What is wsock32.dll and wsock32.dll error? wsock32.

dll is a module that contains the Windows Sockets API used by most Internet and network applications. Generally, it is a system process that is needed for your system to work properly and should not be removed, otherwise you will run into wsock32.dll error.

wsock32.dll error is a common but serious system error tied closely with wsock32.dll file, the associated files of which contain lvi_srchadmin.dll.mui, kbdsg450.dll, sky_srchadmin.dll.mui, fra_oephres.dll.mui, hrv_mssrch.dll.muil, jpn_msnlextres.dll.mui, AeccNetwork30enu.dll, hun_uncres.dll.mui and SetCh.dll. What cause of wsock32.dll error? There are various of system problems may result in wsock32.dll error, they are listed below: unwanted removal or missing wsock32.dll, incorrect version of wsock32.dll, installation of wsock32.dll aborted, invalid wsock32.dll, corrupt wsock32.dll repair failure, associated .dll file corruption, invalid installation files of application program, disordered registry, mess of junk files, Windows update failure, damaged driver files and undesirable registry problems. Common mshtml.dll error messages: " Title: CmdLineExtInstallerExe.exe - Unable To Locate Component This application has failed to start because WSOCK32.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem." " Title: XXX.exe - Bad Image The application or DLL C:\Documents and Settings\XXX\My Documents\XXX\WSOCK32.DLL is not a valid Windows image. Please check this against your installation diskette." " Title: XXX.exe - Bad Image C:\Windows\system32\wsock32.dll is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error. Try installing the program again using the original installation media or contact your system administrator or the software vendor for support." " Title: Internet Explorer An error has occurred. Please send the bug report to us after browser restart. Fault address: 6EB506F9 01:0009F6F9 C:\Windows\XXX\wsock32.dll" " Title: Internet Explorer Error signature AppName: iexplore.exe AppVer: 6.0.2600.0 ModName: wsock32.dll ModVer: 6.0.2600.0 Offset: 0010471a" Common consequences of wsock32.dll error

wsock32.dll error can bring about a list of further undesirable system problems to your computer: Software instability Unexpected Blue Screen of Death errors Black Screen of Death errors with driver file detailVirus attack Disappearance of System sound Faulty associated .dll files location Desktop display failure Undesirable modification of Home Page Desktop delete failure How to efficiently fix wsock32.dll error? Check if there is aMir0.datprocess running in your system, if not, just ignore it, otherwise shut it down through Task Manager (press Ctrl+Alt+Del) for it is of great possibility that your computer has been infected by virus (If so, go to Solution Three) Solution One: Re- register wsock32.dll file In order to fix wsock32.dll error, you can have a try to re- register wsock32.dll file in the event that it has not been damaged by any unintentional activity or compromised by malware. You can follow the simple steps listed below : For Windows XP user: Step One: Click Start, click Run Step Two: Type cmd onto the pop-up dialog box and press Enter to enable Command Prompt utility Step Three: Type for %1 in (%windir%\system32\*.dll) do regsvr32.exe /s %1 onto the Command Prompt window when it appears Step Four: Press Enter to finish the modification For Windows 7 user: Step One: Click Windows or Start if you are using Classic theme Step Two: Type cmd onto the latest search box on Windows menu Step Three: As soon as the Command Prompt appears on the screen, type for %1 in (%windir%\system32\*.dll) do regsvr32.exe /s %1 Step Four: Press Enter Solution Two: Update or reinstall Internet Explorer Step One: Double click on Internet Explorer Step Two: From the menu bar, locate Tools option Step Three: Select Windows Update Step Four: As soon as the page and the file appear, click OK to update Step Five: Follow the prompts to finish the update Step Six: Restart computer Solution Three: Clean virus comprehensively without antivirus tool Step One: Restart computer and then press F8 to get into safe mode when booting Step Two: Click Start, click Run, type regedit, press Enter Step Three: Locate and double click on "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer \Advanced\Folder\Hidden\NOHIDDEN" Step Four: Change the checked value to 2 Step Five: Locate and double click on

"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer \Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHOWALL" Step Six: Change the checked value to 1 Step Seven: Open My Computer, go to Tools->Folder Options Step Eight: Click on View, cancel the hook in front of Hidden protected operation system files Step Nine: From Hidden files and folders option, select Show hidden files and folders, then click OK Step Ten: Delete mir0.dat and Hooks.dll files in C:\windows Step Eleven: Delete wintemp.dll file in C:\windows\system32 Step Twelve: Shut down IE and iexplorer.exe through Task Manager(Ctrl+Alt+Del) Step Thirteen: Delete Wsock32.dll and Wsock32.dll.tmp files in C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer Step Fourteen: Click Start, click Search, select Files or Folders Step Fifteen: Type wsock32.dll, press Enter Step Sixteen: Check the size of wsock32.dll, the normal one is about 20-30KB, the virus is about 60-70KB and should be deleted immediately. Step Seventeen: Restart computer Most computer problems come from registry, with the increasing times of computer use, your computer must be full of various of junk files and garbages, which cause the mess of files and the sluggish of system. These cases contribute to problems like wsock32.dll error for viruses may swoop into your system, so keeping registry clean and pure is good for speeding up computer and preventing errors. An efficient and powerful registry utility is needed for people to clean registry and fix wsock32.dll error. With the tool designed useful and understandable, even beginners can operate it easily to solve problems. Just try it!