Cannot find wsock32.dll
This error usually occurs when the the wsock32.dll file gets accidently removed while attempting to remove some older viruses. A re-install of Dial-Up Networking will not work. To re-add the file you have to reinstall it from the Windows CD.
For Windows 95 users:
- Make sure that your Windows 95 CD is in the drive, then go to the Start menu, and select Run.
- Next type in the following line (be certain to replace "x" with the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive and replace "z" with the drive letter of your hard drive):
extract /a x:\Win95_02.cab Wsock32.dll /I z:\Windows\System
- Finally, restart the computer.
- Make sure your Windows 98 CD is in the drive, then go to the Start menu and select Run.
- Type in sfc and hit Enter. This will bring up the System File Checker.
- Select the option "Extract one file from installation disk."
- Type in Wsock32.dll where it asks for the name of the system file you want to restore.
- Click on the Start button. This will bring up an Extract File window.
- Type in the letter of your CD-ROM drive win98 (for example d:\win98). Then hit Start. It should find the file and install it. If it asks you for the name of the cab file however, type in precopy2.cab .
- Finally, restart the computer.
Current Record: 203
Create Date: 08-12-1999
Last Reviewed: 11-09-2007
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