Windows Newsgroups: Windows XP Networking

THE COLLAPSE AND DEATH OF MODERN SCIENCE

gaedhealic - 17 Feb 2007 8:34 PM - 4 messages

THE COLLAPSE AND DEATH OF MODERN SCIENCE You may think that "modern science" is alive and well, but it is not. Over the last 40, or more, years, science has been eating the forbidden fruit, poisoning itself and our world. When it becomes ...

Removing My Dialup Connection?

Joe D. - 17 Feb 2007 5:35 PM - 2 messages

I have few computers connected on a small ethernet home network, via a residential gateway (i.e., router), that allow the computers to share files and printers, and share a cable Internet connection. Most of the computers on my network don't even have have dialup modems, and (mercifully) I haven't ...

Auto mapping

Aviad - 17 Feb 2007 5:14 PM - 2 messages

I have a PC a nd a laptop. i shared two directories on the pc and mapped them on the laptop. i want the lap top to auto identify using a specific user on the PC. i mapped the drive and at the user name i entered "PC\user" and correct ...

bluetooth

sexy2379 - 17 Feb 2007 2:34 PM - 2 messages

i have just got a motorola razr v3 but i dont know how to use the bluetooth function . can anyone help me please ...

i Can't see the shared folder

i have problem in the shared folder - 17 Feb 2007 9:51 AM - 2 messages

i have this problem in my company system befor when i open my network places in any network user i can see all shared folders on the network but now when i Format any system and reinstall windows xp Pro. and setup the network and ...

After Upgrade from XP-Home from XP-Pro, Unable to activate

sree - 16 Feb 2007 9:51 PM - 2 messages

Hi.. I just upgraded my OS from XP-Home to Pro and I am unable to activate windows. My copy is GENUINE from BESTBUY. I get an error message "Microsoft out of the box is experiencing an error" ...

2 network icons showing

Schmitty - 16 Feb 2007 8:13 PM - 4 messages

Hello, Recently after uninstalling trend micro PC-cillin Internet security and then installing McAfee security center, I couldn't connect to the Internet, even though my network connection showed as enabled. I have 2 PC's on a wireless network. Mine is wired directly to my Linksys router. I opened the Linksys ...

printer sharing question

digerateur - 16 Feb 2007 5:38 PM - 2 messages

My home PC has a printer connected to it that I have shared. As far as I know I haven't placed any security restrictions at all on it. I can plug my work laptop into my home network and add the shared printer ...

Microsoft sharing and mappings lost after novell client install.

mperry55 - 16 Feb 2007 4:38 PM - 4 messages

I have 3 machines that we use for a store. The store program resides on machine 1. We map a drive ( as P ) from machine 2 & 3 to 1 and share out the program folder and database and all the machines run the program from there. ...

Help with Registry Editing

TM - 16 Feb 2007 4:25 PM - 5 messages

Hi - I hope I'm in the right group! I'm trying to uninstall an old Intel Anypoint Wireless II networking setup from my computer - it's causing some problems with loading other programs. However, when I go to Change/Remove in Add or Remove Programs, I find ...

Internet connection tray icon missing

cgbick - 16 Feb 2007 4:22 PM - 2 messages

The tray icon showing the internet connection activity is missing, even though the connection is working. Also, some applications that need to access the internet "think" there is no connection when there is (example: Windows help can't access the web topics, but the browser and email programs ...

Printing over VPN

lee - 16 Feb 2007 3:07 PM - 3 messages

Hey everyone, i currently have 2 office's in which i have a vpn router (office a) and a database app. (office b) connects to (office a) using MS vpn client and i use remote desktop to run various apps. Everythings works great except printing. ...

Manual IP address assignment

MikeB - 16 Feb 2007 2:55 PM - 4 messages

I have 2 NAS devices on my network. When I used my new laptop on the network, it got automatically given (by the router I assume) the same IP address as one of the NAS devices, which happened to be off at the time. This is causing ...

Connecting a PC {TO} a PC that is already connected to a network??

Eriepaguy13 - 16 Feb 2007 1:55 PM - 4 messages

My setup goes something like this--> PC1 is connected to my network, MSHOME, locally via RJ45 cable, ip address 192.168.15.102. I recently acquired a new computer, PC2. I would like to connect PC1 and PC2 so that PC2 wil be able ...

Problem with accessing hidden shares on resent xp pro installs.

PAAS - 16 Feb 2007 10:40 AM - 4 messages

Hi, Previously, accessing administrative shares like c$ on computers in our local network has never been a problem when all are on the same workgroup and you have administrator rights on all computers. All computers run xp pro sp2 I reinstalled windows on two computers FRESH1 and FRESH2. Now I can no ...

SHARED FOLDERS ISSUE

enea - 16 Feb 2007 9:03 AM - 2 messages

I have two desktop computers, both with Windows XP sp2. Cable LAN works fine. Both access internet OK. Some folders on both computers are set to allow file sharing. However, folder sharing doesnâ€™t fully work. From computer "B" I see ...

how to play games over internet

Cedervall - 16 Feb 2007 4:00 AM - 2 messages

I want to play diablo hellfire over the intenet connecting to a friend. I wonder how and if this is possible. it is possible to either use an ipx service or to connect by modem. Is it not possible to connect directly between oor computers without a ...

Chuck, Help! File sharing network issue

c3k - 15 Feb 2007 11:39 PM - 17 messages

I have 3 computers in a home network, all running XP home. They are connected via ethernet to a switch. The switch is connected to a router. The router connects to my cable modem. All 3 computers can use the internet separately. I can play games on my ...

Basic Networking/Troubleshooting tools

Pete Racette - 15 Feb 2007 9:49 PM - 3 messages

I need help with basic troubleshooting tools. I have a backgound in network and desktop support, but it moslty deals with "plug in cable, hope flashy lights come on" type stuff. I know some basics, such as how and when to ping, tracert and ipconfig commands but I would very much like to lean more and better things to use. ...

Netgear PA301 problems

Steve - 15 Feb 2007 5:57 PM - 2 messages

For the past 4 years or so I have had my 2 home computers hooked together via the phoneline with Netgear PA301 adapters in each computer. I've never had a problem. They are both setup to share the internet and data . Nothing works ...

can i access my recored tv at home over my vpn network

Louis - 15 Feb 2007 3:21 PM - 2 messages

i am hooking up a vpn from my home cpu to my other labtop that i travel with. is there a way i can records my shows on my media center at my house cpu and watch my shows via vpn on my other labtops over the network. ...

Help me connect two computers?

Mike - 15 Feb 2007 2:59 PM - 8 messages

I am relatively new to home networking and would appreciate some assistance. I have a talktalk wireless 54mbs modem/router with 4 point wired ethernet built in. I have a wired ethernet desktop to the modem/router and a wireless ...

[XP Prof] icone in Network Connections disappeared

Przemek B. - 15 Feb 2007 12:33 PM - 2 messages

I installed Kerio Trial, and my icone Local Connection in Network Connections group disappeared. I tried some tricks mentioned on Microsoft pages, but the problem still remains. My network works fine. I have access to Intenet, Kerio even detected some attack on my computer, but the icone in ...

Network card to take precedence

best@news.postalias - 15 Feb 2007 10:42 AM - 3 messages

Hello Everyone Windows XP I don't know whether this is the right group. But if it is, this is my questions: Is there a way to give the cable network interface priority over the wireless interface? As things stand, if both the cable and the wireless cards ...

Workgroup is not accessible. You may not have permission to use this network resource

Andrew - 15 Feb 2007 9:58 AM - 8 messages

I have two computers as follows: Desktop, XP Pro SP2 with all updates, ethernet connection to Netgear router Laptop, XP Pro SP2 with all updates, wireless connection to Netgear router Followed all instructions in [link] on both ...

How to use a specific network connection

Ole - 15 Feb 2007 8:43 AM - 3 messages

Hi, I have 2 network connections (1 wireless and 1 cable) to my computer and I want to use a specific one of them for my internet / outlook express- how do I select that the connection should go through e.g.. the wireless adaptor? ...

internet explorer cannot display the webpage

wasyldm - 15 Feb 2007 2:43 AM - 2 messages

I am continuously getting this message when using the internet. on my homepage, on google, etc. Sometimes it will show the webpage but normally this message pops up. i am able to go on my roommate's computer and view ...

Network problem

dimie71 - 15 Feb 2007 1:41 AM - 4 messages

Hello, I am experiencing some problems regarding a small network between 2 computers. Both computers run Windows XP Home. One of the two is connected through a router to internet, the router itself is a hub. The second computer connects wiressly to the router and there is a network between them with ...

Small Office Network

Mr.Worm - 14 Feb 2007 11:54 PM - 2 messages

I have linked 3 windows machines to each other and it seems to be working but the one system I have does not allow you to access it. The other two have no problems sharing files with each other. Also the comp that I can not connect ...

Accessing network share via Start, Run opens "Open with dialog"

Kevin Smet - 14 Feb 2007 9:34 PM - 3 messages

Hello, I have a small problem. When I try to acces a network share or a drive via Start, Run, like: \\myserver\myShare or C: and then I press enter, Windows doesn't take me to the network share or my drive, but displays the "Open with ...

2 School Domains - Please Help!!

Tom - 14 Feb 2007 5:10 PM - 4 messages

Hello, I have a school that has 2 buildings separated by several blocks and they each have a Windows 2003 Server network. We have several teachers that need to use their laptops in both buildings and connect to both networks. They ...

Bring the computer out of standbay

Jaime premierclass - 14 Feb 2007 3:15 PM - 3 messages

I want to bring my WXP Pro with SP2 computer out of standbay remotely. If I check the option "Alow this device to bring the computer out of standby" at the tab "Power Management" of the Properties of my NIC, many ...

Cannot connect to Wireless-Webportal using Vista

Martijn V - 14 Feb 2007 10:58 AM - 3 messages

Hi all, I know this is an XP newsgroup but I couldn't find the VISTA equivalent yet. We use a wireless guest solution that redirects wireles clients to an SSLenabled (verisign certificate) Web-portal to supply their credentials before they can continue to browse the internet. This all works fine on XP ...

My internet connection status will not show on the network connections window

Guy Smith - 14 Feb 2007 9:10 AM - 2 messages

Since changing from a D-Link DSL 604+ 11b wireless router modem to a Belkin 11g, my internet connection status will not show on the network connections window. However if I turn off windows firewall the internet connection status will appear on the network connections window. I have also tried ...

Lost access to one computer on network

highflyers2 - 14 Feb 2007 4:40 AM - 5 messages

I have had 3 computers successfully networked in my house for several months. A couple days ago I upgraded the Zone Alarm from version 6.5 to 2007 on the problem computer and that was when the trouble started. I was unable to access this computer from the other 2 although I could ...

Dauhgter's computer will not connect....

Robert Bodling - 14 Feb 2007 3:05 AM - 2 messages

My daughter's computer is telling her that it can not connect through the router like the other desktop and wireless laptop can. Here is the message she is getting from her system... _________________________________________ Can't fix the ISP address please contact your Network Administrator or ISP ...

Downloads Die Prematurely

Carl Thomas - 14 Feb 2007 2:40 AM - 2 messages

I've been running into a persistent problem with my desktop system running WinXP Pro for the past several months. I am using a 3MBPS DSL system and, prior to this problem raising its head, have been getting 200-300 KBPS ...

wireless security

Alexisdabest1234 - 13 Feb 2007 11:03 PM - 3 messages

How do you lock a wireless via a network key, to prevent other people using it. ...

Reconnected computer can share network resources but can't be seen

Joe D. - 13 Feb 2007 10:41 PM - 4 messages

I usually find it challenging to solve my own computer problems, but I have a networking problem that has got me stumped. I have a small home Ethernet network (via a DLink router and Linksys switch) consisting of 4 computers (3 of which run Windows XP SP2, and the fourth ...

routers

leeroy - 13 Feb 2007 9:47 PM - 4 messages

hi, i was thinking of setting up a network in my home, and i was woundering if theres such a thing as an all in one router. i was thinking on the lines of 4 or more ethernet ports wiresless ...

WLAN and LAN -- can't access internet

bbla32 - 13 Feb 2007 9:45 PM - 5 messages

Hi I have a computer with WLAN and LAN. I receive internet via LAN. I cannot access the internet, it seems to connect via LAN and fails. When I turn off LAN, it correctly connects to the internet via WLAN. ...

Can't browse on one but can on the other?

***** charles - 13 Feb 2007 9:33 PM - 2 messages

Hi all, I have several computers on a lan. When I use the laptop to get on the Internet with a modem, it works fine. When I try the same with one of my tower computer with the same configuration, after the ...

Need help with microsoft windows network!!

isitafox - 13 Feb 2007 8:59 PM - 3 messages

I setup a network with my cousins laptop using setup a small home or office network and it seems to have killed my download speeds and I dont know how to get rid of it now. The only place I can find the link is in Desktop+My ...

Sharing Files &/or Printers over Multiple Workgroups

Kevin.Gilnack - 13 Feb 2007 7:38 PM - 2 messages

I manage an office with multiple organizations on one Workgroup that all share one printer. Two of our organizations share files off a computer that acts as a "server" for our shared documents. Most of the computers, including the "server" are operating on Windows XP Home Edition, and since we ...

DEATH OF THE INTERNET

gaedhealic - 13 Feb 2007 7:38 PM - 4 messages

Death of the Internet I have not been spending too much time, almost none, considering the consequences of oil depletion. Then I ran into this article: [link] and reconsidered [link] ...

xcopy returns "Invalid drive specification" (w/ out the quotes)

Bill - 13 Feb 2007 7:33 PM - 6 messages

The subject error message occurs when using xcopy to a network mapped drive. Using the xcopy command with the same parameters, only changing the destination to another directory on the C: drive, works fine. (Using the copy option of cut 'n paste also works fine.) ...

Can't access internet.

neurodoc - 13 Feb 2007 3:44 PM - 3 messages

After troubleshooting slow speeds my service provider suggested I bypass my router to "isolate the problem". When I hooked back the router I can no longer access the internet. I tried troubleshooting the problem by checking the router''s and the workstation's networking configuration. The router acts ...

VPN share connection problems.

Angela - 13 Feb 2007 2:50 PM - 2 messages

Dear everyone, not sure if I'm in the right thread here...but maybe you can help me out or point me to the right direction. Or the right thread (= Let me first say the VPN server does function correctly. We have clients ...

Lost DSL Connectivitiy

KimM - 13 Feb 2007 1:11 PM - 5 messages

We had internet access (DSL) until we enabled the firewall function in the Windows XP Security Center and also downloaded the new malicious software update from microsoft. We lost connection and when we would open internet explorer we would get the message...no server found. We went back into the ...

running network wizard multiple times

Robirdman - 13 Feb 2007 11:23 AM - 2 messages

I just read that this can create problems. As in my futile attempts to reenable file sharing, I have done so repeatedly, I am wondering how to undo all the possible conflicts this may have resulted in. ...

unwanted networks

Robirdman - 13 Feb 2007 11:00 AM - 8 messages

As I try to solve my file sharingm I see that there are 3 other networks in the wireless connection2 properties. I don't know how they got thereor what they are. One Tracy, in the second box keeps moving to the top , though I ...

Help: Internet Sharing Peer Network ISDN keeps dialing

Dave Mc - 13 Feb 2007 9:18 AM - 3 messages

Hi There Posted before so any suggestions appreciated Hi There, I have 2 XP Pro SP2 pc's internet sharing through a isdn modem. Whats happening is the internet dialup kicks off every few minutes. I have put both PC's IP and Computer Name in the host file ...

Agregate two network cards to a single connection?

Noozer - 13 Feb 2007 9:12 AM - 4 messages

Just looking to take full advantage of my hardware... I'm running Windows XP Pro SP2. My mainboard has two gigabit ethernet ports and I've got a few spare CAT6 connections to my gigabit switch. Is there a way to combine the two network interfaces on my PC to increase my ...

Cannot check File and Printer Sharing

Robert - 13 Feb 2007 6:26 AM - 3 messages

When I view Local Area Connection properties the File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks box is not checked. When I check the box I get a popup that asks if I'm sure I want to DISABLE File and Printer Sharing even though ...

D-Link DI-524 frequently losing connection

RSS - 13 Feb 2007 4:36 AM - 7 messages

We have a home wireless network connecting through a D-Link DI-524. Two (sometimes three) WinXP PCs are connected to this wireless network. The router connects to a Motorola Surfboard SB5101 cable modem, which is served by Comcast. ...

Obtain DNS Server Script (workstation side)

help.me - 13 Feb 2007 1:00 AM - 2 messages

Hi Guy's I looking for a script that will enabled the script to obatin from DHCP. Currentlly, Our setup is Static IP and we have 500 workstation in our company. I setup 2 DHCP server to be able get ip from DHCP the all workstation. ...

network limited or no connectivity error message

praetorianuk - 13 Feb 2007 12:33 AM - 2 messages

i am running windows xp pro on a pc and a dell server and keep getting an error message saying limited or no connectivity, they both keep trying to renew there ip addresses. i have no idea how to configure the ip addresses, ...

Do NOT use Vista

x1a4 - 12 Feb 2007 10:51 PM - 5 messages

Below are just some of the multitude and ever growing reasons not to use Vista, for a whole lot more visit: [link] ...

Offline Slow Logon

MATT - 12 Feb 2007 7:57 PM - 6 messages

We have a small network with a Windows 2003 Domain. We use laptops that run Windows XP. Half the time the users are attached to the domain, and half the time they are away. Many of the users are complaining that it takes a very ...

Home network - Can't access 1 PC

Jim - 12 Feb 2007 7:04 PM - 15 messages

There's 1 desktop in my home network that the others can't access. The error returned is "\\computername is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out ...

my internet is too slow, please help

JAC - 12 Feb 2007 4:57 PM - 3 messages

Hi, I'm working on a toshiba computer with a broadband connection, the problem is that my internet is really slow, I know that it's NOT the server as I plug the same cable to a different laptop and it works fast, but once i ...

URGENT XP Home can't use network share and network print on SBS

vytautas - 12 Feb 2007 12:40 PM - 3 messages

Hi: problem: i Have small SBS domain with several windows XP pro, I need make posibility to access domain printers for two windows home editions and couple shares on server, Any solutions please. ...

Profile problem

twenthe2006 - 12 Feb 2007 12:23 PM - 2 messages

I built a network with Server 2003 with 4 XP clients. Roaming profile and folder redirection. Adding a new user is done by copying a usertemplate. Done this 4 times. All users want to use a detailed layout in windows explorer. Usually ...

2 ISP's (networks) on the same PC ?

billyboy2 - 12 Feb 2007 6:43 AM - 2 messages

(I'm sorry if this is considered cross-posting. I wasn't sure where exactly to post this.) #1. Can I have 2 separate ISP's (networks) going into the same PC at the same time? #2. If yes, how does the PC know which ISP/network to browse the Internet ...

Cannot connect XP Pro SP2 to Windows ME

Jacob2000 - 12 Feb 2007 5:37 AM - 3 messages

I have been trying off and on for months to get this running and sat down for 8 hours today to try to finally do it. I am able to connect to the internet from both computers, and I am able to ping to and from both computers. I ...

Weird permissions error in simple sharing setup

CompleteNewb - 12 Feb 2007 1:59 AM - 2 messages

We have this intermittent problem that seems VERY strange; There is a shared folder on PC1 that 4 other PC's and their users have full access to (using Simple File/Print sharing, network users have full access, can modify/delete, etc.). ...

Limited or no connectivity message

dn0460 - 11 Feb 2007 11:20 PM - 5 messages

Hi, I have 3 PCs on my home network. The 2 desktops work fine and the notebook did until the last few days. It is a Dell Inspiron 6000. I have a wired network (Linksys BEFSR41 router/switch) and the PCs pick up a dynamic IP when ...

Slow drop down menus after adding 4 monitor graphics card.

RD - 11 Feb 2007 10:36 PM - 2 messages

have just added an Appian Graphics Jeronimo Pro four monitor video card and my speed for all windows and some other program drop down menus are extremely slow. I added 1024mb ram memory but it didn't help much. I had to disable the Intel (r) 82915G Express Chipset Family in ...

Why does Broadcom wi-fi adapter connects for second without my prompt? And what is the needing?

kimiraikkonen - 11 Feb 2007 10:35 PM - 3 messages

I have a Broadcom BCM4318 Wi-fi adapter connected automatically with my router after everyboot as well. My question is: It connects to my router after XP Home SP2 loaded as normal, but by the minutes pass, it attempts and connects for second? ...

VPN access via DSL-router to router on SBS2003

Adri Genis - 11 Feb 2007 9:30 PM - 3 messages

Hi, I've got two Netgear DG834G-routers set up for router-to-router VPN. On the one side the router is on the WAN-side of a SBS2003 LAN (LocA) - on the other side connected to a single subnet (LocB). ...

Hosts file reloading

falcios - 11 Feb 2007 9:26 PM - 3 messages

When adding entries to the hosts file what command do you run without restarting the PC. Thanks. ...

Losing connectivity

natgas - 11 Feb 2007 9:15 PM - 5 messages

After booting my computer, I have internet connectivity for about 3-4 minutes before losing it all; whenever I try to access a website, IE indicates it's trying to connect to various IP addresses rather than sites; no connection at ...

Getting rid of a home network

Chris - 11 Feb 2007 4:38 PM - 3 messages

Here is my situation, I was trying to find a way to share my iTunes music with the other users of my computer. I had tried changing the iTunes music folder to a public folder, but it didn't work. So I tried to create a home ...

VPN, intranet, blank page

best@news.postalias - 11 Feb 2007 10:21 AM - 9 messages

Hello Everyone The connection from another company (client) to VPN is fine. But when trying to access our intranet, the page appears blank (not even Page Not Found). Firewall is off. I can ping the the domain name and ip address. I ...

Windows XP displays wrong network connection speed

Gowtham - 11 Feb 2007 10:00 AM - 2 messages

I have a DSL connection of 256kbps, but Windows says the connection speed is 12.0 Mbps! Is there any possibility to get it corrected? Thanks in advance for your reply ...

sharig a dial up connection

grassman49 - 11 Feb 2007 3:12 AM - 4 messages

all i want to know is if there is a way for two computers to share one dial up connection. i'm exhausted from ideas and need help please if this is even possible. ...

Why am i asked for password prompt when connecting to a workgroup computer?

kimiraikkonen - 11 Feb 2007 2:44 AM - 6 messages

I have Win2k pro Sp4 and i have 2 computers on the same WORKGROUP net. But although i'm administrator and i use automatic logon feature to logon into Windows 2000, if a workgroup computer wants to connect my Win2k based system, the client computer has to enter ...