Winsock 2. How do I get it?

greetings all.

okay, so there is this software that requires any machine running windows XP, to have Winsock 2 in order for the software to work. Now, it is working but, some of it's main functions (internet related) are not working. So I think that I may not have this Winsock 2. I tried googling it but for some reason, is isn't available anywhere.

Could someone here tell me from where I could get it from and if it is not a direct installer file, how I could then install it?

Thanks for the help.
 
comes preinstalled on XP and latter systems.

get your install CD, logon as Admin and get a command prompt.
enter SFC /SCANNOW to verify your software.
 
If the above methods do not work you can try resetting the winsock. To do this click start > run > type cmd > ok. Command prompt will open. On the command line type netsh winsock reset and then press ENTER.
 
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