LSP-Fix is a utility to repair a specific type of Winsock problem associated with certain Internet software. This type of software is known as a Layered Service Provider or LSP, a piece of software that can be inserted into the Windows TCP/IP handler like a link in a chain. However, due to bugs in the LSP software or deletion of the software, this chain can get broken, rendering the user unable to access the Internet. These problems are often caused by New.net (NEWDOTNET) and WebHancer, which are often bundled with adware programs. You should only use this utility if you experience the described problems, and only as a last resort.
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