Broadband Help: How to Reinstall Windows TCP/IP

A common broadband help question is “how do I reinstall Windows TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)”?

Users who are unfamiliar with these acronyms will want to know that TCP/IP refer to two of the most important Internet protocols that provide addressing and other functions on an inter-network.  They are also responsible for connection establishment, management and reliable data transport between software processes on devices.

Problems with TCP/IP in Windows, might require that it be reinstalled. The problems might include poorly configured bindings, dialup clients that are unable to connect to the RAS server, NIC drivers that do not properly bind to the TCP/IP protocol, etc.

The steps taken to reinstall Windows TCP/IP will vary depending on which version of the operating system you are using. Follow the steps below to help trouble shoot this issue. It’s important to note that the following instructions are intended for those who are fairly computer-savvy; if you are at all unsure how to proceed, contact your computer manufacturer.

Broadband Help – How To Remove and Reinstall TCP/IP in Windows 2000:                             

1. Click to clear the TCP/IP check box from all dialup and LAN connections in "Network and Dialup Connections".
2. Install another protocol (NetBEUI or NWlink) to maintain a placeholder for each connection.
3. Restart your computer.
4. Reinstall TCP/IP, and restart your computer again.

Broadband Help - How to reinstall TCP/IP in Windows XP(This applies to both the Home and Pro editions of XP).

In Windows XP, the “Uninstall” button is disabled for the TCP/IP protocol because the TCP/IP stack is considered a core component of the operating system – in other words, it is not possible to uninstall it.  Still, in some extreme cases, the most appropriate solution is to reset the TCP/IP Click the Start button, and select Control Panel.

1. Click the Network and Internet Connections link.
2. Click the Network Connections link.
3. Right-click your network connection and select Properties.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Select Protocol.
6. Click the Add button.
7. Click the Have Disk button.
8. In the Copy Manufacturer's Files From text box, type: c:\windows\inf
9. Click OK.
10. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
11. Click OK.
12. Close all open windows.

Broadband Help – How to reinstall TCP/IP for Windows Millennium

To install TCP/IP:

1. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Network.
2. If TCP/IP is already installed, you can skip the remaining steps. If TCP/IP is not already installed, continue to the next step.
3. Click Add, click Protocol, and then click Add.
4. Click Microsoft, click TCP/IP, and then click OK.