Leo's Tip: Fix Your Post-Spyware Connectivity

By Leo Laporte - Posted Aug 26, 2004

It’s not unusual after removing a virus or spyware to find you can no longer go online. That’s because these programs often modify key system files, and their removal either damages or deletes those files. The same thing can happen when removing a firewall program.

Microsoft does tell us how to fix things in the tech note here. But unless you just love hacking the registry, I’d suggest trying this free program from Spychecker first:

Winsock Fix, http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html

The developer’s page in Canada is no longer operational, but thanks to Spychecker, you can still get the program. Free. You might want to check the rest of the Spychecker site for useful tools and tips in fighting spyware.