>Ok, let's try this again.  i have a problem with my small business network. 
>Everything will be fine, all computers and see each other in the workgroup,
>all devices can be shared and added, everything is working fine, and then on
>a random day it will quit communicating completely.  All computers can still
>access internet, all computers can still access software database on main
>computer, but only 1/2 can view all workgroup computers and ping all
>workgroup computers, the rest can only ping the main computer, but still
>cannot view the main in the workgroup.  Absolutely NOTHING has changed in the
>network settings.  The only way I figured out to change it last time was to
>set up a whole new network from scratch...it worked for about a week.  I
>can't setup a whole new network every week.  Is there a conflict between
>Windows XP Media Center and XP Pro?  Does anyone have any ideas why it would
>all of a sudden do this?
>
>Also since the IE7 update I get and error every time i close and internet
>window and it will close down all internet windows.  I have the problem on
>all network workstations and my laptop.  Any suggestions?

"Chuck" wrote:

> On Wed, 28 Feb 2007 11:47:12 -0800, Katie <Ka***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> wrote:
>
> >Ok, let's try this again.  i have a problem with my small business network. 
> >Everything will be fine, all computers and see each other in the workgroup,
> >all devices can be shared and added, everything is working fine, and then on
> >a random day it will quit communicating completely.  All computers can still
> >access internet, all computers can still access software database on main
> >computer, but only 1/2 can view all workgroup computers and ping all
> >workgroup computers, the rest can only ping the main computer, but still
> >cannot view the main in the workgroup.  Absolutely NOTHING has changed in the
> >network settings.  The only way I figured out to change it last time was to
> >set up a whole new network from scratch...it worked for about a week.  I
> >can't setup a whole new network every week.  Is there a conflict between
> >Windows XP Media Center and XP Pro?  Does anyone have any ideas why it would
> >all of a sudden do this?
> >
> >Also since the IE7 update I get and error every time i close and internet
> >window and it will close down all internet windows.  I have the problem on
> >all network workstations and my laptop.  Any suggestions?
>
> Katie,
>
> What you're describing sounds like a master browser conflict.  The browser
> system (which has nothing to do with Internet Explorer) helps you "see" other
> computers, in Network Neighbourhood ("workgroup").  The browser system is very
> reliable, when tuned properly, but it does need tuning.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html
>
> When this problem comes up, look at "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all", from
> (at least) 2 problem computers, 2 with no problem, AND the main computer, and
> diagnose the problem.  Read this article, and linked articles, and follow
> instructions precisely (download browstat!):
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
> Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
> My        email         is          AT         DOT
>    actual       address    pchuck       mvps        org.
>

>"Chuck" wrote:
>
>> On Wed, 28 Feb 2007 11:47:12 -0800, Katie <Ka***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >Ok, let's try this again.  i have a problem with my small business network. 
>> >Everything will be fine, all computers and see each other in the workgroup,
>> >all devices can be shared and added, everything is working fine, and then on
>> >a random day it will quit communicating completely.  All computers can still
>> >access internet, all computers can still access software database on main
>> >computer, but only 1/2 can view all workgroup computers and ping all
>> >workgroup computers, the rest can only ping the main computer, but still
>> >cannot view the main in the workgroup.  Absolutely NOTHING has changed in the
>> >network settings.  The only way I figured out to change it last time was to
>> >set up a whole new network from scratch...it worked for about a week.  I
>> >can't setup a whole new network every week.  Is there a conflict between
>> >Windows XP Media Center and XP Pro?  Does anyone have any ideas why it would
>> >all of a sudden do this?
>> >
>> >Also since the IE7 update I get and error every time i close and internet
>> >window and it will close down all internet windows.  I have the problem on
>> >all network workstations and my laptop.  Any suggestions?
>>
>> Katie,
>>
>> What you're describing sounds like a master browser conflict.  The browser
>> system (which has nothing to do with Internet Explorer) helps you "see" other
>> computers, in Network Neighbourhood ("workgroup").  The browser system is very
>> reliable, when tuned properly, but it does need tuning.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html
>>
>> When this problem comes up, look at "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all", from
>> (at least) 2 problem computers, 2 with no problem, AND the main computer, and
>> diagnose the problem.  Read this article, and linked articles, and follow
>> instructions precisely (download browstat!):
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp

>Thank you so much Chuck!!!  You are a lifesaver.  You were right on the
>money.  I've been about to pull my hair out trying to solve this for a couple
>of weeks now and even our IT guys were stumped...time to get new IT guys I
>would suspect.  I'm still having difficulting finding the Services Controller
>to disable the browser, but the important thing is our network is functioning
>fully!!!