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Score xp network password issues
aen - 14 Feb 2009 11:17 PM - 12 messages
I have 3 comp's on a home network 1 is xp media center 2 is vista home premium 3 is xp pro all three are set up for file and print share, I can see all three from any ...
Score domain problem.
Gazza - 14 Feb 2009 12:20 PM - 15 messages
I hope someone can help with a strange problem. I have a windows 2003Std dc running ad and dns supporting about 20 users running winXP pro and am having severe issues when it comesx to user logons. When i tried to logon to the server from a client pc the logon seemed to ...
Score Really Weird Problem: can't access my website!
Skysi - 14 Feb 2009 3:04 AM - 5 messages
I can't access my website, [link] either from my desktop or laptop. I'm getting a Page Load error saying Address Can't Be Found. Strangely enough, other people do access this website with no problem. I ...
Score bang mark on usb wireless every reboot
ToddAndMargo - 14 Feb 2009 12:31 AM - 7 messages
Hi All,     I have a customer with a wireless calibration device. It is based on XP.  Buried inside it (you have to disassemble the unit) is a "Via Network Technologies USB Wireless Lan adapter"     Problem: the wireless adapter always boots up with a bang ...
Score web browsers are not working
robemill05 - 13 Feb 2009 11:57 PM - 2 messages
i have XP, and randomly a few days ago my computer stopped being able to connect yo my browser. I say it that way b/c i play an online game, World of Warcraft, and i can log on and play online via that no problem. i just cant ...
Score Removing Internet Connection Sharing
Roger - 13 Feb 2009 10:17 PM - 3 messages
I have a friend that tried to install their own network. They have a router and two XP computers, but selected the option "This computer is connected directly to the Internet" even though a router is present. I rebuilt the network connection to connect to the router and it is working, ...
Score Problem pinging IPs with 3 digits in all octets
Allyn - 13 Feb 2009 2:11 PM - 2 messages
I'm dealing with a vendor that claims his application requires Windows to handle 3 digits in all octets of the IP address, and consequently this is the reason his application is not working. I've tried the following on multiple ...
Score How to NOT jump to new tab (=stay on current web page) after click "Open in new tab" ?
Paul Tander - 13 Feb 2009 1:28 PM - 2 messages
As you know the user can (right) click on a link on a web page in IE7 and select "Open in new tab" The referrred URL is then opened in a new tab. Unfortunately IE wants to jump immediately to this new tab as well. ...
Score MSN homepage not showing right
Tigger - 13 Feb 2009 3:34 AM - 2 messages
I am using Firefox as the browser. My homepage (MSN) is not showing correctly. Everything is located on the left side. Seems like the formatting is not right. I try using Internet Explorer and the MSN page is looking fine. ...
Score Computer not showing up in network
Donna Husk - 13 Feb 2009 12:49 AM - 2 messages
We have a server that is running Windows 2003, and most of our computers are running Windows XP Pro.  I have one computer that is not showing up in the Network.  I can search the Active Directory and I do find the computer, but ...
Score frozen print que
mwmurphy - 12 Feb 2009 7:28 PM - 2 messages
How do you clear a print que of  frozen or  print jobs that won't print? ...
Score Internet connection Loss
"1-SE\ - 12 Feb 2009 6:25 PM - 14 messages
This is a weird one for me.... Internet connection loss. Doesn't sound weird, I know, but here are the details thus far. 2 or three times a day. No particular schedule, always seems to be different times. Internet connection will be lost completely. ...
Score FTP behind a router with Windows XP Professional FTP Server
Alan - 12 Feb 2009 5:11 PM - 3 messages
I have been using a the FTP server running on Windows XP Professional with a static IP for years with no trouble. I have recently added a router as a firewall and port forwarded port 80 for the web server no problem there and port 20 & 21 for the FTP server. I don't ...
Score FTP server running on Windows XP professional
Alan - 12 Feb 2009 5:07 PM - 3 messages
I have been using a the FTP server running on Windows XP Professional with a static IP for years with no trouble. I have recently added a router as a firewall and port forwarded port 80 for the web server no problem there and port 20 & 21 for the FTP server. I don't ...
Score subnet and wireless crowding in office space?
james - 12 Feb 2009 3:57 PM - 2 messages
In an office space that is shared by many different (small) companies, is it possible to use only one wireless router, yet give each company its own subnet (so that windows network shared files, even publicly shared, don't leak out of a company). ...
Score turn on "complex file sharing" in XP home?
james - 12 Feb 2009 3:35 PM - 3 messages
On winXP pro, if you turn off simple networking, then when you share a file you can set the share's permission as well as the file's security. This allows you to grant access to specific users. On winXP home, no such setting is available. Sharing grants equal access to ...
Score Printer Sharing
Prakash Prajapati - 12 Feb 2009 9:59 AM - 2 messages
I use have two type of internet connections in LAN. Most of the workstation run on suppose A type internet connection and Printer, which is shared, is also runing on A type internet connection. Now when I take print from any workstation having A type internet ...
Score My Network Places is not accessible
Ansar - 12 Feb 2009 8:36 AM - 2 messages
When I try to access the Windows 2003 domain "abc.com" from the My network places the following error is generated. "ABC is not accessible. you might not have permission to use this network resource. COntact administrator of this server to find out if you have access ...
Score How to set the default logon used when connecting within a workgro
Axe22 - 12 Feb 2009 5:40 AM - 4 messages
I have a network with 4 workstations using a workgroup (no server). One of the workstation's machine name was changed and now one of the other workstations cannot connect to it in the My Network Places - Entire Network - Workgroup interface. I can map a drive letter to the machine using the "Logon ...
Score wireless zero artical 871122
Debra - 12 Feb 2009 2:00 AM - 2 messages
Hi, I see Dudi is asking the same thing. I had dlink and my lap top couldn't connect to the internet.  My regular computer can. I just switched to Charter and they told me they could do it. They said they ran every test they know ...
Score Networking with sbs 2003
Mark C. - 11 Feb 2009 4:40 AM - 2 messages
Let me try this again, typed this all out and it kicked it out with an error.....i have a server 2003, on a domain, 10 workstations, with a given number sharing printers. All workstations are windows xp pro, mix of service ...
Score Shared printing
Mark C. - 11 Feb 2009 4:40 AM - 5 messages
Let me try this again, typed this all out and it kicked it out with an error.....i have a server 2003, on a domain, 10 workstations, with a given number sharing printers. All workstations are windows xp pro, mix of service ...
Score Networking
Mark C. - 11 Feb 2009 4:34 AM - 2 messages
I have a sbs 2003, active directory...domain is reliable..i have a mix of windows xp pro systems....some are service pack 2, upgraded to service pack 3, and built to service pack 3.  Problem is, on some of the systems when the ...
Score File and printer sharing
Mobius - 10 Feb 2009 9:20 PM - 3 messages
We have four Windows XP Pro SP2 machines connected on a LAN. They all are auto-logged on with identical user credentials. There are a couple of printers attached to one of them. These printers have sharing enabled and security settings set to allow everyone full control. ...
Score System error 1351 connecting over VPN
Jim Helfer - 10 Feb 2009 6:58 PM - 4 messages
We are sharing some files with a partner firm using a Ipsec VPN tunnel.   Using this command:   net use \\10.1.1.50\cincydata\ED\Mux\Mux1202\Revit\central Some of the computers in the office connect without complaint, but ...
Score Share a Folder over SMB?
Justin - 10 Feb 2009 2:48 AM - 6 messages
My co workers and I are at a hotel with internet access.  I can see other people's network shares; obviously I don't want to do into them. We have to transfer several files that are HUGE, more than a gig each. ...
Score Send Link issue. Please help!!!
Oort Cloud - 10 Feb 2009 12:08 AM - 2 messages
When I go to Send Link in Firefox it always initiates Outlook instead of Outlook Express. I can't figure out why this is happening. My OE is configured as default. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thank you. ...
Score streaming problem
kaloochi - 9 Feb 2009 9:06 PM - 2 messages
I have my xbox 360 networked with my pc so i can stream films and watch them on my tv.  I have a removable drive [G] where i keep most of my films but the 360 can't seem to read/find it any more.  It'll work ok and stream anything ...
Score sharing a wireless router- need suggestions
Rob - 8 Feb 2009 7:37 PM - 5 messages
Hello, I just got 2  new room mates that wants to share internet. Prior to them moving in I was just using a switch between my 4 devices (2 computers, xbox and dishnetwork). I configured the router and I disabled dhcp and that works ...
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