Windows - Quick Fix for Networking Problems

Windows 8

1. Open the Metro screen and type "command" which will automatically open the search bar. Right-click on Command Prompt and choose Run as administrator at the bottom of the screen.
   
   
   
2. Type the following commands, pressing Enter after each command:
   

   • netsh int ip reset reset.txt

   • netsh winsock reset

   • netsh advfirewall reset

   
   
3. Restart the computer.
   

Windows 7 & Vista

1. Click Start and type "command" in the search box. Right-click on Command Prompt and choose Run as administrator.
   
   
2. Type the following commands, pressing Enter after each command:
   

   • netsh int ip reset reset.txt

   • netsh winsock reset

   • netsh advfirewall reset

   
   
3. Restart the computer.
   

Windows XP

1. Click Start, then select Run.
   
   
2. Type "command" and press enter.
   
   
3. Type the following commands, pressing Enter after each command:
   

   • netsh int ip reset reset.txt

   • netsh winsock reset

   • netsh firewall reset

   
   
   Note: Windows XP must have Service Pack 2 (or later) installed in order for these three commands to work properly. Otherwise, only the first command will work.
4. Restart the computer.