PING: transmit failed, error code

Symptom: When you attempt to ping a Web site name or TCP/IP address using the Ping    utility, you receive either of the following error message:
 
       - Bad IP address <Web address>
 
       - PING: transmit failed, error code xxxxxx

Cause: This behavior can occur if you attempt to uninstall software such as the Winsock and firewall but it is not uninstalled completely.

Resolutions: 1. make sure you install a firewall software correctly.

2. Remove and re-install NIC.
    
3. Repair and re-install winsock32

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