Several Windows users have recently stated about running into socket registry entries error. The issue primarily occurs due to connectivity issues. If you are also facing similar issues in your printer, then obtain a resolve through the below-written guidelines.
Launch Network Diagnostic Troubleshooter
In case you intend to launch the network diagnostic troubleshooter, then you can opt to follow the below-mentioned guidelines.
- Go to the System tray and reach the network connection button, then right-click on it.
- After that, click on the Troubleshoot issues and pursue the on-screen pop-ups.
Reset the Windows Sockets
If the users are trying to reset the Windows sockets, then they should carefully apply the given steps.
- Open the Command Prompt and make sure that it should be based upon administrative rights.
- Navigate to the next screen, input the pursuing:
- netsh winsock reset
- netsh int ip reset
- ipconfig /release
- ipconfig /renew
- ipconfig /flushdns
- Now, hit the Enter key after every command to open it.
Delete and Install TCP/IP Protocol Again
In case you intend to delete and install TCP/IP protocol again, then you can opt to follow the below-mentioned guidelines.
- Hold the Win + R keys at the same time on your system to launch the Run section.
- After that, input the ‘regedit’ and hit the Enter key.
- Go to this path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services.
- Select and right-click on it remove the whole Winsock button and the Winsock 2.
- You should sign in as Admin and locate the “Network and Sharing Center” from the Control Panel.
- Reach the Local Area Connection and right-click on it.
- Thereafter, click on the Properties option.
- Beneath “This Component Uses the Following Items” section, select the Install button.
- You have to select the protocol and then choose the Add button.
- Go to the Have Disk option.
- Reach the files of Copy Manufacturer within the section, input C:\windows\inf.
- Select the OK button.
- You should click on the ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’ and select the OK button.
- Now, reboot the system.
Upgrade the Adapter Drivers
If the users are trying to upgrade the adapter drivers, then they should carefully apply the given steps.
- Navigate to the Device Manager and launch it on your system.
- After that, move down to the Network adapters then extend the menu.
- You should locate the top Ethernet adapter- that must be installed again.
- Then select and right-click on it.
- You have to choose the Properties option.
- Click on the Uninstall button and then verify it.
- Now, reboot the system and attempt to link.
Turn off the Proxy
In case you intend to turn off the proxy, then you can opt to follow the below-mentioned guidelines.
- Go to the Internet Options and reach the Connections section.
- After that, click on the LAN settings and tick the box of the Proxy server.
- Make sure that ‘Use a proxy server’ for the LAN is not marked.
- Now, click on the OK to apply.
