Merged: swapping between ethernet and USB, and trying wireless ... help!

[jerenus]

yes, both machines with same os, but i am not sure about adapter
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i think its not with the same adapter becos another machine was old one, the one i am using is new one(signature)

[nighthawk]

Originally Posted by monkeybreath

was it "An operation was attempted on something that is not a socket" ??

This is normally caused by a program trying to maintain control over the network adapter. I have only ever encountered this with spyware, but i suppose the NTL USB software may be causing this.

Have you tried removing the NTL software completly?
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i will check back in later but if you have already removed the NTL software you can recover the port by doing the following.

This was "borrowed" from technet before you try this i would read the entire atricle on it.

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;817571

Windows XP-based computer
Reinstall TCP/IP on a Windows XP-based computer
In Windows XP, the TCP/IP stack is a core component of the operating system. Therefore, you cannot remove TCP/IP in Windows XP.

1. Install TCP/IP on top of itself. To do this, follow these steps:a. In Control Panel, double-click Network Connections, right-click Local Area Connection, and then click Properties.
b. Click Install.
c. Click Protocol, and then click Add.
d. Click Have Disk.
e. In the Copy manufacturer's files from box, type System_Drive_Letter:\windows\inf, and then click OK.
f. In the list of available protocols, click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click OK.

2. Restart your computer.

[Chris W]

urm nighthawk... please ensure that you are providing accurate information.

The ntl usb drivers will not cause this error. The message that the OP is receiving "An operation was attempted on something that is not a socket" is caused by corruption of the winsock registry entries. This is normally caused by a firewall or spyware- nothing to do with the ntl usb drivers. It is definately not a fault with the modem, if it was the message would read "unable to contact dhcp server".

The link posted is useful- jerenus i would recommend that you follow through the steps in the microsoft article to resolve this problem.

[jerenus]

i have tried that nighthawk said, but there is no luck, anyway thanks nighthawk
now i am going to try what microsoft article say
hi monkeybreath, the computer says" unable to contact the DHCP server"
this happened after i did what nighthawk said....

[jerenus]

ah, i have a small problem with it
becos i don't have a floppy drive
what can i do?

[jerenus]

can i ask you a wuestion?

can i use USB and Ethernet, both at a same time?

[jerenus]

i already post a help here http://cableforum.co.uk/board/showthread.php?t=25270
but i need further help, could you please help me?
1. as you you all said in that thread, i bought a new ethernet cable and it worked in the old computer, but it didn't in my new computer, i think some problem with my computer not with ethernet cable! but it works with usb. i also tried renewing the ip address, reinstalling the TCP/IP, rebooting the modem etc

2. now i also bought linksys broadband router G, WRT54G, when i try to install with linksys installation cd in new computer it says you are not connected to the internet...
i also installed the linksys wireless network adapter, which says media is disconnected when its try to connect the router/renewing the ip. then i tried with my old computer, first i installed the router then it worked fine, but when i installed the wireless network adapter it also says media is disconnected/unavailable.

please first read the my first thread which have more information than here
help me
thanks in advance

As you already said, you posted about this previously ... now merging threads.

Please keep the forum tidy!

[jerenus]

ok, thanks i ill