Clearing the ARP cache fails when repairing network connection – Windows XP

When repairing a network connection in Windows XP, a user receives error stating that the operation failed because it could not clear the ARP cache.

To resolve this problem:

1. Click Start
2. Click Run
3. Type “Services.msc” –> Press Enter
4. Right click “Routing and Remote Access” –> Click Properties
5. Set the “Startup Type” drop down menu to “Manual”
6. Attempt to repair the network connection.

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