Microsoft KB Archive/886222

= &quot;An operation was attempted on something that is not a socket&quot; error message when you try to release and then renew the IP address of a DHCP client computer that is running Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional =

Article ID: 886222

Article Last Modified on 10/30/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition

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SYMPTOMS
When you try to release and then renew the IP address of a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client computer that is running Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, you may receive the following error message:

An operation was attempted on something that is not a socket.

This issue may occur if Internet Security Systems' BlackICE Defender program is installed on your computer.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, follow these steps to uninstall BlackICE Defender:
 * 1) Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Add/Remove Programs.
 * 2) On the Change or Remove Programs tab, click BlackICE Defender in the list of installed programs, and then click Remove.
 * 3) Restart the computer.

Note Alternatively, you can use the uninstaller utility that is provided with BlackICE Defender. For more information, see the BlackICE Defender product documentation.



MORE INFORMATION
The third-party products that this article discusses are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

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