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rhuffman:
Update: Rescued all files, bought 5 TB drive to back them up. Question....I have a copy of windows 8.1, if i do a upgrade install do you think it may fix this problem. Also what are your views on Win 8.1, is it worth buying ?
Boggin:
I have no practical experience of Win 8.1 so cannot offer an opinion on it but have seen a number of threads where those users have also had connectivity problems.
If you already have an 8.1 disk, why do you need to purchase ?
If you do decide to go ahead with its install, first run the 8.1 Upgrade Assistant http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows-8/upgrade-assistant-download-online-faq to check for compatibility issues and create a full system image before installing should you need to fall back.
I'm not sure how long it will be before Win 10's release and there are rumours that the Enterprise version will be offered free - with purchasable apps.
As MS are trying to put as much distance between themselves and Win 8, it's not known how long they will continue to support 8.1.
rhuffman:
My copy is a downloaded copy not legit and it runs that re activate program every 180 days, not going to buy a copy especially since windows 10 is on the horizon. Was just curious if installing would possibly fix my corrupt windows. Shane suggests not to and to do the system recovery from my factory disks which i guess i will do.
rhuffman:
Guys what is the link for me to download a new copy of windsock.dll for windows 7 64 bit? Been trying to find it online but no luck.
Boggin:
--- Quote from: rhuffman on October 30, 2014, 11:40:48 am ---Guys what is the link for me to download a new copy of windsock.dll for windows 7 64 bit? Been trying to find it online but no luck.
--- End quote ---
What's happened to your existing winsock and what errors are you getting in Event Viewer ?
It's not advised to download .DLLs from the 'net as they could contain viruses.
Depending upon what error you are getting, either use your restore points back to when the error was no longer being reported and/or open a command prompt as administrator and enter sfc /scannow and let us know what it reports.
You can also download MiniToolBox and check the box for List Winsock Entries and post that so we can have a look at them.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/minitoolbox/dl/65/
Because of a recent bereavement, Shane isn't likely to be back until Monday.
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