Windows Newsgroups: Windows XP Networking

Urgent Help - Connecting to the Internet

Wanda - 18 Mar 2006 10:08 PM - 3 messages

I have a Dell Inspiron Laptop running on Windows XP Home. It just crashed. I have reinstalled Windows but now I cannot connect to the internet. The help desk at Dell advised that I may need to reconfigure the IP address. ...

Re: Computer can't even see itself in workgroup

Jonno - 18 Mar 2006 8:35 PM - 2 messages

Chuck, I think I've almost got my home network sorted out. I've ended up installing SP2 onto the second PC and it seems to be connecting OK now. The only problem, I think, I have now is that the Main PC is getting an ...

XP Networking Issue Resolved

Mike in Dallas - 18 Mar 2006 6:40 PM - 2 messages

thought this might be of help to some. My issues: [link] What solved it for me (very obscure): I used to have Norton Anti-Virus/Network Security. Uninstalled it. Switched to PC-Cillen about a year ago. ...

Dialup & WiFi in Venice

Christopher Isherwood - 18 Mar 2006 5:50 PM - 2 messages

I thank you in advance for reading this and giving your best answer. I have an aquaintence who will be traveling to Venice from May to June and needs to know if she needs any special cables and/or adapters to connect to ...

Broadband internet speeds

gizahuna - 18 Mar 2006 4:58 PM - 6 messages

My broadband company (optonline) has boosted speeds in my area to 15 Mbps, but I'm hovering about 5-6 Mbps. Their website detected that I was using a base 10 ethernet card and need to purchase a base 100 card. The one I have is ...

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enlamasperm - 18 Mar 2006 4:50 PM - 2 messages

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Ethernet Not Working

Collin - 18 Mar 2006 3:34 PM - 4 messages

My ethernet connection is not working. I am connected to a working socket in the wall, because I have tested it with other computers. It says aquiring network address... and then gets "Limited or No Connectivity" and assigns ...

One Dsl Connection two subnets

Dan - 18 Mar 2006 2:20 PM - 4 messages

I have one Dsl connection and two different subnets. Is there a cheap way of sharing the dsl connection to both subnets? I also want each subnet to see each other. Any suggestions. ...

How does one recover the XP admin password

shinobi - 18 Mar 2006 2:09 PM - 7 messages

Locked out of the admin account. How do I recover the password? Thanks. ...

Thanks Chuck!

Tony Williams - 18 Mar 2006 12:07 PM - 2 messages

Chuck have posted a message in yesterday's post. SUCCESS!!! Thanks Tony ...

Simple file sharing

Daniel Hjertholm - 18 Mar 2006 10:28 AM - 3 messages

Hi! Here's my problem: I've turned of simple filesharing om my XP Pro because i want some folders to be password-protected, while others should be accessable to everyone in the network. But now others in the network have to ...

new local drive letter is hidden by network letter

ck - 18 Mar 2006 8:40 AM - 2 messages

I am working in the IT Business and often I have customers who mapped a server drive to a letter after the cd-rom drive. example: local C: cd-rom D: server drive E: now I have the following problem. If I connect a usb stick Windows assigns ...

Unwanted advertisements

Mel - 18 Mar 2006 5:29 AM - 3 messages

I use a popup blocker but nothing is stopping a gambling casino [link] from appearing on my desktop when I go log onto a website that is safe. It doesn't always appear when I go to a different ...

LAN XP Problems

Jax - 18 Mar 2006 4:03 AM - 6 messages

Hi all, We have just wired cat5 cable throughout the house in order to set up a LAN. We decided to use a crossover cat5 cable to connect the two computers and I have ran into a jam. I set the network up on both XP ...

XP Home network problem

Kulander - Sydney Australia - 18 Mar 2006 4:00 AM - 3 messages

Hi, I've had lots of problems setting up a home network. I've tried all the suggestions in the Microsoft KB. Still nothing. Both computers are physically networked, and I can see the network connection in the network window and the connection says it's fine. ...

Strange Explorer problem

V Green - 18 Mar 2006 3:49 AM - 6 messages

Recently changed my small home network from fixed IP's to DHCP via router. Since then, I have a strange situation when browsing to network shares from Explorer. Most times (not every time), when I expand a directory tree on a remote disk share, the default arrow cursor ...

Beating it with a stick seems to help...

Brian Kastel - 18 Mar 2006 2:07 AM - 6 messages

Ok, sorry about the title, but I don't even know how to classify this problem. I have WinXP Home (sue me), and a cable modem Internet connection. Everything is set up and works just dandy. Except one thing. When the ...

MSHOME Only

Hughes - 17 Mar 2006 11:43 PM - 5 messages

Two new Dell laptops running McAfee Security were purchased, both with a default Workgroup of MSHOME. They were placed on a LAN with one other computer already in a Workgroup called CIRCLE. If the new laptop is in the CIRCLE Workgroup, it receives the familiar error ...

ip address & subnetmask help on how to set.

billy fraser - 17 Mar 2006 11:30 PM - 3 messages

ok I have a adsl router(192.168.1.*)sub (255.255.255.0) one computer (192.168.1.*) and the same subnet.The other computer will not set the same subnet.ex(255.255.0.0)If I asign the ip address and the subnet address ...

MCE - Not able to join a domain

cito - 17 Mar 2006 9:11 PM - 2 messages

Is there any way I can join a domain using MCE? ...

PC log in Issue

elhirsch - 17 Mar 2006 8:46 PM - 2 messages

I am working with A Dell GX 260 Optiplex Tower with Windows XP SP1 installed and connected to a corporate domain. I enter my user name and password to log on. After a few seconds the desktop appears to open normally but then the ...

home networking trouble

christophet - 17 Mar 2006 6:49 PM - 2 messages

i have boughta netgear router and it works fantastically. I have a laptop (which i use wireless to connect) and a desktop (which i use wired lan to connect to) I have attempted to set up a home newtwork on both computers ...

Home networking problems

John C. - 17 Mar 2006 6:29 PM - 6 messages

I have my home network set up as a peer to peer with 3 computers (all windows XP) connected to a router, connected to a cable modem. I also have a wireless router as a second router for wireless connections. ...

Home Network Access Permissions

kenB - 17 Mar 2006 1:23 PM - 6 messages

I have connected two computers on a home network. The computers can see each other but when I try to access A from B or B from A I get the message "\\B is not accessible. you might not have permission to use this network resource. ...

Common problem two PCs one cant see the other browstat and ipconfig files enclosed

Tony Williams - 17 Mar 2006 12:41 PM - 13 messages

I have two computers A and B A runs XP home, B runs XP Pro B can see A and access files, B can see A but can't access files Followed all the tips from previous posts about File and Printer Sharing and ...

Limited Connectivity Solved for Sony PCG-K15

Jan Poller - 17 Mar 2006 12:10 PM - 3 messages

Like many others, I had a probem using the wireless connection after reinstalling Windows and SP-2. I solved this by re-installing the Sony "Wireless Help Utility for Windows XP". AThe module name on the original disks (Windows Home) is SO-P08040802HX04US. ...

VPN connection interferes with Outlook Express

Gary Hasler - 17 Mar 2006 5:33 AM - 3 messages

I have set up a VPN connection from my home computer (XP Home sp2 on a cable modem) to my work computer (XPPro sp2) and it works beautifully. However, as long as it's connected, Outlook Express (6) on my home computer cannot ...

Set speed/duplex via registry change

Jesse - 17 Mar 2006 4:37 AM - 2 messages

I am trying to determine if manually changing the duplex and speed settings on a network card manually: - Device Manger - Network adapter- properties - Advanced tab, changes anything other than speed/duplex registry key located at: HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002bE10318}\0001\ ...

Can't connect office laptop to home PC

HWH1 - 17 Mar 2006 4:32 AM - 5 messages

Reposting with more info (thanks PChuck) --- I have a W2K laptop (part of a corporate domain) that I'd like to connect to an XP box at home (part of a workgroup) via a crossover cable. I'm having problems getting the two computers to recognize each other. ...

Network access...

Soul Bandit - 17 Mar 2006 4:07 AM - 2 messages

I know this might not be the correct news group for this particular question, but it is network related question... I have my computers here all linked through a router off my cable modem and have all the drives setup to share files between each other (Win98 and ...

Internet Browsing from the client

Bazza56 - 17 Mar 2006 3:43 AM - 3 messages

Two XP Pro's networked Ok. The client accesses the internet via the main's ADSL cable modem. Wierd thing it can access some sites but not others, for instance it can access and search via Google, but it won't access MSN or ...

proper reboot sequence

Steve T - 17 Mar 2006 3:09 AM - 3 messages

A friend has a PC with a cable modem and a wireless D-Link router for his daughters laptop. Modem is from Charter Communications and it crashes sometimes as he is unable to access the internet although his daughter still ...

Wireless to wired

Ben - 16 Mar 2006 9:08 PM - 3 messages

Hello, I've been using the internet through a wireless router in my house for a while now, however i've put the router in my room so I want to access the internet through the ethernet port on said router. When I enable all the ...

Disabling Netbios to reduce network traffic

WSW - 16 Mar 2006 8:30 PM - 5 messages

A client has disabled netbios to reduce network traffic on all computers. When done on 1 pc it loses access to network resources like mapped drive, shares, printers etc. The client is running XPSP2. All other computers ...

Ping returns weird result

Ted - 16 Mar 2006 5:30 PM - 2 messages

On my Windows XP SP2 machine (on a home network, not part of a domain), if I ping my local machine name, it returns: Pinging MY-HOME.my.com [::1] with 32 bytes of data: Reply from ::1: time<1ms ...

VPN/PING/Networking issue

TJ - 16 Mar 2006 4:38 PM - 3 messages

Hello, and thanks for your assistance in advance. I am having an issue with Win XP with SP2 installed and firewall disabled. I noticed the problem first because I was unable to VPN. When I do a vpn to another network, I recieve ...

XP Networking: accessing local & networked shares

Mike in Dallas - 16 Mar 2006 3:50 PM - 25 messages

\\MYDESKTOP: XP-Pro SP2 \\MYLAPTOP: XP-Home SP2 D-Link wireless router I get the dreaded msg: \\MYDESKTOP\MySharedData is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator.... Laptop can see Desktop shares, but cannot access them (above msg). ...

Running DSL and Dial-up on the Same Computer

frank1492 - 16 Mar 2006 3:44 PM - 3 messages

I am running Verizon DSL and ATT Worldnet on the same computer. (1) Using Eudora with two accounts for my e-mail.. (2) Using two instances of Agent for my news. (3) Using Internet Explorer 6.0 (one instance.) My question pertains to (3). With both dialup and ...

convert/copy local profile to Roaming, got a few questions:

Daniel - 16 Mar 2006 2:58 PM - 2 messages

Hi group, We have decided to switch from local profiles to Roaming profiles and if I understand well the users will keep all their settings during the process. My biggest question is what exactly is stored in roaming profiles and ...

Two Network Cards on a XP Home PC

Dan - 16 Mar 2006 2:43 PM - 8 messages

I have a computer with XP Home. It is connected to my work LAN. I had just installed a Camera system that is on its own subnet. Can i add another NIC to my PC and connect the Camera Lan to it? Do i need to configure something ...

VPN

Mary Beth - 16 Mar 2006 12:01 PM - 2 messages

I run a homebased business and I am trying to find out if I have a Static IP Address and VPN installed, can I connect with clients and update their computer(software programs), or how would I have to do this? ...

permissions problem on network re: share folders

smplumb007 - 16 Mar 2006 10:47 AM - 8 messages

Computer1: XP Pro desktop Computer2: XP Pro desktop Computer3: XP Pro laptop (that was just formatted, clean install) ...

Windows XP workgroup problem

Mohammad Ali - 16 Mar 2006 6:42 AM - 3 messages

Hi All I have a network of 10 pc in same workgroup all are in Win XP home/prof. I am able to find 6 computer in network place & other 4 computer is not viewing there. But from other 4 computer I also able to find out another 6 computer. ...

Connection problem

SirWhale - 16 Mar 2006 6:06 AM - 4 messages

Hello, Im curently running winxp professional sp2, ie6 on a 512 adsl (alcatel speedtouch). Ive been experiencing periods of time where my connection goes inactive, mostly in games (Age of Empires3) that have gone on for some time. Occasionally the connection goes inactive on the internet, in the sense pages ...

kb896427 patch for x64

Manuel Lopez - 16 Mar 2006 5:14 AM - 9 messages

I need to find the kb896427 patch for the x64 version of windows xp pro. (This is a patch to correct the invisible files bug introduced with security fix kb 885250. So far the bug continues to appear on the unpatched x64 ...

Possible to convert external hd to networked external hd?

terry b. - 16 Mar 2006 3:58 AM - 2 messages

Hello, All! [home WLAN--desktop + a couple of notebooks all running XP Pro] Several months ago I picked up a Maxtor OneTouch II external hard drive, and it's worked flawlessly. But since then I've become aware ...

Can't get win2k pc to access my shared printer on my WinXP pc.

Jonathan Brown - 16 Mar 2006 2:06 AM - 2 messages

I've got a gentleman who will be working in my office for the next few months. The laptop he was given for use from his work is a Windows 2k pc configured to be a member of their domain. My office is only set up as a ...

XP Prof. as VPN Server?

NetDummy - 16 Mar 2006 12:16 AM - 2 messages

Is it possible to configure a XP Prof. PC as a VPN Server for incoming connections via internet? ...

Cannot see PC on Network

NeilC - 15 Mar 2006 11:04 PM - 3 messages

Hi I have 5 PC's connected on a network Via a Netgear modem router. I can see all but one of the PC's on the network. All the PC's are running Windows XP home eddition SP2. This PC can access the internet and can see the other PC's itself. ...

Permissions, again

JaimeZX - 15 Mar 2006 9:51 PM - 6 messages

Hey guys, thanks in advance for any help you can offer. I've already searched for similar threads and tried a number of things, which I will detail momentarily. I have two identical Dell laptops with (legit) XP pro build 2600, no service ...

OFFLINE "SET UP" INTRUCTIONS ARE WRONG

SAlders - 15 Mar 2006 7:48 PM - 4 messages

It sounds easy and simple enough... The windows help file says: 1st) Enable your computer for offline files. 2nd) Go to my computer and right-click on a shared network file or folder and choose "MAKE AVAILABLE OFFLINE". ...

XP machine not seeing other machines in domain

nigel - 15 Mar 2006 5:21 PM - 2 messages

Hi. I have an unusal problem with a XP machine. This machine is logging onto my domain fine but it cannot see any other system in the domain. I can ping it fine and it can ping other systems. Has access to the net and company ...

Incorrect Network Drive size

Johan Strange - 15 Mar 2006 5:17 PM - 4 messages

HI, I have an XP Pro client that is misreporting Drive sizes on Network Drives. The Drive is 120Gb with 114Gb free. Under My Computer the size is reported as 1Gb with 500Mb free. How can I get this to reflect the true value? ...

routing 2 networks

ctsguy - 15 Mar 2006 4:34 PM - 3 messages

Hello, I have two networks. 192.x.x.x using linksys router. 10.x.x.x using cisco router. XP pro workstations on 192.x.x.x network speak to each other as well as a server. There are a few workstations with 192.x.x.x addresses but the ...

Active Directory Home Network

Greg - 15 Mar 2006 4:23 PM - 3 messages

Hi, I have 3 computers, one W2K3, one WinXP Home and one WinXP Pro. What I would like to do is setup a domain on the W2K3 server (an Active Directory) and then connect the WinXP Pro and Home computers to this ...

home networing using a router query

Blair - 15 Mar 2006 3:48 PM - 9 messages

At present I have a working network between my laptop (XP) and my desktop(98SE) using a crossover cable. I am connected to ADSL Broadband via a USB connection Everything is working well. I am about to replace the Desktop with another desktop but running XP. ...

Saving Excel files to Win 2003 Server very slow

chris - 15 Mar 2006 3:20 PM - 9 messages

Hello: We have in ongoing problem and I have not been able to find a direct solution to it yet, and was wondering if anybody could provide some insight. The problem is users that are saving files to a network drive from ...

PC can't see itself in Workgroup

Neil Bland - 15 Mar 2006 3:06 PM - 9 messages

I have 1 PC connected direct to wireless hub. Laptop connects to wireless hub perfectly. 2nd PC with wireless dongle will connect for internet sharing and can ping other computers (and can ping itself) but cannot browse itself through workgroup in explorer. in cmd i type \\sarah (sarah being computer ...

Lossing Network Connection

Matt Soukup - 15 Mar 2006 2:19 PM - 4 messages

I have one Windows XP pc that can logon to the domain, but then loses total network access after doing certain network things. For example I can connect to the domain and browse files on a mapped drive from the domain controller ...

no access to third machine

RipperT - 15 Mar 2006 2:18 PM - 7 messages

Hello, I have 2 desktops & a laptop all running xp pro sp2. All can see each other on the network, but one desktop cannot be accessed beyond the docs & settings folder except for all users and default user. Each of the other ...

Win 2003 machine can't see Win XP machine that is using ICS

Sian - 15 Mar 2006 1:56 PM - 3 messages

Hi there I have enabled ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) on my XP Pro machine in order to setup a small remote network on my garage. The XP machine connects to the internet via a wireless internet connection. I have enabled DHCP on ...

Problem using ICS with win XPas host and win 2003 machine as clien

Sian - 15 Mar 2006 1:55 PM - 4 messages

Hi there I have enabled ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) on my XP Pro machine in order to setup a small remote network on my garage. The XP machine connects to the internet via a wireless internet connection. I have enabled DHCP on ...

Ping does not work

mturus - 15 Mar 2006 11:25 AM - 2 messages

I have created peer to peer with 3 xp computers as hub a central device. I set hosname, IP address, subnet mask as well as default gateway address. I created a workgroup. I can ping the machines' own ip address but not other ip address. I can ping ...

Broadband Suddenly Stopped Working

Charles Law - 15 Mar 2006 10:50 AM - 3 messages

[Apologies for multi-post; I have just discovered that this newsgroup may be a better place to post my query] I have a colleague who is on Tiscali Broadband (2Mb) in the UK. One day their browser was working, the next it wasn't, and hasn't since. The machine ...

Configuring email

Daniel - 15 Mar 2006 9:37 AM - 3 messages

Hi 2 questions. First i have set up my pop3/smtp server but i dont understand why everyone uses smtp.mydomain.com and pop3.mydomain.com? What is the benefit of this? I just use [link] ? Is this really dumb, if so why? ...

Cisco 1811W - No computer attached can see any other...

JamesHulsmann - 15 Mar 2006 5:50 AM - 4 messages

Hi all - I have several/many pc's connected to an 1811W. Since I upgraded to the 1811W - no pc can see any other. No file sharing, no printer sharing, computers cannot even ping each other - yet all ...

Permission Issuses

Ian - 15 Mar 2006 3:33 AM - 2 messages

"Computer name" is not accessible. You might not have permision to use this network resource. contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permision. I have 3 computers running XP Home SP2. All 3 are connected to a Hub and all ...

Adding Laptop to 2 comp ICS

Dave - 15 Mar 2006 2:04 AM - 5 messages

Not sure this makes sense, but ---- I have 2 comps on a crossover cable LAN, sharing a printer. Is there a way I can connect the laptop (occasionally) so it simply connects to an already on-line connection with the ISP? ...

OWA to child domain

Abel Diaz - 15 Mar 2006 12:20 AM - 3 messages

I am trying to access OWA which is hosted on our child domain. If I type in the netbios name, ex. https://mailserver.example.edu/exchange I get a page cannot be displayed. If I use the IP in place of ...

urgent - pls help -----Windows XP problem ?

kimshapiro100 - 15 Mar 2006 12:19 AM - 2 messages

urgent - pls help -----Windows XP problem *********************************************************** I have a fairly new Toshiba laptop ..Intel Celeron 1.3GHZ and Windows XP, HDD 40GB I am having problems with software all of a sudden. When I use IE, Mozilla, Yahoo Messenger etc....my screen FREEZES and ...

Computer can't even see itself in workgroup

Jonno - 14 Mar 2006 10:36 PM - 8 messages

Hi there, I'm trying, very trying, to connect two PCs running XP. The main PC is connected to a cable modem and can see itself in the HOME workgroup but not the second PC. The second PC is connected to the main one via ethernet (cat5 cable and rj45 ...

internet connection sharing and ftp

GarrisonKnives.com - 14 Mar 2006 8:59 PM - 4 messages

I recently set up my computer so that my fiance could access the internet through my computer via my wireless network card. I am using high speed internet with a router. Now my ftp client can no longer connect to my ...

Is Wireless router - Wireless router network possible

Andy - 14 Mar 2006 8:11 PM - 2 messages

I have a speed touch 576 wireless router, identical to the one my neighbour has. When i scan it finds this router... Is it possible to link these as part of a network?? ...

Network Repair needed on every boot up

James Grove - 14 Mar 2006 7:58 PM - 3 messages

Hi, I have run into a problem on my XP SP2 HE PC. On evey boot up i have to repair the network connection, the yellow icon appears in my lower righ hand corner with the other icons, i right click on it and select reapir. ...

Networking Windows 2000 to XP

tgilge87 - 14 Mar 2006 5:35 PM - 2 messages

I've already set up a network fine between 2 pc's running windows 2000, but now a friend wants me to set up one from Win. 2000 to an XP machine. There are 2 pc's connected directly to the router. I have ...

Removing Network from Microsoft Networks Tree

jwilliams - 14 Mar 2006 4:42 PM - 2 messages

I am moving an XP pro PC from one network group to another. I am having a problem removing the original network from the Microsoft Networks Tree in Explorer. Can anyone help with this as this PC will not longer be a part of ...

XP file sharing network with Access Denied message

Tony Williams - 14 Mar 2006 3:59 PM - 6 messages

I have a desktop and a laptop. Both are running XP Home. They are connected on a network with a Linksys ADSL Router.The desktop is hard wired to the router and the laptop connects via wireless. I log on both machines with ...

Too many wireless network connections in laptop

airspeed - 14 Mar 2006 12:04 PM - 4 messages

Hi there, I have been testing out wifi adaptors of usb and pcmcia type. Now my laptop is showing "Wireless Network Connection 6" . Looks like I have got 6 connections. How do I get rid of the older connections? I think they are ...

workgroup comp not being browsed properly. why????

aken - 14 Mar 2006 9:53 AM - 3 messages

hi, well, to start. i have 2 win xp pro computers in a workgroup. till recently it was working fine and i could see both computer (shared files) from each other. but after some patches update online which windows ...

internet

c - 14 Mar 2006 3:13 AM - 3 messages

i keep getting this message every time i try to go on to the internet explorer firefox.or windows media player or the help and support i keep geting error messages has encountered a problem and needs to close. we ae sorry for the ...

Block websites

Andy - 14 Mar 2006 12:30 AM - 2 messages

Hi All, I am not sure even if this is possible. I have 4 computer all using XP Pro connected through linksys router BEFW11S4. I am trying to block few websites for kids. I know I can block through individual computer via host file or via ...

PPPoE connection differences Laptop vs Router

Nicolae Panait - 13 Mar 2006 9:25 PM - 7 messages

Hi, Can somebody give a an idea why my laptop (win XP) can connect to the internet using PPPoE and my router (linksys WRT54G v5) can't?! I was even more confused when finding my laptop will not succeed in ...

PRINTING NETWORK PROBLEMS-PLEASE HELP ME!

George - 13 Mar 2006 9:13 PM - 5 messages

hi, I have recently attempted to netwrok my printer several times! My printer is directly connected to my desktop and prints without problem. I have shared the printer, and when i attempt to network it through the network wizard on ...

Onboard nic disconnects

adam - 13 Mar 2006 7:05 PM - 3 messages

I am having an issue with my onboard nic. On occasion when i am on the internet, my nic gets an ip address change and i am no long able to go online or view my workgroup. All my other pcs on the network dont this dont do ...

failed shortcuts

WrestlingIT - 13 Mar 2006 5:02 PM - 4 messages

Okay sportsfans I got a good one. I have a windows 2000 network, and an XP workstation. On the server there is an Excel sheet that has been there for months, There is a shortcut to that sheet on the workstation. This morning the shortcut would not work. The user ...

Cannot join domain

Dwaine - 13 Mar 2006 4:25 PM - 4 messages

Hi, I am attempting to add an XP Pro workstation to a Windows 2K3 domain. After I enter the domain administrator username and password, I get an error message returned stating: The following error occurred attemptnig to join the domain "domainname": ...

Old Computer Names Persist

Jim Snively - 13 Mar 2006 3:31 PM - 3 messages

I recently replaced a WIN98 computer in a 5 node peer-to-peer network with a WINXP Profrssional system. In the process I changed the Computer description of one of the other computers. However the old computer description still presists in the mapped network drives on a WINXP Home ...

network permissions

tuuf - 13 Mar 2006 3:21 PM - 2 messages

I've setup several networks before and know the basics but I'm having problems trying to setup a small 2 computer network at my brother's house due to (I think) windows XP security issues. Both computers get on the internet ...

i cant seem to set up a home network

JLEthelion - 13 Mar 2006 6:01 AM - 2 messages

i have adelphia high speed internet access i bought a linksys cable/DSL reuter with a four point switch. in the instructions and in the box it says that after the internet conection is shared it also acts as a switch to connect both my computer together as in a ...

File Access Unavailable

FrankZ - 13 Mar 2006 5:38 AM - 8 messages

After creating a home network I can see the file folders however the actual files cannot be seen. I get an error message of "\\office\c-del is not accessable. You might not have permission to use this network resource. ...

Can I put "My network places" on my start menu?

Cathy Ann - 13 Mar 2006 5:16 AM - 5 messages

I am trying to network my work computers (3 of them) but on one of the computers when you click on start you don't see "my network places" Can I put it there and how? It is windows XP. ...

Network can see modem but not eachother

Jonno - 13 Mar 2006 1:19 AM - 3 messages

Hi there, I have spent two days trying to get my simple network to actually work. Here is where I'm at. I have two PCs:- Main PC = MAIN, Second PC = KIDS. Both PCs have XP installed. MAIN has SP2, KIDS has SP1. ...

some shared folders / files are not appearing, please help

Mark - 13 Mar 2006 12:54 AM - 4 messages

Hi there, I've just got a sony wireless laptop, it has winxp home on it, upstairs I have a machine running xp pro. I've set up a home network, and have secured that on my netgear router (to some degree i've basically put a key on it so you can't get in, ...

What is VoIP? VoIP is Free Internet Telephony.

voip-howto - 13 Mar 2006 12:54 AM - 2 messages

What is VoIP? VoIP is Free Internet Telephony. at almost null cost.How this is possible, what systems are used, what is the standard, all that is covered by this Howto. [link] ...

Unable to start IPSec service

Steve Diamond - 12 Mar 2006 9:15 PM - 5 messages

I discovered today that the IPSEC service on my rather new computer has been failing to start for several weeks, since a few days after I first set up the computer. The System event log shows this on each reboot and each attempt to ...

How do I eliminate the network logon screen in Windows XP Pro

Finnegan - 12 Mar 2006 7:26 PM - 3 messages

I purchased a laptop with Windows XP Pro installed. When it boots up I must enter a password for a network. I have the id and password, but since it is now a home PC, I don't need to log onto this. How do I get rid of this ...

VPN disconnects when switching logon

AndrewS - 12 Mar 2006 7:21 PM - 3 messages

I use XP Home with fast-user switching. I often logon to XP and then connect to my work PC via a VPN. If one of my family then switches to their account without logging me out, I find that the VPN is _always_ disconnected when I ...

Network Bridging problem

firenet - 12 Mar 2006 4:47 PM - 7 messages

I have a wireless USB on one subnet and a 2nd nic on another subnet in the same PC. The wireless gets this PC out to the internet. But when I enable Network Bridging for both network adapterss the PC loses connection to the ...

Help - Creating a Wireless Bridge with 2 Belkin Routers

rspike - 12 Mar 2006 4:34 PM - 4 messages

I am trying to create a wireless bridge between two Belkin F5D72314 Routers. One is being used as a Wireless Router, and the other has been configured to be used as an Access Point. I've entered the WLAN ...

ping failed, but arp cache contains the right resolution

mich.dudu - 12 Mar 2006 1:31 PM - 3 messages

Hi! I'm just networking 2 pcs. I just want to share directories from one to the other. I set what needed first in the Local Area Properties dialog box (File and Printer sharing) and subsequent TCPIP Properties dialog boxes (DHCP obtained ...

Halo: Combat Evolved -- Server Hosting (it crashes when i log into to it)

disable internet access

Network adapter keeps turning off and on