Clearing the ARP Cache: Error when trying to repair connection in XP

I have applied service patch 2 to my laptop. I'm still experiencing
the same problem. The message has changed slightly. It now says
'error clearing the ARP cache' I can perform some tasks like; windows
update,
send/retrieve outlook mail but I can't access the internet. Tried
firefox browse as well.

PS: If anyone cares, I'll send you a Gmail (google mail) invite
should you help me solve this!!!! Thanks in advance!

See below for more details,
Please help
Danny Palmer


I'm encountering an error flushing the ARP cache when I try to repair
my connection. The strange thing is that when I click on details I
can see IP address, DNS servers, DHCP server,etc... only thing that
might be missing is the WINS server. No entry it seems.
Under network connections by internet connection is enabled but no
incoming connections (not sure there should be!).
I'm able to download Windows updates and perform some other funtions
but I can't logon the internet using IE. I also tried another browser
(Firefox) and it also doesn't work.
I've tried everything to flip my settings. I've also tried my
wireless card and connecting directly to the router. Same error on
both devives when trying a repair.
I've also flushed the arp cache from the command line using arp -d,
and then arp -a to check it afterwards. Still I'm not able to get to
the internet through IE.

I did see some articles that mentioned my services setting could cause
this, but which one? I have the following services are listed: DNS,
FTP, HTTP, msmsgs (192 -many entries, POP3, SMTP.

I've also tried the network setup wizard, this hasn't helped either.

I can deal with settings and windows configurations but I'm a novice
when it comes the networking. Please help.

My computer:
Windows XP SP1
fully up-to-date with windows patches

Any suggestions would be welcome.

Thanks in advance
Danny Palmer

It sounds like your winsock is corrupted.
Try to paste this link into your windows explorer (since
IE doesn't work) and download the repair tool for windows
XP. If you can't get to the internet then have a friend
download it for you.
Good luck !
-----Original Message-----
I have applied service patch 2 to my laptop. I'm still
experiencing
the same problem. The message has changed slightly. It
now says
'error clearing the ARP cache' I can perform some tasks
like; windows
update,
send/retrieve outlook mail but I can't access the
internet. Tried
firefox browse as well.

PS: If anyone cares, I'll send you a Gmail (google
mail) invite
should you help me solve this!!!! Thanks in advance!

See below for more details,
Please help
Danny Palmer


I'm encountering an error flushing the ARP cache when
I try to repair
my connection. The strange thing is that when I click
on details I
can see IP address, DNS servers, DHCP server,etc...
only thing that
might be missing is the WINS server. No entry it
seems.
Under network connections by internet connection is
enabled but no
incoming connections (not sure there should be!).
I'm able to download Windows updates and perform some
other funtions
but I can't logon the internet using IE. I also tried
another browser
(Firefox) and it also doesn't work.
I've tried everything to flip my settings. I've also
tried my
wireless card and connecting directly to the router.
Same error on
both devives when trying a repair.
I've also flushed the arp cache from the command line
using arp -d,
and then arp -a to check it afterwards. Still I'm not
able to get to
the internet through IE.

I did see some articles that mentioned my services
setting could cause
this, but which one? I have the following services
are listed: DNS,
FTP, HTTP, msmsgs (192 -many entries, POP3, SMTP.

I've also tried the network setup wizard, this hasn't
helped either.

I can deal with settings and windows configurations
but I'm a novice
when it comes the networking. Please help.

My computer:
Windows XP SP1
fully up-to-date with windows patches

Any suggestions would be welcome.

Thanks in advance
Danny Palmer

.

Thanks JR

but what link? I don't see one in your reply. Maybe the forum
removed it?
You can try emailing it to me at
I do have another computer I can get the the internet with.
I go to the microsoft site and search under xp for some sort of repair
tool as you mention.

Thanks again
Danny Palmer

"JR" wrote in message ...
It sounds like your winsock is corrupted.
Try to paste this link into your windows explorer (since
IE doesn't work) and download the repair tool for windows
XP. If you can't get to the internet then have a friend
download it for you.
Good luck !
-----Original Message-----
I have applied service patch 2 to my laptop. I'm still
experiencing
the same problem. The message has changed slightly. It
now says
'error clearing the ARP cache' I can perform some tasks
like; windows
update,
send/retrieve outlook mail but I can't access the
internet. Tried
firefox browse as well.

PS: If anyone cares, I'll send you a Gmail (google
mail) invite
should you help me solve this!!!! Thanks in advance!

See below for more details,
Please help
Danny Palmer


I'm encountering an error flushing the ARP cache when
I try to repair
my connection. The strange thing is that when I click
on details I
can see IP address, DNS servers, DHCP server,etc...
only thing that
might be missing is the WINS server. No entry it
seems.
Under network connections by internet connection is
enabled but no
incoming connections (not sure there should be!).
I'm able to download Windows updates and perform some
other funtions
but I can't logon the internet using IE. I also tried
another browser
(Firefox) and it also doesn't work.
I've tried everything to flip my settings. I've also
tried my
wireless card and connecting directly to the router.
Same error on
both devives when trying a repair.
I've also flushed the arp cache from the command line
using arp -d,
and then arp -a to check it afterwards. Still I'm not
able to get to
the internet through IE.

I did see some articles that mentioned my services
setting could cause
this, but which one? I have the following services
are listed: DNS,
FTP, HTTP, msmsgs (192 -many entries, POP3, SMTP.

I've also tried the network setup wizard, this hasn't
helped either.

I can deal with settings and windows configurations
but I'm a novice
when it comes the networking. Please help.

My computer:
Windows XP SP1
fully up-to-date with windows patches

Any suggestions would be welcome.

Thanks in advance
Danny Palmer

.

JR!

I was able to find the fix you mentioned by searching through google
under 'winsock fix'.

I applied the winsock fix and everything works perfect now!

Thanks!
Danny Palmer

Are you interested in the gmail account I promised???
If so, please email me.


(Danny Palmer) wrote in message . com...
Thanks JR

but what link? I don't see one in your reply. Maybe the forum
removed it?
You can try emailing it to me at
I do have another computer I can get the the internet with.
I go to the microsoft site and search under xp for some sort of repair
tool as you mention.

Thanks again
Danny Palmer

"JR" wrote in message ...
It sounds like your winsock is corrupted.
Try to paste this link into your windows explorer (since
IE doesn't work) and download the repair tool for windows
XP. If you can't get to the internet then have a friend
download it for you.
Good luck !
-----Original Message-----
I have applied service patch 2 to my laptop. I'm still
experiencing
the same problem. The message has changed slightly. It
now says
'error clearing the ARP cache' I can perform some tasks
like; windows
update,
send/retrieve outlook mail but I can't access the
internet. Tried
firefox browse as well.

PS: If anyone cares, I'll send you a Gmail (google
mail) invite
should you help me solve this!!!! Thanks in advance!

See below for more details,
Please help
Danny Palmer


I'm encountering an error flushing the ARP cache when
I try to repair
my connection. The strange thing is that when I click
on details I
can see IP address, DNS servers, DHCP server,etc...
only thing that
might be missing is the WINS server. No entry it
seems.
Under network connections by internet connection is
enabled but no
incoming connections (not sure there should be!).
I'm able to download Windows updates and perform some
other funtions
but I can't logon the internet using IE. I also tried
another browser
(Firefox) and it also doesn't work.
I've tried everything to flip my settings. I've also
tried my
wireless card and connecting directly to the router.
Same error on
both devives when trying a repair.
I've also flushed the arp cache from the command line
using arp -d,
and then arp -a to check it afterwards. Still I'm not
able to get to
the internet through IE.

I did see some articles that mentioned my services
setting could cause
this, but which one? I have the following services
are listed: DNS,
FTP, HTTP, msmsgs (192 -many entries, POP3, SMTP.

I've also tried the network setup wizard, this hasn't
helped either.

I can deal with settings and windows configurations
but I'm a novice
when it comes the networking. Please help.

My computer:
Windows XP SP1
fully up-to-date with windows patches

Any suggestions would be welcome.

Thanks in advance
Danny Palmer

.