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Score RE: Wireless Zero Configuration missing
Lew Wertley - 13 May 2006 10:54 PM - 4 messages
this is the exact problem that I'm trying to get an answer for....  Lew ============= ...
Score Can't get router to allow connections
RealGomer - 13 May 2006 8:07 PM - 6 messages
For some reason my DLink router quit allowing me to have internet access. When I connect my Cisco 675 DSL modem directly to my PC, using an integrated Marvell Yukon 88E8001 PCI connector, I have no problems. As soon as I try to ...
Score Now that I have a home network - I cant get into some websites
Darren - 13 May 2006 5:38 PM - 2 messages
Hi, I have pc at home and a laptop for work, with the laptop I use the wireless connection for my home connection (automatic IP) and I plug in a network cable when at work (so that I can use my work based fixed ...
Score computer not visible in Workgroup
jaktomas1 - 13 May 2006 2:12 PM - 2 messages
I have a small home network (six computers). All of the computers are on the same workgroup, (default..."Workgroup"). all of the computers are visible when I go to "View network computers" except one. Also, inorder to map a drive from this computer, I had to do it manally. ...
Score Cannot access shares over home network
Andi - 13 May 2006 1:31 PM - 6 messages
Hi, I have a home network set up, three desktop machines all using XP (two on Pro, one on Home) and a laptop using XP Home.  All computers are in the same workgroup. All the connections are wired, and all machines (with the exception of the ...
Score File Sharing
Sharon - 13 May 2006 8:07 AM - 5 messages
We already have 2 computers sitting side by side sharing the internet and printer.  Both computers have been set up through the network wizard.  We also have a laptop that is also set up on the wireless connection.  All we ...
Score How to set up a Windows XP Machine to receive files by FTP
Mark Moss - 13 May 2006 7:16 AM - 3 messages
Ladies / Gentlemen         I need to know how to set up one of my Windows XP Machines to be able to send and receive FTP files transfers.         Any help would be greatly appreciated. ...
Score Access Denied from Win XP Pro to Win XP Home system in same workgroup
ClemP - 13 May 2006 6:46 AM - 3 messages
I just setup a small (2 system) peer-to-peer network for a client.  One system is running Windows XP Home SP 2 while the other is running Windows XP Media Center 2005.  I've set both systems to the same ...
Score winxp to join win98 network - problem
Sean Cleary - 13 May 2006 4:13 AM - 5 messages
Hi, I have a new laptop. It has WinXP on it. I have a 2 computer and a switch win98 network. I can not see the WinXp machine; it can not see me when it I try. I have the workgroups all named the same. ...
Score "Access is denied" from workgroup pc
Frustrated in MI - 13 May 2006 12:49 AM - 6 messages
I'm hoping someone can help me out with this very frustrating problem.  I've got a home network with one desktop and two laptops all connected to the internet through a wireless router.  They are all running Windows XP Pro SP2 ...
Score WinXP SP2 Network problem
AK_Tech - 12 May 2006 10:16 PM - 7 messages
First a little history... My client has about 2000 machines attached to a windows 2003 AD network. All of our machines are XP SP2 with the firewall turned off when attached to the domain. about 1/3 of all of the machines are laptops of varying types. ...
Score Can't connect to the internet
best@news.postalias - 12 May 2006 5:24 PM - 9 messages
Hello Everyone Laptop XP pro SP2 This laptop has no connection problem in a different network (different organisation).  But in our network, it refuses to connect to the internet.  However, it has no problem in relation to the intrAnet.  It picks up the IP ...
Score RD and VPN port settings
Millybags - 12 May 2006 2:28 PM - 4 messages
Hello all, I've set my router firewall to accept port 1723 and 3389 for my three machine LAN for RD and VPN.  But, am I right in thinking that I ought to set up the ports like so: ...
Score E-mail logon is OK, network is not
BruceM - 12 May 2006 1:36 PM - 3 messages
We have a situation where I work in which one user cannot log on to the network (LAN), but can log on to get his e-mail.  With everybody else it is the same logon username and password for the LAN as for the e-mail. ...
Score Internet
JoeW - 12 May 2006 12:20 PM - 2 messages
My network connection says that I have a connection but when I click on IE no web page displays?  I have changed network card and same results.  Help! ...
Score test
birarai - 12 May 2006 9:37 AM - 2 messages
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Score network connection under different user
LL - 12 May 2006 5:08 AM - 2 messages
Comcast came to my apt to set up the internet. I have two accounts in the computer. The one they used to install the service does have the internet connection. The other one cann't connect to the http. It does connect to the ...
Score Sharing Peripherals on a Small Network.
Gene K - 12 May 2006 2:37 AM - 2 messages
I presently operate two computers but only one at a time. Eventually I will add a third. I prresently connect to the internet via a 4-port router hooked to a cable modem. My problem concern peripherals. Each time I shut down one ...
Score XP VPN Server & Client, L2TP, PSK
Dave - 12 May 2006 12:40 AM - 2 messages
Hi I have a configuration where I have a WinXP Pro SP2 machine running VPN Server.  It is on a LAN behind a router with NAT connected to Internet.  The client is on another LAN that is connected to the Internet via NAT router. ...
Score Joining a home network
plantguy - 12 May 2006 12:35 AM - 2 messages
I have 2 computers wired to each other through a Linksys WT54Gs and 2 wirelessly connected to the network. They all work. I just purchased an HP laptop, have tried every wizard available and can't get it on line. My host ...
Score Home Networking - Strange Problems #2
Icarus - 11 May 2006 11:42 PM - 2 messages
hi guys thanks for your help last time, it has taught me alot about networking and yeilded some success. As suggested, I used the windows run feature found in the start menu to ping another machine on my network. The machines can now see eachother over the network and can share ...
Score Limited or no connectivity, AGAIN .......
Dennis - 11 May 2006 11:29 PM - 3 messages
ok .... here it goes again ......I've read many threads about this but no solutions .... I can always get my network going by using the following steps ....... <the system starts up with the little yellow icon on the network symbol> ...
Score New network setup
B.W. - 11 May 2006 10:14 PM - 2 messages
I have currently a desktop networked to a laptop in the same area via a cable.  I now have a new desktop to replace the old one and will eventually have to set up the network again.  Do I have to do anything like deleting ...
Score IP problem
cottonrockja - 11 May 2006 8:49 PM - 10 messages
Hi, Setting-up a small home network(peer-to-peer), 2 Desktop,  1 Laptop, linksys wireless-G router(w/ 4 port switch), modem. All PCs assign unique names, given the same Group name, All PCs have XP SP2, Run network setup wizard on ...
Score network wizards seem to be grayed out
chetan.barai - 11 May 2006 8:37 PM - 2 messages
i`ve been running xp64 pro and out of the blue one day my wizard lost most of its options (dialup and pppoe) ive tried most of the fixes around from msft te deletin reg entries like 329441,320558,and a few more fixes from ...
Score DNS Resolving Fails with Windows XP
Lukas Ruf - 11 May 2006 6:29 PM - 5 messages
Dear all, at my company, I got a brand-new laptop with Windows XP SP2 installed and configured.  It is used there with wired connections and makes use of the ISP's DNS server.  This works, I can connect to my private ...
Score Error when reconnecting to the network drive
Lisa - 11 May 2006 5:25 PM - 3 messages
Hi, Got error message: “An error occurred while reconnecting H: to \\server\share. Microsoft Windows Network: The local drive name is already in use. This connection has not been restored." After log off and log on back, it restored. The local drive name is not in used. ...
Score networking XP to MCE
Ken W - 11 May 2006 2:11 AM - 2 messages
I have a Work Windows XP Pro laptop that is part of our company domain.  I want to purchase a Home Windows MCE 2005 computer and be able to share information between the two.  Will having my Work laptop being part of a ...
Score Slow network logon xp professional
atain - 11 May 2006 12:50 AM - 3 messages
I have a 2003 ad domain, dns is fine. All xp workstations are pointing to it and logging on with no problem. I have one xp pro laptop that takes 3 minutes to logon. Checking the userenv.log I get: ...
Score Networking Help
Laphan - 10 May 2006 9:13 PM - 5 messages
Hi All I wondered if somebody could assist me on networking 6 or 7 WinXP machines, which are using safecom USB wireless adaptors to connect to a safecom 125mbs 4 port ADSL modem/router. Because the print server part of it doesn't support my HP2550 printer, I've ...
Score Home network login
Dewey - 10 May 2006 8:20 PM - 2 messages
How do I log in to the home network I just set up?  I have two computers and a cable modem attached to an ethernet switch, and ran the wizard on both systems. ...
Score FTP PORT command binds to localhost?
Trilithon - 10 May 2006 5:29 PM - 4 messages
Hi, Does anyone know why FTP.EXE in the windows command prompt is binding to 127.0.0.1 when issuing a PORT command on a remote FTP server on the Internet? the FTP client doesn't support passive transfers so I need active FTP to ...
Score 'Limited or no connectivity' attepting to connect to 54Mb g/net
norbstar - 10 May 2006 4:50 PM - 3 messages
I just moved into a new town house shared by 4 other people, all but one of which have laptops. I was given a security code to access the secure wifi network. All seems to go smoothly until it attempted to rectrieve an IP ...
Score web page wont open
Aged2Purrfection - 10 May 2006 4:45 PM - 3 messages
I cant get a login page to open.It just goes right back to the same page.I had this problem a while back but cant remember how i fixed it. Same site too.Ant suggestions will be greatly appreciated. TY! ...
Score ICS DNS
Warren - 10 May 2006 2:43 PM - 7 messages
I'm running ICS on XP SP2.  Everything seems to be working except DNS on the internal interface.  No DNS queries are able to be requested on the interface.  I did an nslookup on a client and this is what I get. ...
Score Cannot ping one printer on network
Kenneth Eschrich - 10 May 2006 1:46 PM - 5 messages
I've got a rather strange problem that has me stumped. I have 6 computers in a pod connected via a switch to our main network. All of the computers can access our local net and the internet. Also on the ...
Score Why can't I connect to the c$ of a machine or remote desktop to it
computer - 10 May 2006 11:51 AM - 8 messages
I ping from my machine to another networked machine with its ip add and get reply. i ping to its hostname and get a reply. however when i try to connect to its c$ or remote desktop to it, it fails. any ideas why this is happening ...
Score Installing MSMQ on XP Home?
Micky D - 10 May 2006 7:56 AM - 2 messages
Hi, Is there any way to install Microsoft Message Queue on XP Home? Unlike Pro, it does not appear on Add/Remove Programs --> Add/Remove Windows Components. Thank-you. Micky ...
Score Blocking internet sharing
Manish Pithwa - 10 May 2006 4:52 AM - 4 messages
hi, I am searching for a s/w to block internet sharing on some computer dynamically. I have a LAN of 40 PCs with one leased line internet connection. one of the 40 PCs has direct internet connection and connected to LAN switch ...
Score XP Homw on a domain
John H - 10 May 2006 2:06 AM - 4 messages
I have a sony Vaio that has XP Home on it and I need to know how to add Domain users to this machine. I would love to know how to make home work in a domain but just adding domain users would be great. ...
Score guest account authentication..
Parth Shah - 10 May 2006 12:33 AM - 2 messages
I configure my lan connection so that it would ask for my guest authentication when connected from a computer on my network..but i dont know which password it accepts..it does not seem to take my administrator password..i am using winxp sp2..Need Help.. ...
Score Shortcut to Network Connection
null - 9 May 2006 10:49 PM - 4 messages
Can someone tell me how to create a shortcut--or, more specfically, what command line to use--to open a specific connection's properties? I am not talking about opening the "Network Connections" folder in an Explorer window.  I am talking about opening the "<connection name> ...
Score Changing the Domain Name
Jay - 9 May 2006 9:49 PM - 4 messages
Is there anyway to change the Domain name after it is all set-up ? I called it simply, "techdomain" but now I need to change it, anyway to just rename it ? Jay, ...
Score Setting up a wireless home network with two routers
tropostropos - 9 May 2006 9:49 PM - 4 messages
Hello All, I'm not sure of the best way to configure my home wireless network.  I already have CAT5 ethernet  through most of the house, but I want complete wireless coverage as well.  I have a Netgear ADSL ...
Score Clearing ARP cache
Librehombre - 9 May 2006 9:15 PM - 3 messages
In trying to set up a Netgear router with two PCs I was motivated to Repair my internet connection. I came up with a message that the ARP Cache could not be cleared. After reading several pages of information, including pages here on the ...
Score frequent router reboots necessary...
johnnyzero - 9 May 2006 7:59 PM - 4 messages
I have several clients who use Linksys routers (WRT54G, BEFSR41, etc.), mainly for simple broadband connection sharing. Unfortunately, the router and internet connection insist on "crapping out" about once every 10 days or so. As anyone who owns a router knows, the solution is ...
Score PC is on domain but I can't add users from domain to local Admin g
GigZirb - 9 May 2006 7:09 PM - 2 messages
This is the strangest thing.  I thought it was one funky old machine but I just built a new machine with a fresh install of Windows XP Pro with SP2 on it.  I added both machines it to the domain fine.  But when I go into Manage ...
Score MTU size
Paul - 9 May 2006 3:56 PM - 3 messages
I've used ping to determine that my MTU is 1464. I understand that I can change the registry to account for this. However, which key should I change? Is it HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\Interfaces\myadapter OR ...
Score File Sharing/Network Trouble
okellyo - 9 May 2006 2:25 PM - 9 messages
So I have my desktop pc wired to a router and a wireless laptop.  both have great internet connections though cannot communicate to each other.  Extrememly frustrated.  I've been trying to get this to work for almost two ...
Score Local Area Connection
sforsuper - 9 May 2006 11:51 AM - 3 messages
I'm using a wireless modem. My friend went into "My Network Place" and deleted the "Local Area Connection" , and now i cant get onto the internet. Is there anyway to restore this? ...
Score I keep getting: You (or a program) have requested information from
Roger Valmadre - 9 May 2006 5:20 AM - 2 messages
Hello everyone, I'm using Windows XP SP2 with all the security updates applied, and most of the recommended updates. I have two dial-up connections, with one in use most of the time. What happens is this: I log on with the default connection, and download my emails ...
Score WinXP with WINS
Denis - 9 May 2006 4:52 AM - 4 messages
We use WINS in my network.  And we use ISP's DNS Server for Name Resolution for PCs with Internet Connection. Internally, for Name Resolution we use WINS and for Internet Surfing we use DNS.  We do not have internal DNS Server.  And DNS Server is only configured ...
Score Windows XP PRO
yome143 - 9 May 2006 2:51 AM - 2 messages
Hi guys i just want to ask where can i download a trial software for Windows XP pro, i want to use this trial software for my virtual pc to further experiment on editing the group policies in windows xp, i have ...
Score Networking
gigi - 9 May 2006 1:38 AM - 3 messages
Im in need of some assistance. I am currently setting up a home network between two computers hooked together by a dlink di-604 router. Both are connected directly to the router and not the modem. The main computer runs Xp and the other runs 98. I am looking to share files ...
Score Can't change TCP/IP settings
Bill Lampman - 9 May 2006 12:47 AM - 2 messages
Last week my network adapters displayed in control panel/network connections. A few days ago I noticed that they are no longer there. I cannot changes TCP/IP settings since I no longer have access to my adapters.     I have tried removing the adapters from device manager in order to ...
Score Wireless problem
Ken K - 8 May 2006 9:22 PM - 29 messages
WinXP, SP2    IE 6 I am having difficulty getting online in a wireless hotspot where others do not seem to have a problem.  I have no problem at other hotspots. I am assigned an IP address but I am unable to browse online with IE6 ...
Score Wireless connection problem
Ken - 8 May 2006 7:58 PM - 4 messages
WinXP SP-2   IE6 I have used my laptop while traveling and have not had any problem while traveling except one coffee shop in a small town where I spend a lot of time.  The router assigns me an IP address but I cannot get my browser ...
Score Network disconnected
Skynet - 8 May 2006 7:25 PM - 4 messages
Hi: Without any apparent reason, my computer lost network connection.  Appears no errors, network card look working but lost network connection and all services that use the connection can't connect (internet, msn, etc.) Anyone has the same problem?  Please let me know, and how to fix. ...
Score Problems with networking
Dan W - 8 May 2006 6:33 PM - 3 messages
I have set up a home network.  One desktop computer is directly connected to a DSL modem.  I also have a laptop connected to DSL wirelessly. From the laptop I am able to access and view files residing on the desktop ...
Score No longer able to connect to cisco vpn on wireless
sysadminT - 8 May 2006 6:25 PM - 2 messages
I support a laptop that was able to connect to a home wireless network and login into cisco vpn. Now the laptop can connect to the home wireless network and the internet but cisco vpn cannot connect. The computer is xp sp2 and nothing has changed from when it was working. ...
Score Changing to a Domain and keeping the settings
Dan Cooper - 8 May 2006 3:42 PM - 3 messages
I have a network install in 2 weeks that I have to do, they have 10pc's running XP Pro, and they need all the desktop settings to be the same when i join them to their new domain... what is the best way of doing this? I cant ...
Score Forcing a network drive
Ken - 8 May 2006 2:46 PM - 2 messages
I am connected to a network that is located at 'E' drive. I try to plug in my camera or jump drive, and it will not allow it to be located. It will not go to the next drive letter. I need to know how to force the drive location for ...
Score guest account needs to be active
whatever - 8 May 2006 1:22 PM - 5 messages
If guest user is disabled only the aministrator can login. Small office with 5 computers. Use XP Pro as a file server. Starting this morning if the guest user is disabled only the administrator. I order to get workstations to be ...
Score Nework over TCP/IP
Matthew - 8 May 2006 10:54 AM - 5 messages
Hello All, You will have to excuse me if any of the termonolgy I use is not correct, I'm a networking newbie... I am tring to network two machines over the Internet (they are located 10miles apart so a basic LAN is not an option), I can connect using Remote ...
Score copying files over network via command line
yawnmoth - 8 May 2006 3:39 AM - 2 messages
Say I have a computer that, through Windows Explorer, I can access by \\computer.  Without mapping it to an actual drive letter, I'd like to copy a file to \\computer\upload.  The following didn't work: copy filename.ext \\computer\upload ...
Score File Sharing over a network
Toni - 8 May 2006 1:11 AM - 5 messages
I have worked on this prolbem for weeks with no success.  This is the situation. I have two laptops running Windows XP Professional service pack 2. I have "simple file sharing" set on in both computers. I have the "C" drive selected for  Network sharing in both computers. ...
Score Remote Access to a network
Savage inc. - 8 May 2006 1:03 AM - 4 messages
I am trying to add a computer in a different location to my network using a cable modem, so it will be as though it is directly connected to my network. And I don't have much knowledge in this area. I am using Windows XP Media ...
Score Computers on the same network. WinXP
Gjon - 7 May 2006 11:47 PM - 2 messages
I thought that what I had to do to make file sharing possible was to make sure all the computers were in the same workgroup. Vice versa, to not allow a computer share to be seen, just make a computer on the network part of a ...
Score What is this NETSTAT item?
George in Seattle - 7 May 2006 10:06 PM - 2 messages
Machine is acting funny today so I poked around and found this when I did NETSTAT:   TCP    gw:3051                AMontpellier-257-1-113-2.w90-0.abo.wanadoo.fr:ne ...
Score Unable to Set up Home LAN with XP
CK - 7 May 2006 5:28 PM - 4 messages
My apology for repeating the simple problem many others have taken an answer for, as my problem refuses to go away! I need to set up a home LAN with between a Desktop (on XP-Pro) and a Laptop (on XP-Home) using a Lan cable, with internet access available on the Desktop ...
Score workstation is not showing in workgroup
ariful - 7 May 2006 3:08 PM - 3 messages
i have 40 Desktop and 5 notebook pc in my workgroup. suddenly one of my notebook is not showing any other workstation in that group. it is running windows XP but it can use other resoursces like printing/file sharing.. ...
Score Win XP Internet connection stopped working
paulroskilly - 7 May 2006 2:35 PM - 6 messages
Suddenly internet access has stopped working. I can ping external hosts ok, both by ip address and domain name, but IE / outlook just doesnt connect anymore. Its as if the TCP/IP ports are blocked but I dont know how to find out ...
Score Multiple IP assignment
Smith - 7 May 2006 1:49 PM - 4 messages
Hello friends, My problem is a little different from the ones that have been queried by others. Here it goes: My ISP has provided me with a block of 8 IP addresses for my use. (As per my understanding I can use 6 as the lowest and the highest aer reserved) ...
Score svchost.exe error
firebladeboy - 7 May 2006 9:51 AM - 3 messages
Hi, I'm consistently getting the following error: ****************************************** Generic Host Process for Win32 Services Generic Host Process for Win32 Services has encountered a problem and needs to close. we are sorry for the inconvienience. Error Signature: szAppVer : 0.0.0.0 szModName: unknown ...
Score HOST FILE BYPASSED FOR SOME REASON
HALO2 - 7 May 2006 2:07 AM - 4 messages
added entries like 127.0.0.1 nprotect.maplesea.com to hosts file at  C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc When i enter nprotect.maplesea.com in my internet explorer, it does not redirect to 127.0.0.1.Instead it shows the actual site.What could be the case ...
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