Smart HDD Aftermath

Follow the steps in the links below.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/920074


http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc784300%28v=ws.10%29.aspx
Stopping and restarting the IPSec service

Stopping and restarting the IPSec service can disconnect all of the computers that are using IPSec from the computer on which the IPSec service is stopped, and it can prevent further communication with that computer. However, if you restart the IPSec service immediately, TCP-based communication might resume, due to the retransmit behavior of TCP, after new IKE and IPSec SAs are established. If you leave the IPSec service stopped, any clients that used the default response rule to establish security will be unable to communicate with this computer for two hours.

To avoid losing Terminal Services connectivity for computers that are using IPSec over a Terminal Server session, you must stop and restart the IPSec service by using a single command line:

• To stop and restart the IPSec service for computers over a Terminal Server session
  
  
• At the command prompt, type the following:
  
  net stop policyagent & net start policyagent

If you are restarting the IPSec service while an L2TP/IPSec VPN tunnel is connected, the tunnel will lose connectivity and must be reconnected when the IPSec service is restarted. A PPTP tunnel, however, does not use IPSec and therefore will stay connected if you stop the IPSec service.

If you are restarting the IPSec service on a computer that is running the Windows Server 2003 family or the Windows Server 2003 family and that is also running the Routing and Remote Access service, any IPSec configuration for L2TP will be lost and the L2TP tunnels will be disconnected. Therefore, you must stop and restart the Routing and Remote Access service, as well as the IPSec service.

To stop and restart the IPSec service and the Routing and Remote Access service, do the following:

• Stop the Routing and Remote Access service using the net stop remoteaccess command.
• Stop the IPSec service by using the net stop policyagent command.
• Start the IPSec service by using the net start policyagent command.
• Start the Routing and Remote Access service using the net start remoteaccess command.

Also one other thing that I believe may help you is to download sp3 for that machine and install it here is a link to sp3.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=24

Lets see if your system has a back up of ipsec.sys

Launch FSS again and type

ipsec.sys in search BOX ,and click on search files

Post the generated log

Here's the FSS new log with the search results for the ipsec.sys file:

Farbar Service Scanner Version: 24-04-2012
Ran by Owner (administrator) on 26-04-2012 at 19:19:59
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (X86)

************************************************
======== Search: "ipsec.sys" =========

C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\ipsec.sys
[2011-10-02 20:06] - [2007-07-27 07:00] - 0074752 ___AC (Microsoft Corporation) 64537AA5C003A6AFEEE1DF819062D0D1

C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download\9866fb57abdc0ea2f5d4e132d055ba4e\ipsec.sys
[2008-04-13 14:19] - [2008-04-13 14:19] - 0075264 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) 23C74D75E36E7158768DD63D92789A91

====== End Of Search ======

I've already followed the steps in the first link that InadequateInfirmity provided, but the Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing Service (ICS) could not be established.
I'm now downloading the Windows XPm SP3 files as instructed above. It'll be some time. I'm downloading it to my other computer and will have to save it there then transfere it via removable disk to the computer in trouble. I hope it will work doing it this way.

I have not followed yet the steps in the second link that InadequateInfirmity had provided in his 6:13pm post regarding Stopping and restarting the IPSec service. Please let me know if I should still do it.

Appreciate all your help.

Press Windows+R key and type

dllcache and click ok

Now copy the ipsec.sys file and paste it in C:\Windows\system32\drivers folder

Download

http://www.snapfiles.com/get/erunt.html

Install it and backup your registry to C:/Windows/erdnt

Press Windows+ R Key and type

notepad and click ok

Now copy this script

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\IPSec]
"Type"=dword:00000001
"Start"=dword:00000001
"ErrorControl"=dword:00000001
"Tag"=dword:00000005
"ImagePath"=hex(2):73,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,44,00,\
  52,00,49,00,56,00,45,00,52,00,53,00,5c,00,69,00,70,00,73,00,65,00,63,00,2e,\
  00,73,00,79,00,73,00,00,00
"DisplayName"="IPSEC driver"
"Group"="PNP_TDI"
"Description"="IPSEC driver"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\IPSec\Security]
"Security"=hex:01,00,14,80,90,00,00,00,9c,00,00,00,14,00,00,00,30,00,00,00,02,\
  00,1c,00,01,00,00,00,02,80,14,00,ff,01,0f,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,01,00,00,\
  00,00,02,00,60,00,04,00,00,00,00,00,14,00,fd,01,02,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,\
  05,12,00,00,00,00,00,18,00,ff,01,0f,00,01,02,00,00,00,00,00,05,20,00,00,00,\
  20,02,00,00,00,00,14,00,8d,01,02,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,05,0b,00,00,00,00,\
  00,18,00,fd,01,02,00,01,02,00,00,00,00,00,05,20,00,00,00,23,02,00,00,01,01,\
  00,00,00,00,00,05,12,00,00,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,05,12,00,00,00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\IPSec\Enum]
"0"="Root\\LEGACY_IPSEC\\0000"
"Count"=dword:00000001
"NextInstance"=dword:00000001

Click on FILE-SAVE AS

Filename:ipsec.reg
save as type:All files


Now launch the ipsec.reg and restart the PC

Post the new FSS log and check browser

good luck

This is the latest FSS log after copying the ipsec.sys file and pasting it in C:\Windows\system32\drivers folder:


Farbar Service Scanner Version: 24-04-2012
Ran by Owner (administrator) on 26-04-2012 at 21:18:41
Running from "C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents"
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (X86)
Boot Mode: Normal
****************************************************************

Internet Services:
============
Dnscache Service is not running. Checking service configuration:
The start type of Dnscache service is OK.
The ImagePath of Dnscache service is OK.
The ServiceDll of Dnscache service is OK.

Dhcp Service is not running. Checking service configuration:
The start type of Dhcp service is OK.
The ImagePath of Dhcp service is OK.
The ServiceDll of Dhcp service is OK.

Tcpip Service is not running. Checking service configuration:
The start type of Tcpip service is OK.
The ImagePath of Tcpip service is OK.


Connection Status:
==============
Localhost is blocked.
There is no connection to network.
Attempt to access Google IP returned error: Other errors
Attempt to access Yahoo IP returned error: Other errors


Windows Firewall:
=============
sharedaccess Service is not running. Checking service configuration:
The start type of sharedaccess service is OK.
The ImagePath of sharedaccess service is OK.
The ServiceDll of sharedaccess service is OK.


Firewall Disabled Policy:
==================


System Restore:
============

System Restore Disabled Policy:
========================


Security Center:
============

Windows Update:
============
BITS Service is not running. Checking service configuration:
The start type of BITS service is set to Demand. The default start type is Auto.
The ImagePath of BITS service is OK.
The ServiceDll of BITS service is OK.


Windows Autoupdate Disabled Policy:
============================


File Check:
========
C:\WINDOWS\system32\dhcpcsvc.dll => MD5 is legit
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Drivers\afd.sys => MD5 is legit
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Drivers\netbt.sys
[2011-10-02 20:06] - [2007-07-27 07:00] - 0162816 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) 0C80E410CD2F47134407EE7DD19CC86B

C:\WINDOWS\system32\Drivers\tcpip.sys
[2011-10-02 20:06] - [2007-07-27 07:00] - 0359040 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) 9F4B36614A0FC234525BA224957DE55C

C:\WINDOWS\system32\Drivers\ipsec.sys
[2012-04-26 20:33] - [2007-07-27 07:00] - 0074752 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) 64537AA5C003A6AFEEE1DF819062D0D1

C:\WINDOWS\system32\dnsrslvr.dll
[2007-07-27 07:00] - [2007-07-27 07:00] - 0045568 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) 7379DE06FD196E396A00AA97B990C00D

C:\WINDOWS\system32\ipnathlp.dll
[2007-07-27 07:00] - [2007-07-27 07:00] - 0331264 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) 36CC8C01B5E50163037BEF56CB96DEFF

C:\WINDOWS\system32\netman.dll
[2007-07-27 07:00] - [2007-07-27 07:00] - 0198144 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) DAB9E6C7105D2EF49876FE92C524F565

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\WMIsvc.dll
[2008-01-18 21:07] - [2007-07-27 07:00] - 0144896 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) F399242A80C4066FD155EFA4CF96658E

C:\WINDOWS\system32\srsvc.dll
[2008-01-18 21:05] - [2007-07-27 07:00] - 0170496 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) 92BDF74F12D6CBEC43C94D4B7F804838

C:\WINDOWS\system32\Drivers\sr.sys
[2011-10-02 20:06] - [2007-07-27 07:00] - 0073472 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) E41B6D037D6CD08461470AF04500DC24

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscsvc.dll
[2007-07-27 07:00] - [2007-07-27 07:00] - 0081408 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) 4D59DAA66C60858CDF4F67A900F42D4A

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\WMIsvc.dll
[2008-01-18 21:07] - [2007-07-27 07:00] - 0144896 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) F399242A80C4066FD155EFA4CF96658E

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauserv.dll
[2008-01-18 21:07] - [2007-07-27 07:00] - 0006656 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) 13D72740963CBA12D9FF76A7F218BCD8

C:\WINDOWS\system32\qmgr.dll
[2011-10-02 20:07] - [2007-07-27 07:00] - 0382464 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) 2C69EC7E5A311334D10DD95F338FCCEA

C:\WINDOWS\system32\es.dll
[2007-07-27 07:00] - [2007-07-27 07:00] - 0243200 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) ACD36A2DD7D1E9D8A060AA651DC07E63

C:\WINDOWS\system32\cryptsvc.dll
[2007-07-27 07:00] - [2007-07-27 07:00] - 0060416 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) 10654F9DDCEA9C46CFB77554231BE73B

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
[2007-07-27 07:00] - [2007-07-27 07:00] - 0014336 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) 8F078AE4ED187AAABC0A305146DE6716

C:\WINDOWS\system32\rpcss.dll
[2007-07-27 07:00] - [2007-07-27 07:00] - 0395776 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) 5C83A4408604F737717AB96371201680

C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
[2011-10-02 20:06] - [2007-07-27 07:00] - 0108032 ____A (Microsoft Corporation) C6CE6EEC82F187615D1002BB3BB50ED4


Extra List:
=======
AegisP(8) Gpc(6) Ipsec(5) NetBT(5) NwlnkIpx(17) NwlnkNb(18) PSched(7) Tcpip(3) Tcpip6(16)
0x120000000400000001000000020000000300000005000000060000000700000008000000090000000A0000000B0000000C0000000D0000000E0000000F000000100000001100000012000000
Attention! IpSec Tag value should be 4.

**** End of log ****

Lets try this.

1. Download winsock.zip
Unzip it.
Right click on Winsock.reg, click "Merge".
Allow registry merge.

2. Restart computer.

3. Go to Start ==> Control Panel. Double-click Network Connections. Right-click Local Area Connection, and select Properties.

• On the General tab, click Install a popup window opens.
• Select Protocol from the list and then click Add.
• A new window opens, click Have Disk....
• In the browse... box type c:\windows\inf
• Click OK.
• Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click OK.
• Restart and check the connection.

Credit goes to Broni if this helps. As this is a copy of one of his post. Your symptoms appear to be the same as the thread I copied this from so I hope this helps.

I have a feeling that this is where the problem is. But it appears that installing the TCP/IP drivers requires having a disk, doesn't it?

As I mentioned a few posts earlier, I do not have one - and I explained why. Shall I still proceed?

I have a feeling that this is where the problem is. But it appears that installing the TCP/IP requires having a disk, doesn't it?

As I mentioned a few posts earlier, I do not have one - and I explained why. Shall I still proceed?

Yes proceed the disk was not used in the thread I copied this from.

Also any luck with installing the service pack?Please lt me know tonight if this has worked for you.You know how some people enjoy a crossword puzzle every now and then.Helping people with Computer issues is kinda my crossword puzzle so to speak. LOL

It's great to have people like yourself giving selfishly to help others. When tried to install the TCP/IP driver, the following message appeared: "Windows was unable to find any drivers for this device" "If you have a disk that contains the updated driver, or you wish to search in another location, click OK"

I only downloaded the XP Service Pack3 to my working computer and will transfer it to the ailing one soon - if you think that could solve the problem.
Greatly appreciate your help.

Did you follow the instructions to the T?

Here download and run this tool.

http://majorgeeks.com/downloadget.php?id=4521&file=1&evp=b509ddca5a07246d285de52a01c3d05d

Now reboot.

I am determined to get your machine back up and running.

Yes. And I even repeated it to be sure. There's no question it needs access to the driver somehow.

Also have a look at this link..
http://smokeys.wordpress.com/2008/07/20/how-to-recover-a-really-dead-windows-xp-sp2sp3-tcpip-stack/