WINSOCK_DETECTED_HUNG_CLOSESOCKET_LIVEDUMP (0x156)
What is this error?
The Windows Sockets subsystem detected a hung close socket operation. A network driver or firewall is preventing socket closure.
Common causes
- network driver bug
- firewall/VPN software
- antivirus network filter
- Winsock corruption
How to fix it
- Reset Winsock catalog
- update network drivers
- temporarily disable firewall/VPN
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Bug check 0x00000156 (WINSOCK_DETECTED_HUNG_CLOSESOCKET_LIVEDUMP) indicates the Winsock subsystem detected a socket close operation that hung. A network driver or network filter driver (firewall, VPN, antivirus) is blocking the socket from closing properly. This can cause network-related hangs in games and applications. Fixes:
- Reset Winsock catalog: run 'netsh winsock reset' as admin and reboot,
- Update network adapter drivers from manufacturer,
- Temporarily disable VPN and firewall software,
- Uninstall network-filtering antivirus components,
- Reset TCP/IP stack: 'netsh int ip reset' as admin,
- If using a third-party firewall: try uninstalling it and using Windows Firewall.
When to seek help
If this error keeps happening after trying the fixes above, it may point to a deeper hardware or system issue. Consider professional help if:
- The crash occurs across multiple games or applications
- You see the same error after a clean Windows install
- Your PC is less than a year old (could be a warranty issue)
- You smell burning or hear unusual sounds from your PC
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