Can not access connection properties

Mike18 · 12-20-2007, 09:24 PM

I am trying to access my tcp/ip properties and every time I click properties I get the message "Some of the controls on this property sheet are disabled beacause one or more other Network property sheets are already open" No other windows are open and I have tried uninstalling and rebooting all my network adapters with no luck... I am running XP with SP2...pls help me.

Mike

johnwill · 12-21-2007, 08:31 AM

TCP/IP stack repair options for use with Windows XP with SP2.

Start, Run, CMD to open a command prompt:

Reset TCP/IP stack to installation defaults. netsh int ip reset reset.log

Reset WINSOCK entries to installation defaults: netsh winsock reset catalog

Reboot the machine.

Mike18 · 12-21-2007, 09:54 AM

I tired it but stil no luck. I found this post tcp ip network troubles please help from two years ago. Should I try to remove the existing winsock2 registry entries with the del winsock.reg? Do I need to use the WIN2K_WINSOCK.REG or do I need a diffrent one for xp?

Thank you for your help,

Mike

johnwill · 12-21-2007, 02:36 PM

If the WINSOCK fix I posted doesn't do it, that won't either. SP2 has a different set of registry entries from previous versions of XP and 2K, so it's NOT a good idea to use old registry entries.

Time to perhaps do a repair installation in an attempt to fix it.

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install

12-20-2007, 09:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mike18 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2 OS: XP	Can not access connection properties I am trying to access my tcp/ip properties and every time I click properties I get the message "Some of the controls on this property sheet are disabled beacause one or more other Network property sheets are already open" No other windows are open and I have tried uninstalling and rebooting all my network adapters with no luck... I am running XP with SP2...pls help me. Mike

12-21-2007, 08:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 31,329 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Can not access connection properties TCP/IP stack repair options for use with Windows XP with SP2. Start, Run, CMD to open a command prompt: Reset TCP/IP stack to installation defaults. netsh int ip reset reset.log Reset WINSOCK entries to installation defaults: netsh winsock reset catalog Reboot the machine. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

12-21-2007, 09:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mike18 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2 OS: XP	Re: Can not access connection properties I tired it but stil no luck. I found this post tcp ip network troubles please help from two years ago. Should I try to remove the existing winsock2 registry entries with the del winsock.reg? Do I need to use the WIN2K_WINSOCK.REG or do I need a diffrent one for xp? Thank you for your help, Mike

12-21-2007, 02:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 31,329 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Can not access connection properties If the WINSOCK fix I posted doesn't do it, that won't either. SP2 has a different set of registry entries from previous versions of XP and 2K, so it's NOT a good idea to use old registry entries. Time to perhaps do a repair installation in an attempt to fix it. How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience