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FIX: Windows sockets registry entries are missing error
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Updated onAugust 6, 2024
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Network access is crucial for Windows 10 users, but unfortunately, many Windows 10 users reported certain network issues.
One of these issues isWindows sockets registry entries required for network connectivity are missingerror message which can prevent you from accessing the Internet. Although this is a serious issue, there are several solutions available.
Here are some more error messages that you can apply the same solutions to:
How can I fix Windows sockets registry entries required for network connectivity are missing error?
1. Delete Winsock keys from registry and reinstall TCP/IP
This solution requires modifying your registry, therefore in order to avoid any potential problems, it’s advised to create a backup for the registry keys that you’re about to change. To do that, follow these steps:
After deleting Winsock keys, we need to reinstall TPC/IP. To do that, follow these instructions:
2. Reset Winsock
If you’re gettingWindows sockets registry entries required for network connectivity are missingerror message, you need to perform Winsock reset in order to fix it. To do that, follow these steps:
3. Reset TCP/IP using Command Prompt
In order to fix this issue, users are suggesting to reset TCP/IP by usingnetshcommand in Command Prompt. To do that, follow these steps:
It’s worth mentioning that sometimes you might get a message in Command Prompt sayingResetting failed. Access is denied. If you get this message, you need to do the following:
After you’ve made changes in Registry Editor you can try runningCommand Promptandnetsh int ip resetcommand again.
4. Update/uninstall your drivers
Windows sockets registry entries required for network connectivity are missingerror message can appear after Windows 10 update, and several users reported that the error message was fixed after downloading the latest drivers for their device.
To download the latest drivers, just visit your motherboard or network card manufacturer’s website and download the latest drivers for your device.
We also strongly recommendPC HelpSoft Driver Updaterto automatically download all the outdated drivers on your PC. This tool will keep your system safe as you can manually download and install the wrong driver version.
Few users are also suggesting removing your drivers from Device Manager. To do that, follow these steps:
If the problem persists with default drivers, try to update them to the latest version by following the instructions above.
5. Disable IPv6
According to users,Windows sockets registry entries required for network connectivity are missingerror message can be caused by IPv6, so in order to fix this problem, users are advising to disable IPv6. To do that, follow these steps:
Alternatively, you can turn off IPv6 from Registry Editor by doing the following:
key in the left pane.
6. Disable network adapters
This is a simple solution, but it might be helpful. To disable your network adapter, follow these simple steps:
7. Disable proxy
To disable proxy, you need to do the following:
Alternatively, you can check the proxy by following these steps:
8. Use netsh int ipv4 install command
In order to solve this issue, users are suggesting to usenetshcommand in Command Prompt. To do that, follow these steps:
9. Reset your router firmware
Few users claim that their issue was resolved after resetting their router firmware.
This is an advanced process, and if you’re not careful you can causepermanent damageto your router, therefore make sure to check your router instruction manual for instructions.
10. Obtain your IP address and DNS automatically
Windows sockets registry entries required for network connectivity are missingerror message can sometimes appear if your IP and DNS address configuration isn’t correct.
To fix this issue, you’ll have to obtain your IP address and DNS automatically. To do that, follow these steps:
11. Restart your router
Sometimes these kinds of issues can be fixed by simply restarting your router. To do that, just press the power button on your router to turn it off. Wait for a minute or two and turn on your router again.
If the problem persists, you might want to reset your router. If you choose to reset your router, you’ll return it to factory settings, so you might have to set up your wireless network again. To reset your router, check your router instruction manual for a detailed explanation.
12. Disable LMHOSTS lookup
In order to fixWindows sockets registry entries required for network connectivity are missingproblem, some users are suggesting to disable LMHOSTS lookup. To do that, just follow these instructions:
13. Try using wired connection
Sometimes these issues can be caused if you’re using the HomePlug adapter, and in order to fix this problem, it’s highly advised that you connect your PC with your router using the Ethernet cable.
14. Restart your computer
In some casesWindows sockets registry entries required for network connectivity are missingcan be fixed by a proper Windows 10 restart.
Turning off your computer won’t work because Windows 10 saves some of your data when you turn off your computer in order to start faster. Therefore, instead of turning off your computer just restart it by clicking the restart button and check if the issue is resolved.
15. Use ipconfig command
Windows sockets registry entries required for network connectivity are missingcan be fixed by usingipconfigcommand from Command Prompt. To do that, you need to follow these steps:
After you’ve entered these commands,restartyour computer and check if the problem is resolved.
16. Set DNS to 8.8.8.8
In order to change DNS, you’ll need to repeat the similar steps from Solution 10. When you open Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties window, just selectUse the following DNS server addressesand enter8.8.8.8asPreferredand8.8.4.4asAlternate DNS server.
Windows sockets registry entries required for network connectivity are missingerror message can cause a lot of problems, but hopefully, you managed to fix this issue by following one of our solutions.
Make sure to let us know which of these methods has worked for you if any by hitting the comments section below.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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