Error: An operation was attempted on something that is not a socket
Cause:
Windows Socket Corrupted
Resolution:
When trying to connect to the Internet, the following message (or similar) displays:
An operation was attempted on something that is not a socket
To resolve this error, remove and restore the Winsock registry entries.
Use the following steps to reset Winsock services:
- Click Start, All Programs, and then Accessories.
- Right-click Command Prompt.
- Type the following at the command prompt: netsh winsock reset
- Press Enter, and restart the computer.
Now the you should not get the socket error, and if error still persist reinstall the OS.
TKB:1116