Problems with Vista, Winsock (i think) and Firefox

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Ghostspirit

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Hi there.
I'm new to this site, but you'll start seeing a lot to me seeing how I'm new to the whole x64-experience..

I'm running Vista Ultimate x64 OEM without any issues, until now.
Yesterday my computer was running just fine, but now, all of the sudden, it seems like it doesnt want to cooperate.

Here's a small list of thumbnails to make telling my story a whole lot easier:

1) On startup - nothing appears out of the ordinary..


2) Starting firefox results in nothing but a blank page.


3) Closing firefox results in error.


4) Opening up Binary Newsreader = errors.


5) Closing Binary Newsreader = more errors.


6) Opening FTP app results in similar errors.


Code: 
[1] Connecting to PlayGround*GFX
[1] Resolving [url=http://ftp.playground-gfx.com]PlayGround*GFX » Designing the future of digital warfare![/url]...
[1] [url=http://ftp.playground-gfx.com]PlayGround*GFX » Designing the future of digital warfare![/url] => 195.41.131.51
[1] Socket operation on nonsocket(10038)

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So my question to you, wise and noble users of Vistax64.com - what can I do to resolve these problems?

As mentioned earlier, I had *no* issues with my system yesterday.

System specs:

Core2Duo E6600 @ 2.4 GHz
XFX GeForce 8800 GTS-X
2048 MB DDR2 Ram

Running on Vista Ultimate OEM, 64-bit
 

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If it was working a day earlier... try a restore...

If not.. remove firefox.. DELETE The folder.. run crap cleaner and install again...

There shouldn't be any issues.. if oyu have installed ANY programs since yesterday.. remove them...

Have you tried navigation to other pages using firefox? do you have vista x64?
 

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hi guys,

I also have the same problem.
Everything was working fine until today.
I only can run IE-64 bit.
Firefox and IE-32 bit will crash.

Im using OEM as well.

Could it be one of the patch causing the problem?
Anyone know how to fix this? :cry:
 

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shippou82 said:
hi guys,

I also have the same problem.
Everything was working fine until today.
I only can run IE-64 bit.
Firefox and IE-32 bit will crash.

Im using OEM as well.

Could it be one of the patch causing the problem?
Anyone know how to fix this? :cry:
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Hi Shippou82,

I do not know about Firefox. For IE7, it is probably a add-on that is causing the problem.

Try this,
1. Open Control Panel (Classic View).
2. Click on Internet Options icon.
3. Click on the Advanced tab.
4. Click the Reset button.
NOTE: This will disable all add-ons and reset IE7 settings back to default.
5. Click Ok to the confirmation prompt.
6. Click Ok.

Now just enable the add-ons one by one until you find the culprit and disable it again and uninstall it.

Same as above, but click Programs tab (Step 3) and Manage add-ons button instead.

Shawn
 

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    Windows 10 Pro
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    HP Envy Y0F94AV
    CPU
    i7-7500U @ 2.70 GHz
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    16 GB DDR4-2133
    Sound Card
    Conexant ISST Audio
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    17.3" UHD IPS touch
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    512 GB M.2 SSD
Same thing with firefox.. go to the firefox directory and delete everything in the plugins directory... If you have a profile made... delete the profile also ...

you can start firefox's profile by cmd firefox -manageprofile

I think its that one... Create a new profile and it should work fine.
 

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thanks guys.
something happened to my pc.
when i wanted to start it tonight, the screen is blank. tried on two monitor it is still the same. cannot even see the bios screen.
at last i took out the battery to reset the bios and it works.

so i tried to reset at internet option. but it is still not working.

running ie still showing the error: This program has stopped working
 

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Shippou82,

It sounds like you may have a few more problems other than IE7. Make sure that you have the latest drivers and BIOS, then backup any important data you do not want to loose just in case. Now, run a "Upgrade" Vista installation from within you current Vista. This will act like a repair install. Your installed programs should remain intact. Your old Vista will be in a hidden C:\Windows.old folder. You can delete it when everything is set backup the way you like it.

Shawn
 
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System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2, 4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2, 8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system, Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam, HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn, APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI, Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy Y0F94AV
    CPU
    i7-7500U @ 2.70 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB DDR4-2133
    Sound Card
    Conexant ISST Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3" UHD IPS touch
    Screen Resolution
    3480 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    512 GB M.2 SSD
Glad to hear it Shippou82.
 

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  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2, 4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2, 8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system, Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam, HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn, APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI, Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy Y0F94AV
    CPU
    i7-7500U @ 2.70 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB DDR4-2133
    Sound Card
    Conexant ISST Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3" UHD IPS touch
    Screen Resolution
    3480 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    512 GB M.2 SSD
well what did you do to fix this shippou? I HAD the exact problem you see.. but mine switched over to become another problem after some restarting and driver reinstalls.. Now my problem is that windows freezes completely after a few minutes after restarting.. and if i try to start windows update or some similar program it freezes those windows instantly, but not explorer firefox and other programs like that untill a bit later... Ive tried disabling my network adapters soundcard and removeing scsi\raid drivers etc... I have evga n680i and geforce 8800, with all the latest drivers and the 2nd latest bios... But the strange thing is that I had not altered anything hardware related anyways before i got the first problems with the 32 bit programs...

If i start in safemode with networking everything works fine.. but there i cant do an upgrade vista.. for that i have to be in normal boot wich freezes before i can install anything useful at all

Im going to turn on UAC again just to see if that helps in some way.. this seems like virus behaviour to me.. but i dunno seeing i didnt do anything prior to the problem and Im careful with malware anyways
 

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hi, sorry for the late reply.
actually, the problem come back.
busy trying to identify wat cause de problem
can i know wat mb r u using?
im using gigabyte with p31 chipset
 

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  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2, 4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2, 8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system, Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam, HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn, APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI, Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy Y0F94AV
    CPU
    i7-7500U @ 2.70 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB DDR4-2133
    Sound Card
    Conexant ISST Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3" UHD IPS touch
    Screen Resolution
    3480 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    512 GB M.2 SSD
I fixed them with these step (got it from one of the thread here but forgot which one)

1. Click Start , type cmd in the Start Search text box, and then
press ENTER. -
(the CMD must run as administrator)
2. Type the following command, and then press ENTER:
netsh winsock reset
3. Restart the computer.
 

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