Plugging in...
The error message?
"An error occurred while renewing interface Local Area Connection : An operation was attempted on something that is not a socket."
The result? No internet connection, wire or wireless; can't repair internet connection, can't do squat on the internet! Client panic, client phone call, Tutor begins testing and researching.
The solution in this particular client's case was to reset winsock. Can it get more obtuse and technical? Winsock? Really?
The command:
netsh int ip reset resetlog.txt
The acronym: Windows Sockets API (Applications Programming Interface)
Basically, Ms/Mr Winsock is the communicator to the internet. And you thought that was the browser, didn't you? And all you really care about is getting the dang thing to work so you can skip the technical mumbo jumbo, and if you get a similar sockets error, know that someone out there (The COMPUTOR TUTOR) can fix it!
ALWAYS REMEMBER: before calling for help - is it plugged in, and is it turned on?
Unplugged
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