Winsock, short for Windows Sockets, is a programming interface that allows applications to access network services on a Windows operating system. It provides a common set of functions that can be used by different networking protocols, such as TCP/IP, UDP, and others. Checking Winsock is important for troubleshooting network connectivity issues and ensuring that the system is properly configured for networking.
There are several ways to check Winsock. One common method is to use the netsh command. The netsh command is a command-line tool that can be used to configure and manage network settings. To check Winsock using netsh, open a command prompt and type the following command: