To perform a Winsock reset in Windows 11, follow these steps:
1. Open Command Prompt with Administrative Privileges:
- Right-click on the Start button or press `Windows key + X` on your keyboard to open the Power User menu.
- Select "Windows Terminal (Admin)" or "Command Prompt (Admin)" from the menu. This will open Command Prompt with administrative privileges.
2. Run the Netsh Command:
- In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter:
```
netsh winsock reset```
3. Restart Your Computer:
- Once the command execution is complete, restart your computer to apply the Winsock reset.
4. Verify Changes:
- After restarting your computer, check if the Winsock reset resolved your network connectivity issues.
- Test your internet connection by browsing websites or running network-related applications to ensure that the Winsock reset was successful.
Performing a Winsock reset can help fix various network-related issues by resetting the Windows Sockets (Winsock) catalog to its default state. This process can resolve problems such as network connection errors, limited connectivity, and inability to access certain websites or services.