I am using hi-speed internet via a Linksys Router and Comcast. I am cable connected although I can run wireless if desired. I can run for about an hour but I eventually lose the internet connection with an error related to Winsock, A reboot always corrects the problem. I have tried the solutions in the Microsoft Knowlege Base with no luck. Has any one had this problem and/or can suggest a solution? What is a Winsock error? My next step is to reinstall Windows XP but I would like to avoid it if at all possible. Thank You to all who take the time to respond. Have a Great Day! ALAN

Download the fix from here: http://www.snapfiles.com/get/winsoc... EEOC

Have you > Start > Control Panel > Network Connections, right clicked on > Local Area Connection > Repair

More help here, if needed. How to determine and to recover from Winsock2 corruption in Windows Server 2003, in Windows XP, and in Windows Vista. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/811259

Tnx to all who answered ... I have already tried the suggestions in the MKB with no success ... their last resort fix was a reinstall. I also tried the SNAP WinsockXPfix program and it didn't fix it. However .. I do have a Question ... Do I run this when the problem occurs or before it occurs ... ie. is it a preventative or a fix? I will try the Network Connection repair the next time it occurs, Maybe, if nothing else it will fix the problem quickly and not require a reboot which on my computer takes about 5 mins ... a workaround anyway until I can find a permanent solution. Any more suggestions would be greatly appreciated. ALAN

You should be getting an error number , scroll down to the bottom of this page. Do a search of this site, to see if your number is here, or google it.

Here is another link for information and fixes --- http://windowsxp.mvps.org/winsock.htm