Socket error 10053 occurs when a computer tries to establish a connection and is caused by antivirus programs, application errors, or lack of updates. Disabling antivirus and firewall protection, contacting software support, or updating the software can resolve the issue.
A socket is a port on your computer that opens and allows your computer to connect with a server. It is during this connection that a variety of socket errors can manifest. The socket 10053 error message is quite rare because, unlike other errors that result from a poor server connection or a server problem, the 10053 error comes from the computer trying to establish the connection. This is commonly caused by antivirus programs or an application error. This type of error can also occur if the server software hasn’t been updated since the 1990s.
Antivirus programs and firewalls can become a constant annoyance for some users. For those who frequently update their computers or install new software, antivirus software or firewall blocks access because it believes that the update or program is harmful. While these programs protect the computer from hackers, they can also cause problems such as socket error 10053. The first thing a user should do after encountering the 10053 message is to temporarily disable the firewall and antivirus protection, and then try to re-establish the connection .
Another common cause of socket error 10053 is an application error. This can be something as small as accidentally shutting down the program before the server is connected to the computer, or simply timing out. Sometimes it’s more devastating. An application error can refer to bad coding or even deeper problems within the computer. If the error message continues to appear, it may be best to contact the software vendor’s customer support.
The third common reason for socket error 10053 is lack of updates. Some early email server programs used code that made heavy use of the trash to remove unnecessary data. If the e-mail program is used infrequently, this problem usually does not occur. If your e-mail program is used frequently or is full of e-mail messages, your computer may not be able to handle the high volume of trash requests.
This only occurs on computers that have not been updated since the 1990s, as this coding has been corrected and fixed. If the problem is lack of update, simply update the software to the latest version. Some software can be updated by clicking the “Update” button or by downloading an update from the manufacturer’s website. Other programs can force the buyer to purchase a new version before the 10053 error disappears.
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