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by pd.andrew

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My problem is this. I am trying to view the WINIPCFG on a networked Windows 98 PC. I cannot view the IP configuration because the following error message appears:

'FAILED TO INITIALIZE WINSOCK'

This is also preventing me from 'pinging' other PCs on the network.

Can somebody please help?

Paul Andrew.

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by edsdave

Start, Settings, Control Panel, Network. Highlight TCP/IP and go to properties. Check configuration against other workstations in area. If same try removing and readding TCP/IP protocol. Remove any unnecessary network components.

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