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Score Unsecured Wireless Conection
Chas - 10 Mar 2007 10:08 PM - 4 messages
HI .. Very new to this ..... I have broardband, with a Linksys wireless router conected. My laptop conection states , Unsecured Wireless Conection ! Can some kind person, point me in the right direction, of making the wireless Secure. ...
Score Problem with ICS
LKC - 10 Mar 2007 6:33 PM - 7 messages
I have set up ICS on my Desktop (Host) and Laptop (Client), but cannot browse any websites with IE (etc) on Laptop. Setup is as follows:-   a.. Host machine (Desktop) is XP Pro SP2, with all latest patches.  Connects to Internet via wireless router to broadband DSL connection.  Wireless router is 192.168.1.1, Desktop is 192.168.1.2, and connection is fine, no problems.  LAN connection is via crossover cable, set to 192.168.0.1, and connection to Laptop is fine too. ...
Score Remote Desktop/ Cannot Connect
colinlam - 10 Mar 2007 1:40 PM - 4 messages
HI, I am trying to setup RDT on a computer using XP Pro and connected via a router. Using help I have enabled my computer to use the service but when I try to connect to mine using a friends computer via either the web or the RDT ...
Score IP Address
glowdr - 10 Mar 2007 11:15 AM - 2 messages
I am directly connected to cable/Modem but have no connectivity.  Error message says Windows did not assign an IP address.  Now What ...
Score got me beat - no IP
pepper - 10 Mar 2007 8:37 AM - 5 messages
i have the limited or no connectivity msg on a wireless network (HP laptop /Intel Pro wireless 2200BG / XPH) I tried all the usual suspects and finally resorted to reinstalling the OS. Still the same, so I updated software and drives to latest Intel pro ...
Score Ping Mike Rosenberg
Bible John - 10 Mar 2007 4:03 AM - 3 messages
In article <1hui19v.cb0zkq3sij7tN%mikeP***@TOGROUPmacconsult.com>, mikeP***@TOGROUPmacconsult.com (Mike Rosenberg) wrote: You make a good point that can save me some money. I have not had a Windows network to test, so I cant say for sure if OSX will meet my ...
Score Multihomed pc
LARRY VRCHOTICKY - 10 Mar 2007 2:44 AM - 2 messages
I have a pc with two nic's. They are connected to two different lan's each with there own internet connection. I need one internet site to use one specific nic and all other web addresses to use the other nic. Any body with ...
Score LAC profile
up a gum tree - 10 Mar 2007 1:07 AM - 5 messages
I have just installed a Wireless Network Adapter (Netgear WG311GE) but in Network connections do not have a LAC icon - only the wireless connection (not as yet connected) and the 1394 net adapter which is connected. How do I create a LAC profile? ...
Score cannot upload front page 2000 web site to ftp address on virgin ho
dezza - 10 Mar 2007 12:46 AM - 2 messages
Hi I'm very new to this so please excuse lack of correct terminology and general ignorance. I have created a website using front page 2000. I have 50Mb web space on my Virgin Media account. I have set up the ftp address and included my password and user name as ...
Score XP-Pro -- No File Sharing tab for disks
Tony Karp - 10 Mar 2007 12:27 AM - 7 messages
I am running Windows XP MCE2005 (XP-Pro) Recently, I have lost the file sharing for disks on this computer. I have File and Printer Sharing enabled in the Network Setup. I have Simple File Sharing turned on in the Folder Options dialog. ...
Score Taskbar Icon for Network Connection Status gone...
Alexzero77 - 10 Mar 2007 12:25 AM - 5 messages
My internet works and all, but the little icon with the two monitors with options such as "Repair Status, etc." has disappeared. I'm using a wireless receiver with installed drivers. ...
Score Removing Networking icon from Desktop AND Explorer?
Dennis Q. Wilson - 9 Mar 2007 10:39 PM - 3 messages
I know how to use either Display Properties or Tweak UI to remove the Network Connections icon from the Windows XP Desktop, but when you double-click on My Computer and browse up one level to the Desktop window in Explorer, it's still there.  How can I make the Network ...
Score Error Message"Master Browser..."
ChasX - 9 Mar 2007 10:03 PM - 2 messages
I setup a network with another computer and they both recognize each other properly.  Computer 1 is Vista Ultimate and #2 is XP prof. I lost the connection and checked the error log and found the following message:The ...
Score VPN Server
Todd - 9 Mar 2007 9:51 PM - 4 messages
Can a XP Home machine act as a VPN server/host? Or is it only XP Pro that can... I have been successful in setting up a VPN connection... can dial in to the Host machine(XP home) but I am unable to see any of the other ...
Score PC to Laptop Firewire Connection
lawchick16 - 9 Mar 2007 7:34 PM - 3 messages
Hi, I have a new laptop and a PC as well, both running XP.  I have tried to form a connection between the two, in order to transfer files between them, and am having real problems.  Can anyone tell me what I ...
Score can not ping my desktop, but everything else is working
Mike Desparated - 9 Mar 2007 6:26 PM - 3 messages
Hi I have home network wtih one desktop, one laptop and one server, all behind my Buffalo tech router. ALl the computers can go out to internet, no problem. From my desktop, I can ping server and laptop. From my laptop, I can ping server, but NOT desktop. ...
Score Moved from Dynamic to Static IP... Windows networking broken
Tiredolddog - 9 Mar 2007 5:19 PM - 2 messages
A software vendor we use required us to change our Windows XP Home Edition network from dynamicly assigned IP addresses to static ones.  We still have working Internet access, but Windows Networking and File and Printer sharing no longer works. ...
Score Re: Help! Can't access GoDaddy.com
DB - 9 Mar 2007 5:04 PM - 3 messages
It definitely mine.  A customer service guy at my ISP was able to access the site.  It not my "Hosts" file though.  Checks out OK. # Copyright (c) 1993-1999 Microsoft Corp. # # This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows. ...
Score Dual boot
Shivaram - 9 Mar 2007 10:18 AM - 3 messages
I have installed XP proff sp2 in c:\ on one of my computers and later installed win 2003 enterprise edition  in the e:\ drive for some reasons while i was playing around in the c drive the computer became very slow so i ...
Score Problem Sharing Printers
Vince - 9 Mar 2007 8:46 AM - 4 messages
Hello: I may end up having to post this in a Vista group but thought I would start here first. Ok I had a network with 4 XP machines. Printer sharing went just fine. I am aware of how to share the printers I also work othere places with more ...
Score Password Protect Shared Folder in WinXP Pro
Steve - 8 Mar 2007 9:51 PM - 2 messages
I'm attempting to password protect some shared folders in XP Pro and I am running into a problem. THis is using a Workgroup (no Domain). I have disabled "simple sharing," and removed all but my own Username on my ...
Score cannot connect to www.cra-arc.gc.ca
tina - 8 Mar 2007 8:15 PM - 3 messages
I'v been unable to log on to the following [link] is the only site that I cannot get..every one else that I know is able to acces this link but no myself all of a sudden..can someone help me ...
Score Home-office LAN and file sharing
Neil - 8 Mar 2007 7:56 PM - 14 messages
I have three computers connected via etehrnet in my home/offcie LAN - my main work PC ('work'), a laptop and a third PC used fro mainly social stuff ('private').  Thya re all conneceted to a Netgear modem/router, which is the ...
Score Internet Sharing :: Windows XP Network
MANINDER SINGH - 8 Mar 2007 7:37 PM - 3 messages
Hi, We have 14 Windows XP computer, 2printers, 1 switch, and broadband internet connection through wired router. As there is no server but dhcp is enabled is on easch computer, why? Evry computer is able to use internet connection. "Obtain IP address ...
Score Cannot install protocol tcpip v6
Tony Carter - 8 Mar 2007 7:34 PM - 5 messages
I am receiving the following error when I try to install the Tcpip v6 protocol Could not add requested component. The error is: An extended error occured. I have done a search but cannot find anything that helps. I am running XP Home Edition Version 2002 with service pack 2 ...
Score Missing Something obvious
Paul Martin - 8 Mar 2007 7:06 PM - 2 messages
I have just connected my laptop to a wireless home network via a USB wireless kit and I can't get it to see the network but it can see the internet. The laptop has previously been connected to the home network via a pcmcia ...
Score MR 314/MA 401
Mammabee - 8 Mar 2007 6:13 PM - 3 messages
I have been running a wireless router since 2003 I never had a problem until one of my neighbors set one up.  My laptop (with card) picks up theirs and ignores mine completely.  I noticed if they turn there's ...
Score does anyone have the cd for the WGT624 (v3) wireless router?
kirk jim - 8 Mar 2007 5:25 PM - 7 messages
I am looking for the cd that goes with the above wireless router... the site does not have the cd as a download... and the person who has this, has lost it! it has an easy setup wizard that we need. ...
Score Hardware and software firewalls
Curt Christianson - 8 Mar 2007 4:27 PM - 6 messages
Good day all, I've been using ZA as a firewall for years with no problem, with a dial-up connection to the internet. I'm now connected wirelessly to a DSL line through a D-Link router that says it has it's own firewall (model WBR-2310). ...
Score connecting modem with wireless router
kirk jim - 8 Mar 2007 3:57 PM - 11 messages
The subjectline seems simple, right? thats what i thought too.. but I could not do it... let me tell you what I have: XPsp2 pc Wireless router: [link] Adsl modem: [link] ...
Score Joining two computers using cross over cable
Shivaram - 8 Mar 2007 2:34 PM - 10 messages
I have got a doubt, i have two computers at my home, both of them have win xp prof sp2 and they are connected through a crossover enet cable and i created a network connection on both the computers and made one computer as ...
Score help required
manish - 8 Mar 2007 9:19 AM - 4 messages
Hi All, I am facing problem while uploading a data file which is 213 MB of size. Evertime i try to upload the  same, after uploading for abt 6 Hrs, the browser ( Mozilla 2.0 ) throws POSTDATA error... The server resides in US and when trying from the same location ...
Score Help! Can't access GoDaddy.com
DB - 8 Mar 2007 2:25 AM - 5 messages
I can't access GoDaddy.com .  I can access every other site but when I try to go to GoDaddy.com , it goes to various generic sites or times out.  I did a trace route.  It said "Destination Host Unreachable",   but it only ...
Score bridging connections error message
fbcmusicmark - 7 Mar 2007 11:52 PM - 4 messages
Windows XP Home, I have a Zoom DSL modem plus my ethernet adapter that I have had bridged. I just updated to Norton Systemworks 2007 (from 2006 ver) and I lost my bridge. Now when I try to bridge I get an error message that says "An ...
Score Can't access workgroup computers
jackiegorman - 7 Mar 2007 10:50 PM - 5 messages
I hope someone out there can help me as my frustration level is rising.... I have a Gateway PC running XP Media Center and a Compaq Presario R3000 Notebook running XP Professional. Up until last week I had a small home ...
Score Winxp network
Loretta - 7 Mar 2007 10:27 PM - 3 messages
My win xp local area connection is sending but not receiving. This is XP Pro version 2002. I did remove some spyware but it was all low risk. I thought it might be the browser so I tried firefox. This did not work. The ...
Score 'Set up a home... network' doesn't work
Geo - 7 Mar 2007 10:13 PM - 6 messages
I've got 2 XP Home (SP2) PCs connected to a Dynamode R-ADSL-C4S 4 port router/ADSL. Internet access for both is fine. With all firewalls turned off: Each can ping the other PC2 cannot see the shared folders of PC1 ...
Score XP Pro x64 unable to browse or open share on XP Home Peer
John Hupp - 7 Mar 2007 8:39 PM - 2 messages
I have a Windows XP Pro x64 desktop and an XP Home notebook with a shared hidden folder I have set up on the notebook (C:\<foldername>).  There are also some shared folders on the Pro x64 machine.  They are connected via a ...
Score Can I limit ip address range from DHCP server ?
Joe C - 7 Mar 2007 5:55 PM - 5 messages
I have several workstations using DHCP. These workstations can get a subnet range between 192.85.202.xxx through 192.85.289.xxx (a very large range). I would like to know if there is a way to configure my ...
Score Drive Mapping Issue with Wireless AP
Frank - 7 Mar 2007 1:28 PM - 2 messages
I have a AD network the desktops use a group policy to map drives when the user logs on. However we have a new network access point when users log on to this the mapping does not happen. Is it possible to get the machines that are logging onto the wireless to map ...
Score Unavailablefor reconnecting
JMGreen - 7 Mar 2007 11:54 AM - 2 messages
I have a network of one laptop and one desktop.  I have shared folders on laptop so i can access them on desktop.  I synchronise on logon and logoff. However fairly regularly I get pop up on desktop saying its gone offline.If I ...
Score Cant connect
gstrand - 7 Mar 2007 11:01 AM - 5 messages
My friends been trying for ages to get her laptop connected to her broadband router supplied by talk talk . She goes through the whole process cd etc only to get "cannot connect" she's been in touch with the techs at Talk Talk who ...
Score Another Network Problem
Graeme - 7 Mar 2007 9:53 AM - 4 messages
I am trying to set up a network with two pc's, neither are connected to the internet, or have 3rd party firewalls. You may have to bear with me as I am a newbie at this. I am trying to connect my desktop running XP Home, to my laptop running XP ...
Score System event 83 "Port A is down "
kakii - 7 Mar 2007 7:52 AM - 2 messages
Windows XP connected to internet via Marvell Yukon NIC 88e8001/8003/8010 and external ADSL modem. Driver installed 8.56.4.3. I get log of system events with ID 83. Event body is "port A is down". Probably this event is connected with issue I often encounter - ...
Score homenetwork problem
Javaman - 7 Mar 2007 7:12 AM - 7 messages
I have 2 computers and a laptop networked thru a Linksys router with both wired and wireless. A few weeks ago everything was fine but now cannot share files or printer from the laptop. I can get online etc. but cannot access the ...
Score Three networks - one laptop
MO Accountant - 7 Mar 2007 7:10 AM - 4 messages
Use laptop computer at three different clients. One has a domain and runs under an NT Server network.  The other two use workgroup names on peer to peer XP networks.  Once I have logged on to the domain NT server network, it ...
Score Networking XP Pro Desktop and XP Pro Laptop over Linksys Router Et
FreeTrader - 7 Mar 2007 3:01 AM - 4 messages
Problem:  difficulty networking XP Pro Desktop and XP Pro Laptop over Linksys Router using Ethernet cables.  Simple File Sharing is OFF on both machines. I can share files in both directions using the Shared Documents folders, provided the user name and password are identical on both machines.  This is ...
Score XP Home Networking
Joe_P - 7 Mar 2007 2:12 AM - 7 messages
I have my prior existing PC (hereafter XP#1) running with XP Pro. I just built a new system and put Vista Ultimate on it. I assigned both to the same workgroup. The XP#1 PC was able to connect to the Vista machine and access ...
Score Netbeiu anyone?
TonyBr - 6 Mar 2007 11:41 PM - 4 messages
I have XP wireless setup and am able to get on to the internet with both computers...but still cannot share files. I was browsing the internet and I came across this network info area and it was suggested that I ...
Score IIS - What do I do next?
Whompyyyy - 6 Mar 2007 9:56 PM - 4 messages
I have installed IIS on my pc running Windows XP MCE. I assume it is up and running since I am able to see my files by typing in fttp://localhost in my browser. Now what? I googled for a week now and no instructions as what to do next to ...
Score Can Connect to Router, but not Internet
Sarah - 6 Mar 2007 9:43 PM - 3 messages
I can not get onto the internet via my laptop. It has wireless built in and I have a wireless router. There are 2 other computers in the house, one wireless and one ethernet and they both work fine. I can connect to the router no problem and the connection shows as working, ...
Score "Delayed Write Failed" during backup over home network
Carl - 6 Mar 2007 9:17 PM - 2 messages
Hi All, I used to be able to use Enhanced Windows backup on my laptop to backup through my home network to an external hard drive attached to my desktop.  Recently, I get the above mentioned error after about 3 Gb is backed up.  I ...
Score What are these Workgroup IP addresses?
Dennis_S - 6 Mar 2007 8:26 PM - 2 messages
Hello, I have two XP Pro sytems in a home network that connect to the net through a Microsoft Router/hub that supports DHCP.  Everything is working fine and I am able to connect to the web and share resources on both systems. ...
Score add new vpn connection from non-admin user
MiZo - 6 Mar 2007 7:19 PM - 2 messages
Hi, I wanted to add a new VPN connection with a non-admin user logged in (I know the admin password, just I did not want to logoff and logon with admin). However, the new connection wizard is not a program, so I could not right ...
Score File sharing services?
w98seeng - 6 Mar 2007 5:57 PM - 3 messages
My laptop was running extremly slow and lagging very badly. I spent over 2 hours trying to find the culprit, and found it was one of the services running. The problem is that I don't know which one it is. I disabled ...
Score ERROR 720
Nick - 6 Mar 2007 3:43 PM - 2 messages
i am using XP when i use VPN connect to the server error 720 occur, i sure the setting both in the server side and client side is correctly. so what can i do? i have tried to rest the TCP/IP, but still have problem ...
Score XP first access to Server2003 takes too long
jimlberto - 6 Mar 2007 2:10 PM - 5 messages
In my network (15 XPs on a workgroup A), it exists a server (2003 standard)  in a domain C, but only 4 of  the computers are domain\user-administrator-rights passworded  to access the files in the server. for security. and, use ...
Score XP first access to server2003 takes too long
jimlberto - 6 Mar 2007 2:01 PM - 4 messages
ANOTHER HELP, IF I MAY..... In my network, (10 XPs on a workgroup A), it exists a server (2003 standard)  in a domain C, for file and printer server. But, only 4 of  the computers are "domain\user-administrator-rights ...
Score Remember User and Password
Rowe0067 - 6 Mar 2007 1:46 PM - 4 messages
I have a network connection and I would like to save User & Password. There is a checkbox available (remember login) for this purpose which should enable the textboxes in order to be able to enter user & password but this checkbox ...
Score How to speed up Dial-Up Networking for Games?
Networking News - 6 Mar 2007 12:04 PM - 9 messages
Speeding up Dial-Up Networking for Games To reduce lag on a dial-up connection, ie: for multiplayer network games: 1.    Go to Dial-Up Networking ....... Detail at [link] Thanx ...
Score Cannot ping
toal5 - 6 Mar 2007 11:08 AM - 4 messages
What reasons could there be for me not being able to ping someone (A)? They sit across the desk from me, we are both admins, I can ping the guy next to me (B), (A) has NOT got the windows firewall on, I cannot ping (A) hostname ...
Score Monitor bandwidth and net usage
heather - 6 Mar 2007 9:18 AM - 4 messages
Hi, got a small network; 2 PCs connected via ethernet to Netgear DG834G ADSL modem/router; 1-4 PCs connected via wireless. All run XP Home, but I am replacing one computer with Vista (and network config will be Vista PC ...
Score how to hide a workgroup from another?
jimlberto - 6 Mar 2007 2:57 AM - 4 messages
I'm sharing internet with another department, they are workgroup B and we are workgroup A we are both using 192.186.0.xx IP's, A uses 255.255.255.0 and B uses 255.255.0.0 subnet masks ...
Score USB hard drive + USB Network card - possible?
BA - 5 Mar 2007 10:03 PM - 12 messages
Does anyone know if I can make my USB hard drive a network hard drive by connecting it to a USB network card? Power is not an issue since the hard drive has its own power cord.  I have a ...
Score svchost.exe
D-man - 5 Mar 2007 8:07 PM - 10 messages
Hi, does anyone have a fix or troubleshooting option for the svchost.exe application? It sometimes goes crazy on some systems and takes up the CPU's resources, both network and system can keep the processor maxed. This application appears to have something to do with IE. ...
Score Problems with SATA & PATA on New HP's
Matt - 5 Mar 2007 6:34 PM - 3 messages
Hello All, I just bought two new HP's, one with XP Professional and one with Vista Home Basic.  The new machines came with SATA 80 Gb HDD's.  I'm trying to add a PATA slave drive to both from the old computers I've ...
Score XP no longer stores credentials
Johnmac - 5 Mar 2007 8:37 AM - 3 messages
Hi everyone, I currently have winXp Pro and for some reason XP  XP no longer stores credentials; for example, I used to be able to connect to my router and I had the 'remember password' box checked off now i'm required to put a password in ...
Score Direct Serial Port Connection between 2 computers.
Bob Deb - 5 Mar 2007 6:40 AM - 3 messages
I have reached a dead-end in trying to get a laptop to PC communication using direct serial port (RS232) connection between them. Both have Windows XP SP2 O.S. I have installed a null modem (DTE - DTE) link between each serial coms port ...
Score Space Reduction in Vista
nagaraja.18 - 5 Mar 2007 6:34 AM - 2 messages
Hello sir the only problem with Windows Vista is the Memory space occupations so plz re-consider about hte reduction of the space for the Operating System to make the OS effective and admireable one. ...
Score Problems Sharing an application
Curent BDD AND winpe - 4 Mar 2007 11:57 PM - 3 messages
I have an application that is running on my Windows XP Pro machine.  Its a private application shared from my PC to 2 different clients.  When people try to connect to my PC they are not able to see my shares.  I have NO ...
Score 128 bit WEP encryption problem with XP media center
LM - 4 Mar 2007 11:44 PM - 2 messages
I've searched threads and articles all afternoon, none really answer this problem- My laptop would not access the internet through my home wireless router when set at 128 bit WEP encryption.  It works fine at 64bit, and when connected ...
Score Can I remove Windows Messenger if Have Windows Live Messenger?
Manuel S. - 4 Mar 2007 7:53 PM - 2 messages
That's the question: why if I download  Windows Live Messenger I still have the normal windows messenger... can I remove it in any way? ...
Score Workgroup computer now requires password
RealGomer - 4 Mar 2007 6:13 PM - 2 messages
I have a 3 computer workgroup consisting of two desktops and one laptop. The laptop, running WinMedia Center,  and one desktop connect via a 802.11g wireless network. The other desktop uses a Cat5E cable to one of the ports on ...
Score Unable to add network shares
nooneinparticular314159 - 4 Mar 2007 5:32 PM - 2 messages
When I try to connect to a computer on my LAN, I get the error: "The folder you entered does not appear to be valid.  Please choose another." I get this even though I am entering the address for the network ...
Score Lost connectivity to second computer
Robersabel - 4 Mar 2007 4:16 PM - 2 messages
Been connected several years with two computers.  They connect to the ISP individually.  The Administrator computer was operating on line when the second computer lost connection with a yellow triangle with an explanation mark in the center on the face of the computer ICON located on the bottom ...
Score vista/xp network problem
Charles S - 4 Mar 2007 3:22 PM - 2 messages
I have a Vista desktop and an XP desktop connected on a wired LAN.  Both can access the internet.  The Vista can see and access the XP files and printers. The XP cannot see or access the Vista.  The XP does not show any 'Network ...
Score How to force a (the same !) user to logon when connecting to a network shared folder ?
Ken Philips - 4 Mar 2007 1:19 PM - 5 messages
Ok, I have a small inhouse LAN. A user (say "karl") exists on comp1 and (with the same password) on comp2. When I call now from WinExplorer->My network places of comp1 a remote network shared folder on comp2 ...
Score Adding XP Media Center Addition to a domain
Damien1988 - 4 Mar 2007 1:17 PM - 4 messages
I understand that XP media center edition was not designed to be added to a domain.  However, does anyone know of some third party software that can allow me to do this? Thanks! ...
Score Can't disable wireless connection in order to use dsl (ethernet co
jpht - 4 Mar 2007 9:21 AM - 7 messages
I'm plugging a DSL modem connection directly into my ethernet port.  I would like to connect to the internet with it, however my computer is defaulting to my wireless connection, even when it is disabled.  It's like it doesn't even ...
Score home network
XP home confused - 4 Mar 2007 6:50 AM - 4 messages
Is any one able to inform me on how to create a home network using a wired adsl modem/router that has a linksys access point WAP 54 G connected to it. I have managed to configure the access point to share the internet  on the ...
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