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Score KB895900 Hotfix availability
jmk94903 - 19 Nov 2005 9:24 PM - 8 messages
I can't save from Word 2003 on my WinXP SP2 computer to a shared folder on a Win98SE computer my network.  The exact situation and error message is described in KB895900. The article says a Hotfix is available.  How do I get it? ...
Score What need to remote power-on PC?
George - 19 Nov 2005 8:17 PM - 2 messages
I'm using a simple PC/monitor with usual DSL connection.  All I'd like to do is be able to remotely, via web, turn the system on (to access files sometimes) then turn it off.  (The idea being to leave it off most of time, ...
Score mis-configured XP Media edition to be a server
Tilework - 19 Nov 2005 5:44 PM - 9 messages
When I purchased this Vaio Media computer, I think my employee networked it incorrectly by creating this computer as a SERVER. At this time, I only use PEER-TO-PEER. How can I reverse this action? PROBLEMS I am having. Most of the time when I try to re-boot this computer, ...
Score PRINTER server NOT Visble
George J Meier - 19 Nov 2005 4:11 PM - 3 messages
Trying desperately to install a network Printer. connected through a Cat 5 cable to one of the 4 wired connection a DSL/Router/Wireless. I ran the installation CD. The Printer server is installed and visible on the Wireless configuration ...
Score Print server not visible
George J Meier - 19 Nov 2005 3:39 PM - 2 messages
I have tried repeatedly to connect a printer: Brother 5440N through a Netgear DSL/Router + Wireless. It is connected through a Cat 5 cable to one of the 4 wired connections. I've tried running the installation CD correctly. The Printer is visible in all the Wireless router configurations, it has ...
Score Remote Desktop Connections
Case Matrix - 19 Nov 2005 2:57 PM - 6 messages
I'm attempting to RDC to another WinXP Pro computer in my domain/network.  I've entered the name, the FQDN, the IP address and all i get back is the msg: "The client could not establish a connection to the remote computer. ...
Score Can no longer login to Windows XP Professional
kwante@comcast.net - 19 Nov 2005 1:50 PM - 2 messages
My Windows XP was setup in a domain configuration.  I changed the configuration to use a "workgroup".  After the changes, I was instructed to reboot my PC.  I did and now I can now longer log into my ...
Score Browstat utility download available somewhere?
Rod Reed - 19 Nov 2005 8:59 AM - 3 messages
I am suffering from what appears to be a fairly common symptom. I have 2 XP Home PCs connected back to back via crossover ethernet connection. One is sharing its cable internet connection and printer, both have file shares mapped. All this is working ok. My problem is that after a time (I havent ...
Score "No connection to internet"
Keith - 19 Nov 2005 5:31 AM - 4 messages
I've got 2 systems at home connected to DSL through a NAT router. One system is a Win2k box. The other system is a WinXP Home box. Every now and then while I am browsing the web with IE on the WinXP box a message pops up that ...
Score Page Expires
JRB - 19 Nov 2005 5:10 AM - 2 messages
Everytime I would like to purchase something on the net I get to the page to check out and give CC number I get page expired. How do I fix this problem? ...
Score Can I use NIC bonding on Windows environment?
The HOONy - 19 Nov 2005 4:50 AM - 3 messages
with 2 ethernet network card, I want to boost up networking speed and give PC a network redundancy. main purpose is redundancy. what kind of solution can I apply on windows environment? endusers using XP home edition, switches are cisco 2950 or 3550 10/100. ...
Score networking multiple locations
lf - 19 Nov 2005 2:33 AM - 2 messages
I need help/tips/suggestions on the best way to network multiple locations without everyone having access to ALL access on each others computer. Can we set up a specific "shared drive" to share a database and certain folders? ...
Score Splitting Ethernet Cable
Hibes - 18 Nov 2005 10:36 PM - 10 messages
Is it possible to split one ethernet cable to 2 connectors, so that 2 PC's can be connected to one line.  I'd only be using one computer at a time and realize that using both at once wouldn't work.  Is there any harm that could ...
Score Networking noob trying to network two desktops with no success
JasonScott - 18 Nov 2005 10:22 PM - 2 messages
Hi, I've been trying to network two pcs with ethernet cards, both running win xp pro sp 2 - first I tried connecting them with a cat 5 crossover cable, that didn't work, so I just bought a 5 port network hub and I'm having the ...
Score No network icon
hondodoc - 18 Nov 2005 8:07 PM - 4 messages
I get an error message on startup that says 'Generic host process error' and another that indicates the problem is with svchost.exe.  As a result, I have no network icon in the system tray and no network access. ...
Score HEEEEEELLLLLPPPPP
HEEELPPPPP! - 18 Nov 2005 7:57 PM - 3 messages
how do i fix this? i hav a problem.. everytime i want to open a new internet window to go to a new site, it keeps closing the one already opened? PLEASE HELP ME! i want to be able to open a new window without closing the first one ...
Score Help - Home Network Security
Orville Noah - 18 Nov 2005 4:44 PM - 7 messages
To start with, I don't have any technical education about Internet or Networking. I heard several suggestions about 'home' networking and connecting  PCs to Internet, using a 'gateway'.  In the early days, when we had only phonelines and ...
Score Ex-domain PC now on orkgroup, wants log-on password; can't file sh
Slam - 18 Nov 2005 4:34 PM - 2 messages
Win XP Pro PC taken off the head office domain and hooked it into a workgroup in a branch office.  Name was changed and settings changed (via System Properties / Computer Name). First, the PC still keeps asking for Ctrl-Alt-Del password when switched on. ...
Score Anybody here that can explain how to swap files from Mac to PC?
Steve - 18 Nov 2005 2:00 PM - 2 messages
I'm not a techie person by any stretch of the imagination This is my set up so far. PC in house with Internet but no DVD drive. iMac in house with DVD AND internet PDA in house with Internet connection. ...
Score XP/98 Network works 1 way only
Chivas - 18 Nov 2005 9:12 AM - 4 messages
This is a repeat of a previous question.  I stopped getting responses to it. I have a Win98SE machine connected to an XP Home SP1 machine.  They were 1st networked in March of 2004 and worked happily together for over a year, ...
Score Setting up "private" user folders over network using an XP Pro Ser
Ronny Hamida - 18 Nov 2005 7:41 AM - 2 messages
I apologize for the wording of this message - This is something that I have never worked with and am hoping to get some answers or additional resources (preferrably step-by-step resources) regarding this. I have set up a small network (Workgroup) recently with the following ...
Score phanthom network computers
Bob Gross - 18 Nov 2005 3:25 AM - 2 messages
I have 2 computer names showing up in my workgroup that I did not set up.I can't remove them because they don't exist.Not even regedit can find them.Help please,I'm losing it. ...
Score Alternative to ICS
ssj4android - 18 Nov 2005 2:34 AM - 12 messages
I have my network set up as 192.168.0.*, and thus can't use ICS. What I want to do is share my internet connection over an ad-hoc wireless network. But I want the connected devices to only access the internet, not that computer's ...
Score Administrator and Fast User switching
jm7 - 18 Nov 2005 12:07 AM - 8 messages
I like the classic Windows Logon but I also need fast user switching now. If I use FUS then I don't get an Administrator logon. And I don't want to ceate a new user for myself. Is there a way around this and hang onto the Admin account and have FUS? ...
Score Xp: with or without password
spingo - 17 Nov 2005 10:26 PM - 2 messages
Hi at all I have a PC with OS : win xp (SP2) I wrote a software that starts automatically when I sswitch on the PC so the access to Xp is permit directly to the administrator without password (I know that it's the only manner to lunch a software on PC ...
Score Big home networking problem :(
dave p - 17 Nov 2005 9:29 PM - 3 messages
hi My network was working OK but now there are some problems... I have 2 PCs - "Music" is my main PC out in my studio and connected to internet via cable modem (which is also routed through a Wireless router). ...
Score VPN Error 619 Port is disconnected
Rebecca Owens - 17 Nov 2005 7:22 PM - 4 messages
Hi there: I have a user that is running XP pro, has high speed cable modem and a netgear router in place at her home.  She connects to a VPN Router at the office in California.  I can ping the router, I can get to the internet from ...
Score Remote Desktop issue
Joel - 17 Nov 2005 3:58 PM - 2 messages
Please help.  I have two machines x.x.x.206 and x.x.x.208, both are XP sp2.  Both are behind a router.  I CAN ping both.  I run netstat -a and BOTH show 3389 as listening.  I checked both and ensured "Allow users to connect ...
Score Other's can't see me on the Network anymore
mace - 17 Nov 2005 2:24 PM - 3 messages
We have around 6 computers all connected on a network.  Everyone has been able to view each others computer through the network "workgroup". For the past couple days, no one (including myself) can view my computer when viewing the names of computers listed on the network "workgroup."  ...
Score Network connectivity
CDE - 17 Nov 2005 1:16 PM - 4 messages
I was wondering if someone could help me diagnose and solve a problem that just started occuring on two of my networked pcs. We are running XP pro SP 2 they are part of domain with other computers (server is running 2003 server) These 2 particular computers intermittently ...
Score Disconnected Network Drive-same problem
Ferdi - 17 Nov 2005 11:57 AM - 2 messages
Hi, We've the same problem. WindowsXP Pro SP1. Greetz, Ferdi ...
Score Automatic log on to webfolders without user/pass prompt?
kenny - 17 Nov 2005 9:50 AM - 2 messages
Automatic log on to webfolders without user/pass prompt? Is this possible somehow? Its annoying having this prompt each time I try to get into the My Network Places.... The save password check box is checked, but I still have to press an OK ...
Score Follow Up to Prior Post
HLAMUTHNOSPAM - 17 Nov 2005 3:03 AM - 4 messages
For closure, I discovered...with some help...where the networking problem I had came from, namely a PC on a network that was not accessible by other PCs. The message was that permissions don't exist to allow access. Well, that was in fact the case. Some application...applet...made ...
Score starting service before explorer shell starts...
kenny - 17 Nov 2005 2:55 AM - 12 messages
I want to start a service that is for adsl autoconnection before I autologin to windows (with the MS powertoy) so that when the explorer shell comes up, I am already connected... is this possible? THANKS ...
Score problems setting up a home network
treebeard - 17 Nov 2005 1:22 AM - 2 messages
i have been trying in vain to get a home network set up. i am running 2 desktops both XP Pro SP2. i bought a netgear WGR614 router, and want to setup a wired network, everything seems to go fine everytime i have ...
Score internet images
shadownb - 17 Nov 2005 12:26 AM - 2 messages
All of a sudden, any picture on the internet are a bright red and won't show. How can resolve this problem? Thanks ...
Score XP PRO on a Pentium 3 733 for use as a print server
Aaron - 16 Nov 2005 11:48 PM - 6 messages
We are a Architecture and engineering firm with 12 production staff. We just updated several workstations and are considering replacing our current print server with one of the older production machines (yet newer than our current print server). Are there any reasons not to put XP Pro on a Pentium 7 733 for ...
Score XP mapped drive error
GT - 16 Nov 2005 11:37 PM - 2 messages
I have 5 machines all using windows XP home.  One of the machines we have shared out a folder and the other 4 computers connect to it.  Normally all 4 machines can connect to the 5th but sometimes when someone reboots they are ...
Score Can't see other computers on network to map network drive or inst.
tros2112 - 16 Nov 2005 10:21 PM - 4 messages
I put a new computer on a network. It is running Windows XP Home. I need to connect to another XP Home computer on the network to map a network drive. I can ping that computer from a command prompt, but cannot see it (or within ...
Score Orinoco PC Card recognized as "Generic Memory Card"
mikecsm - 16 Nov 2005 9:53 PM - 2 messages
I am getting a bit frustrated with this problem and hope somebody can provide an answer. I have a desktop with a PCMCIA PCI adapter. I am trying to use an Orinoco silver PC card to access a wireless access ...
Score Snmp for XP
Richard - 16 Nov 2005 9:38 PM - 4 messages
Where do I get the driver for SNMP for XP machines? thanks Ricky Ricardo ...
Score Suddenly Losing Workgroup Access...
Julian Templeman - 16 Nov 2005 2:11 PM - 2 messages
I wonder if anyone has any suggestions for solving this problem... I've got a small home network of five XP machines, all in the same workgroup, all accessing the Internet through a Netgear router that provides them with DHCP. I use an older PC as a server, and have a ...
Score File Sharing on XP Home
Clark1 - 16 Nov 2005 1:36 PM - 2 messages
I have 4 PCs networked .  I can see all Shared files from all PC's but when I try to access a file (ie open a picture); sometimes the PC will lock up requireing Task Manager to close the application.  In other cases the picture ...
Score Networking Desktop and Laptop Problems
dredarling - 16 Nov 2005 5:50 AM - 2 messages
I am having trouble setting up my network. I have a desktop running Windows XP Home with a wirless router hooked up to the ethernet. The laptop has a wireless running Windows xp Media Center 2005. The internet works fine on ...
Score Any idea why I can't write to server?
AKA gray asphalt - 16 Nov 2005 3:46 AM - 2 messages
Simple 2 computer home LAN. Yesterday I could write to the hard disk I use to share files and today I can't. I installed a backup program, two actually to demo but that's the only difference... ...
Score Internet connection sharing settings dissappeared
Lex Harriss - 16 Nov 2005 1:47 AM - 2 messages
Hello I setup a network last week with three win XP machines in a workgroup With internet connection sharing through one of them That worked fine for a day, But now on the machine that shares the internet, the internet connection ...
Score Can't login to domain
trossachs - 15 Nov 2005 10:31 PM - 2 messages
I have a Windows Xp SP2 client trying to log into a local domain. Client had a virus (don't know which one but has now been disinfected). Getting "domain unavailable" message and event id 1053 in the event log. Ipconfig shows ...
Score Laptop to Desktop Wireless Network
Eggenberg4Ever - 15 Nov 2005 10:26 PM - 2 messages
I've got a problem. I have a new laptop (XP SP2) that I wish to network to my desktop (XP SP2) via a wireless router (Netgear MR814v2). I have a Motorola Surfboard Modem which is connected as follows: Modem...ethernet cable...router...ethernet cable...desktop. ...
Score Completely stumped by networking problems
Phil - 15 Nov 2005 8:19 PM - 6 messages
Help! Picked up a used Dell Latitude cpx laptop last week. Hooked it up to my wired network (linksys router) and was able to connect to the internet, but not my network. I've had luck with win xp sorting these problems out in the ...
Score Looking for some LAN IM Software.
Kardon Coupé - 15 Nov 2005 8:17 PM - 2 messages
I've tried hunting on Google, but the words I put in don't seem to return my requirements.. I'm looking for some freeware (if possible) software, that can host a IM message server on my server machine, and additional IM software on my ...
Score XP/98 Wireless Network
Sascha - 15 Nov 2005 8:16 PM - 4 messages
Chuck, you tried to help me once before with my XP/2k wirless network. We had to abort because I wasn't the admin of the 2k machine (laptop) and so couldn't follow your advice all the way. I now want to delete 2k and reinstall Win98 on the laptop so I am the admin ...
Score Blocking out ip ranges with ICS
Phil-Video II - 15 Nov 2005 7:36 PM - 3 messages
I have been using an XP Professional box configured with ICS turned on for my small office. Recently we have acquired some printers that need their own IP address, but it needs to be static, not served by DHCP. I cant seem to find a way to mark a range of IP's for the DHCP service to ...
Score Modem and Router and Switch, oh my
Richard - 15 Nov 2005 7:34 PM - 3 messages
Upgrading questions. Then: 4 PCs and 2 network Printers all attached to an 8 port SkyLink switch PCs got to internet via ICS and one PC sharing its modem. Now: Installed Satellite modem (SM): 4 PCs and 2 network Printers all attached to an 8 port SkyLink switch ...
Score file sharing on network with XP Home
Heidi - 15 Nov 2005 7:11 PM - 6 messages
I am trying to share My Documents of different users with two different computers.  I have enabled file sharing.  I mark each user's documents as shared.  I can view them on the original computer, but when I go to the other ...
Score can I get disable Local area connection?
auntiem - 15 Nov 2005 5:59 PM - 4 messages
I have and isp dial up connection (that does connect all the time) But than I have another one with a red X (local area connection)that comes in my task bar that says network cable is unplugged. I have no other ...
Score XP Drops Network Connection
Harry652 - 15 Nov 2005 5:11 PM - 2 messages
I am running 30 XP SP2 tablet pc's They are all built from the same image and as thus are identical in all but name. 25 Are running smoothly but 5 keep dropping the network connection and saying you are now working offline. ...
Score Network Access using Windows XP Home
Hennapanda - 15 Nov 2005 4:11 PM - 13 messages
I have 3 computers on my "home" network.  all have valid names, all have the same workgroup.  I have run the home network wizard on all 3, and have allowed file and printer sharing on all 3 computers.  I have run the wizard ...
Score Opening port 3389 for listening
David Langschied - 15 Nov 2005 4:06 PM - 5 messages
I am trying to setup a Remote Desktop connection on a Windows XP Pro machine. I have found, using netstat -a, that the port 3389 is not listed.  How do I add this to the list.  Can I simply update the services file as in the old ...
Score Remote Desktop and VPN
David Kihlström - 15 Nov 2005 8:40 AM - 2 messages
Hi, When I run Remote Desktop with my father's computer every thing works fine. We both have XP Pro and SP2 installed. We are not in the same network but we have public dynamic IP addresses. Configuration one: I want my computer to run Remote Dektop (so I can do the configurations on ...
Score network access question
nodoz - 15 Nov 2005 8:21 AM - 6 messages
I want to be clear about this password to access workgroup computers and folders/files. My understanding is this: I create a user for the workgroup computers that exists on the computer trying to acess these files......this profile name has the SAME password or ...
Score Can Not Ping By Name
Peter - 15 Nov 2005 4:04 AM - 7 messages
We have installed SonicWall Firewall and when I connect through VPN I can not connect to the Exchange server through Outlook When I try to create a profile On "check names" prompt in Services, server and mailbox are found sometimes ...
Score Firewall Warning
Rippy - 15 Nov 2005 3:05 AM - 2 messages
I have the Win XP firewall off but warning continues to nag at startup. How to remove it please anyone? Thanks ...
Score Need Help with Network Neighborhood browsing.
Paul - 15 Nov 2005 2:25 AM - 2 messages
HI! I am having problems browsing my shared folders through either the network neighborhood or when trying to map a drive to a share. I get an Access Denied error. My network is a workgroup with 3 XP Pro computers SP2 attached via nat ...
Score Wireless Network
Tim Eagle - 14 Nov 2005 11:40 PM - 12 messages
I have a peer to peer system. My home pc and laptop pc are talking using an I.P. that I've designated. My wirless connectivity is good. I don't know if I'm missing something, but I've made access to some files by sharing them. ...
Score What am I doing wrong?
Conan Kelly - 14 Nov 2005 11:00 PM - 2 messages
Hello all, I am trying to workgroup (peer 2 peer) network my laptop (Win XP Pro SP2) with my desktop (Win XP MCE 05) with a crossover cable (no hub).  My laptop is the acting as the server:  this is the one that connects to the internet ...
Score Windows Operating system backup CD
Rider - 14 Nov 2005 10:46 PM - 2 messages
My license agreement with Dell allows me to make one Windows XP Operating System backup CD.  However the only instructiions I could find from Dell support say instructions apply only to systems shipped between12/15/2003 and 7/15/2005. Trying to use these instructions proved that they will not apply ...
Score XP Home 5 user limit on shared network resource
JR - 14 Nov 2005 10:20 PM - 8 messages
I am trying to add a 6th PC to my 5 computer peer-to-peer office network all running XP Home. We use two programs that require constant access to a shared folder mapped with network drives to the main "server." I found that with XP ...
Score Suggestions-Forum Functions, etc.
tedoniman - 14 Nov 2005 6:17 PM - 16 messages
Productivity / Efficiency / Speed ------------------------------------- 1. This Forum. It's a shame there's no *recall/history* to one's previous entries in these Help forums' at the 'search box'. 2. This Forum. It's a shame one can't 'copy' the header AND the text in the  ...
Score accessing servers
phb - 14 Nov 2005 5:11 PM - 4 messages
i have a dhcp server serving multiple subnets. when the link goes down the workstations go to the default address 169.254.?.? what would be the best solution to allow users to get to the local resorces until the link is restored? ...
Score Network settings troubleshouting (Network with active domain)
Nicholas - 14 Nov 2005 3:54 PM - 4 messages
I’ve created a small network where I have two desktops, one laptop and one router connected via a 5-positions switch. The first computer is running WServer 2003 with active domain. The others (clients) are connected to this ...
Score Disable File Sharing & Enable Print Sharing
ElvisS - 14 Nov 2005 2:30 PM - 2 messages
I have a 4 computers in a network, let's called them client A, B, C and D. I want to disable file sharing on client D (WinXP SP2), so user on Client D could not use or see shared files on other three computers ...
Score XP home network and user privlages
Brad n Mich - 14 Nov 2005 2:17 PM - 6 messages
I have home network setup using home network wizard.  Works OK. Is there a way for me to restrict/allow internet access to individual  user while retaining network access for same user?  Also is there a way place password restrictions on some shared network ...
Score Remote data access on LAN
Loopy Lou - 14 Nov 2005 8:20 AM - 6 messages
An application (written in Visual C++) resides on machine A. Data used by this application also resides on machine A. We want to execute this application from machine B. The executable and data will reside only on machine A. Both machines are running Windows ...
Score network setup wizard unable to start
Fatfool - 14 Nov 2005 7:55 AM - 11 messages
I've had this problem recently where i go to 'my network places' ---> 'setup a home or office network' in the past this would bring up the wizard. but now, nothing happens. the wizard does not come up nor is there an error message. ...
Score Windows Firewall Blocks...
yurishka - 14 Nov 2005 7:41 AM - 3 messages
I use Windows XP pro SP2. I couldn't make an outgoing FTP connection while Windows Firewall is enbaled. I use CuteFTP as a FTP client. I opened the ports 20TCP, 20UDP, 21TCP, 21UDP, 113TCP and 113UDP port in Windows Firewall. But still the problem persists. ...
Score Maximum length for a USB cable?
Tit4Tat - 14 Nov 2005 6:00 AM - 4 messages
What's the maximum length over which a USB cable is meant to work please? ...
Score Does windows come with call alert for dial up?
Rattle-Trap - 14 Nov 2005 5:49 AM - 3 messages
Does windows platform have a call alert so i dont miss call's when i am using dial up? If not, does anyone know where to find a free one? ...
Score Help! Wireless Home Network and Xbox Wired Networking
brandon_r87 - 14 Nov 2005 5:07 AM - 4 messages
Hello, I have a wireless network with three computers on it.  All three run WinXP Home, one of them also having Media Center Ed 2005.  My internet runs in on the 2nd floor into a DSL modem, which then is plugged into a wireless router. ...
Score Remote folder disappear
Yuggie - 14 Nov 2005 3:28 AM - 6 messages
Hi, all I have a strange problem. There are three Windows XP Pro computers. Local WinXP with SP2, NTFS. Remote system WinXP SP1, NTFS. Third machine is WinXP SP2. There is a shared folder on the remote system. User A is the power user on ...
Score ICS - No internet Access
Johnny - 14 Nov 2005 12:42 AM - 11 messages
I have two PCs with WinXP SP2, trying to setup ICS for both PCs to access the internet at the same time. Here is the problem: One side I have a PC with 2 NICs, which I have setup the ICS on it. The 2nd ...
Score Possible to set up host IP as something other than 192.168.0.1 for ICS?
swampersully - 14 Nov 2005 12:14 AM - 5 messages
My question is it possible to use ICS without assigning the host's IP address to the default 192.168.0.1.  The reason I am trying this is because im trying to use my wireless laptop (connected to wireless ...
Score Networking 2 Computers
jgarb - 14 Nov 2005 12:07 AM - 24 messages
I am running Windows XP pro on 2 different computers. I have a router for internet connection for both computers. Th einternet connection seems to work fine. Computer A can "see" Computer B (and the shared drives), but Computer B can ...
Score Documents and Settings Name
Phil - 13 Nov 2005 7:11 PM - 3 messages
Hello All, I just purchased a used laptop. It came with the OS installed, but it has the last registered owner's name at the 'Documents and Settings' folder. Is there any way I can change that without a complete re-install? ...
Score Packet size/Ascentive
Jim789 - 13 Nov 2005 5:30 PM - 5 messages
I tried the Ascentive bandsidth test ([link]) and got a testing error message.  The explanation is: "Your network settings may be inaccurately configured.  Packet size may be non-optimum." ...
Score long ethernet (LAN) cable
Lolik - 13 Nov 2005 4:44 PM - 10 messages
Tried to set up a home network using 6m long ethernet cable. Was able to connect one PC to a router, but another PC would show "cable unplugged". Exactly the same cable was used. Anyone came across something like this? ...
Score No network access for XP Home machine
Jim W. - 13 Nov 2005 3:48 PM - 12 messages
I have two machines networked thru a Westell Versalink 327A DSL router/modem. Prior, I had two machines running MS Win 98 SE, SR2 installed. Both machines had full access to files and connected devices on the other (all drives and ...
Score Can Not Ping
Peter - 13 Nov 2005 3:36 PM - 4 messages
I have a local network and two compluters can not talk to each other. Both computers are XP professional SP2 and one is a laptop and one is a desktop.  Laptop has dynamic IP and desktop has a static IP ...
Score TCP?IP traffic failure?
R Keck - 13 Nov 2005 3:20 PM - 2 messages
I recently took an idled winxp sp2 machine (desktop) that is (was) hooked up to the home network via wireless and added all new updates successfully, restarted, and all was OK.  then added Microsoft Antispyware, and rebooted successfully, then removed several adware apps found by MS Antipyware, w/ ...
Score Creating a Home Network
MensGymCoach - 13 Nov 2005 3:08 PM - 3 messages
How do I create a small home network for simple file and print sharing when I have one computer hard wired to the internet and a laptop connected wirelessly through a LinkSys Wireless B router?  I've tried running simple ...
Score Setting up wireless network
Martin - 13 Nov 2005 10:00 AM - 2 messages
Hi All, I have connected my Netgear DG834G 54Mbps Wireless ADSL Modem Firewall Router and a Netgear WG111 Wireless 54Mbps USB 2.0 Adapter to my 2 desktop computers, my laptop already has wifi capabilities. All 3 coomputers can access the internet without any problems. What I would like to do is have the ...
Score omputer_that_won’t_see_itself
Slice - 13 Nov 2005 7:08 AM - 18 messages
Well, I am running a small home network with 3 desktops and 2 laptops. Both laptops are running Windows XP Home w/ SP2 and I have a desktop running Windows XP Pro w/ SP2, another running Windows XP Pro x64 Edition, and ...
Score Linksys wrt54g lost password
MZB - 13 Nov 2005 2:44 AM - 6 messages
A few months ago, I installed the above-mentioned router. As part of tweaking the settings, I changed the access password (the one whose default is ADMIN). Well, I can't believe it, but I misplaced that information (something I ...
Score Port 113 - is "closed" OK?
Jud McCranie - 13 Nov 2005 12:35 AM - 6 messages
I have an old router, and all ports except 113 show up as "stealth", except 113, which shows up as "closed".  On TVs "call for help" they said that you should also have port 113 stealth, and said to get the ...
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