Updated: May 26, 2001

Wsock32.dll Extraction Instructions

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--- Restore WSOCK32.DLL ---

Win 98:
Run the System File Checker - Start, Run

Type
   sfc
Press Enter
Choose "Extract one file..."

Type
   c:\windows\system\wsock32.dll

Click Start, and where it says "Restore from" choose the location of your Win98 cd (Precopy1.cab) or cab files on your hard-drive. Where it says "Save file in"

Type
   c:\windows\system

Press Enter.

Once it's done, you'll need to reboot to complete the installation.

Step-by-step WSOCK32.DLL restore procedure with pictures (Win98 only!):
Restoring Winsock With Win98's System File Checker


Win95:
Reboot into Dos (**see alternate option details below).

Type
   extract /a win95_10.cab wsock32.dll /l c:\windows\system
   Note that the above may vary depending on the version of W95 you have.

For example:
Win95_11.cab on the Windows 95 CD-ROM
Win95_18.cab on the Windows 95 OSR2 CD-ROM
Win95_12.cab on the Windows 95 DMF disks
Win95_19.cab on the Windows 95 non-DMF disks

Helpful file restoration information (from the MS "knowledge" base):
How to Extract Original Compressed Windows Files

**alternate option details

Click the START MENU|SHUT DOWN
Select:
RESTART IN MS-DOS MODE
Type:
EXTRACT /A C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS\WIN95_11.CAB WSOCK32.DLL /L C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM
or...
Insert your Windows95 CD-ROM and type:
EXTRACT /A D:\WIN95\WIN95_11.CAB WSOCK32.DLL /L C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM

The "D:" assumes your CD-ROM drive is "D:".

Reboot.

Note: You may need Windows install CD or diskettes for some Windows 95 PCs.


If you cannot extract a clean copy of the Wsock32.dll file from your CAB files for some reason then:

Download self-extracting Wsock32.dll files available from this site.
(This is only necessary if cannot extract a clean copy of Wsock32.dll from your CAB files!!)

• Windows 95 -  wsock95.exe
• Windows 98 -  wsock98.exe
• Windows ME -  wsockme.exe

1. Power down
2. Start the PC in Windows Safe Mode (hold down F8 key while booting)
3. Using Windows Explorer, find the self-extracting file you downloaded above, run the self extracting file. It will then auto install Wsock32.dll into your System folder.
4. Shut down and reboot

- End Instructions -


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