winsock dll is a Windows system component that enables third party apps to create, bind, connect, listen, accept, send and receive data through communication endpoints called sockets. The library is based on the Berkeley API.
How to setup
Similar to Windowsbase, this DLL file is included into the operating system by default. It is located in the SysWOW64 subfolder in the main Windows directory. However, sometimes system components can become corrupted due to virus attacks or other factors. In this case users can replace the original library with a fresh version.
You are instructed to unpack the contents of the downloaded archive to the target folder. It is recommended to restart the PC to integrate all elements and apply the changes.
Description
The main purpose of winsock dll is establishing network connections with remote servers. There is support for both asynchronous and synchronous operations. Instruments for error handling, name resolution, multicast and broadcast are available as well.
All included functions are grouped into categories such as initialization, cleanup, socket creation, data transfer, service discovery and event notifications. Users can specify options, flags and errors with the help of various constants.
Features
- contains a system DLL library;
- free to download and use;
- lets you establish connections with remote servers through network sockets;
- there is support for smart error handling and automatic name resolution;
- compatible with all modern versions of Windows.
