Windows XP Networking - Week 5, 2006

Networking

jharleyhag - 4 Feb 2006 8:07 PM - 5 messages

I am trying to net wotk 3 computers together. The main computer is running XP Media, the other two are running XP. While I can connect to the internet on all three, I can't get the computers to connect to each other. I can see ...

FTP download fails

jogger1 - 4 Feb 2006 7:49 PM - 2 messages

I can access FTP sites via My Network Places, but I can't drag and drop files from them to my harddrive. I select the files, drag them to a folder on my PC, drop, and nothing happens. I network my laptop and my PC through a router and I only experience this ...

belkin router

malc - 4 Feb 2006 7:40 PM - 2 messages

I have recently fitted a router to enable broadband on my sons computer,the connection does not drop out,but the default gateway fails a ping test and I have to reset the router before i get a service back.Belkin support thinks my ...

XP Pro as a server?

Wiley C - 4 Feb 2006 7:29 PM - 5 messages

Does the 10 simultaneous connection limit apply, if XP Pro is used as an email server? [link] POP3 & SMTP are protocols. DUH! Thus, I suspect the anwer to my question ...

File Sharing

Dapper Dan - 4 Feb 2006 6:14 PM - 10 messages

Have 3 computers connected to a home network via a router on a cable connection. I will only provide access to sharing a file/folder or drive when needed. Immediately thereafter I will remove the sharing attributes. Even though I remove the sharing from the XP computer, the files/folders ...

Local area connection problems

morill50 - 4 Feb 2006 5:58 PM - 2 messages

Hi, I am trying to connect my games console to the internet but because I dont have the right cables to connect it directly into the broadband line I have to connect it through the PC. The Instructions that I am supposed to fllow are ...

Windows XP networking porblem

Eriepaguy13 - 4 Feb 2006 5:57 PM - 3 messages

I have two computers, both running Windoxs XP (SP2). One is a Dell desktop and the other is a Dell Laptop. The desktop connects to my Linksys G router via ethernet cable while the laptop accesses via wireless. I have run the ...

How do I disconnect a network card from a Network Bridge when the Network Bridge has already been de

maru - 4 Feb 2006 5:35 PM - 7 messages

(Most of this has been posted before. I gave it a different subject tag in the hope someone will take a look. Thanks.) I'm running Windows XP Pro. I have a 1394 connection and an Ethernet card (Linksys LNE100TX). The ...

Keep getting "Choose a Network Connection" when connected

dvdd - 4 Feb 2006 12:09 PM - 3 messages

I recently installed a wireless router between my 2 computers and they share an internet connection. Both connect to the internet automatically when we log on. One is running Windows XP 64 Edition (this has the router) and the other has XP Home (has the wireless card). No problem, both access the ...

Event id 8021

PerseP - 4 Feb 2006 11:15 AM - 4 messages

Hi, now and then I get warnings with Event id 8021 on a Windows Xp sp2. I have a home network with two computers with the same windows conected to a switch and then to a router to the internet. ...

Network COnnection Status page

Jamie - 4 Feb 2006 5:05 AM - 2 messages

Hi, i've only just noticed, but on my XP Pro machine, an the Network status page for each interface, it gives the traffic in packets. However, on my better halves machine, XP Home, it gives traffic in Bytes. Is there any way to make the XP Pro machine do the same? ...

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Windows XP Multi-domain membership

charles - 3 Feb 2006 8:19 PM - 3 messages

Can Windows XP Pro support more than one domain membership? How do you set it up so that you have more than just "local machine" and one domain option to select from when logging in? I have machines that are a member of a Windows NT4.0 domain now and need ...

win 95 workgroups not available to win xp

kgkyes - 3 Feb 2006 7:42 PM - 4 messages

I have an existing network of Win 98 computers running with the workgroup namv of "WORKGROUP" (what else? I doubt the name makes any difference.) When I try to configure a Win XP machine into this network, it naturally ...

PC's on same subnet can not ping each other.

MrcCLK - 3 Feb 2006 6:37 PM - 3 messages

I am having a very similar problem as 1xnyer trying to set up a network at my ...

Automatically connect to internet

Bored - 3 Feb 2006 6:29 PM - 8 messages

Hi there, How do I configure my Internet settings such that it automatically connects when I start my computer and disconnects when I shut down. I used to have it to begin with, till my system crashed. FYI!! I use Windows ...

laptop takes a long time to power up after installing loopback ada

Naveen - 3 Feb 2006 5:16 PM - 2 messages

I have a Windows XP Professional SP2 laptop that is DHCP enabled. Per the recommendation of Oracle I installed a loopback adapter on my laptop in order for Oracle 10g personal database to work fine even when I am not ...

School network

smithe51 - 3 Feb 2006 4:37 PM - 3 messages

I am a teacher and the entire school is mac computers. We have not been able to get on the teacher server or connect to the network printers. It is a wireless network, and I can get on the internet. I was wondering if you ...

Novice: "Network Connections" problem -

Mark Byington - 3 Feb 2006 4:10 PM - 3 messages

In this dialogue box, under LAN or High Speed Internet is shows a local area connection as being connected. Then "Local area connection 1" using 'Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection' as being 'limited or disconnected' status and a little internet ...

usage tracking ?

WTG - 3 Feb 2006 1:13 PM - 2 messages

is there a way to track computer usage, what when and where. I belive my computer is being used or accesed after I leave. localy or via the network I don't know, but more then once it's been ...

Wired Network with XP

Jim East - 3 Feb 2006 11:45 AM - 21 messages

I have followed all the directions and still can not get anything in My netwok neighborhood. When I "view workgroup computers" it says I might not have permission to use this service. It is a wired network with only 2 ...

Combining two dialups

Mike - 3 Feb 2006 11:35 AM - 3 messages

I have two dialup connections,one through my 56k modem and the other through my mobile(uing my mobile as a modem and through the mobile service provider). The mobile i can connect to my laptop using bluetooth or data cable. Is there ...

VoIP??

jimbo - 3 Feb 2006 2:17 AM - 5 messages

Anyone here use VoIP for telephone service? Maybe Packet8 or Vonage? Or maybe there is another News Group more specific to VoIP? Thanks, jimbo ...

Slow file opening with thousands of files in folder

k1w1 - 2 Feb 2006 9:55 PM - 16 messages

Scenario is as follows: A small peer network of 5 computers, 4 XP Pro, 1 Win2000. Recently installed new computers, previously 4 Win98's and the 2000 computer. There is an application installed on the main computer that acts as a ...

Network Issue mshome.net

Big Brian - 2 Feb 2006 8:44 PM - 3 messages

Hi Have two PCS which I am trying to network together PC1:- Has an ADSL Connection to Internet.And a USB connection to a home network PC2 :- HAs a USB connection to home network My network is set up as a ID of FEAST ...

Sysadm: Only some files appear through share?!

magnus.timmerby - 2 Feb 2006 8:02 PM - 4 messages

Anyone seen this before? Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, going crazy here... XPProSP2 on all machines. Nothing fancy, no special software installed. I map X: to \\Server\Share Problem is: when browsing folders on X: with explorer, only some of the folders show up! And in those folders only some files show up, and in ...

Novice: Does IPCONFIG work on XP Home?

Terry Pinnell - 2 Feb 2006 6:20 PM - 10 messages

At this page [link] and elsewhere I read that: "Windows XP comes with a useful command-line utility, ipconfig...can run it from Command Prompt..." But when I tried it, I got a message "'ipconfig' is not recognized as ...

cannot access website

atm1120 - 2 Feb 2006 6:05 PM - 2 messages

I am trying to acces jimrome.com and continue to get the message cannot find server. I am able to access all other sites except this one. I am using windows xp. ...

Creating XP Pro VPN Server

Cory - 2 Feb 2006 5:56 PM - 2 messages

I would like to establish one computer from our small business network as a VPN server. All computers are running XP Pro. I have followed instructions on Configuring Windows XP Professional to be a VPN server but am unable to ...

Map drive issue..pls help!

Max the newie - 2 Feb 2006 5:56 PM - 2 messages

Hello pros I have an issue with one of my end user's xp pro sp2 laptop. I see Map drives on her my computer, but double clicking them show error message that the network is not connected. However, if I type \\computer\share on address bar, it opens. ...

Server service will not start

stevew - 2 Feb 2006 5:50 PM - 5 messages

My server service will not start. Server properties Log On has no entry listed for: "you can enable or disable this service for the hardware profile listed below." I have been everywhere I can think of on this desktop, and ...

Can not browse the nework

1xnyer - 2 Feb 2006 4:49 PM - 4 messages

I have new dell machine Windows XP pro SP2 on a 2003 domain and the machines can not see the network via network neightboorhood. I can not get to the machines via administrative share either. What's going on? This has never ...

Mapped Drive requires password after every shutdown and restart

MSUTech - 2 Feb 2006 3:32 PM - 2 messages

Hello All... I have a user who is on 2 network domains..... he logs in to one domain and then we manually map 2 drives from another domain.... this has worked fine for 2 or 3 years..... The Problem.... he maps to these other drives as "OTHERDOMAIN\username" and ...

XP Home

Gordon - 2 Feb 2006 3:27 PM - 3 messages

I live in the UK and I am considering purchasing a laptop from Germany. The laptop will, I assume, have a German version of XP on it. I obviously want English words on the screen. Can I change the configuration of the XP, or will I need an English version? ...

My Network Places

Edna - 2 Feb 2006 11:39 AM - 3 messages

WXP SP2, DSL Modem Connection and D-Link DI-704UP Router .. Under My Network Places in WXP Explorer there has appeared 8 folders, Program Files, My Document, an Optical Drive, and Backup Folders. I'm using a Desktop only. I haven't a Network with any other computers Set ...

AOL and wireless router

Fabrussio - 2 Feb 2006 9:07 AM - 6 messages

I have a computer with internet via AOL 9 and want to setup a wireless router so I can allow another computer to have the internet too. Does the second computer need AOL installed on it? I would rather just use Internet explorer. What settings do I need to put in ...

Folder Sharing and Networking

Patrick - 2 Feb 2006 7:18 AM - 10 messages

I am a system integrator for more than 10 years. Recently there is such above problems worry me so much. I discover this problem during my delivery to one of my client 's office. It was a simple LAN connection to a switch of 2 computers with Windows XP Home. ...

Internet Sharing

Sreekanth - 2 Feb 2006 5:56 AM - 3 messages

Hello I am using a windows XP opearating system and i am having 2 networks cards in my system, and i have a broad band Internet connection with static IP authenticating with a username and password.I configured the static IP to my ...

Installing new ws on NT 4.0 server

FrankSpokane - 2 Feb 2006 4:36 AM - 5 messages

We have ordered a new Dell cpu with WIN XP Pro to replace one of the many older cpus on our network. This will be replacing an old one running Win98. To properly install this, after I transfer the files off the old cpu, do I ...

Server Access Only by \\IP and not \\Hostname over remote connecti

Rufllles - 2 Feb 2006 3:54 AM - 2 messages

XP (both SP1 and SP2)Clients have no problem access server shares from LAN. When connecting over VPN, either an IPSec solution or SSL (two different vendor products) clients can only connect to one specfic server share by \\IP and not \\Hostname. Name resolution functional, both DNS and WINS. When using ...

XP Home, Limited Users, and Network Printer Access

Sam Shumungus - 2 Feb 2006 3:24 AM - 2 messages

I have a PC running XP Home (SP2) with 3 limited users with an HP2610 Printer Scanner attached through a router. Even with the firewalls disabled, the limited users cannot access the printer and or scanner. HP is less than ...

something is firewalling my box

tom.a.miller - 2 Feb 2006 1:14 AM - 2 messages

I have windows xp on machine #1 on my home network (2 computers). I have been able to use remote desktop sucesfully for the last three years. Suddenly yestarday it stopped working. When I am on machine #1 I do command "telnet 127.0.0.1 3389" and it ...

Printer Sharing Problems

EllieBee - 1 Feb 2006 8:51 PM - 4 messages

Help - I can not find my printer on my wireless network. I have had many wireless card problems and I had to reinstall Windows XP. I also had to send my computer back to Dell to be fixed. Well it is fixed now - but I can not ...

Limited Connectibility

rian222@gmail.com - 1 Feb 2006 8:31 PM - 2 messages

I recently bought 2 brand new compaq presarios. Both have same specs: Windows Xp Home AMD Athlon 3500+ 256 MB ram etc. I added them both to the network and the icon in the task bar popped up with ...

Connecting a Laptop to several locations.

Bobbi - 1 Feb 2006 6:25 PM - 2 messages

Hi All: I recently found information about Per Connection Settings in XP Pro; however, I could not find any info on how to configure this feature. See I have a field technician that will be connecting to several different networks ...

Connection between a Desktop and Laptop using 1934 fire-wire cable

KKH - 1 Feb 2006 6:08 PM - 3 messages

Hi, I would like to request for your guidance for the following problem. I have a Desktop PC that is able to surf internet through my school LAN network. I also have a Laptop and I am using a 1934 (fire wire cable) as a connection ...

Connection Problem

Sibes - 1 Feb 2006 4:55 PM - 2 messages

I have a huge problem that I can not find the answer for. I have a server 2003, most computers are part of the domain. I have 2 computers running XP PRO that are not part of the domain and are ...

NET command

steve k - 1 Feb 2006 4:51 PM - 10 messages

In past used NT4 and dos floppy to do backups using NET command. Something like net start basic net use c: \\lazio\dumpspace and as long as I had permissions set correctly everything worked just fine. Now however, using XP these commands do not seem to work correctly. I ...

Networking options are grey

j - 1 Feb 2006 4:39 PM - 4 messages

I have a computer that is not networked, but does have dsl internet access. In attempting to create a new networking connection, I ran into a problem. My attemp is to use dial-up to connect to my server at the office. ...

ICS over Wired Network

CenturyBugs - 1 Feb 2006 4:26 PM - 2 messages

Ist possible to share my Internet connection over a wired network between 2 PCs using a crossover cable without the need for a modem router, ie using the PC with the direct internet connection as a gateway for the other? ...

DHCP Problem...Please help

Sobhan - 1 Feb 2006 4:23 PM - 2 messages

Hi, I have a DSLconnection which is connected to a hub. My PC and laptop are connected to the hub for internet. The LAN connection on the PC is showing "limited or no connectivity" whereas the laptop is connecting to the internet ...

URGENT! HOW TO SHARE FOLDERS BETWEEN MAC AND PC WITH SPECIFIED USER ACCESS

heureusse - 1 Feb 2006 2:40 PM - 2 messages

My client is using MAC G5 with OS10.3 and his secretary is using PC Windows XP. He wants to share some folders and files between him and his secretary only (not be able to access by other users in the ...

Annoying network problem!!!

Joris - 1 Feb 2006 2:18 PM - 2 messages

Hi, I have a Dell Desktop (which has internet) and a Dell Laptop I have installed a home network which only works half: the internet works on the laptop and the desktop but i have problems with the workgroup On the desktop, i can not see the laptop, and when i click "view workgroup ...

Windows XP VPN Client Routing problem

Franz - 1 Feb 2006 2:10 PM - 3 messages

I have a LAN at home and a router for ADSL connection to internet. The same connection is used for with the VPN Client from WinXP access to my Company. The router is my default gateway 192.168.4.3 ...

problem in accessing a shared folder

Sanjive - 1 Feb 2006 11:42 AM - 2 messages

Hai Friends, I had put a folder of mine from my computer to another computer's shared folder both connected in the LAN and i mapped that ...

Network Wizard unable to setup network

Tom - 1 Feb 2006 7:13 AM - 2 messages

Hi All Any suggestions as to what the problem & how to resolve would be appreciated. Have a pc & laptop, both using XPPro, both connected via a wired hub. On the l/top am able to run the network wizard OK, on the pc the wizard is ...

Networking help

mitcheg1 - 1 Feb 2006 5:46 AM - 8 messages

I have recently purchased a Windows Media Center PC that I am connecting to a wired network that also contains an Xbox, through a D-link router that is connected to an Earthlink DSL service. I have the Xbox connecting to Xbox live just fine and the PC connects to the ...

Direct cable connect through LPT1 not connecting

MWE056 - 1 Feb 2006 4:20 AM - 5 messages

--Guest computer is windows xp, Host computer is windows ME. When attempting to connect through either and both computers I have no luck. Host computer says" waiting to connect via Parallel cable on LPT1. Is the guest computer running? And on the gust computer I get a "verifying username and ...

XP Prof. workstations can't access shared folders after being idle

Silicon City - 1 Feb 2006 3:50 AM - 2 messages

I have ms small bus. server 2003 and 4 win xp prof. workstations in a domain. I have 1 shared document folder which all the workstations access. Seems to work fine until.... people go out to lunch and don't shut down or log off their workstation, ...

Can't self-ping but network works??

Fred Marshall - 1 Feb 2006 3:15 AM - 3 messages

I just configured a small LAN and had a heck of a time because one of the XP computers wouldn't ping it's own IP address. This is a LAN using a Linksys router. Internet access was always solid but the connectivity over the LAN ...

Dlink G122 problem ...Help !!

kacpoon - 1 Feb 2006 3:10 AM - 3 messages

I am using Dlink G122 wireless adapter and Dlink 624 router. I have two notebook and one Mac G4 computer. The first notebook have build in wirless card and work fine with the router, it can obtain the IP ...

FTP Download Speed Extremely Variable

jim evans - 1 Feb 2006 3:09 AM - 3 messages

Starting yesterday, I've been trying to download my entire website -- 500-600 MB. I'm using WS_FTP Pro. The download speed is very erratic and slow. It varies from 1 Kbps to 1000 Kbps. Much of the time spent ...

Dial-up LAN access

Ellen - 1 Feb 2006 2:10 AM - 2 messages

I have a XP Home machine with a dial-up connection and a LAN connection through a hub. I want to share the dial-up connection with an XP Prof machine that is also connected to the hub. The XP Prof machine can see / ...

FYI - Vista NG just added

Pavel A. - 1 Feb 2006 12:58 AM - 3 messages

microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing ----- Original Message ----- From: Pete Benmar Newsgroups: microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing Sent: Wed, Feb 01, 2006 00:42 Subject: Welcome to Windows Vista Networking and Sharing Welcome to the Windows Vista Networking and Sharing newsgroup. You can post a question or answer another user''s question about ...

Blitzz Netwave Base G4 (BWA611) ?

ehgoodrich - 31 Jan 2006 9:02 PM - 3 messages

A friend is using this router for their wireless LAN, but of course they don't have the documentation or CD that came with it. The Blitzz site ([link]) does not seem to be working. Does anyone have a ...

local profile taking 20 minutes

Wade - 31 Jan 2006 8:28 PM - 4 messages

I have one PC on my network that takes 20 minutes to apply the personal settings for a local profile. I have checked all the temp folders and removed everything from there. I made sure all documents are on the user's ...

Setting up an ethernet connection only between 2 computers

nlash - 31 Jan 2006 7:47 PM - 3 messages

I've been trying to share files between two computers using an ethernet cable only, no internet connection. I've heard that it can be done, but I don't have the first clue as to where to start. Any help would be greatly ...

Extremely Frustrating Network Issue

noochie - 31 Jan 2006 6:46 PM - 3 messages

I am at my wits end on this problem. For the life of me I can not figure it out. Problem: Entire network drops unexpectedly, IP addressing from wired/wireless router stops. IP 169.n.n.n on all wired/wireless ...

ms backup does not access network drive

John Z. - 31 Jan 2006 6:32 PM - 2 messages

Hi, I have a situation where Microsoft Backup will not access a network drive yet I'm able to browse what is on the drive via Explorer. Backup will access other drives on the same computer via the network. Any ideas how to solve ...

connectting playstation 2 for online gameing.

john martin - 31 Jan 2006 6:29 PM - 3 messages

Not sure what 2 do 2 get it workn. i think i need different settings or something. its a slimline version so its internet ready or do i need a disk or something. plz plz help. thanks ...

Low level network usage - virus, spyware??

Kevin - 31 Jan 2006 6:11 PM - 2 messages

I've noticed consistent network usage of 0.05% on the Networking tab of the Task Manager on my system and cannot figure out the cause. AVG has not found any viruses. Are there any utilities that can identify which ...

Firewall conflicts

les60188 - 31 Jan 2006 6:11 PM - 4 messages

I have Norton Internet Security but prefer Windows XP Home firewall with Norton firewall turned off. However, Win firewall is always off at startup and must be manually turned on. Cannot find way to keep firewall on. Any suggestions? ...

only https - page cannot be displayed-

livingdirt - 31 Jan 2006 4:54 PM - 2 messages

hi new to windows- long time mac user new computer, hp running windows xp, explorer was able to go to "login" sites such as online banking. now whenever i go to a "https" location, the page cannot be displayed. i already set my internet options to ...

Slow drop down box for opening or saving doc

dixxy - 31 Jan 2006 4:51 PM - 2 messages

In Win XP Pro, why is it so slow to open the drop-down box in the open or save as dialog boxes. For some reason that I don't know the look in drop down box takes for ever to open to go look in a different location, wheather ...

Not able to browse to another computer through network neighborhoo

John S - 31 Jan 2006 4:04 PM - 4 messages

unable to browse a Windows XP computer with SP2 from any computer/account other than the domain controller while using the Administrator account. If I attempt to browse a computer with Windows XP SP2 using another computer other than the domain controller, it results in the error below. ...

Urgent help

Medo_in_Egypt - 31 Jan 2006 3:58 PM - 2 messages

Dear All, I am in My network Have 200 Users & I need to give them this settings on the IP- Address :- IP: 192.168.1.8 SM: 255.255.255.0 GW: 90.0.0.1-metric ( Automatic ) DNS: 192.168.1.1 ...

Can ping, can not access.

steve k - 31 Jan 2006 3:09 PM - 5 messages

Using XP home updated. Can ping both XP systems and an NT but when I use the View Network Computers the system temporarly hangs and then produces a message "workgroup" is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the Admin..... The list of servers ...

Remote Desktop remains locked

DVS - 31 Jan 2006 3:01 PM - 2 messages

I am making an XP Pro PC to act as a 'bulliten board' that has a Powerpoint slideshow running to greet visitors as they come into our building. The receptionist will be updating the slideshow remotely. In the past, we used a ...

Problmes on setting up my home

LUIS BR - 31 Jan 2006 1:50 PM - 6 messages

I followed all the steps to set up a home network with 2 computers running Widows XP, using a residential gateway, but when I try to access one computer from another I've got the message: "You might not have permission to use this fodder" or "the network path is ...

networking problems

paul - 31 Jan 2006 10:37 AM - 2 messages

Hi i hope someone can help me with this i would be very grateful I have 2 XP proffessional computers i a trying to add to our small office network. The server which hosts the domain runs on NT4 small business server ...

Outlook Express Connections keep changing themselves

Sebastian - 31 Jan 2006 9:56 AM - 4 messages

Newly installed Outlook Express - installed or at least modified by Wandoo broadband setup CD-ROM. POP3 address on intallation was a numeric URL. Whatever it was, it didn't appear to connect with anything and no e-mail was ...

IE 6 address bar doesn't remember HRLs

Sebastian - 31 Jan 2006 9:49 AM - 2 messages

Newly installed IE started as I remember it - URLs typed into the address bar were remembered and available as a drop-down list. This list has disappeared, and no matter how many URLs I use, none are remembered. I can't ...

gigabit ethernet question

2pak - 31 Jan 2006 9:30 AM - 3 messages

I'm buying a new pc and I want to be up to spec and up to date, so should I get the gigiabit ethernet 10/100/1000? The PC will be used on adsl 2+ and on the LAN /workgroup. ...

Which antivirus / security software for a home network?

Steven Lyall - 31 Jan 2006 8:41 AM - 10 messages

I have 2 WinXP Pro machines connected by cable via a D-Link router which also provides a wireless signal. My first concern is that with teh router in place, I don't know if I really need to have teh Windows Firewalls switched on? ...

Wireless Zero

Menno Hershberger - 31 Jan 2006 7:37 AM - 4 messages

I'm working on a Dell Laptop that has built in wireless. Every time I restart Windows (XP-SP2) I have to go into services and start the Wireless Zero service. Then I have to go into the wireless adapter's properties ...

W2K Domain-Connected Laptop -> XP Workgroup Desktop via Crossover

HWH - 31 Jan 2006 6:11 AM - 4 messages

Hello - I think from reading prior posts I'm going to be asking a similar question to one that has been asked many times. Apologies if this is going to sound repetitive. I'm trying to permit the exchange of data between my office PC (a W2K laptop ...

Guest access to the shared server

hpum - 31 Jan 2006 3:34 AM - 2 messages

How do I allow a guest account to access shared files on another computer? ...

Can't see network. Don't have a "My Network Places" under My Compu

eugene - 31 Jan 2006 1:58 AM - 3 messages

I have tried to "set up a home or small office network" 8 times. I have a name for my computer and other comuters on the network can see me. I can't see them. Under the Start Tab, I don't even have a button that has My ...

Networking 1 Desktop and 1 Wireless

Tammy - 31 Jan 2006 1:56 AM - 6 messages

I have a HP desktop with a Netgear hub, I also have a HP notebook. When my internet provider installed my DSL I set up the hub, the Wireless has internet capabilities but I can't share files or printers. When I try to set ...

HELP! Resetting to a domain under Windows XP

Ethan - 31 Jan 2006 1:36 AM - 5 messages

To Anyone who can help: I have a laptop that was setup for a domain at work. I brought the laptop home and wanted to connect to my home LAN, which is relatively unsecure running on a workgroup called "workgroup". I went to "System" under the ...

%USERNAME% does not get set

Ted Lind - 31 Jan 2006 1:09 AM - 4 messages

I have an XP workstation and am on the domain of a MS SBS2003 server. The "My Documents" folder of all users has been redirected to the server. A couple of days ago I found that when I clicked on my My Documents folder, I ...

New wireless router, slow connection

Chris - 30 Jan 2006 11:52 PM - 8 messages

I am running Windows XP Home sp1, and have AOL Broadband DSL. Usually, I download at around 100 kb/s, but I just recently bought a Linksys WRT54g wireless router, and I had a newbie quesiton. Is it supposed to slow down ...

xp WON'T auto renew IP address after lease

rrRamble - 30 Jan 2006 11:15 PM - 4 messages

======================================= xp WON'T auto renew IP address after lease ........HELP........ ======================================= ISP = comcast , CABLE MODEM = linksys , OS = xp pro ALL LAST YEAR, my ISP was changing my IP lease date/time every X-hours, if I was conncected WHILE my lease expired, ...

XP Setting

Daniel - Sydney - 30 Jan 2006 11:11 PM - 3 messages

Hi I have installed a Wireless Router on my Windows XP PC and want to access the XP PC from a Windows ME PC over a Wireless Network Adapter. What settings do I have to have on my XP machine to allow full file and ...

A real headache with setting up my wired LAN!!!

Sunwise - 30 Jan 2006 9:55 PM - 8 messages

Hi, I am setting up a wired network i have cat5e cable, 1 switch, 3 computers and 1 internet modem(with ethernet connection). My idea was to wire the internet modem into the switch and then spread internet connection across the ...

Disapearing Network Adaptor

Mike Staines - 30 Jan 2006 7:45 PM - 2 messages

Greetings, all... I have Antec G3 systems that have an interesting problem. They are connected to a domain and users can log in and out without a problem... except several users. Quite often these users will log in and immediately drop the network ...

Who changed a file last on a network.

Alan - 30 Jan 2006 7:40 PM - 2 messages

Is there anyway to log / tell , who was the last person to change a file in a public directory. We have a windowss 2003 server with a shared folder and we need to know who last saved the file. Can this be done without extra ...

Dial Up install in a DSL House

JanV - 30 Jan 2006 7:31 PM - 5 messages

Hello and good afternoon, I am trying to get my neighbors computer in working order. It's a Dell 507GR with Windows XP, less than a year old, and compared to my measely computer, it's a powerhouse! The problem with their computer is it has become ...

USB Wireless Client Adapter and Domain Login

Jonchill - 30 Jan 2006 4:05 PM - 2 messages

We've been looking for a USB wireless client adpater for a while to work with our desktops, but unfortunately the 2 we have already tried do not authenticate to the WLAN before you login to the AD domain so consequently ...

Reinstalling IE6l

Tammi - 30 Jan 2006 2:07 PM - 2 messages

I need to reinstall IE6. I have XP SP2 and the only fix I can find is for XP SP1. Is this what I want? [link] ...

workgroup with a mac

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XP can't auto renew conrrect IP address after lease expires

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dial-up networking

"Choose a network connection" message pops up when connected

I can't Access a server using an Alias

XP machines not on browse list

Connection to Server Disconnecting

Windows XP SP2 - LAN an DSL incompability

How make sialup line use COM3 instead of COM1?

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