernet card and a total re-install I am stiil aboe to ping and traceroute from Dos but, no other browsers, email etc ork. Other suggestions?

[¿jobe¿]

Are you suppose to use a proxy with your ISP??

If not are you configured for a proxy in IE???
ask your ISP if they have a proxy you can try
If you can ping then this is just a win SOCK problem.
Have you tried to just extract the wsock32.dll and winsock.dll file??
have you checked for extra copies of winsock.dll on the system??

[linuxnut]

Yes- No joy. I cannot "nuke" the hard drive. Everything works but the connection to my cable modem. All items have been tested and work on that modem. As I said I am technical so I tried teh Regedit stuff - still no joy.

[franklom]

you will have to reinstall the original nic card or else call the cable provider as they use the MAC address of the Nic to identify you as a customer on their network. No other sugesstions except "Have you called the tech dept of your cable provider about this problem?"

[medgar]

Make sure dial up networking is not installed on your computer. (Control Panel/ Add Remove Programs/ Windows Setup/ Communications)

Remove everything in your network stack except for any network adapters. (Control Panel/ Network/ Configuration)
Delete the following registry keys.
1. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\Winsock

2. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\Winsock2

3. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\VxD\Winsock

4. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\VxD\Winsock2

5. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\RemoteAccess\Authentication\SMM_Files

Reinstall Dial up networking and it should rebuild those registry keys and add client for Microsoft Networks and TCP/ IP to your network stack.