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Felix The Assassin · 09-28-2004, 07:23 PM

All I can bring forth is that 'WINSOCK" = Windows sockets. These sockets are the ones that the spammers, and virual manipulators attept to attack from the internet. WinXP, even after SP2 was released to the public has open sockets.

There are numerous free programs available to 'fix these issues'. However, my personal concern is that you are using a program to fix something that was altered by a program. This in itself may seem circular, however, we are talking straight line, the internet connection socket was breeched. And that is wherein lies the issue of who's who on the internet.

Personally I would reformat and re-install. Reason being this WINSOCK error deals directly with her PC based on the internet. So, if you get it recovered now, how long before she is the unknowing host to a long list of bad names?
Also, get her up and running a firewall, I presume we all can afford free, and it doesn't take much to set up and run.

09-28-2004, 07:23 PM	#2
Felix The Assassin The Dreadnoks Join Date: September 27, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 61 Posts: 3,608	All I can bring forth is that 'WINSOCK" = Windows sockets. These sockets are the ones that the spammers, and virual manipulators attept to attack from the internet. WinXP, even after SP2 was released to the public has open sockets. There are numerous free programs available to 'fix these issues'. However, my personal concern is that you are using a program to fix something that was altered by a program. This in itself may seem circular, however, we are talking straight line, the internet connection socket was breeched. And that is wherein lies the issue of who's who on the internet. Personally I would reformat and re-install. Reason being this WINSOCK error deals directly with her PC based on the internet. So, if you get it recovered now, how long before she is the unknowing host to a long list of bad names? Also, get her up and running a firewall, I presume we all can afford free, and it doesn't take much to set up and run. __________________ The Lizzie Palmer Tribute Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. John F. Kennedy 35th President of The United States The Last Shot Honor The Fallen Jesus died for our sins, and American Soldiers died for our freedom. If you don't stand behind our Soldiers, please feel free to stand in front of them.