WinSock XP Fix. Tiny freeware utility which repairs broken registry keys to restore dead wireless networking in Windows XP. You can also create a registry backup first, which is probably a very wise thing to do, just in case. Worth putting into the tool bag.
WinSock XP Fix offers a last resort if your Internet connectivity has been corrupted due to invalid or removed registry entries. It can often cure the problem of lost connections after the removal of Adware components or improper uninstall of firewall applications or other tools that modify the XP network and Winsock settings. If you encounter connection problems after removing network related software, Adware or after registry clean-up; and all other ways fail, then give WinSock XP Fix a try.