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Error message: WSAStartup failed

exquiZ Posted messages 1 Status Member -  
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Hello,

I am using Windows Vista on an Acer computer.

My computer was working perfectly fine (internet, etc.), and suddenly I lost internet connection for no reason. After testing with the PS3, the connection works just fine (I am with Free, with phone, TV, etc.).

So, I decided to restart the computer, Windows boots up, I enter the password without any problem, but then it takes a very long time to reboot, and the "welcome" message stays on abnormally long. Then, the screen turns black, and after a long while, the desktop appears with a little error message "WSAStartup failed", and a Windows notification at the bottom right says "Failed to connect to a Windows service - Windows could not connect to the system event notification service...".

As a result, I can no longer access the internet at all... I tried to contact Acer's technical support, but of course, they are closed >_<

Help, I don't know anything about computers, I need assistance! Right now I'm on my old laptop xD

Thank you in advance ^^
Configuration: Windows XP Internet Explorer 6.0

5 answers

  1. phfphilfa
     
    Here is the solution:

    Open the Command Prompt as Administrator (to do this, go to Start - Accessories, right-click on "Command Prompt" and select "Run as administrator").

    Then type the magic formula: "netsh winsock reset"
    Press enter, and restart your computer...

    And that's all there is to it...
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    1. jml
       
      Good evening,
      I have been facing the same problems mentioned in previous forums regarding the WSASTartup failed, along with all the associated hassles, for exactly two days now. No internet access and other annoyances. Since I am definitely not an expert on the subject, I had some hope to resolve it following your advice. That is not the case: My operating system is Vista, and at the command prompt, I applied the "magic formula," here is the response I received:
      the initialization function initHelperDLL in NSHHTTP.DLL failed, error code 10 107
      the requested operation requires an evaluation.
      What should I do?
      Thank you for any solutions or advice.
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    2. Mahonias
       
      Good evening
      thank you for your advice, I struggled for a whole day to find the solution and thanks to you, everything works
      well. Acer computer, no connection, firewall disabled, a disaster, so slow. Thank you for the magic formula
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    3. megamag37
       
      Hello,

      For me (actually, for my computer), the "magic formula" worked like a charm, everything is back to normal.
      Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you.............................
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    4. Linou
       
      Thank you for the advice. It was magical for solving the problem!
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    5. dido
       
      It looks like it's working again!! Thanks for the advice.
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  2. cecylemarseille
     
    Hi, I'm having the same problem as you. Have you found a solution? If not, thanks for helping us.
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  3. cecylemarseille
     
    Le message d'erreur signalé hier soir est toujours là. Je voulais juste préciser qu'il était sur Vista et sur un portable Acer qui a 10 jours. Est-il possible de le ramener chez le vendeur car il est garanti ? C'est anormal qu'il ait des soucis dès le début. Merci de me répondre car je suis dans la panade.
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  4. yodaflo
     
    I want to point out that the same thing is happening with a friend, and that a buddy who is an IT professional should solve this problem tomorrow.

    So, when I know how to solve it, that is to say, tomorrow.

    Well, I will warn you and give you the solution.

    There you go, best regards, yodaflo.
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  6. Phoenix34 Posted messages 1 Status Member
     
    Same for me

    since this morning I'm having the same issues: the Vista interface won't start, the printer is no longer recognized, and the internet connection isn't working

    Acer computer
    Windows Vista

    thank you for your help
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