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Browser is not working eventhough internet connection is fine on Windows 7 PC.

Updated:  10/31/2015 18:10 PM
Author:  Shiju Mathews

Status:    Resolved.


This is parentally appears to be a common browser suddenly stopped working while all other applications consume internet.
This can be solved by Winsock Reset in Windows 7

Windows>> START >> Type CMD on Search box
>> Right Click on CMD.EXE >> Run As Administrator
Command prompt opens
>> TYPE >> netsh winsock reset
Click Enter
Restart PC.


Also refer https://iihelp.iinet.net.au/Resetting_Network_Adapter_(Winsock_Reset)
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