Windows XP Networking - Week 16, 2007

XP Pro x64/x32 unable to see XP Home

John Hupp - 21 Apr 2007 5:41 PM - 6 messages

I have a Windows XP Pro x64 desktop, an XP Pro x32 desktop and an XP Home laptop. The laptop has a shared folder named C:\RECOVERY. There are also shared folders on the Pro desktops. All machines are connected via Ethernet ...

Having to click LAN connection to connect?

Peter Brandt Nielsen - 21 Apr 2007 11:12 AM - 8 messages

For reasons I do not understand I have to click on my LAN connection in Network Connections in order to activate it (and thus the Internet connection). Once I click it, box appears, the connection is activated, and everything is fine. ...

networking a win98 SE machine?

Oivind - 21 Apr 2007 11:00 AM - 12 messages

Does windowsxp home talk to win98 SE in a home network? or ...

outlook and outlook express

JST-MN - 21 Apr 2007 10:58 AM - 5 messages

I have had recent trouble using my Email charter.net account which I access through Outlook express. To fix this problem in order to receive and send email i have gone through a step by step instruction to get it to work via a ...

Connection woes.

the cause - 21 Apr 2007 9:40 AM - 5 messages

I am using the BT Home Hub, using the ethernet connection, from the hub, to the ethernet port on the pc. Unfortunately, quite often i loose the connection, so run the network diagnostic tool, which shows HTTP, HTTPS and ...

'Allow network users to change my files' greyed off when sharing

Derrick - 21 Apr 2007 7:56 AM - 3 messages

Hi all, When I tried to share my folder using simple file sharing, I'm able to ticked the first check box (Share my files in the network) but was unable to proceed in ticking the second box whereby I wanted my network users to change ...

Internet Explorer Login

Oscar N. Fuentes-Guzman - 21 Apr 2007 6:32 AM - 2 messages

Hello, I was wondering if someone could answer this or if even possible! Is there a way that I can create a webpage and set it as the home page on each of the computers at home but I would like it to be a secure login page to be able to ...

Network adapters do not work anymore

silbeej - 21 Apr 2007 1:34 AM - 2 messages

My two built in network adapters just stopped working. They connect, but have limited or no connectivity to my router. It is not a router issue for i checked it with my laptop by hardwiring them together. Windows says that ...

cannot connect to ebay

phil carter - 20 Apr 2007 11:36 PM - 4 messages

I am attempting this from my home PC. When I enter the ebay url and hit return the URL is replaced with the following: res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\shdoclc.dll/navcancl.htm and I get an "Action canceled" web page, ...

local server IP address unreachable

christopher - 20 Apr 2007 5:38 PM - 6 messages

Greetings! I am changing ISP's from fixed IP's on several machines to DHCP. One of the boxes (FreeBSD) can't acquire a lease (probably because it was once configured as a DHCPD / NAT server and there is a bad setting ...

cannot display page.

eric - 20 Apr 2007 5:28 PM - 2 messages

hello. im using a wireless router and it says im connected, excellent signal strength, but i cannot open internet explorer. i was using bluetooth through my phone before and it worked ok. ive tried different web sites and set to ...

Windows Socket Interface error

Dave - 20 Apr 2007 4:46 PM - 5 messages

I am unable to ping anywhere, even my own NIC (127.0.0.1). One solution for this seems to be the Winsock2 entry in the registry is missing or corrupt. The solution (Kb 246727) is to delete the key, remove ...

How to remove a networked PC?

Terry Pinnell - 20 Apr 2007 4:41 PM - 18 messages

Ages ago, on this XP SP1 Home PC, I managed to setup an old W98 PC in my shed/workshop, and was sporadically able to transfer files between the two. I'd like to get rid of it, but I'm now hazy about how to do ...

Why these DNS entries please?

Terry Pinnell - 20 Apr 2007 4:16 PM - 4 messages

When I used a Command Prompt in XP Home and entered ipconfig.exe /displaydns I got a list of a dozen or so entries, like this [link] --------------------------------------- Record Name . . . . . : [link] Record Type . . . . . : 1 ...

Remote Desktop and Beyond

AXJ - 20 Apr 2007 3:19 PM - 2 messages

Hi RDP works well when my end-user PC is in the clear with public IP address and no firewall blocking my connection request to it. What if the user's PC in behind a firewall and is using a private IP address? Is there an ...

P2P applications...!!!

NiRI - 20 Apr 2007 2:00 PM - 2 messages

Hey all.. This issue is regarding the Internet connectivity... Everything works fine in the computer, I can browse,download files using web browsers ( Ex : IE 6, IE 7, Mozilla Firefox, Netscape ) There is no problem with the web browsers, but when it comes to P2P ...

Downloads freezing

Shanow - 20 Apr 2007 8:22 AM - 2 messages

Whenever I download, be it a web page or program the download freezes. This seems to happen at random times, sometime 30 mins can go by with no problem at other times its every 10 seconds. I switched from I.E to netscape and this seemed to cure the problem for a ...

Cached Logon Credentials

Ageing Brilliantine Stick Insect - 20 Apr 2007 3:12 AM - 2 messages

I have a laptop and a user(!). The user has been using cached logon credentials to logon to her laptop when it is disconnected from our network/domain. This has all worked fine for a couple of months.......but today the user started getting a message telling her that her password was ...

internet explorer/connection HELP!!

speters115 - 20 Apr 2007 2:08 AM - 3 messages

I have been having problems with internet explorer and my connection. I will be using the internet (via a wireless connection) on my laptop and all of a sudden it will seem like i loose the connection and the page comes up saying ...

Shared folder access denied error

Gerrywide - 20 Apr 2007 1:24 AM - 2 messages

I have a home network with 3 PC's running XP Home SP2 and a Linksys Router. I had to replace the mother board in one of the computers and since then some .... not all ... shared directories are not accessible from the other 2 ...

Wireless network card question

crazyjxx - 19 Apr 2007 11:49 PM - 2 messages

I have a Lynksys Befw11s4 router and would like to buy a wireless network card to install on one of my desktop computers with Windows Vista. Do certain kinds of network cards work better with my router than others or is there any difference between the different ...

network 2 computers on 2 different networks.....?

mke - 19 Apr 2007 11:15 PM - 2 messages

Cable modem to Linksys BEFSR11 router to netgear 16 port switch to computer A as well as 12 other computers Cablemodem to 8 port switch to Linksys (WRT54G) router with 4 more ports to computer B Tried Port Forwarding, but how? ...

can not see domain controller & windows services can not start

Daniel L. - 19 Apr 2007 10:10 PM - 7 messages

Several months, all machines (340) has been changed with lenovo desktops and upgraded the winxp sp1 to winxp sp2... lots of this machines can not be connect to the domain controller and the principal windows services can not start (ej. Computer Browser, Server, DHCP Client, Windows Audio, Workstation ...

XP won't recognize new NIC card

MikeF - 19 Apr 2007 8:20 PM - 4 messages

I have an older Gateway that originally came with Windows ME. I upgraded a couple of years ago to XP home and shortly thereafter bought high speed internet service through Comcast (cable). When I ordered Comcast the tech ...

home networking questions

Steve - 19 Apr 2007 2:58 PM - 8 messages

up and until recently we have our two computers networked via D-Link router, then one of the computers hard drive crashed, (not the host computer, not sure if that is the right term or not) after installing the new hard drive I ...

Windows Internet Connection

Gunnerb - 18 Apr 2007 9:32 PM - 3 messages

Using Win XP Home. Recently had to reinstall the OS. My LAN connection will not find the server due to the presence of Windows Internet Connection. It interfers with the external router I'm using. I can't disable this connection and the ...

Problems setting up a web server with Win XP and IIS 5.1...???

tw55447 - 18 Apr 2007 8:16 PM - 14 messages

I'm having a problem with setting up my home web server, I'm hoping that someone can shed some light, or point me in the right direction. I'm running Win XP Pro with IIS 5.1. I'm trying to set my computer up in order to make ...

hello please :)

carlos - 18 Apr 2007 7:46 PM - 4 messages

can someone could help how to set up a home network to share files and printer. i have a ACER wireless laptop and a desktop and i was wondering if i could connect both computers so i could access any of them either from the ...

File and printer sharing setting doesn't persist

David - 18 Apr 2007 3:43 PM - 5 messages

I want File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks turned on but it gets turned off automatically whenever I power down. How can I make this persistent? TIA, David OS: XP Pro V2002 SP2 ...

Can not Share USB drive

MichaelM - 18 Apr 2007 3:38 PM - 5 messages

I have a small Home Network WorkGroup Windows XP Pro setup. There is a USB Maxtor Disk drive NTFS attached to the desktop computer. When I try to Share a directory on this USB drive with the laptop computer, the directory appears ...

Can't receive Net, but see traffic, and can VOIP

zofficedepot - 18 Apr 2007 3:37 PM - 3 messages

Suddenly I became unable to receive anything at home over the net. In the past I've corrected this either with repowering or shutting down XP - home (as opposed to my typical hibernation). But not this time : ( I'm a heavy PC user and applications programmer, but a real IP and ...

XP and Vista

Mike B - 18 Apr 2007 2:46 PM - 5 messages

Any problems with adding a Vista based machine to a home network, combination wired and wireless, that has XP as the primary machine? Thanks Mike B ...

Replace Computer with Linksys WAG54GS?

Judy - 18 Apr 2007 1:56 PM - 8 messages

Currently my ADSL service runs from a wall outlet via a splitter to the phone and to a D-Link Wireless ADSL 2+ router (G684T). An ethernet connection runs from the router to an old Windows XP PC. I use this PC ...

problem with remote desktop (vdfvm10.dll)

paulreims - 18 Apr 2007 1:23 PM - 2 messages

Hello, we are having a strange problem when doing a remote destop on a server. Users from one site can do a "remote desktop" on all servers with their usernames, expect a particular one on with they get an error: ...

Why WindowsXP does not accept the correct NIC driver?

Sharon - 18 Apr 2007 7:48 AM - 3 messages

I have a serious problem with my PC. I had to format my disk and reinstall Windows XP (with SP2), but I can not get to in web because Windows thinks that my network card is of Asound, but its of Realtek. ...

Network connection to Server = Yes, Internet access = No

Scot6501 - 18 Apr 2007 5:08 AM - 2 messages

We have a situation here where we want to restrict access to the internet so a fellow employee can perform his assigned tasks. Our network is not static, he must be able to access the server, but not allowed to access the internet. ...

Multiple DNS

J - 18 Apr 2007 2:28 AM - 10 messages

I am setting up several user accounts on my Winxp for my family. I want to run my children's accounts through an internet filter by pointing the DNS to the the filter. Is there a way to setup my children's accounts to go through ...

Q: 3C905C advanced options

x13 - 17 Apr 2007 10:55 PM - 3 messages

Hello all. I've been searching for this for the longest time, and even the 3Com's PDF mentions nothing about the following... Here is a list of advanced options, in the properties of my NIC (3C905C-TX) [albeit they're the same for all 3C905 family]. ...

XP home on XP pro domain network

lakelands - 17 Apr 2007 3:24 PM - 6 messages

Is there any way to add xphome laptops to an xp pro domain network for internet and network access? ...

AD Client in changing networks

Spider-8 - 17 Apr 2007 2:02 PM - 4 messages

Hi all, Environment: W2K3 AD Checkpoint VPN Solution Problem: The Notebooks work fine when they are in the Companynetwork and without any Networkcable attached. As soon as they get plugged into another network (anyway they are konfigured an IP from that network or not) they slow down ...

Computer Name can not be changed

Arathorn - 17 Apr 2007 11:38 AM - 8 messages

Hello By installing Windows XP on my laptop it suggested to use the serial number of the machine as the Full Computer Name (to use in a workgroup). Afterwards, I wanted to change this in a more easy name, like PC2. ...

Minimum software yet connectivity/network?

Shawnews - 17 Apr 2007 11:31 AM - 2 messages

Is it possible, and how would it be done, to connect two computers so the primary computer (which is on the internet) uses the hard drive of the lesser computer, yet the latter has just the software to run the network. ...

add a computer to a domain

Emmy - 17 Apr 2007 10:14 AM - 7 messages

I get this message "no mapping between account name and security id's was done" when i try to add a computer to a domain. Any ideas? ...

DCC Connection drop-out problem

tedoniman - 17 Apr 2007 4:06 AM - 2 messages

17-Apr-07 / DCC Connection drop-out problem To: WIN XP NETWORKING... * 1 DeskTop pc connected via crossover to portable Compaq Pressario M2000 series. (Both modern, Intel, XP Pro SP2, 256MB RAM; no virus; no obvious problems). PROBLEM: Non-functioning "Repair" in "Support" of the "Local Area Connection ...

Fixing Bad IP address

Kayo - 17 Apr 2007 1:44 AM - 3 messages

My XP Pro laptop was re-installed. After connecting to the router, it gives a totally different IP address in the 168.xxx.xxx.xxx range. It should say 192.168.1.xxx instead. This is the first time I've come across this as other ...

Can't get computers to talk to each other...

JDM - 17 Apr 2007 1:06 AM - 5 messages

I have 4 computers that I want to connect via a network. #1 Main computer runs win XP media center 2004 #2 second desktop is running Win XP SP1 #3 Laptop 1 is running Win XP Pro SP1 #4 Laptop 2 is running Win XP Home SP2 ...

LAN between XP and Vista Machines

Phil Adamson - 16 Apr 2007 5:02 PM - 5 messages

Is it possible to network a XP and Vista machine and use the internet connection on the XP machine? I can't seem to find out how to set up a non-wireless network on my Vista laptop. ...

Limiting users disk space on my home network

YBeaupre - 16 Apr 2007 4:58 PM - 10 messages

Hi, Can anyone tell me how I can limit/define disk space to the users (3) I allow to access a shared file server on my home network ? Thanks, ...

XP Home edition and Domain

JohnSmith1 - 16 Apr 2007 4:18 PM - 3 messages

A simple question: can xp home edition be part of domain network (network with server)? If so, does that apply for Win 9x computers too? I know it can be used as workgroup but not sure if it can be used as domain ...

mac address of associated Access point

bla_xxo24_ - 16 Apr 2007 2:38 PM - 8 messages

How to get mac address of associated access point in windows command prompt? ...

XP will not allow Web browsers access to dns info

bacl2000 - 16 Apr 2007 2:32 PM - 2 messages

Ok here it is in a nutshell Running Windows xp professional None of the following web browsers work Explorer 6 or 7, and Firefox. If a URL is entered as [link] message will come up cannot locate site. ...

PC restart itself when connected to network

TOP - 16 Apr 2007 8:30 AM - 3 messages

Hi This problem started along time ago and its driving me nuts. Anyway i tried to fix it, so i used the MS Config utility (msconfig), where it tells us which program are startup program, and i turned off the networking stuffs so ...

The system failed to register host (A) resource records (RRs).

Andrius Mazeika - 16 Apr 2007 7:52 AM - 7 messages

hi, I've got this problem of clients not updating their PTR records and (sometimes) even their A records. Below is event log message. DNS servers addresses are correct. DNS zone is AD-integrated. The problem I see in this log is that the client is sending ...

One way connection failed

mrajanikrishna - 16 Apr 2007 7:28 AM - 4 messages

Hi friends, I am having a strange problem. I am using Win XP Prof in my office. Some other computers also connected in the same network(alla re XP Prof). I have connected a printer to one system and want to share that ...

enabling file sharing in windows xp home

Saketh - 16 Apr 2007 6:40 AM - 2 messages

we have successfully connected a desktop (as the host) and a laptop (as the client) through the Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) feature of windows xp. we also checked the File Sharing option. now, we are able to transfer files from the host to the client but are unable to do so in reverse. the desktop ...

Internet Explorer/Dr Watson

Disconnected - 16 Apr 2007 4:58 AM - 6 messages

Has anyone found evidence of snooping? by Internet Explorer, by the Dr.watson Agent program? as I have?(with hardcopy corroberation)! I have been unable to acertain the content of the files stealthfully, and without my consent, removed from my P.C. as yet!( Do to my anger at this invasion of privacy) I uninstalled ...

RFID FAQs - RFID Companies, Equipment, Medical ...

project management - 16 Apr 2007 3:49 AM - 2 messages

Find information on RFID companies, RFID equipment, and the medical advantages of RFID technology. Learn about RFID equipment produced by the leading RFID ... [link] ...

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sinwiwat - 16 Apr 2007 12:06 AM - 5 messages

The [link] website provides a ton of information about computer. In addition, you will find extensive information on leading computer to help you on your way to success. Please have a look at our computer articles, products, resources, and ...

VPN -- only dialup?

walt.leipold - 15 Apr 2007 10:26 PM - 4 messages

My laptop, which runs XP SP2, can no longer make VPN connections over the LAN or WAN. The "New Connection" wizard will only create *dial- up* connections using the built-in modem, which has never been used in the laptop's two-year life. The wizard never displays the "Do not ...

Lost DNS

DYETT - 15 Apr 2007 8:00 PM - 2 messages

One of the machines on my LAN suddenly lost all network connections. I managed to rebuild TCP/IP, and I can now ping, and connect, by IP address, however DNS seems to be completely non-functional, as I am unable to connect ...

Cannot map a network drive

titan5 - 15 Apr 2007 5:20 PM - 2 messages

Hello, Running XP Pro SP2. I have a small home network and have previously shared drives on my main computer to allow file sharing from a couple of other workstations (laptop, wife etc.) all was working fine until one day I disconnected the mapped drive ...

Broadband Data Card Router won't connect

Brynk - 15 Apr 2007 1:55 PM - 3 messages

I have a Sprint Sierra wireless 850 data card which works fine in my laptop I'm trying to use it in a D-Link DIR-450 router which will accept this card I have installed the card software, Sprint PCS Connection Manager and ...