Windows Tutorials - Herong's Tutorial Examples - v5.62, by Dr. Herong Yang
What is Winsock (Windows Socket) API
This section provides a quick introduction of what is Winsock (Windows Socket) API, An application programming interface that defines how a windows network application should access the underlying TCP/IP network services.
Winsock (Windows Socket) API is an application program interface (API) specification that defines how a windows network application should access underlying TCP/IP network services. The current version of Winsock API is Version 2.2.2, which has several important features:
The full specification of Winsock API 2.2.2 is available at: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/bussys/winsock/winsock2/WSAPI22.DOC.
Winsock API 2 has been implemented by several software vendors, like Microsoft, Trumpet, IBM, Novell, etc.
For more information on Microsoft's implementation of Winsock API 2, see http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms740673.aspx
Table of Contents
Introduction to Microsoft Windows
Introduction to Windows Explorer
Introduction to Internet Explorer
"Paint" Program and Computer Graphics
GIMP - GNU Image Manipulation Program
JPEG Image File Format Quality and Size
GIF Image File Format and Transparent Background
"WinZip" - ZIP File Compression Tool
"WinRAR" - RAR and ZIP File Compression Tool
FTP Server, Client and Commands
"FileZilla" - Free FTP Client and Server
Web Server Log Files and Analysis Tool - "Analog"
Spyware Adware Detection and Removal
IE Addon Program Listing and Removal
Vundo (VirtuMonde/VirtuMundo) - vtsts.dll Removal
Trojan and Malware "Puper" Description and Removal
VSToolbar (VSAdd-in.dll) - Description and Removal
Spybot - Spyware Blocker, Detection and Removal
Setting Up and Using Crossover Cable Network
Home Network Gateway - DSL Modem/Wireless Router
Windows Task Manager - The System Performance Tool
"tasklist" Command Line Tool to List Process Information
"msconfig" - System Configuration Tool
Configuring and Managing System Services
Windows Registry Key and Value Management Tools
Startup Programs Removal for Better System Performance
►Winsock - Windows Sockets API
►What is Winsock (Windows Socket) API
mswsock.dll - Microsoft Windows Sockets 2.0 Service Provider
"netsh winsock show catalog" - Showing Winsock 2 LSP
Winsock 2 LSP and Spyware Trojans
rundlll.dll - Winsock 2 LSP Spyware Trojan
Winsock 2 LSP Stack Registry Corruption