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Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Windows 8 error 651

After upgrading my laptop to windows 8 my internet stopped working. I was getting error 651 on my windows 8 laptop. After spending approx. 4 days finally I found solution.

I know many users still have this issue after upgrading to windows 8. I have followed below steps.

1) Go to C drive (press windows key and R key on keyboard and Type C:\ and press enter)

2) Double click on Windows folder

3) Double click on System 32 folder

4) double click on Drivers folder

5) find raspppoe.sys  and rename it to something like old_raspppoe.sys  Make sure do not delete this file as you may need it if this method does not work for you.

6) Find another windows 8 computer and copy this file on USB from C:\windows\sydney32\drivers\raspppoe.sys 

7) Paste this file on faulty computer's drivers folder (path C:\windows\sydney32\drivers\)

8) Reboot your computer and try to connect to internet.


It worked for me hope this will work for you as well. In case you do not have another windows 8 computer send me an email to pcservice@live.com.au and I will send file to you.

I got many request for this file so have attached here.

Click Here

and get rid off windows 8 error 651 :) Now it is your turn to help. Comment below if this solution has worked for you.

If above solution does not work then try below solution provided from one of the internet users:

Go to c:\windws\system32\drivers find the raspppoe.sys file right click on it->properties->security->advanced and up in the box is the ownership of the file just click change, right the username you use on pc and change ownership to you, now u can rename/rewrite the file.

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23 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 6, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    Awesome !!! I was getting error 651 after updating to windows 8. Your solution did a trick. Thanks again.

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  2. UnknownJune 11, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    Thanks so much. your solution helped me to get rid of erro 651 from my windows 8 laptop.

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  3. AustraliaJune 18, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    This comment has been removed by the author.

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  4. AnonymousJune 19, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    I cannot copy over or rename ....I get message you need permission to perform this task...any ideas how to get around that?

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  5. AnonymousJune 25, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    Same problem here... it says file is protected, although I use my admin rights.

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  6. UnknownJuly 3, 2013 at 3:00 AM

    I also had faced this issue and tried all possible solutions but nothing worked then finally I called 1-800-924-4927 for technical support. They resolve the issue in no time.

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    1. AustraliaJuly 3, 2013 at 9:20 AM

      That is great, Cathy, i will appreciate if you can tell us how they solved your issue. This may help others as well.
      My solution did not work for everyone. Thanks in advance. you can post solution here or can send me in email pcservice@live.com.au

      Thanks again.

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    2. AnonymousAugust 4, 2013 at 2:05 AM

      OK this is not a solution but until others is a viable option. Go to c:\windws\system32\drivers find the raspppoe.sys file right click on it->properties->security->advanced and up in the box is the ownership of the file just click change, right the username you use on pc and change ownership to you, now u can rename/rewrite the file.

      I have to mention that this solution, replacing the file, didn't work for me but this is the temp fix for all windows files-to take ownership and rework them.

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    3. AnonymousAugust 4, 2013 at 2:06 AM

      P.s. for other qustions or solutions u can find pls mail me at motor_head@yahoo.com

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    4. Todd A. NielsenAugust 4, 2013 at 8:35 AM

      This didn't allow me the needed permission, everything was locked out even though I am the owner of the laptop.

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  7. AnonymousJuly 22, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    Whwn i try to rename that sys file it says that u need permission to perform this action. what to do now?

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  8. AnonymousJuly 24, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    I can't rename the file. It says I need an administrator's permission. Please help.

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  9. AnonymousAugust 8, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    I am in Bhutan. When I click on the Click Here link, I get a message that the page cannot be found. Any ideas??

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    1. AustraliaAugust 8, 2013 at 4:22 PM

      Hi there, I just checked and link is active... not sure if it has been blocked in Bhutan (shouldn't be) Many people still have issue with permission and replacing that file. So i suggest you to try last 3 lines of my blog (you do not need to download file) and see if problem can be solved like that.....

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  10. amit sharmaSeptember 1, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    Please open cmd and type iconfig and press enter and check the IPV 4 address. If it is showing something like 169.xx.xx.xx then power off the system, router and the modem and disconnects all the cables that connects the modem router and system to each other. Then power on the modem and then power on the router and connect them to each other with a cable. Then power on the system and try connecting it to Internet. It works I have just tried it and it resolved the issue.

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    Thanks mahn helped a lot

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    Awesome! Works for my computer. Thanks man!

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  13. UnknownFebruary 10, 2014 at 3:25 PM

    i can't connect internet trough usb lan connection between lap and pc it shows the error651 pls rectify my problem and give me solution

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  14. AnonymousMarch 13, 2014 at 7:48 PM

    hello, the link to Transfer Big File works but the file is no longer hosted there. - Chas

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2014 at 2:48 PM

    I had the same problem with the error 651, but after trying a lot of tricks (which didnt work) I installed some of the uninstalled updates requests I had on my computer, and the next morning my internet connection was back on. In my case it was something as small as this. Hope it works for some of you out there.

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  16. AnonymousNovember 18, 2014 at 4:02 AM

    I used system restore and restored it to a time when I didn't get an error and it worked

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  17. UnknownMay 18, 2015 at 10:24 PM

    THANKS MATE! IT ALSO WORKED FOR ME!!
    ps; system 32 not sydney 32 :)

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  18. AnonymousAugust 15, 2016 at 12:21 PM

    I system restored to a point where there were no problems, but it did not help. It all started with an update to Win 8. Next power up the internet is gone for good. (Three other computers on the internet router are fine, 2 XP and one Win 7. I guess this computer will never have internet again. Way to go Microsoft.

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