LSP-Fix
Repairs Winsock 2 settings, caused by
buggy or improperly-removed Internet software, that result in loss of Internet
access
LSP-Fix is a free Windows utility to
repair a loss of Internet access associated with certain types of software. This
type of software, known as a Layered Service Provider or LSP, typically handles
low-level Internet-related tasks, and data is passed through a chain of these
programs on its way to and from the Internet. However, due to bugs in the LSP
software or deletion of the software, this chain can get broken, causing the
Internet connection to become inaccessible.
Unfortunately, problematic LSP
software, including malware/spyware, is sometimes quietly installed by unrelated
products such as file-sharing programs, sneaking onto a system unannounced. In
fact, in many cases, the user does not know of its existence until something
goes wrong, and he/she can no longer access Web sites. Historically,
New.net* (NEWDOTNET) and
WebHancer* (often bundled with
file-sharing utilities, DVD player software, and other free downloads) have been
the worst offenders, but the problem can be caused by any improperly-written
Layered Service Provider software, or the deletion of any LSP program's files.
LSP-Fix repairs the LSP chain by removing the entries left behind when LSP
software is removed by hand (or when errors in the software itself break the LSP
chain), and removing any gaps in the chain.
LSP-Fix is not a malware
removal utility and does not target specific products. LSP-Fix does not delete
any files.
Downloads: (All downloads will fit easily on a floppy disk.)
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LSP-Fix
(.zip) v1.1 - includes the program,
documentation and source code.
If you are using the program on a machine
that cannot open .zip files, or are downloading for a friend whom you're not
sure can read .zip files, download the uncompressed files below instead. It will
take a bit longer, but this way the program can be used as-is (e.g. from a
floppy disk).
LSPFix.exe
lspfix.txt
New in this version:
- LSP chains entirely verified on program start, and status (errors / no
errors) now displayed on the program main window.
- If Winsock2 registry keys are inaccessible, LSP-Fix now warns the user
to log in as Administrator and retry, rather than reporting the key as
missing.
- Released under the GNU General Public License.
Please refer to the Readme for a complete
list of changes.
Источник: http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm | 
