Simple Computer Tune-up: Speed Up Your PC- P29: As more and more software becomes available and computers increase in complexity, problems with performance are cer- tain to arise. If your PC is misbehaving, don’t let it ruin your book explains how to make the best out of your PC by using PC Pitstop Optimize, which cures many PC “sicknesses” with- out the need for upgrading or replacing your existing PC. | 122 Part III Bonus Material Figure 11-2 Command window 5. Reinstalling TCP IP may cause problems with programs that monitor your Internet activity such as software firewalls. If you experience any problems with these programs you should uninstall them and then reinstall them. Repair the Winsock Another potential cause of your inability to connect to the Internet is a winsock file a component dealing with your Internet connect settings that has been altered or damaged by spyware or other digital threats. Fortunately repairing the winsock is easy to do. The appropriate method of repair depends on whether you have installed a special collection of Windows security patches known as Service Pack 2. Check for it by doing the following 1. Right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop. If this icon is not available click the Start button in the lower-left corner of Windows and right-click My Computer. If you can t find the My Computer icon anywhere do the following a. Right-click in the empty space on your desktop. b. Select Properties. c. A window opens. Click the Desktop tab. d. Near the bottom of the window click the Customize Desktop button. e. Another window opens. On the General tab beneath Desktop Icons place a checkmark next to My Computer. f. Click the OK button. g. You are returned to the previous screen. Click the Apply button. Chapter 11 Fix Internet Issues 123 h. Click the OK button. i. The My Computer icon appears on your desktop. Double-click it. 2. Select Properties. 3. A window opens. Under the tab labeled General look for System. Beneath it you should see some words identifying your version of Windows as well as any service packs that are installed. To repair the winsock try the fixes in the following sections that correspond to the type of service pack you have if any . To repair the winsock if you have no Service Packs or have Service Pack 1 1. Click the Start button in the lower-left corner of Windows. 2. Click Run. 3. A window opens. Type regedit .
