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What problems can a Netsh Winsock reset fix?
Perform Netsh Winsock reset under Windows 10
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quick start Guide


Are you having problems with your internet connection in Windows 10? A reset of the so-called winsock can help..

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Winsock or Windows Socket is a Windows programming interface that is used to access the Internet using so-called sockets. A socket is a communication endpoint over which data is transmitted. If you have problems with your internet, a reset of Winsock can help. We'll show you how this works in the following article.

What problems can a Netsh Winsock reset fix?

A Winsock reset under Windows 10 can fix various network problems. We have listed the typical problems and errors for you:

  • Network problems after malware, Trojans, or a virus are removed.
  • Web pages display the "This page cannot be reached" error message.
  • Existing Wi-Fi connection, but no internet access error due to registration errors.
  • Your IP address could not be renewed.
  • Limited internet connectivity in Windows 10.
  • Other devices in the network can connect to the Internet, but your Windows 10 PC cannot.

Perform Netsh Winsock reset under Windows 10

We recommend that you create a restore point before using Netsh to reset the Windows Socket. Then follow our step-by-step instructions or take a look at the brief instructions .

1st step:

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Type " cmd " into the Windows search and click on the search result to " Run as administrator " to open the command prompt with the necessary rights.

2nd step:

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Then enter the command " netsh winsock reset " and confirm with [Enter] . Windows will automatically reset your IP and internet connection.

3rd step:

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If successful, you will receive the message " The Winsock catalog has been reset. You must restart your computer to complete the process. " Then restart your Windows PC and check that your Internet connection is working again.

If your internet is still having problems, you can check your WiFi connection: WiFi is not working - you can do that..

quick start Guide

  1. Open the command prompt via Windows search by searching for " cmd ". Now click on "Run as administrator "
  2. Then enter the command " netsh winsock reset " and press [Enter] .
  3. Restart your PC finally new and the Windows Socket is reset.


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