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?An operation was performed on something that is not a socket"
Fix the error message "An operation was performed on something that is not a socket.": This is a Winsock corruption generally due to spyware. The fixes are:
A simple fix can be done with Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista (Start > Run > cmd > netsh winsock reset), then reboot your computer. If you do not have SP2, you can download a small program to reinstall Winsock: winsockfix.exe.
Tips
Some issues can be fixed by setting up a static IP, see the following guide: [1] however setting a static ip address does not fix problems it simply bypasses an existing problem for a while.
Warnings
Be cautious when editing the registry, as careless modification can adversely affect your computer, potentially to the point of rendering it unusable.
The solutions presented in this article will not work for all issues, when in doubt do not be afraid to ask.