Network · medium

How to fixWINSOCK-CORRUPT

Corrupted Winsock catalog

What this error means

WINSOCK-CORRUPT shows up as a medium-severity network adapter fault. Winsock catalog is corrupted, network connections are not working. Website not loading. It's most often caused by malware, bad update and antivirus interference. See the troubleshooting steps below for the fix.

Before you begin

Save open work and back up important files. Note any recent driver or hardware changes. If Windows cannot start, use the startup guide first.

Work through these checks

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01netsh winsock reset

netsh winsock reset.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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02Restart your PC

Restart your PC.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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03Refresh the TCP/IP stack

Refresh the TCP/IP stack.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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04Run the Windows Network Troubleshooter

Run the Windows Network Troubleshooter.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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Possible causes

  • Corrupt network installation
  • Malware
  • Bad update
  • Antivirus interference