>I tried installing the Windows 2003 Server Resource Kit Tools, but now I get
>the message:
>
>Myworkgroup:
>\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
>network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
>have access permissions.
>
>Access is denied
>
>
>
>
>(I have a network ste up at my house, and it was working fine untill all of
>the sudden, I couldn't access my desktop from my other computers. I need to
>be able to access the desktop because thats what the printer is hooked up to.
>
>I have three computers on the network. A desktop running XP home sp2, a
>laptop running 98 SE, and a laptop running XP media center edition version
>2003 sp2. I can access files between the two laptops fine, and i can access
>files on the laptops from the desktop but i cannot access files on the
>desktop from either of the laptops.
>
>on the laptop running 98, when I try to access the desktop, it asks for a
>password. I never specified a password, because i am on an encrypted network.
>When I try to access the desktp from the laptop running media center edition,
>I get the following message:
>
>Myworkgroup:
>\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
>network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
>have access permissions.
>
>Logon failure: the user has not granted the requested logon type at this
>computer.
>
>what can i do so i can access that computer again. like i said, everything
>was working fine untill suddenly i couldn't access the desktop.
>
>Thanks for your help. )

"Chuck" wrote:

> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:05:02 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> wrote:
>
> >I tried installing the Windows 2003 Server Resource Kit Tools, but now I get
> >the message:
> >
> >Myworkgroup:
> >\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
> >have access permissions.
> >
> >Access is denied
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >(I have a network ste up at my house, and it was working fine untill all of
> >the sudden, I couldn't access my desktop from my other computers. I need to
> >be able to access the desktop because thats what the printer is hooked up to.
> >
> >I have three computers on the network. A desktop running XP home sp2, a
> >laptop running 98 SE, and a laptop running XP media center edition version
> >2003 sp2. I can access files between the two laptops fine, and i can access
> >files on the laptops from the desktop but i cannot access files on the
> >desktop from either of the laptops.
> >
> >on the laptop running 98, when I try to access the desktop, it asks for a
> >password. I never specified a password, because i am on an encrypted network.
> >When I try to access the desktp from the laptop running media center edition,
> >I get the following message:
> >
> >Myworkgroup:
> >\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
> >have access permissions.
> >
> >Logon failure: the user has not granted the requested logon type at this
> >computer.
> >
> >what can i do so i can access that computer again. like i said, everything
> >was working fine untill suddenly i couldn't access the desktop.
> >
> >Thanks for your help. )
>
> Clayton,
>
> If you ran the SRK Tools, and now you have the new symptom, then you'll have to
> find the problem.  First, read about layered problem solving.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html
>
> Make sure that you don't have any misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall,
> or other security component.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
>
> After you are certain that no lower level problems exist, look at your file
> sharing setup, on all 3 computers as a whole.  The Windows 98 computer will be a
> challenge, but we will help you the best we can.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html
>
> --
> 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 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:05:02 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> wrote:

>> >(I have a network ste up at my house, and it was working fine untill all of
>> >the sudden, I couldn't access my desktop from my other computers. I need to
>> >be able to access the desktop because thats what the printer is hooked up to.
>> >
>> >I have three computers on the network. A desktop running XP home sp2, a
>> >laptop running 98 SE, and a laptop running XP media center edition version
>> >2003 sp2. I can access files between the two laptops fine, and i can access
>> >files on the laptops from the desktop but i cannot access files on the
>> >desktop from either of the laptops.
>> >
>> >on the laptop running 98, when I try to access the desktop, it asks for a
>> >password. I never specified a password, because i am on an encrypted network.
>> >When I try to access the desktp from the laptop running media center edition,
>> >I get the following message:
>> >
>> >Myworkgroup:
>> >\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
>> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
>> >have access permissions.
>> >
>> >Logon failure: the user has not granted the requested logon type at this
>> >computer.
>> >
>> >what can i do so i can access that computer again. like i said, everything
>> >was working fine untill suddenly i couldn't access the desktop.
>> >
>> >Thanks for your help. )
>>
>> >I tried installing the Windows 2003 Server Resource Kit Tools, but now I get
>> >the message:
>> >
>> >Myworkgroup:
>> >\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
>> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
>> >have access permissions.
>> >
>> >Access is denied

>> Clayton,
>>
>> If you ran the SRK Tools, and now you have the new symptom, then you'll have to
>> find the problem.  First, read about layered problem solving.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html
>>
>> Make sure that you don't have any misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall,
>> or other security component.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
>>
>> After you are certain that no lower level problems exist, look at your file
>> sharing setup, on all 3 computers as a whole.  The Windows 98 computer will be a
>> challenge, but we will help you the best we can.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html

>i looked at all of thoes and tried doing what i could figure out but nothing
>worked...is there a way (other than redoing the os) that i could just start
>from scratch?

"Chuck" wrote:

> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:01:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> wrote:
>
> >"Chuck" wrote:
> >
> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:05:02 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> >> wrote:
>
> >> >(I have a network ste up at my house, and it was working fine untill all of
> >> >the sudden, I couldn't access my desktop from my other computers. I need to
> >> >be able to access the desktop because thats what the printer is hooked up to.
> >> >
> >> >I have three computers on the network. A desktop running XP home sp2, a
> >> >laptop running 98 SE, and a laptop running XP media center edition version
> >> >2003 sp2. I can access files between the two laptops fine, and i can access
> >> >files on the laptops from the desktop but i cannot access files on the
> >> >desktop from either of the laptops.
> >> >
> >> >on the laptop running 98, when I try to access the desktop, it asks for a
> >> >password. I never specified a password, because i am on an encrypted network.
> >> >When I try to access the desktp from the laptop running media center edition,
> >> >I get the following message:
> >> >
> >> >Myworkgroup:
> >> >\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
> >> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
> >> >have access permissions.
> >> >
> >> >Logon failure: the user has not granted the requested logon type at this
> >> >computer.
> >> >
> >> >what can i do so i can access that computer again. like i said, everything
> >> >was working fine untill suddenly i couldn't access the desktop.
> >> >
> >> >Thanks for your help. )
> >>
> >> >I tried installing the Windows 2003 Server Resource Kit Tools, but now I get
> >> >the message:
> >> >
> >> >Myworkgroup:
> >> >\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
> >> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
> >> >have access permissions.
> >> >
> >> >Access is denied
>
> >> Clayton,
> >>
> >> If you ran the SRK Tools, and now you have the new symptom, then you'll have to
> >> find the problem.  First, read about layered problem solving.
> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html>
> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html
> >>
> >> Make sure that you don't have any misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall,
> >> or other security component.
> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
> >>
> >> After you are certain that no lower level problems exist, look at your file
> >> sharing setup, on all 3 computers as a whole.  The Windows 98 computer will be a
> >> challenge, but we will help you the best we can.
> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html>
> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html
>
> >i looked at all of thoes and tried doing what i could figure out but nothing
> >worked...is there a way (other than redoing the os) that i could just start
> >from scratch?
>
> You have 3 computers, so you need to start by figuring out which computer has a
> problem.  Then you have to figure out what the problem is.  Some folks here will
> barrage you with suggestions.  I'm going to advise you to diagnose the problem.
>
> Look at "browstat status",  "ipconfig /all", "net config server", and "net
> config workstation", from each computer running XP, and look at "ipconfig /all"
> from the Windows 98 computer.  Make sure that you don't have a new 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
>
> Then look at the computers running Windows XP.  Is the Guest account enabled for
> network access?  Have you activated a share on each one?
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate
>
> Can you access any shared data, on either computer running Windows XP, from the
> Windows 98 computer?
>
> And please, since this could take a while, reply after my replies.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting
>
> --
> 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 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:01:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >"Chuck" wrote:
>> >
>> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:05:02 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> >> wrote:
>>
>> >> >(I have a network ste up at my house, and it was working fine untill all of
>> >> >the sudden, I couldn't access my desktop from my other computers. I need to
>> >> >be able to access the desktop because thats what the printer is hooked up to.
>> >> >
>> >> >I have three computers on the network. A desktop running XP home sp2, a
>> >> >laptop running 98 SE, and a laptop running XP media center edition version
>> >> >2003 sp2. I can access files between the two laptops fine, and i can access
>> >> >files on the laptops from the desktop but i cannot access files on the
>> >> >desktop from either of the laptops.
>> >> >
>> >> >on the laptop running 98, when I try to access the desktop, it asks for a
>> >> >password. I never specified a password, because i am on an encrypted network.
>> >> >When I try to access the desktp from the laptop running media center edition,
>> >> >I get the following message:
>> >> >
>> >> >Myworkgroup:
>> >> >\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
>> >> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
>> >> >have access permissions.
>> >> >
>> >> >Logon failure: the user has not granted the requested logon type at this
>> >> >computer.
>> >> >
>> >> >what can i do so i can access that computer again. like i said, everything
>> >> >was working fine untill suddenly i couldn't access the desktop.
>> >> >
>> >> >Thanks for your help. )
>> >>
>> >> >I tried installing the Windows 2003 Server Resource Kit Tools, but now I get
>> >> >the message:
>> >> >
>> >> >Myworkgroup:
>> >> >\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
>> >> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
>> >> >have access permissions.
>> >> >
>> >> >Access is denied
>>
>> >> Clayton,
>> >>
>> >> If you ran the SRK Tools, and now you have the new symptom, then you'll have to
>> >> find the problem.  First, read about layered problem solving.
>> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html>
>> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html
>> >>
>> >> Make sure that you don't have any misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall,
>> >> or other security component.
>> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
>> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
>> >>
>> >> After you are certain that no lower level problems exist, look at your file
>> >> sharing setup, on all 3 computers as a whole.  The Windows 98 computer will be a
>> >> challenge, but we will help you the best we can.
>> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html>
>> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html
>>
>> >i looked at all of thoes and tried doing what i could figure out but nothing
>> >worked...is there a way (other than redoing the os) that i could just start
>> >from scratch?
>>
>> You have 3 computers, so you need to start by figuring out which computer has a
>> problem.  Then you have to figure out what the problem is.  Some folks here will
>> barrage you with suggestions.  I'm going to advise you to diagnose the problem.
>>
>> Look at "browstat status",  "ipconfig /all", "net config server", and "net
>> config workstation", from each computer running XP, and look at "ipconfig /all"
>> from the Windows 98 computer.  Make sure that you don't have a new 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
>>
>> Then look at the computers running Windows XP.  Is the Guest account enabled for
>> network access?  Have you activated a share on each one?
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate
>>
>> Can you access any shared data, on either computer running Windows XP, from the
>> Windows 98 computer?
>>
>> And please, since this could take a while, reply after my replies.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting

>I tried following all of thoes best I could, but was fairly confused. Do you
>want me to give you the results from the command promts? also, I couldn't ger
>browstats to work (I installed it)

"Chuck" wrote:

> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:20:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> wrote:
>
> >"Chuck" wrote:
> >
> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:01:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> >"Chuck" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:05:02 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> >> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> >> >(I have a network ste up at my house, and it was working fine untill all of
> >> >> >the sudden, I couldn't access my desktop from my other computers. I need to
> >> >> >be able to access the desktop because thats what the printer is hooked up to.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >I have three computers on the network. A desktop running XP home sp2, a
> >> >> >laptop running 98 SE, and a laptop running XP media center edition version
> >> >> >2003 sp2. I can access files between the two laptops fine, and i can access
> >> >> >files on the laptops from the desktop but i cannot access files on the
> >> >> >desktop from either of the laptops.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >on the laptop running 98, when I try to access the desktop, it asks for a
> >> >> >password. I never specified a password, because i am on an encrypted network.
> >> >> >When I try to access the desktp from the laptop running media center edition,
> >> >> >I get the following message:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Myworkgroup:
> >> >> >\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
> >> >> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
> >> >> >have access permissions.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Logon failure: the user has not granted the requested logon type at this
> >> >> >computer.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >what can i do so i can access that computer again. like i said, everything
> >> >> >was working fine untill suddenly i couldn't access the desktop.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Thanks for your help. )
> >> >>
> >> >> >I tried installing the Windows 2003 Server Resource Kit Tools, but now I get
> >> >> >the message:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Myworkgroup:
> >> >> >\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
> >> >> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
> >> >> >have access permissions.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Access is denied
> >>
> >> >> Clayton,
> >> >>
> >> >> If you ran the SRK Tools, and now you have the new symptom, then you'll have to
> >> >> find the problem.  First, read about layered problem solving.
> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html>
> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html
> >> >>
> >> >> Make sure that you don't have any misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall,
> >> >> or other security component.
> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
> >> >>
> >> >> After you are certain that no lower level problems exist, look at your file
> >> >> sharing setup, on all 3 computers as a whole.  The Windows 98 computer will be a
> >> >> challenge, but we will help you the best we can.
> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html>
> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html
> >>
> >> >i looked at all of thoes and tried doing what i could figure out but nothing
> >> >worked...is there a way (other than redoing the os) that i could just start
> >> >from scratch?
> >>
> >> You have 3 computers, so you need to start by figuring out which computer has a
> >> problem.  Then you have to figure out what the problem is.  Some folks here will
> >> barrage you with suggestions.  I'm going to advise you to diagnose the problem.
> >>
> >> Look at "browstat status",  "ipconfig /all", "net config server", and "net
> >> config workstation", from each computer running XP, and look at "ipconfig /all"
> >> from the Windows 98 computer.  Make sure that you don't have a new 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
> >>
> >> Then look at the computers running Windows XP.  Is the Guest account enabled for
> >> network access?  Have you activated a share on each one?
> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate>
> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate
> >>
> >> Can you access any shared data, on either computer running Windows XP, from the
> >> Windows 98 computer?
> >>
> >> And please, since this could take a while, reply after my replies.
> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting>
> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting
>
> >I tried following all of thoes best I could, but was fairly confused. Do you
> >want me to give you the results from the command promts? also, I couldn't ger
> >browstats to work (I installed it)
> 
> Keep trying, Clayton.
>
> What folder did you copy "browstat.exe" into?
>
> Answer below this line please.
>
> --
> 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 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:20:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >"Chuck" wrote:
>> >
>> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:01:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> >> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >"Chuck" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:05:02 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> >> >> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >> >(I have a network ste up at my house, and it was working fine untill all of
>> >> >> >the sudden, I couldn't access my desktop from my other computers. I need to
>> >> >> >be able to access the desktop because thats what the printer is hooked up to.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >I have three computers on the network. A desktop running XP home sp2, a
>> >> >> >laptop running 98 SE, and a laptop running XP media center edition version
>> >> >> >2003 sp2. I can access files between the two laptops fine, and i can access
>> >> >> >files on the laptops from the desktop but i cannot access files on the
>> >> >> >desktop from either of the laptops.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >on the laptop running 98, when I try to access the desktop, it asks for a
>> >> >> >password. I never specified a password, because i am on an encrypted network.
>> >> >> >When I try to access the desktp from the laptop running media center edition,
>> >> >> >I get the following message:
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >Myworkgroup:
>> >> >> >\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
>> >> >> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
>> >> >> >have access permissions.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >Logon failure: the user has not granted the requested logon type at this
>> >> >> >computer.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >what can i do so i can access that computer again. like i said, everything
>> >> >> >was working fine untill suddenly i couldn't access the desktop.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >Thanks for your help. )
>> >> >>
>> >> >> >I tried installing the Windows 2003 Server Resource Kit Tools, but now I get
>> >> >> >the message:
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >Myworkgroup:
>> >> >> >\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
>> >> >> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
>> >> >> >have access permissions.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >Access is denied
>> >>
>> >> >> Clayton,
>> >> >>
>> >> >> If you ran the SRK Tools, and now you have the new symptom, then you'll have to
>> >> >> find the problem.  First, read about layered problem solving.
>> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html>
>> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Make sure that you don't have any misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall,
>> >> >> or other security component.
>> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
>> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
>> >> >>
>> >> >> After you are certain that no lower level problems exist, look at your file
>> >> >> sharing setup, on all 3 computers as a whole.  The Windows 98 computer will be a
>> >> >> challenge, but we will help you the best we can.
>> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html>
>> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html
>> >>
>> >> >i looked at all of thoes and tried doing what i could figure out but nothing
>> >> >worked...is there a way (other than redoing the os) that i could just start
>> >> >from scratch?
>> >>
>> >> You have 3 computers, so you need to start by figuring out which computer has a
>> >> problem.  Then you have to figure out what the problem is.  Some folks here will
>> >> barrage you with suggestions.  I'm going to advise you to diagnose the problem.
>> >>
>> >> Look at "browstat status",  "ipconfig /all", "net config server", and "net
>> >> config workstation", from each computer running XP, and look at "ipconfig /all"
>> >> from the Windows 98 computer.  Make sure that you don't have a new 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
>> >>
>> >> Then look at the computers running Windows XP.  Is the Guest account enabled for
>> >> network access?  Have you activated a share on each one?
>> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate>
>> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate
>> >>
>> >> Can you access any shared data, on either computer running Windows XP, from the
>> >> Windows 98 computer?
>> >>
>> >> And please, since this could take a while, reply after my replies.
>> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting>
>> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting
>>
>> >I tried following all of thoes best I could, but was fairly confused. Do you
>> >want me to give you the results from the command promts? also, I couldn't ger
>> >browstats to work (I installed it)
>> 
>> Keep trying, Clayton.
>>
>> What folder did you copy "browstat.exe" into?
>>
>> Answer below this line please.
>>
>> --
>> 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.
>>
>
>I think it was just coppied into a temporary folder...where should i copy it
>to?

"Chuck" wrote:

> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:44:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> >"Chuck" wrote:
> >
> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:20:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> >"Chuck" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:01:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> >> >> wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> >"Chuck" wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:05:02 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> >> >> >> wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> >> >(I have a network ste up at my house, and it was working fine untill all of
> >> >> >> >the sudden, I couldn't access my desktop from my other computers. I need to
> >> >> >> >be able to access the desktop because thats what the printer is hooked up to.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >I have three computers on the network. A desktop running XP home sp2, a
> >> >> >> >laptop running 98 SE, and a laptop running XP media center edition version
> >> >> >> >2003 sp2. I can access files between the two laptops fine, and i can access
> >> >> >> >files on the laptops from the desktop but i cannot access files on the
> >> >> >> >desktop from either of the laptops.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >on the laptop running 98, when I try to access the desktop, it asks for a
> >> >> >> >password. I never specified a password, because i am on an encrypted network.
> >> >> >> >When I try to access the desktp from the laptop running media center edition,
> >> >> >> >I get the following message:
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >Myworkgroup:
> >> >> >> >\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
> >> >> >> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
> >> >> >> >have access permissions.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >Logon failure: the user has not granted the requested logon type at this
> >> >> >> >computer.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >what can i do so i can access that computer again. like i said, everything
> >> >> >> >was working fine untill suddenly i couldn't access the desktop.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >Thanks for your help. )
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >I tried installing the Windows 2003 Server Resource Kit Tools, but now I get
> >> >> >> >the message:
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >Myworkgroup:
> >> >> >> >\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
> >> >> >> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
> >> >> >> >have access permissions.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >Access is denied
> >> >>
> >> >> >> Clayton,
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> If you ran the SRK Tools, and now you have the new symptom, then you'll have to
> >> >> >> find the problem.  First, read about layered problem solving.
> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html>
> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Make sure that you don't have any misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall,
> >> >> >> or other security component.
> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> After you are certain that no lower level problems exist, look at your file
> >> >> >> sharing setup, on all 3 computers as a whole.  The Windows 98 computer will be a
> >> >> >> challenge, but we will help you the best we can.
> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html>
> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html
> >> >>
> >> >> >i looked at all of thoes and tried doing what i could figure out but nothing
> >> >> >worked...is there a way (other than redoing the os) that i could just start
> >> >> >from scratch?
> >> >>
> >> >> You have 3 computers, so you need to start by figuring out which computer has a
> >> >> problem.  Then you have to figure out what the problem is.  Some folks here will
> >> >> barrage you with suggestions.  I'm going to advise you to diagnose the problem.
> >> >>
> >> >> Look at "browstat status",  "ipconfig /all", "net config server", and "net
> >> >> config workstation", from each computer running XP, and look at "ipconfig /all"
> >> >> from the Windows 98 computer.  Make sure that you don't have a new 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
> >> >>
> >> >> Then look at the computers running Windows XP.  Is the Guest account enabled for
> >> >> network access?  Have you activated a share on each one?
> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate>
> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate
> >> >>
> >> >> Can you access any shared data, on either computer running Windows XP, from the
> >> >> Windows 98 computer?
> >> >>
> >> >> And please, since this could take a while, reply after my replies.
> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting>
> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting
> >>
> >> >I tried following all of thoes best I could, but was fairly confused. Do you
> >> >want me to give you the results from the command promts? also, I couldn't ger
> >> >browstats to work (I installed it)
> >> 
> >> Keep trying, Clayton.
> >>
> >> What folder did you copy "browstat.exe" into?
> >>
> >> Answer below this line please.
> >>
> >> --
> >> 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.
> >>
> >
> >I think it was just coppied into a temporary folder...where should i copy it
> >to?
>
> You can copy it to any folder.  It's more predictable if you copy it to
> "C:\Utility", then you only type "c:\utility\browstat" to run it, or add
> ";C:\Utility" to the Path.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html
>
> --
> 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 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:44:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >
>> >
>> >"Chuck" wrote:
>> >
>> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:20:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> >> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >"Chuck" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:01:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> >> >> wrote:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> >"Chuck" wrote:
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:05:02 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> >> >> >> wrote:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >(I have a network ste up at my house, and it was working fine untill all of
>> >> >> >> >the sudden, I couldn't access my desktop from my other computers. I need to
>> >> >> >> >be able to access the desktop because thats what the printer is hooked up to.
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >I have three computers on the network. A desktop running XP home sp2, a
>> >> >> >> >laptop running 98 SE, and a laptop running XP media center edition version
>> >> >> >> >2003 sp2. I can access files between the two laptops fine, and i can access
>> >> >> >> >files on the laptops from the desktop but i cannot access files on the
>> >> >> >> >desktop from either of the laptops.
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >on the laptop running 98, when I try to access the desktop, it asks for a
>> >> >> >> >password. I never specified a password, because i am on an encrypted network.
>> >> >> >> >When I try to access the desktp from the laptop running media center edition,
>> >> >> >> >I get the following message:
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >Myworkgroup:
>> >> >> >> >\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
>> >> >> >> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
>> >> >> >> >have access permissions.
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >Logon failure: the user has not granted the requested logon type at this
>> >> >> >> >computer.
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >what can i do so i can access that computer again. like i said, everything
>> >> >> >> >was working fine untill suddenly i couldn't access the desktop.
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >Thanks for your help. )
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >I tried installing the Windows 2003 Server Resource Kit Tools, but now I get
>> >> >> >> >the message:
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >Myworkgroup:
>> >> >> >> >\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
>> >> >> >> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
>> >> >> >> >have access permissions.
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >Access is denied
>> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Clayton,
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> If you ran the SRK Tools, and now you have the new symptom, then you'll have to
>> >> >> >> find the problem.  First, read about layered problem solving.
>> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html>
>> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Make sure that you don't have any misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall,
>> >> >> >> or other security component.
>> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
>> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> After you are certain that no lower level problems exist, look at your file
>> >> >> >> sharing setup, on all 3 computers as a whole.  The Windows 98 computer will be a
>> >> >> >> challenge, but we will help you the best we can.
>> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html>
>> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html
>> >> >>
>> >> >> >i looked at all of thoes and tried doing what i could figure out but nothing
>> >> >> >worked...is there a way (other than redoing the os) that i could just start
>> >> >> >from scratch?
>> >> >>
>> >> >> You have 3 computers, so you need to start by figuring out which computer has a
>> >> >> problem.  Then you have to figure out what the problem is.  Some folks here will
>> >> >> barrage you with suggestions.  I'm going to advise you to diagnose the problem.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Look at "browstat status",  "ipconfig /all", "net config server", and "net
>> >> >> config workstation", from each computer running XP, and look at "ipconfig /all"
>> >> >> from the Windows 98 computer.  Make sure that you don't have a new 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
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Then look at the computers running Windows XP.  Is the Guest account enabled for
>> >> >> network access?  Have you activated a share on each one?
>> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate>
>> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Can you access any shared data, on either computer running Windows XP, from the
>> >> >> Windows 98 computer?
>> >> >>
>> >> >> And please, since this could take a while, reply after my replies.
>> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting>
>> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting
>> >>
>> >> >I tried following all of thoes best I could, but was fairly confused. Do you
>> >> >want me to give you the results from the command promts? also, I couldn't ger
>> >> >browstats to work (I installed it)
>> >> 
>> >> Keep trying, Clayton.
>> >>
>> >> What folder did you copy "browstat.exe" into?
>> >>
>> >> Answer below this line please.
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> 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.
>> >>
>> >
>> >I think it was just coppied into a temporary folder...where should i copy it
>> >to?
>>
>> You can copy it to any folder.  It's more predictable if you copy it to
>> "C:\Utility", then you only type "c:\utility\browstat" to run it, or add
>> ";C:\Utility" to the Path.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html
>>
>> --
>> 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.
>>
>
>ok i got the browstat to work. this is what it came up with. (my desktop
>name is NUMMERDESKTOP, my MC laptop is CJSLAPTOP and the 98 laptop is LAPTOP)
>the desktop is connecten through ethernet and the laptops through wireless.
>
>
>
>
>Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
>    Browsing is active on domain.
>    Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.  Using
>\\NUMMERDESKTOP
>        Master browser is running build 2600
>    1 backup servers retrieved from master NUMMERDESKTOP
>        \\NUMMERDESKTOP
>    There are 1 servers in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
>    There are 1 domains in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
>
>
>Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport
>\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{4241A4B7-04CA-4648-A323-92D4C6CABD58}
>    Browsing is active on domain.
>    Master browser name is: CJSLAPTOP
>Could not open key in registry, error = 5        Unable to determine build
>of browser master: 5
>    \\\\CJSLAPTOP     .  Version:05.01  Flags: 51003 NT POTENTIAL MASTER
>    1 backup servers retrieved from master CJSLAPTOP
>        \\CJSLAPTOP
>    There are 3 servers in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport
>\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{4241A4B7-04CA-4648-A323-92D4C6CABD58}
>    There are 1 domains in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport
>\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{4241A4B7-04CA-4648-A323-92D4C6CABD58}
>
>
>Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkIpx
>    Browsing is active on domain.
>    Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.  Using
>\\NUMMERDESKTOP
>        Master browser is running build 2600
>    1 backup servers retrieved from master NUMMERDESKTOP
>        \\NUMMERDESKTOP
>    Unable to retrieve server list from NUMMERDESKTOP: 1231

"Chuck" wrote:

> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 16:27:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> >"Chuck" wrote:
> >
> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:44:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >"Chuck" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:20:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> >> >> wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> >"Chuck" wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:01:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> >> >> >> wrote:
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >"Chuck" wrote:
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:05:02 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> >> >> >> >> wrote:
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> >(I have a network ste up at my house, and it was working fine untill all of
> >> >> >> >> >the sudden, I couldn't access my desktop from my other computers. I need to
> >> >> >> >> >be able to access the desktop because thats what the printer is hooked up to.
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >I have three computers on the network. A desktop running XP home sp2, a
> >> >> >> >> >laptop running 98 SE, and a laptop running XP media center edition version
> >> >> >> >> >2003 sp2. I can access files between the two laptops fine, and i can access
> >> >> >> >> >files on the laptops from the desktop but i cannot access files on the
> >> >> >> >> >desktop from either of the laptops.
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >on the laptop running 98, when I try to access the desktop, it asks for a
> >> >> >> >> >password. I never specified a password, because i am on an encrypted network.
> >> >> >> >> >When I try to access the desktp from the laptop running media center edition,
> >> >> >> >> >I get the following message:
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >Myworkgroup:
> >> >> >> >> >\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
> >> >> >> >> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
> >> >> >> >> >have access permissions.
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >Logon failure: the user has not granted the requested logon type at this
> >> >> >> >> >computer.
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >what can i do so i can access that computer again. like i said, everything
> >> >> >> >> >was working fine untill suddenly i couldn't access the desktop.
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >Thanks for your help. )
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> >I tried installing the Windows 2003 Server Resource Kit Tools, but now I get
> >> >> >> >> >the message:
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >Myworkgroup:
> >> >> >> >> >\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
> >> >> >> >> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
> >> >> >> >> >have access permissions.
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >Access is denied
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Clayton,
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> If you ran the SRK Tools, and now you have the new symptom, then you'll have to
> >> >> >> >> find the problem.  First, read about layered problem solving.
> >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html>
> >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Make sure that you don't have any misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall,
> >> >> >> >> or other security component.
> >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
> >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> After you are certain that no lower level problems exist, look at your file
> >> >> >> >> sharing setup, on all 3 computers as a whole.  The Windows 98 computer will be a
> >> >> >> >> challenge, but we will help you the best we can.
> >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html>
> >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >i looked at all of thoes and tried doing what i could figure out but nothing
> >> >> >> >worked...is there a way (other than redoing the os) that i could just start
> >> >> >> >from scratch?
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> You have 3 computers, so you need to start by figuring out which computer has a
> >> >> >> problem.  Then you have to figure out what the problem is.  Some folks here will
> >> >> >> barrage you with suggestions.  I'm going to advise you to diagnose the problem.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Look at "browstat status",  "ipconfig /all", "net config server", and "net
> >> >> >> config workstation", from each computer running XP, and look at "ipconfig /all"
> >> >> >> from the Windows 98 computer.  Make sure that you don't have a new 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
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Then look at the computers running Windows XP.  Is the Guest account enabled for
> >> >> >> network access?  Have you activated a share on each one?
> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate>
> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Can you access any shared data, on either computer running Windows XP, from the
> >> >> >> Windows 98 computer?
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> And please, since this could take a while, reply after my replies.
> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting>
> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting
> >> >>
> >> >> >I tried following all of thoes best I could, but was fairly confused. Do you
> >> >> >want me to give you the results from the command promts? also, I couldn't ger
> >> >> >browstats to work (I installed it)
> >> >> 
> >> >> Keep trying, Clayton.
> >> >>
> >> >> What folder did you copy "browstat.exe" into?
> >> >>
> >> >> Answer below this line please.
> >> >>
> >> >> --
> >> >> 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.
> >> >>
> >> >
> >> >I think it was just coppied into a temporary folder...where should i copy it
> >> >to?
> >>
> >> You can copy it to any folder.  It's more predictable if you copy it to
> >> "C:\Utility", then you only type "c:\utility\browstat" to run it, or add
> >> ";C:\Utility" to the Path.
> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html>
> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html
> >>
> >> --
> >> 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.
> >>
> >
> >ok i got the browstat to work. this is what it came up with. (my desktop
> >name is NUMMERDESKTOP, my MC laptop is CJSLAPTOP and the 98 laptop is LAPTOP)
> >the desktop is connecten through ethernet and the laptops through wireless.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
> >    Browsing is active on domain.
> >    Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.  Using
> >\\NUMMERDESKTOP
> >        Master browser is running build 2600
> >    1 backup servers retrieved from master NUMMERDESKTOP
> >        \\NUMMERDESKTOP
> >    There are 1 servers in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
> >    There are 1 domains in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
> >
> >
> >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport
> >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{4241A4B7-04CA-4648-A323-92D4C6CABD58}
> >    Browsing is active on domain.
> >    Master browser name is: CJSLAPTOP
> >Could not open key in registry, error = 5        Unable to determine build
> >of browser master: 5
> >    \\\\CJSLAPTOP     .  Version:05.01  Flags: 51003 NT POTENTIAL MASTER
> >    1 backup servers retrieved from master CJSLAPTOP
> >        \\CJSLAPTOP
> >    There are 3 servers in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport
> >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{4241A4B7-04CA-4648-A323-92D4C6CABD58}
> >    There are 1 domains in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport
> >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{4241A4B7-04CA-4648-A323-92D4C6CABD58}
> >
> >
> >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkIpx
> >    Browsing is active on domain.
> >    Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.  Using
> >\\NUMMERDESKTOP
> >        Master browser is running build 2600
> >    1 backup servers retrieved from master NUMMERDESKTOP
> >        \\NUMMERDESKTOP
> >    Unable to retrieve server list from NUMMERDESKTOP: 1231
>
> OK, here's a start.
> >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkIpx
>
> You need all computers speaking the same language.  Get rid of IPX/SPX.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/fix-network-problems-but-clean-up.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/fix-network-problems-but-clean-up.html
>
> Make sure that NetBT is Enabled on each XP computer (NetBT cannot be removed in
> Windows 98).
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html
>
> But we do need to explore the browser issue.  Which computer is on, and online
> with the others, the most?
>
> --
> 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.
>

"Clayton" wrote:

>
>
> "Chuck" wrote:
>
> > On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 16:27:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > >"Chuck" wrote:
> > >
> > >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:44:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> > >> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >"Chuck" wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:20:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> > >> >> wrote:
> > >> >>
> > >> >> >"Chuck" wrote:
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:01:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> > >> >> >> wrote:
> > >> >> >>
> > >> >> >> >"Chuck" wrote:
> > >> >> >> >
> > >> >> >> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:05:02 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> > >> >> >> >> wrote:
> > >> >> >>
> > >> >> >> >> >(I have a network ste up at my house, and it was working fine untill all of
> > >> >> >> >> >the sudden, I couldn't access my desktop from my other computers. I need to
> > >> >> >> >> >be able to access the desktop because thats what the printer is hooked up to.
> > >> >> >> >> >
> > >> >> >> >> >I have three computers on the network. A desktop running XP home sp2, a
> > >> >> >> >> >laptop running 98 SE, and a laptop running XP media center edition version
> > >> >> >> >> >2003 sp2. I can access files between the two laptops fine, and i can access
> > >> >> >> >> >files on the laptops from the desktop but i cannot access files on the
> > >> >> >> >> >desktop from either of the laptops.
> > >> >> >> >> >
> > >> >> >> >> >on the laptop running 98, when I try to access the desktop, it asks for a
> > >> >> >> >> >password. I never specified a password, because i am on an encrypted network.
> > >> >> >> >> >When I try to access the desktp from the laptop running media center edition,
> > >> >> >> >> >I get the following message:
> > >> >> >> >> >
> > >> >> >> >> >Myworkgroup:
> > >> >> >> >> >\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
> > >> >> >> >> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
> > >> >> >> >> >have access permissions.
> > >> >> >> >> >
> > >> >> >> >> >Logon failure: the user has not granted the requested logon type at this
> > >> >> >> >> >computer.
> > >> >> >> >> >
> > >> >> >> >> >what can i do so i can access that computer again. like i said, everything
> > >> >> >> >> >was working fine untill suddenly i couldn't access the desktop.
> > >> >> >> >> >
> > >> >> >> >> >Thanks for your help. )
> > >> >> >> >>
> > >> >> >> >> >I tried installing the Windows 2003 Server Resource Kit Tools, but now I get
> > >> >> >> >> >the message:
> > >> >> >> >> >
> > >> >> >> >> >Myworkgroup:
> > >> >> >> >> >\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
> > >> >> >> >> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
> > >> >> >> >> >have access permissions.
> > >> >> >> >> >
> > >> >> >> >> >Access is denied
> > >> >> >>
> > >> >> >> >> Clayton,
> > >> >> >> >>
> > >> >> >> >> If you ran the SRK Tools, and now you have the new symptom, then you'll have to
> > >> >> >> >> find the problem.  First, read about layered problem solving.
> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html>
> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html
> > >> >> >> >>
> > >> >> >> >> Make sure that you don't have any misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall,
> > >> >> >> >> or other security component.
> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
> > >> >> >> >>
> > >> >> >> >> After you are certain that no lower level problems exist, look at your file
> > >> >> >> >> sharing setup, on all 3 computers as a whole.  The Windows 98 computer will be a
> > >> >> >> >> challenge, but we will help you the best we can.
> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html>
> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html
> > >> >> >>
> > >> >> >> >i looked at all of thoes and tried doing what i could figure out but nothing
> > >> >> >> >worked...is there a way (other than redoing the os) that i could just start
> > >> >> >> >from scratch?
> > >> >> >>
> > >> >> >> You have 3 computers, so you need to start by figuring out which computer has a
> > >> >> >> problem.  Then you have to figure out what the problem is.  Some folks here will
> > >> >> >> barrage you with suggestions.  I'm going to advise you to diagnose the problem.
> > >> >> >>
> > >> >> >> Look at "browstat status",  "ipconfig /all", "net config server", and "net
> > >> >> >> config workstation", from each computer running XP, and look at "ipconfig /all"
> > >> >> >> from the Windows 98 computer.  Make sure that you don't have a new 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
> > >> >> >>
> > >> >> >> Then look at the computers running Windows XP.  Is the Guest account enabled for
> > >> >> >> network access?  Have you activated a share on each one?
> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate>
> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate
> > >> >> >>
> > >> >> >> Can you access any shared data, on either computer running Windows XP, from the
> > >> >> >> Windows 98 computer?
> > >> >> >>
> > >> >> >> And please, since this could take a while, reply after my replies.
> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting>
> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting
> > >> >>
> > >> >> >I tried following all of thoes best I could, but was fairly confused. Do you
> > >> >> >want me to give you the results from the command promts? also, I couldn't ger
> > >> >> >browstats to work (I installed it)
> > >> >> 
> > >> >> Keep trying, Clayton.
> > >> >>
> > >> >> What folder did you copy "browstat.exe" into?
> > >> >>
> > >> >> Answer below this line please.
> > >> >>
> > >> >> --
> > >> >> 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.
> > >> >>
> > >> >
> > >> >I think it was just coppied into a temporary folder...where should i copy it
> > >> >to?
> > >>
> > >> You can copy it to any folder.  It's more predictable if you copy it to
> > >> "C:\Utility", then you only type "c:\utility\browstat" to run it, or add
> > >> ";C:\Utility" to the Path.
> > >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html>
> > >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html
> > >>
> > >> --
> > >> 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.
> > >>
> > >
> > >ok i got the browstat to work. this is what it came up with. (my desktop
> > >name is NUMMERDESKTOP, my MC laptop is CJSLAPTOP and the 98 laptop is LAPTOP)
> > >the desktop is connecten through ethernet and the laptops through wireless.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
> > >    Browsing is active on domain.
> > >    Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.  Using
> > >\\NUMMERDESKTOP
> > >        Master browser is running build 2600
> > >    1 backup servers retrieved from master NUMMERDESKTOP
> > >        \\NUMMERDESKTOP
> > >    There are 1 servers in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
> > >    There are 1 domains in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
> > >
> > >
> > >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport
> > >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{4241A4B7-04CA-4648-A323-92D4C6CABD58}
> > >    Browsing is active on domain.
> > >    Master browser name is: CJSLAPTOP
> > >Could not open key in registry, error = 5        Unable to determine build
> > >of browser master: 5
> > >    \\\\CJSLAPTOP     .  Version:05.01  Flags: 51003 NT POTENTIAL MASTER
> > >    1 backup servers retrieved from master CJSLAPTOP
> > >        \\CJSLAPTOP
> > >    There are 3 servers in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport
> > >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{4241A4B7-04CA-4648-A323-92D4C6CABD58}
> > >    There are 1 domains in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport
> > >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{4241A4B7-04CA-4648-A323-92D4C6CABD58}
> > >
> > >
> > >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkIpx
> > >    Browsing is active on domain.
> > >    Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.  Using
> > >\\NUMMERDESKTOP
> > >        Master browser is running build 2600
> > >    1 backup servers retrieved from master NUMMERDESKTOP
> > >        \\NUMMERDESKTOP
> > >    Unable to retrieve server list from NUMMERDESKTOP: 1231
> >
> > OK, here's a start.
> > >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkIpx
> >
> > You need all computers speaking the same language.  Get rid of IPX/SPX.
> > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/fix-network-problems-but-clean-up.html>
> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/fix-network-problems-but-clean-up.html
> >
> > Make sure that NetBT is Enabled on each XP computer (NetBT cannot be removed in
> > Windows 98).
> > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html>
> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html
> >
> > But we do need to explore the browser issue.  Which computer is on, and online
> > with the others, the most?
> >
> > --
> > 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.
> >
>
> the desktop (running xp home) the laptop funing MC is pretty much always on
> but it has a wireless internet connection and the other laptop is falling
> appart so it's not used much
>
> i went through all the steps you gave me to no avail. i'm starting to think
> it is a lost couse and i will have to re-do the os.

>
>
>"Clayton" wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> "Chuck" wrote:
>>
>> > On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 16:27:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> > wrote:
>> >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >"Chuck" wrote:
>> > >
>> > >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:44:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> > >> wrote:
>> > >>
>> > >> >
>> > >> >
>> > >> >"Chuck" wrote:
>> > >> >
>> > >> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:20:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> > >> >> wrote:
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> >"Chuck" wrote:
>> > >> >> >
>> > >> >> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:01:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> > >> >> >> wrote:
>> > >> >> >>
>> > >> >> >> >"Chuck" wrote:
>> > >> >> >> >
>> > >> >> >> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:05:02 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> > >> >> >> >> wrote:
>> > >> >> >>
>> > >> >> >> >> >(I have a network ste up at my house, and it was working fine untill all of
>> > >> >> >> >> >the sudden, I couldn't access my desktop from my other computers. I need to
>> > >> >> >> >> >be able to access the desktop because thats what the printer is hooked up to.
>> > >> >> >> >> >
>> > >> >> >> >> >I have three computers on the network. A desktop running XP home sp2, a
>> > >> >> >> >> >laptop running 98 SE, and a laptop running XP media center edition version
>> > >> >> >> >> >2003 sp2. I can access files between the two laptops fine, and i can access
>> > >> >> >> >> >files on the laptops from the desktop but i cannot access files on the
>> > >> >> >> >> >desktop from either of the laptops.
>> > >> >> >> >> >
>> > >> >> >> >> >on the laptop running 98, when I try to access the desktop, it asks for a
>> > >> >> >> >> >password. I never specified a password, because i am on an encrypted network.
>> > >> >> >> >> >When I try to access the desktp from the laptop running media center edition,
>> > >> >> >> >> >I get the following message:
>> > >> >> >> >> >
>> > >> >> >> >> >Myworkgroup:
>> > >> >> >> >> >\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
>> > >> >> >> >> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
>> > >> >> >> >> >have access permissions.
>> > >> >> >> >> >
>> > >> >> >> >> >Logon failure: the user has not granted the requested logon type at this
>> > >> >> >> >> >computer.
>> > >> >> >> >> >
>> > >> >> >> >> >what can i do so i can access that computer again. like i said, everything
>> > >> >> >> >> >was working fine untill suddenly i couldn't access the desktop.
>> > >> >> >> >> >
>> > >> >> >> >> >Thanks for your help. )
>> > >> >> >> >>
>> > >> >> >> >> >I tried installing the Windows 2003 Server Resource Kit Tools, but now I get
>> > >> >> >> >> >the message:
>> > >> >> >> >> >
>> > >> >> >> >> >Myworkgroup:
>> > >> >> >> >> >\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
>> > >> >> >> >> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
>> > >> >> >> >> >have access permissions.
>> > >> >> >> >> >
>> > >> >> >> >> >Access is denied
>> > >> >> >>
>> > >> >> >> >> Clayton,
>> > >> >> >> >>
>> > >> >> >> >> If you ran the SRK Tools, and now you have the new symptom, then you'll have to
>> > >> >> >> >> find the problem.  First, read about layered problem solving.
>> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html>
>> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html
>> > >> >> >> >>
>> > >> >> >> >> Make sure that you don't have any misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall,
>> > >> >> >> >> or other security component.
>> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
>> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
>> > >> >> >> >>
>> > >> >> >> >> After you are certain that no lower level problems exist, look at your file
>> > >> >> >> >> sharing setup, on all 3 computers as a whole.  The Windows 98 computer will be a
>> > >> >> >> >> challenge, but we will help you the best we can.
>> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html>
>> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html
>> > >> >> >>
>> > >> >> >> >i looked at all of thoes and tried doing what i could figure out but nothing
>> > >> >> >> >worked...is there a way (other than redoing the os) that i could just start
>> > >> >> >> >from scratch?
>> > >> >> >>
>> > >> >> >> You have 3 computers, so you need to start by figuring out which computer has a
>> > >> >> >> problem.  Then you have to figure out what the problem is.  Some folks here will
>> > >> >> >> barrage you with suggestions.  I'm going to advise you to diagnose the problem.
>> > >> >> >>
>> > >> >> >> Look at "browstat status",  "ipconfig /all", "net config server", and "net
>> > >> >> >> config workstation", from each computer running XP, and look at "ipconfig /all"
>> > >> >> >> from the Windows 98 computer.  Make sure that you don't have a new 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
>> > >> >> >>
>> > >> >> >> Then look at the computers running Windows XP.  Is the Guest account enabled for
>> > >> >> >> network access?  Have you activated a share on each one?
>> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate>
>> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate
>> > >> >> >>
>> > >> >> >> Can you access any shared data, on either computer running Windows XP, from the
>> > >> >> >> Windows 98 computer?
>> > >> >> >>
>> > >> >> >> And please, since this could take a while, reply after my replies.
>> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting>
>> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> >I tried following all of thoes best I could, but was fairly confused. Do you
>> > >> >> >want me to give you the results from the command promts? also, I couldn't ger
>> > >> >> >browstats to work (I installed it)
>> > >> >> 
>> > >> >> Keep trying, Clayton.
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> What folder did you copy "browstat.exe" into?
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> Answer below this line please.
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> --
>> > >> >> 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.
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >
>> > >> >I think it was just coppied into a temporary folder...where should i copy it
>> > >> >to?
>> > >>
>> > >> You can copy it to any folder.  It's more predictable if you copy it to
>> > >> "C:\Utility", then you only type "c:\utility\browstat" to run it, or add
>> > >> ";C:\Utility" to the Path.
>> > >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html>
>> > >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html
>> > >>
>> > >> --
>> > >> 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.
>> > >>
>> > >
>> > >ok i got the browstat to work. this is what it came up with. (my desktop
>> > >name is NUMMERDESKTOP, my MC laptop is CJSLAPTOP and the 98 laptop is LAPTOP)
>> > >the desktop is connecten through ethernet and the laptops through wireless.
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
>> > >    Browsing is active on domain.
>> > >    Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.  Using
>> > >\\NUMMERDESKTOP
>> > >        Master browser is running build 2600
>> > >    1 backup servers retrieved from master NUMMERDESKTOP
>> > >        \\NUMMERDESKTOP
>> > >    There are 1 servers in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
>> > >    There are 1 domains in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport
>> > >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{4241A4B7-04CA-4648-A323-92D4C6CABD58}
>> > >    Browsing is active on domain.
>> > >    Master browser name is: CJSLAPTOP
>> > >Could not open key in registry, error = 5        Unable to determine build
>> > >of browser master: 5
>> > >    \\\\CJSLAPTOP     .  Version:05.01  Flags: 51003 NT POTENTIAL MASTER
>> > >    1 backup servers retrieved from master CJSLAPTOP
>> > >        \\CJSLAPTOP
>> > >    There are 3 servers in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport
>> > >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{4241A4B7-04CA-4648-A323-92D4C6CABD58}
>> > >    There are 1 domains in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport
>> > >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{4241A4B7-04CA-4648-A323-92D4C6CABD58}
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkIpx
>> > >    Browsing is active on domain.
>> > >    Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.  Using
>> > >\\NUMMERDESKTOP
>> > >        Master browser is running build 2600
>> > >    1 backup servers retrieved from master NUMMERDESKTOP
>> > >        \\NUMMERDESKTOP
>> > >    Unable to retrieve server list from NUMMERDESKTOP: 1231
>> >
>> > OK, here's a start.
>> > >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkIpx
>> >
>> > You need all computers speaking the same language.  Get rid of IPX/SPX.
>> > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/fix-network-problems-but-clean-up.html>
>> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/fix-network-problems-but-clean-up.html
>> >
>> > Make sure that NetBT is Enabled on each XP computer (NetBT cannot be removed in
>> > Windows 98).
>> > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html>
>> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html
>> >
>> > But we do need to explore the browser issue.  Which computer is on, and online
>> > with the others, the most?
>> >
>> > --
>> > 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.
>> >
>>
>> the desktop (running xp home) the laptop funing MC is pretty much always on
>> but it has a wireless internet connection and the other laptop is falling
>> appart so it's not used much
>>
>> i went through all the steps you gave me to no avail. i'm starting to think
>> it is a lost couse and i will have to re-do the os.
>
>I went into the event viewer and found something interesting. it seems every
>time i try to connect i get this error:
>
>Event Type:    Failure Audit
>Event Source:    Security
>Event Category:    Logon/Logoff
>Event ID:    534
>Date:        8/29/2006
>Time:        1:09:11 AM
>User:        NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
>Computer:    NUMMERDESKTOP
>Description:
>Logon Failure:
>     Reason:    The user has not been granted the requested
>         logon type at this machine
>     User Name:    Clayton
>     Domain:        CJSLAPTOP
>     Logon Type:    3
>     Logon Process:    NtLmSsp
>     Authentication Package:    MICROSOFT_AUTHENTICATION_PACKAGE_V1_0
>     Workstation Name:    CJSLAPTOP
>
>
>For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.

"Chuck" wrote:

> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 22:52:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> >"Clayton" wrote:
> >
> >>
> >>
> >> "Chuck" wrote:
> >>
> >> > On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 16:27:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> >> > wrote:
> >> >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >"Chuck" wrote:
> >> > >
> >> > >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:44:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> >> > >> wrote:
> >> > >>
> >> > >> >
> >> > >> >
> >> > >> >"Chuck" wrote:
> >> > >> >
> >> > >> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:20:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> >> > >> >> wrote:
> >> > >> >>
> >> > >> >> >"Chuck" wrote:
> >> > >> >> >
> >> > >> >> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:01:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> >> > >> >> >> wrote:
> >> > >> >> >>
> >> > >> >> >> >"Chuck" wrote:
> >> > >> >> >> >
> >> > >> >> >> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:05:02 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> >> > >> >> >> >> wrote:
> >> > >> >> >>
> >> > >> >> >> >> >(I have a network ste up at my house, and it was working fine untill all of
> >> > >> >> >> >> >the sudden, I couldn't access my desktop from my other computers. I need to
> >> > >> >> >> >> >be able to access the desktop because thats what the printer is hooked up to.
> >> > >> >> >> >> >
> >> > >> >> >> >> >I have three computers on the network. A desktop running XP home sp2, a
> >> > >> >> >> >> >laptop running 98 SE, and a laptop running XP media center edition version
> >> > >> >> >> >> >2003 sp2. I can access files between the two laptops fine, and i can access
> >> > >> >> >> >> >files on the laptops from the desktop but i cannot access files on the
> >> > >> >> >> >> >desktop from either of the laptops.
> >> > >> >> >> >> >
> >> > >> >> >> >> >on the laptop running 98, when I try to access the desktop, it asks for a
> >> > >> >> >> >> >password. I never specified a password, because i am on an encrypted network.
> >> > >> >> >> >> >When I try to access the desktp from the laptop running media center edition,
> >> > >> >> >> >> >I get the following message:
> >> > >> >> >> >> >
> >> > >> >> >> >> >Myworkgroup:
> >> > >> >> >> >> >\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
> >> > >> >> >> >> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
> >> > >> >> >> >> >have access permissions.
> >> > >> >> >> >> >
> >> > >> >> >> >> >Logon failure: the user has not granted the requested logon type at this
> >> > >> >> >> >> >computer.
> >> > >> >> >> >> >
> >> > >> >> >> >> >what can i do so i can access that computer again. like i said, everything
> >> > >> >> >> >> >was working fine untill suddenly i couldn't access the desktop.
> >> > >> >> >> >> >
> >> > >> >> >> >> >Thanks for your help. )
> >> > >> >> >> >>
> >> > >> >> >> >> >I tried installing the Windows 2003 Server Resource Kit Tools, but now I get
> >> > >> >> >> >> >the message:
> >> > >> >> >> >> >
> >> > >> >> >> >> >Myworkgroup:
> >> > >> >> >> >> >\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
> >> > >> >> >> >> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
> >> > >> >> >> >> >have access permissions.
> >> > >> >> >> >> >
> >> > >> >> >> >> >Access is denied
> >> > >> >> >>
> >> > >> >> >> >> Clayton,
> >> > >> >> >> >>
> >> > >> >> >> >> If you ran the SRK Tools, and now you have the new symptom, then you'll have to
> >> > >> >> >> >> find the problem.  First, read about layered problem solving.
> >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html>
> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html
> >> > >> >> >> >>
> >> > >> >> >> >> Make sure that you don't have any misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall,
> >> > >> >> >> >> or other security component.
> >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
> >> > >> >> >> >>
> >> > >> >> >> >> After you are certain that no lower level problems exist, look at your file
> >> > >> >> >> >> sharing setup, on all 3 computers as a whole.  The Windows 98 computer will be a
> >> > >> >> >> >> challenge, but we will help you the best we can.
> >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html>
> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html
> >> > >> >> >>
> >> > >> >> >> >i looked at all of thoes and tried doing what i could figure out but nothing
> >> > >> >> >> >worked...is there a way (other than redoing the os) that i could just start
> >> > >> >> >> >from scratch?
> >> > >> >> >>
> >> > >> >> >> You have 3 computers, so you need to start by figuring out which computer has a
> >> > >> >> >> problem.  Then you have to figure out what the problem is.  Some folks here will
> >> > >> >> >> barrage you with suggestions.  I'm going to advise you to diagnose the problem.
> >> > >> >> >>
> >> > >> >> >> Look at "browstat status",  "ipconfig /all", "net config server", and "net
> >> > >> >> >> config workstation", from each computer running XP, and look at "ipconfig /all"
> >> > >> >> >> from the Windows 98 computer.  Make sure that you don't have a new 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
> >> > >> >> >>
> >> > >> >> >> Then look at the computers running Windows XP.  Is the Guest account enabled for
> >> > >> >> >> network access?  Have you activated a share on each one?
> >> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate>
> >> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate
> >> > >> >> >>
> >> > >> >> >> Can you access any shared data, on either computer running Windows XP, from the
> >> > >> >> >> Windows 98 computer?
> >> > >> >> >>
> >> > >> >> >> And please, since this could take a while, reply after my replies.
> >> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting>
> >> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting
> >> > >> >>
> >> > >> >> >I tried following all of thoes best I could, but was fairly confused. Do you
> >> > >> >> >want me to give you the results from the command promts? also, I couldn't ger
> >> > >> >> >browstats to work (I installed it)
> >> > >> >> 
> >> > >> >> Keep trying, Clayton.
> >> > >> >>
> >> > >> >> What folder did you copy "browstat.exe" into?
> >> > >> >>
> >> > >> >> Answer below this line please.
> >> > >> >>
> >> > >> >> --
> >> > >> >> 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.
> >> > >> >>
> >> > >> >
> >> > >> >I think it was just coppied into a temporary folder...where should i copy it
> >> > >> >to?
> >> > >>
> >> > >> You can copy it to any folder.  It's more predictable if you copy it to
> >> > >> "C:\Utility", then you only type "c:\utility\browstat" to run it, or add
> >> > >> ";C:\Utility" to the Path.
> >> > >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html>
> >> > >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html
> >> > >>
> >> > >> --
> >> > >> 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.
> >> > >>
> >> > >
> >> > >ok i got the browstat to work. this is what it came up with. (my desktop
> >> > >name is NUMMERDESKTOP, my MC laptop is CJSLAPTOP and the 98 laptop is LAPTOP)
> >> > >the desktop is connecten through ethernet and the laptops through wireless.
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
> >> > >    Browsing is active on domain.
> >> > >    Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.  Using
> >> > >\\NUMMERDESKTOP
> >> > >        Master browser is running build 2600
> >> > >    1 backup servers retrieved from master NUMMERDESKTOP
> >> > >        \\NUMMERDESKTOP
> >> > >    There are 1 servers in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
> >> > >    There are 1 domains in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport
> >> > >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{4241A4B7-04CA-4648-A323-92D4C6CABD58}
> >> > >    Browsing is active on domain.
> >> > >    Master browser name is: CJSLAPTOP
> >> > >Could not open key in registry, error = 5        Unable to determine build
> >> > >of browser master: 5
> >> > >    \\\\CJSLAPTOP     .  Version:05.01  Flags: 51003 NT POTENTIAL MASTER
> >> > >    1 backup servers retrieved from master CJSLAPTOP
> >> > >        \\CJSLAPTOP
> >> > >    There are 3 servers in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport
> >> > >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{4241A4B7-04CA-4648-A323-92D4C6CABD58}
> >> > >    There are 1 domains in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport
> >> > >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{4241A4B7-04CA-4648-A323-92D4C6CABD58}
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkIpx
> >> > >    Browsing is active on domain.
> >> > >    Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.  Using
> >> > >\\NUMMERDESKTOP
> >> > >        Master browser is running build 2600
> >> > >    1 backup servers retrieved from master NUMMERDESKTOP
> >> > >        \\NUMMERDESKTOP
> >> > >    Unable to retrieve server list from NUMMERDESKTOP: 1231
> >> >
> >> > OK, here's a start.
> >> > >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkIpx
> >> >
> >> > You need all computers speaking the same language.  Get rid of IPX/SPX.
> >> > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/fix-network-problems-but-clean-up.html>
> >> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/fix-network-problems-but-clean-up.html
> >> >
> >> > Make sure that NetBT is Enabled on each XP computer (NetBT cannot be removed in
> >> > Windows 98).
> >> > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html>
> >> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html
> >> >
> >> > But we do need to explore the browser issue.  Which computer is on, and online
> >> > with the others, the most?
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > 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.
> >> >
> >>
> >> the desktop (running xp home) the laptop funing MC is pretty much always on
> >> but it has a wireless internet connection and the other laptop is falling
> >> appart so it's not used much
> >>
> >> i went through all the steps you gave me to no avail. i'm starting to think
> >> it is a lost couse and i will have to re-do the os.
> >
> >I went into the event viewer and found something interesting. it seems every
> >time i try to connect i get this error:
> >
> >Event Type:    Failure Audit
> >Event Source:    Security
> >Event Category:    Logon/Logoff
> >Event ID:    534
> >Date:        8/29/2006
> >Time:        1:09:11 AM
> >User:        NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
> >Computer:    NUMMERDESKTOP
> >Description:
> >Logon Failure:
> >     Reason:    The user has not been granted the requested
> >         logon type at this machine
> >     User Name:    Clayton
> >     Domain:        CJSLAPTOP
> >     Logon Type:    3
> >     Logon Process:    NtLmSsp
> >     Authentication Package:    MICROSOFT_AUTHENTICATION_PACKAGE_V1_0
> >     Workstation Name:    CJSLAPTOP
> >
> >
> >For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> >http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>
> OK, make sure that account name "Clayton" is activated properly for network
> access, on each computer.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate
>
> --
> 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 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 22:52:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >
>> >
>> >"Clayton" wrote:
>> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "Chuck" wrote:
>> >>
>> >> > On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 16:27:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> >> > wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> > >
>> >> > >
>> >> > >"Chuck" wrote:
>> >> > >
>> >> > >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:44:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> >> > >> wrote:
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >> >
>> >> > >> >
>> >> > >> >"Chuck" wrote:
>> >> > >> >
>> >> > >> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:20:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> >> > >> >> wrote:
>> >> > >> >>
>> >> > >> >> >"Chuck" wrote:
>> >> > >> >> >
>> >> > >> >> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:01:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> >> > >> >> >> wrote:
>> >> > >> >> >>
>> >> > >> >> >> >"Chuck" wrote:
>> >> > >> >> >> >
>> >> > >> >> >> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:05:02 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> >> > >> >> >> >> wrote:
>> >> > >> >> >>
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >(I have a network ste up at my house, and it was working fine untill all of
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >the sudden, I couldn't access my desktop from my other computers. I need to
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >be able to access the desktop because thats what the printer is hooked up to.
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >I have three computers on the network. A desktop running XP home sp2, a
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >laptop running 98 SE, and a laptop running XP media center edition version
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >2003 sp2. I can access files between the two laptops fine, and i can access
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >files on the laptops from the desktop but i cannot access files on the
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >desktop from either of the laptops.
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >on the laptop running 98, when I try to access the desktop, it asks for a
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >password. I never specified a password, because i am on an encrypted network.
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >When I try to access the desktp from the laptop running media center edition,
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >I get the following message:
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >Myworkgroup:
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >have access permissions.
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >Logon failure: the user has not granted the requested logon type at this
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >computer.
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >what can i do so i can access that computer again. like i said, everything
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >was working fine untill suddenly i couldn't access the desktop.
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >Thanks for your help. )
>> >> > >> >> >> >>
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >I tried installing the Windows 2003 Server Resource Kit Tools, but now I get
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >the message:
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >Myworkgroup:
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >have access permissions.
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >
>> >> > >> >> >> >> >Access is denied
>> >> > >> >> >>
>> >> > >> >> >> >> Clayton,
>> >> > >> >> >> >>
>> >> > >> >> >> >> If you ran the SRK Tools, and now you have the new symptom, then you'll have to
>> >> > >> >> >> >> find the problem.  First, read about layered problem solving.
>> >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html>
>> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html
>> >> > >> >> >> >>
>> >> > >> >> >> >> Make sure that you don't have any misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall,
>> >> > >> >> >> >> or other security component.
>> >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
>> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
>> >> > >> >> >> >>
>> >> > >> >> >> >> After you are certain that no lower level problems exist, look at your file
>> >> > >> >> >> >> sharing setup, on all 3 computers as a whole.  The Windows 98 computer will be a
>> >> > >> >> >> >> challenge, but we will help you the best we can.
>> >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html>
>> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html
>> >> > >> >> >>
>> >> > >> >> >> >i looked at all of thoes and tried doing what i could figure out but nothing
>> >> > >> >> >> >worked...is there a way (other than redoing the os) that i could just start
>> >> > >> >> >> >from scratch?
>> >> > >> >> >>
>> >> > >> >> >> You have 3 computers, so you need to start by figuring out which computer has a
>> >> > >> >> >> problem.  Then you have to figure out what the problem is.  Some folks here will
>> >> > >> >> >> barrage you with suggestions.  I'm going to advise you to diagnose the problem.
>> >> > >> >> >>
>> >> > >> >> >> Look at "browstat status",  "ipconfig /all", "net config server", and "net
>> >> > >> >> >> config workstation", from each computer running XP, and look at "ipconfig /all"
>> >> > >> >> >> from the Windows 98 computer.  Make sure that you don't have a new 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
>> >> > >> >> >>
>> >> > >> >> >> Then look at the computers running Windows XP.  Is the Guest account enabled for
>> >> > >> >> >> network access?  Have you activated a share on each one?
>> >> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate>
>> >> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate
>> >> > >> >> >>
>> >> > >> >> >> Can you access any shared data, on either computer running Windows XP, from the
>> >> > >> >> >> Windows 98 computer?
>> >> > >> >> >>
>> >> > >> >> >> And please, since this could take a while, reply after my replies.
>> >> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting>
>> >> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting
>> >> > >> >>
>> >> > >> >> >I tried following all of thoes best I could, but was fairly confused. Do you
>> >> > >> >> >want me to give you the results from the command promts? also, I couldn't ger
>> >> > >> >> >browstats to work (I installed it)
>> >> > >> >> 
>> >> > >> >> Keep trying, Clayton.
>> >> > >> >>
>> >> > >> >> What folder did you copy "browstat.exe" into?
>> >> > >> >>
>> >> > >> >> Answer below this line please.
>> >> > >> >>
>> >> > >> >> --
>> >> > >> >> 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.
>> >> > >> >>
>> >> > >> >
>> >> > >> >I think it was just coppied into a temporary folder...where should i copy it
>> >> > >> >to?
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >> You can copy it to any folder.  It's more predictable if you copy it to
>> >> > >> "C:\Utility", then you only type "c:\utility\browstat" to run it, or add
>> >> > >> ";C:\Utility" to the Path.
>> >> > >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html>
>> >> > >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >> --
>> >> > >> 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.
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >
>> >> > >ok i got the browstat to work. this is what it came up with. (my desktop
>> >> > >name is NUMMERDESKTOP, my MC laptop is CJSLAPTOP and the 98 laptop is LAPTOP)
>> >> > >the desktop is connecten through ethernet and the laptops through wireless.
>> >> > >
>> >> > >
>> >> > >
>> >> > >
>> >> > >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
>> >> > >    Browsing is active on domain.
>> >> > >    Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.  Using
>> >> > >\\NUMMERDESKTOP
>> >> > >        Master browser is running build 2600
>> >> > >    1 backup servers retrieved from master NUMMERDESKTOP
>> >> > >        \\NUMMERDESKTOP
>> >> > >    There are 1 servers in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
>> >> > >    There are 1 domains in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
>> >> > >
>> >> > >
>> >> > >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport
>> >> > >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{4241A4B7-04CA-4648-A323-92D4C6CABD58}
>> >> > >    Browsing is active on domain.
>> >> > >    Master browser name is: CJSLAPTOP
>> >> > >Could not open key in registry, error = 5        Unable to determine build
>> >> > >of browser master: 5
>> >> > >    \\\\CJSLAPTOP     .  Version:05.01  Flags: 51003 NT POTENTIAL MASTER
>> >> > >    1 backup servers retrieved from master CJSLAPTOP
>> >> > >        \\CJSLAPTOP
>> >> > >    There are 3 servers in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport
>> >> > >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{4241A4B7-04CA-4648-A323-92D4C6CABD58}
>> >> > >    There are 1 domains in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport
>> >> > >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{4241A4B7-04CA-4648-A323-92D4C6CABD58}
>> >> > >
>> >> > >
>> >> > >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkIpx
>> >> > >    Browsing is active on domain.
>> >> > >    Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.  Using
>> >> > >\\NUMMERDESKTOP
>> >> > >        Master browser is running build 2600
>> >> > >    1 backup servers retrieved from master NUMMERDESKTOP
>> >> > >        \\NUMMERDESKTOP
>> >> > >    Unable to retrieve server list from NUMMERDESKTOP: 1231
>> >> >
>> >> > OK, here's a start.
>> >> > >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkIpx
>> >> >
>> >> > You need all computers speaking the same language.  Get rid of IPX/SPX.
>> >> > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/fix-network-problems-but-clean-up.html>
>> >> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/fix-network-problems-but-clean-up.html
>> >> >
>> >> > Make sure that NetBT is Enabled on each XP computer (NetBT cannot be removed in
>> >> > Windows 98).
>> >> > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html>
>> >> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html
>> >> >
>> >> > But we do need to explore the browser issue.  Which computer is on, and online
>> >> > with the others, the most?
>> >> >
>> >> > --
>> >> > 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.
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >> the desktop (running xp home) the laptop funing MC is pretty much always on
>> >> but it has a wireless internet connection and the other laptop is falling
>> >> appart so it's not used much
>> >>
>> >> i went through all the steps you gave me to no avail. i'm starting to think
>> >> it is a lost couse and i will have to re-do the os.
>> >
>> >I went into the event viewer and found something interesting. it seems every
>> >time i try to connect i get this error:
>> >
>> >Event Type:    Failure Audit
>> >Event Source:    Security
>> >Event Category:    Logon/Logoff
>> >Event ID:    534
>> >Date:        8/29/2006
>> >Time:        1:09:11 AM
>> >User:        NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
>> >Computer:    NUMMERDESKTOP
>> >Description:
>> >Logon Failure:
>> >     Reason:    The user has not been granted the requested
>> >         logon type at this machine
>> >     User Name:    Clayton
>> >     Domain:        CJSLAPTOP
>> >     Logon Type:    3
>> >     Logon Process:    NtLmSsp
>> >     Authentication Package:    MICROSOFT_AUTHENTICATION_PACKAGE_V1_0
>> >     Workstation Name:    CJSLAPTOP
>> >
>> >
>> >For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>> >http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>>
>> OK, make sure that account name "Clayton" is activated properly for network
>> access, on each computer.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate
>>
>> --
>> 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.
>>
>
>when i type in
>
>net user clayton /active:yes
>
>I get this:
>
>this user name could not be found.
>
>more help is avalible by typing NET HELPMSG 2221.
>
>I tried typing in
>
>net user \\cjslaptop\clayton /active:yes
>
>but got:
>
>The syntax of this command is:
>
>NET USER
>[username [password | *] [options]] [/domain]
>        username {password | *} /add [options] [/domain]
>        username [/delete] [/domain]

"Chuck" wrote:

> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 23:46:02 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> >"Chuck" wrote:
> >
> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 22:52:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >"Clayton" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> "Chuck" wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> > On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 16:27:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> >> >> > wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > >"Chuck" wrote:
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:44:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> >> >> > >> wrote:
> >> >> > >>
> >> >> > >> >
> >> >> > >> >
> >> >> > >> >"Chuck" wrote:
> >> >> > >> >
> >> >> > >> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:20:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> >> >> > >> >> wrote:
> >> >> > >> >>
> >> >> > >> >> >"Chuck" wrote:
> >> >> > >> >> >
> >> >> > >> >> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:01:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> >> >> > >> >> >> wrote:
> >> >> > >> >> >>
> >> >> > >> >> >> >"Chuck" wrote:
> >> >> > >> >> >> >
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:05:02 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> wrote:
> >> >> > >> >> >>
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >(I have a network ste up at my house, and it was working fine untill all of
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >the sudden, I couldn't access my desktop from my other computers. I need to
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >be able to access the desktop because thats what the printer is hooked up to.
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >I have three computers on the network. A desktop running XP home sp2, a
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >laptop running 98 SE, and a laptop running XP media center edition version
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >2003 sp2. I can access files between the two laptops fine, and i can access
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >files on the laptops from the desktop but i cannot access files on the
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >desktop from either of the laptops.
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >on the laptop running 98, when I try to access the desktop, it asks for a
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >password. I never specified a password, because i am on an encrypted network.
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >When I try to access the desktp from the laptop running media center edition,
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >I get the following message:
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >Myworkgroup:
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >have access permissions.
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >Logon failure: the user has not granted the requested logon type at this
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >computer.
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >what can i do so i can access that computer again. like i said, everything
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >was working fine untill suddenly i couldn't access the desktop.
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >Thanks for your help. )
> >> >> > >> >> >> >>
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >I tried installing the Windows 2003 Server Resource Kit Tools, but now I get
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >the message:
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >Myworkgroup:
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >have access permissions.
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >Access is denied
> >> >> > >> >> >>
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> Clayton,
> >> >> > >> >> >> >>
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> If you ran the SRK Tools, and now you have the new symptom, then you'll have to
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> find the problem.  First, read about layered problem solving.
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html>
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html
> >> >> > >> >> >> >>
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> Make sure that you don't have any misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall,
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> or other security component.
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
> >> >> > >> >> >> >>
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> After you are certain that no lower level problems exist, look at your file
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> sharing setup, on all 3 computers as a whole.  The Windows 98 computer will be a
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> challenge, but we will help you the best we can.
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html>
> >> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html
> >> >> > >> >> >>
> >> >> > >> >> >> >i looked at all of thoes and tried doing what i could figure out but nothing
> >> >> > >> >> >> >worked...is there a way (other than redoing the os) that i could just start
> >> >> > >> >> >> >from scratch?
> >> >> > >> >> >>
> >> >> > >> >> >> You have 3 computers, so you need to start by figuring out which computer has a
> >> >> > >> >> >> problem.  Then you have to figure out what the problem is.  Some folks here will
> >> >> > >> >> >> barrage you with suggestions.  I'm going to advise you to diagnose the problem.
> >> >> > >> >> >>
> >> >> > >> >> >> Look at "browstat status",  "ipconfig /all", "net config server", and "net
> >> >> > >> >> >> config workstation", from each computer running XP, and look at "ipconfig /all"
> >> >> > >> >> >> from the Windows 98 computer.  Make sure that you don't have a new 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
> >> >> > >> >> >>
> >> >> > >> >> >> Then look at the computers running Windows XP.  Is the Guest account enabled for
> >> >> > >> >> >> network access?  Have you activated a share on each one?
> >> >> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate>
> >> >> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate
> >> >> > >> >> >>
> >> >> > >> >> >> Can you access any shared data, on either computer running Windows XP, from the
> >> >> > >> >> >> Windows 98 computer?
> >> >> > >> >> >>
> >> >> > >> >> >> And please, since this could take a while, reply after my replies.
> >> >> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting>
> >> >> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting
> >> >> > >> >>
> >> >> > >> >> >I tried following all of thoes best I could, but was fairly confused. Do you
> >> >> > >> >> >want me to give you the results from the command promts? also, I couldn't ger
> >> >> > >> >> >browstats to work (I installed it)
> >> >> > >> >> 
> >> >> > >> >> Keep trying, Clayton.
> >> >> > >> >>
> >> >> > >> >> What folder did you copy "browstat.exe" into?
> >> >> > >> >>
> >> >> > >> >> Answer below this line please.
> >> >> > >> >>
> >> >> > >> >> --
> >> >> > >> >> 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.
> >> >> > >> >>
> >> >> > >> >
> >> >> > >> >I think it was just coppied into a temporary folder...where should i copy it
> >> >> > >> >to?
> >> >> > >>
> >> >> > >> You can copy it to any folder.  It's more predictable if you copy it to
> >> >> > >> "C:\Utility", then you only type "c:\utility\browstat" to run it, or add
> >> >> > >> ";C:\Utility" to the Path.
> >> >> > >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html>
> >> >> > >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html
> >> >> > >>
> >> >> > >> --
> >> >> > >> 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.
> >> >> > >>
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > >ok i got the browstat to work. this is what it came up with. (my desktop
> >> >> > >name is NUMMERDESKTOP, my MC laptop is CJSLAPTOP and the 98 laptop is LAPTOP)
> >> >> > >the desktop is connecten through ethernet and the laptops through wireless.
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
> >> >> > >    Browsing is active on domain.
> >> >> > >    Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.  Using
> >> >> > >\\NUMMERDESKTOP
> >> >> > >        Master browser is running build 2600
> >> >> > >    1 backup servers retrieved from master NUMMERDESKTOP
> >> >> > >        \\NUMMERDESKTOP
> >> >> > >    There are 1 servers in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
> >> >> > >    There are 1 domains in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport
> >> >> > >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{4241A4B7-04CA-4648-A323-92D4C6CABD58}
> >> >> > >    Browsing is active on domain.
> >> >> > >    Master browser name is: CJSLAPTOP
> >> >> > >Could not open key in registry, error = 5        Unable to determine build
> >> >> > >of browser master: 5
> >> >> > >    \\\\CJSLAPTOP     .  Version:05.01  Flags: 51003 NT POTENTIAL MASTER
> >> >> > >    1 backup servers retrieved from master CJSLAPTOP
> >> >> > >        \\CJSLAPTOP
> >> >> > >    There are 3 servers in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport
> >> >> > >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{4241A4B7-04CA-4648-A323-92D4C6CABD58}
> >> >> > >    There are 1 domains in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport
> >> >> > >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{4241A4B7-04CA-4648-A323-92D4C6CABD58}
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkIpx
> >> >> > >    Browsing is active on domain.
> >> >> > >    Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.  Using
> >> >> > >\\NUMMERDESKTOP
> >> >> > >        Master browser is running build 2600
> >> >> > >    1 backup servers retrieved from master NUMMERDESKTOP
> >> >> > >        \\NUMMERDESKTOP
> >> >> > >    Unable to retrieve server list from NUMMERDESKTOP: 1231
> >> >> >
> >> >> > OK, here's a start.
> >> >> > >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkIpx
> >> >> >
> >> >> > You need all computers speaking the same language.  Get rid of IPX/SPX.
> >> >> > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/fix-network-problems-but-clean-up.html>
> >> >> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/fix-network-problems-but-clean-up.html
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Make sure that NetBT is Enabled on each XP computer (NetBT cannot be removed in
> >> >> > Windows 98).
> >> >> > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html>
> >> >> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html
> >> >> >
> >> >> > But we do need to explore the browser issue.  Which computer is on, and online
> >> >> > with the others, the most?
> >> >> >
> >> >> > --
> >> >> > 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.
> >> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >> the desktop (running xp home) the laptop funing MC is pretty much always on
> >> >> but it has a wireless internet connection and the other laptop is falling
> >> >> appart so it's not used much
> >> >>
> >> >> i went through all the steps you gave me to no avail. i'm starting to think
> >> >> it is a lost couse and i will have to re-do the os.
> >> >
> >> >I went into the event viewer and found something interesting. it seems every
> >> >time i try to connect i get this error:
> >> >
> >> >Event Type:    Failure Audit
> >> >Event Source:    Security
> >> >Event Category:    Logon/Logoff
> >> >Event ID:    534
> >> >Date:        8/29/2006
> >> >Time:        1:09:11 AM
> >> >User:        NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
> >> >Computer:    NUMMERDESKTOP
> >> >Description:
> >> >Logon Failure:
> >> >     Reason:    The user has not been granted the requested
> >> >         logon type at this machine
> >> >     User Name:    Clayton
> >> >     Domain:        CJSLAPTOP
> >> >     Logon Type:    3
> >> >     Logon Process:    NtLmSsp
> >> >     Authentication Package:    MICROSOFT_AUTHENTICATION_PACKAGE_V1_0
> >> >     Workstation Name:    CJSLAPTOP
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> >> >http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> >>
> >> OK, make sure that account name "Clayton" is activated properly for network
> >> access, on each computer.
> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate>
> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate
> >>
> >> --
> >> 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.
> >>
> >
> >when i type in
> >
> >net user clayton /active:yes
> >
> >I get this:
> >
> >this user name could not be found.
> >
> >more help is avalible by typing NET HELPMSG 2221.
> >
> >I tried typing in
> >
> >net user \\cjslaptop\clayton /active:yes
> >
> >but got:
> >
> >The syntax of this command is:
> >
> >NET USER
> >[username [password | *] [options]] [/domain]
> >        username {password | *} /add [options] [/domain]

>
>
>"Chuck" wrote:
>
>> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 23:46:02 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >
>> >
>> >"Chuck" wrote:
>> >
>> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 22:52:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> >> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >"Clayton" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> "Chuck" wrote:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> > On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 16:27:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> >> >> > wrote:
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > >
>> >> >> > >
>> >> >> > >"Chuck" wrote:
>> >> >> > >
>> >> >> > >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:44:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> >> >> > >> wrote:
>> >> >> > >>
>> >> >> > >> >
>> >> >> > >> >
>> >> >> > >> >"Chuck" wrote:
>> >> >> > >> >
>> >> >> > >> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:20:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> >> >> > >> >> wrote:
>> >> >> > >> >>
>> >> >> > >> >> >"Chuck" wrote:
>> >> >> > >> >> >
>> >> >> > >> >> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:01:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> >> >> > >> >> >> wrote:
>> >> >> > >> >> >>
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >"Chuck" wrote:
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:05:02 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> wrote:
>> >> >> > >> >> >>
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >(I have a network ste up at my house, and it was working fine untill all of
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >the sudden, I couldn't access my desktop from my other computers. I need to
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >be able to access the desktop because thats what the printer is hooked up to.
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >I have three computers on the network. A desktop running XP home sp2, a
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >laptop running 98 SE, and a laptop running XP media center edition version
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >2003 sp2. I can access files between the two laptops fine, and i can access
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >files on the laptops from the desktop but i cannot access files on the
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >desktop from either of the laptops.
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >on the laptop running 98, when I try to access the desktop, it asks for a
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >password. I never specified a password, because i am on an encrypted network.
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >When I try to access the desktp from the laptop running media center edition,
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >I get the following message:
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >Myworkgroup:
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >have access permissions.
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >Logon failure: the user has not granted the requested logon type at this
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >computer.
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >what can i do so i can access that computer again. like i said, everything
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >was working fine untill suddenly i couldn't access the desktop.
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >Thanks for your help. )
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >I tried installing the Windows 2003 Server Resource Kit Tools, but now I get
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >the message:
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >Myworkgroup:
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >have access permissions.
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >Access is denied
>> >> >> > >> >> >>
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> Clayton,
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> If you ran the SRK Tools, and now you have the new symptom, then you'll have to
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> find the problem.  First, read about layered problem solving.
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html>
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> Make sure that you don't have any misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall,
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> or other security component.
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> After you are certain that no lower level problems exist, look at your file
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> sharing setup, on all 3 computers as a whole.  The Windows 98 computer will be a
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> challenge, but we will help you the best we can.
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html>
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html
>> >> >> > >> >> >>
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >i looked at all of thoes and tried doing what i could figure out but nothing
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >worked...is there a way (other than redoing the os) that i could just start
>> >> >> > >> >> >> >from scratch?
>> >> >> > >> >> >>
>> >> >> > >> >> >> You have 3 computers, so you need to start by figuring out which computer has a
>> >> >> > >> >> >> problem.  Then you have to figure out what the problem is.  Some folks here will
>> >> >> > >> >> >> barrage you with suggestions.  I'm going to advise you to diagnose the problem.
>> >> >> > >> >> >>
>> >> >> > >> >> >> Look at "browstat status",  "ipconfig /all", "net config server", and "net
>> >> >> > >> >> >> config workstation", from each computer running XP, and look at "ipconfig /all"
>> >> >> > >> >> >> from the Windows 98 computer.  Make sure that you don't have a new 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
>> >> >> > >> >> >>
>> >> >> > >> >> >> Then look at the computers running Windows XP.  Is the Guest account enabled for
>> >> >> > >> >> >> network access?  Have you activated a share on each one?
>> >> >> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate>
>> >> >> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate
>> >> >> > >> >> >>
>> >> >> > >> >> >> Can you access any shared data, on either computer running Windows XP, from the
>> >> >> > >> >> >> Windows 98 computer?
>> >> >> > >> >> >>
>> >> >> > >> >> >> And please, since this could take a while, reply after my replies.
>> >> >> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting>
>> >> >> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting
>> >> >> > >> >>
>> >> >> > >> >> >I tried following all of thoes best I could, but was fairly confused. Do you
>> >> >> > >> >> >want me to give you the results from the command promts? also, I couldn't ger
>> >> >> > >> >> >browstats to work (I installed it)
>> >> >> > >> >> 
>> >> >> > >> >> Keep trying, Clayton.
>> >> >> > >> >>
>> >> >> > >> >> What folder did you copy "browstat.exe" into?
>> >> >> > >> >>
>> >> >> > >> >> Answer below this line please.
>> >> >> > >> >>
>> >> >> > >> >> --
>> >> >> > >> >> 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.
>> >> >> > >> >>
>> >> >> > >> >
>> >> >> > >> >I think it was just coppied into a temporary folder...where should i copy it
>> >> >> > >> >to?
>> >> >> > >>
>> >> >> > >> You can copy it to any folder.  It's more predictable if you copy it to
>> >> >> > >> "C:\Utility", then you only type "c:\utility\browstat" to run it, or add
>> >> >> > >> ";C:\Utility" to the Path.
>> >> >> > >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html>
>> >> >> > >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html
>> >> >> > >>
>> >> >> > >> --
>> >> >> > >> 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.
>> >> >> > >>
>> >> >> > >
>> >> >> > >ok i got the browstat to work. this is what it came up with. (my desktop
>> >> >> > >name is NUMMERDESKTOP, my MC laptop is CJSLAPTOP and the 98 laptop is LAPTOP)
>> >> >> > >the desktop is connecten through ethernet and the laptops through wireless.
>> >> >> > >
>> >> >> > >
>> >> >> > >
>> >> >> > >
>> >> >> > >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
>> >> >> > >    Browsing is active on domain.
>> >> >> > >    Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.  Using
>> >> >> > >\\NUMMERDESKTOP
>> >> >> > >        Master browser is running build 2600
>> >> >> > >    1 backup servers retrieved from master NUMMERDESKTOP
>> >> >> > >        \\NUMMERDESKTOP
>> >> >> > >    There are 1 servers in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
>> >> >> > >    There are 1 domains in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
>> >> >> > >
>> >> >> > >
>> >> >> > >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport
>> >> >> > >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{4241A4B7-04CA-4648-A323-92D4C6CABD58}
>> >> >> > >    Browsing is active on domain.
>> >> >> > >    Master browser name is: CJSLAPTOP
>> >> >> > >Could not open key in registry, error = 5        Unable to determine build
>> >> >> > >of browser master: 5
>> >> >> > >    \\\\CJSLAPTOP     .  Version:05.01  Flags: 51003 NT POTENTIAL MASTER
>> >> >> > >    1 backup servers retrieved from master CJSLAPTOP
>> >> >> > >        \\CJSLAPTOP
>> >> >> > >    There are 3 servers in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport
>> >> >> > >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{4241A4B7-04CA-4648-A323-92D4C6CABD58}
>> >> >> > >    There are 1 domains in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport
>> >> >> > >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{4241A4B7-04CA-4648-A323-92D4C6CABD58}
>> >> >> > >
>> >> >> > >
>> >> >> > >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkIpx
>> >> >> > >    Browsing is active on domain.
>> >> >> > >    Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.  Using
>> >> >> > >\\NUMMERDESKTOP
>> >> >> > >        Master browser is running build 2600
>> >> >> > >    1 backup servers retrieved from master NUMMERDESKTOP
>> >> >> > >        \\NUMMERDESKTOP
>> >> >> > >    Unable to retrieve server list from NUMMERDESKTOP: 1231
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > OK, here's a start.
>> >> >> > >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkIpx
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > You need all computers speaking the same language.  Get rid of IPX/SPX.
>> >> >> > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/fix-network-problems-but-clean-up.html>
>> >> >> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/fix-network-problems-but-clean-up.html
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > Make sure that NetBT is Enabled on each XP computer (NetBT cannot be removed in
>> >> >> > Windows 98).
>> >> >> > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html>
>> >> >> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > But we do need to explore the browser issue.  Which computer is on, and online
>> >> >> > with the others, the most?
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > --
>> >> >> > 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.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >>
>> >> >> the desktop (running xp home) the laptop funing MC is pretty much always on
>> >> >> but it has a wireless internet connection and the other laptop is falling
>> >> >> appart so it's not used much
>> >> >>
>> >> >> i went through all the steps you gave me to no avail. i'm starting to think
>> >> >> it is a lost couse and i will have to re-do the os.
>> >> >
>> >> >I went into the event viewer and found something interesting. it seems every
>> >> >time i try to connect i get this error:
>> >> >
>> >> >Event Type:    Failure Audit
>> >> >Event Source:    Security
>> >> >Event Category:    Logon/Logoff
>> >> >Event ID:    534
>> >> >Date:        8/29/2006
>> >> >Time:        1:09:11 AM
>> >> >User:        NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
>> >> >Computer:    NUMMERDESKTOP
>> >> >Description:
>> >> >Logon Failure:
>> >> >     Reason:    The user has not been granted the requested
>> >> >         logon type at this machine
>> >> >     User Name:    Clayton
>> >> >     Domain:        CJSLAPTOP
>> >> >     Logon Type:    3
>> >> >     Logon Process:    NtLmSsp
>> >> >     Authentication Package:    MICROSOFT_AUTHENTICATION_PACKAGE_V1_0
>> >> >     Workstation Name:    CJSLAPTOP
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>> >> >http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>> >>
>> >> OK, make sure that account name "Clayton" is activated properly for network
>> >> access, on each computer.
>> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate>
>> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> 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.
>> >>
>> >
>> >when i type in
>> >
>> >net user clayton /active:yes
>> >
>> >I get this:
>> >
>> >this user name could not be found.
>> >
>> >more help is avalible by typing NET HELPMSG 2221.
>> >
>> >I tried typing in
>> >
>> >net user \\cjslaptop\clayton /active:yes
>> >
>> >but got:
>> >
>> >The syntax of this command is:
>> >
>> >NET USER
>> >[username [password | *] [options]] [/domain]
>> >        username {password | *} /add [options] [/domain]
>
>
>Ok I added the user clayton on the desktop computer. they both have blank
>passwords, and I even tried giving the user clayton administrative privilages
>on the xp home computer, but it still isn't working.

"Chuck" wrote:

> On Wed, 30 Aug 2006 12:59:02 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> >"Chuck" wrote:
> >
> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 23:46:02 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >"Chuck" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 22:52:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> >> >> wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >"Clayton" wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> "Chuck" wrote:
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> > On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 16:27:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> >> >> >> > wrote:
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > >
> >> >> >> > >
> >> >> >> > >"Chuck" wrote:
> >> >> >> > >
> >> >> >> > >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:44:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> >> >> >> > >> wrote:
> >> >> >> > >>
> >> >> >> > >> >
> >> >> >> > >> >
> >> >> >> > >> >"Chuck" wrote:
> >> >> >> > >> >
> >> >> >> > >> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:20:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> >> >> >> > >> >> wrote:
> >> >> >> > >> >>
> >> >> >> > >> >> >"Chuck" wrote:
> >> >> >> > >> >> >
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:01:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> wrote:
> >> >> >> > >> >> >>
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >"Chuck" wrote:
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:05:02 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> wrote:
> >> >> >> > >> >> >>
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >(I have a network ste up at my house, and it was working fine untill all of
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >the sudden, I couldn't access my desktop from my other computers. I need to
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >be able to access the desktop because thats what the printer is hooked up to.
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >I have three computers on the network. A desktop running XP home sp2, a
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >laptop running 98 SE, and a laptop running XP media center edition version
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >2003 sp2. I can access files between the two laptops fine, and i can access
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >files on the laptops from the desktop but i cannot access files on the
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >desktop from either of the laptops.
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >on the laptop running 98, when I try to access the desktop, it asks for a
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >password. I never specified a password, because i am on an encrypted network.
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >When I try to access the desktp from the laptop running media center edition,
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >I get the following message:
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >Myworkgroup:
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >have access permissions.
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >Logon failure: the user has not granted the requested logon type at this
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >computer.
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >what can i do so i can access that computer again. like i said, everything
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >was working fine untill suddenly i couldn't access the desktop.
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >Thanks for your help. )
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >I tried installing the Windows 2003 Server Resource Kit Tools, but now I get
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >the message:
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >Myworkgroup:
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >have access permissions.
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >Access is denied
> >> >> >> > >> >> >>
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> Clayton,
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> If you ran the SRK Tools, and now you have the new symptom, then you'll have to
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> find the problem.  First, read about layered problem solving.
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html>
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> Make sure that you don't have any misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall,
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> or other security component.
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> After you are certain that no lower level problems exist, look at your file
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> sharing setup, on all 3 computers as a whole.  The Windows 98 computer will be a
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> challenge, but we will help you the best we can.
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html>
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html
> >> >> >> > >> >> >>
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >i looked at all of thoes and tried doing what i could figure out but nothing
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >worked...is there a way (other than redoing the os) that i could just start
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >from scratch?
> >> >> >> > >> >> >>
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> You have 3 computers, so you need to start by figuring out which computer has a
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> problem.  Then you have to figure out what the problem is.  Some folks here will
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> barrage you with suggestions.  I'm going to advise you to diagnose the problem.
> >> >> >> > >> >> >>
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> Look at "browstat status",  "ipconfig /all", "net config server", and "net
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> config workstation", from each computer running XP, and look at "ipconfig /all"
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> from the Windows 98 computer.  Make sure that you don't have a new 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
> >> >> >> > >> >> >>
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> Then look at the computers running Windows XP.  Is the Guest account enabled for
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> network access?  Have you activated a share on each one?
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate>
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate
> >> >> >> > >> >> >>
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> Can you access any shared data, on either computer running Windows XP, from the
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> Windows 98 computer?
> >> >> >> > >> >> >>
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> And please, since this could take a while, reply after my replies.
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting>
> >> >> >> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting
> >> >> >> > >> >>
> >> >> >> > >> >> >I tried following all of thoes best I could, but was fairly confused. Do you
> >> >> >> > >> >> >want me to give you the results from the command promts? also, I couldn't ger
> >> >> >> > >> >> >browstats to work (I installed it)
> >> >> >> > >> >> 
> >> >> >> > >> >> Keep trying, Clayton.
> >> >> >> > >> >>
> >> >> >> > >> >> What folder did you copy "browstat.exe" into?
> >> >> >> > >> >>
> >> >> >> > >> >> Answer below this line please.
> >> >> >> > >> >>
> >> >> >> > >> >> --
> >> >> >> > >> >> 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.
> >> >> >> > >> >>
> >> >> >> > >> >
> >> >> >> > >> >I think it was just coppied into a temporary folder...where should i copy it
> >> >> >> > >> >to?
> >> >> >> > >>
> >> >> >> > >> You can copy it to any folder.  It's more predictable if you copy it to
> >> >> >> > >> "C:\Utility", then you only type "c:\utility\browstat" to run it, or add
> >> >> >> > >> ";C:\Utility" to the Path.
> >> >> >> > >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html>
> >> >> >> > >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html
> >> >> >> > >>
> >> >> >> > >> --
> >> >> >> > >> 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.
> >> >> >> > >>
> >> >> >> > >
> >> >> >> > >ok i got the browstat to work. this is what it came up with. (my desktop
> >> >> >> > >name is NUMMERDESKTOP, my MC laptop is CJSLAPTOP and the 98 laptop is LAPTOP)
> >> >> >> > >the desktop is connecten through ethernet and the laptops through wireless.
> >> >> >> > >
> >> >> >> > >
> >> >> >> > >
> >> >> >> > >
> >> >> >> > >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
> >> >> >> > >    Browsing is active on domain.
> >> >> >> > >    Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.  Using
> >> >> >> > >\\NUMMERDESKTOP
> >> >> >> > >        Master browser is running build 2600
> >> >> >> > >    1 backup servers retrieved from master NUMMERDESKTOP
> >> >> >> > >        \\NUMMERDESKTOP
> >> >> >> > >    There are 1 servers in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
> >> >> >> > >    There are 1 domains in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
> >> >> >> > >
> >> >> >> > >
> >> >> >> > >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport
> >> >> >> > >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{4241A4B7-04CA-4648-A323-92D4C6CABD58}
> >> >> >> > >    Browsing is active on domain.
> >> >> >> > >    Master browser name is: CJSLAPTOP
> >> >> >> > >Could not open key in registry, error = 5        Unable to determine build
> >> >> >> > >of browser master: 5
> >> >> >> > >    \\\\CJSLAPTOP     .  Version:05.01  Flags: 51003 NT POTENTIAL MASTER
> >> >> >> > >    1 backup servers retrieved from master CJSLAPTOP
> >> >> >> > >        \\CJSLAPTOP
> >> >> >> > >    There are 3 servers in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport
> >> >> >> > >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{4241A4B7-04CA-4648-A323-92D4C6CABD58}
> >> >> >> > >    There are 1 domains in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport
> >> >> >> > >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{4241A4B7-04CA-4648-A323-92D4C6CABD58}
> >> >> >> > >
> >> >> >> > >
> >> >> >> > >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkIpx
> >> >> >> > >    Browsing is active on domain.
> >> >> >> > >    Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.  Using
> >> >> >> > >\\NUMMERDESKTOP
> >> >> >> > >        Master browser is running build 2600
> >> >> >> > >    1 backup servers retrieved from master NUMMERDESKTOP
> >> >> >> > >        \\NUMMERDESKTOP
> >> >> >> > >    Unable to retrieve server list from NUMMERDESKTOP: 1231
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > OK, here's a start.
> >> >> >> > >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkIpx
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > You need all computers speaking the same language.  Get rid of IPX/SPX.
> >> >> >> > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/fix-network-problems-but-clean-up.html>
> >> >> >> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/fix-network-problems-but-clean-up.html
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > Make sure that NetBT is Enabled on each XP computer (NetBT cannot be removed in
> >> >> >> > Windows 98).
> >> >> >> > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html>
> >> >> >> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > But we do need to explore the browser issue.  Which computer is on, and online
> >> >> >> > with the others, the most?
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > --
> >> >> >> > 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.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> the desktop (running xp home) the laptop funing MC is pretty much always on
> >> >> >> but it has a wireless internet connection and the other laptop is falling
> >> >> >> appart so it's not used much
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> i went through all the steps you gave me to no avail. i'm starting to think
> >> >> >> it is a lost couse and i will have to re-do the os.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >I went into the event viewer and found something interesting. it seems every
> >> >> >time i try to connect i get this error:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Event Type:    Failure Audit
> >> >> >Event Source:    Security
> >> >> >Event Category:    Logon/Logoff
> >> >> >Event ID:    534
> >> >> >Date:        8/29/2006
> >> >> >Time:        1:09:11 AM
> >> >> >User:        NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
> >> >> >Computer:    NUMMERDESKTOP
> >> >> >Description:
> >> >> >Logon Failure:
> >> >> >     Reason:    The user has not been granted the requested
> >> >> >         logon type at this machine
> >> >> >     User Name:    Clayton
> >> >> >     Domain:        CJSLAPTOP
> >> >> >     Logon Type:    3
> >> >> >     Logon Process:    NtLmSsp
> >> >> >     Authentication Package:    MICROSOFT_AUTHENTICATION_PACKAGE_V1_0
> >> >> >     Workstation Name:    CJSLAPTOP
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> >> >> >http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> >> >>
> >> >> OK, make sure that account name "Clayton" is activated properly for network
> >> >> access, on each computer.
> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate>
> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate
> >> >>
> >> >> --
> >> >> 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.
> >> >>
> >> >
> >> >when i type in
> >> >
> >> >net user clayton /active:yes
> >> >
> >> >I get this:
> >> >
> >> >this user name could not be found.
> >> >
> >> >more help is avalible by typing NET HELPMSG 2221.
> >> >
> >> >I tried typing in
> >> >
> >> >net user \\cjslaptop\clayton /active:yes
> >> >

>
>
>"Chuck" wrote:
>
>> On Wed, 30 Aug 2006 12:59:02 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >
>> >
>> >"Chuck" wrote:
>> >
>> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 23:46:02 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> >> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >"Chuck" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 22:52:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> >> >> wrote:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >"Clayton" wrote:
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> "Chuck" wrote:
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> > On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 16:27:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> >> >> >> > wrote:
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > >
>> >> >> >> > >
>> >> >> >> > >"Chuck" wrote:
>> >> >> >> > >
>> >> >> >> > >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:44:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> >> >> >> > >> wrote:
>> >> >> >> > >>
>> >> >> >> > >> >
>> >> >> >> > >> >
>> >> >> >> > >> >"Chuck" wrote:
>> >> >> >> > >> >
>> >> >> >> > >> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:20:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> >> >> >> > >> >> wrote:
>> >> >> >> > >> >>
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >"Chuck" wrote:
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:01:01 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> wrote:
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >"Chuck" wrote:
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:05:02 -0700, Clayton <Clay***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> wrote:
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >(I have a network ste up at my house, and it was working fine untill all of
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >the sudden, I couldn't access my desktop from my other computers. I need to
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >be able to access the desktop because thats what the printer is hooked up to.
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >I have three computers on the network. A desktop running XP home sp2, a
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >laptop running 98 SE, and a laptop running XP media center edition version
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >2003 sp2. I can access files between the two laptops fine, and i can access
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >files on the laptops from the desktop but i cannot access files on the
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >desktop from either of the laptops.
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >on the laptop running 98, when I try to access the desktop, it asks for a
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >password. I never specified a password, because i am on an encrypted network.
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >When I try to access the desktp from the laptop running media center edition,
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >I get the following message:
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >Myworkgroup:
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >have access permissions.
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >Logon failure: the user has not granted the requested logon type at this
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >computer.
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >what can i do so i can access that computer again. like i said, everything
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >was working fine untill suddenly i couldn't access the desktop.
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >Thanks for your help. )
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >I tried installing the Windows 2003 Server Resource Kit Tools, but now I get
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >the message:
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >Myworkgroup:
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >\\Desktop is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >have access permissions.
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >Access is denied
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> Clayton,
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> If you ran the SRK Tools, and now you have the new symptom, then you'll have to
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> find the problem.  First, read about layered problem solving.
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html>
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> Make sure that you don't have any misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall,
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> or other security component.
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> After you are certain that no lower level problems exist, look at your file
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> sharing setup, on all 3 computers as a whole.  The Windows 98 computer will be a
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> challenge, but we will help you the best we can.
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html>
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >i looked at all of thoes and tried doing what i could figure out but nothing
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >worked...is there a way (other than redoing the os) that i could just start
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >from scratch?
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> You have 3 computers, so you need to start by figuring out which computer has a
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> problem.  Then you have to figure out what the problem is.  Some folks here will
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> barrage you with suggestions.  I'm going to advise you to diagnose the problem.
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> Look at "browstat status",  "ipconfig /all", "net config server", and "net
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> config workstation", from each computer running XP, and look at "ipconfig /all"
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> from the Windows 98 computer.  Make sure that you don't have a new 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
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> Then look at the computers running Windows XP.  Is the Guest account enabled for
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> network access?  Have you activated a share on each one?
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate>
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> Can you access any shared data, on either computer running Windows XP, from the
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> Windows 98 computer?
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> And please, since this could take a while, reply after my replies.
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting>
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting
>> >> >> >> > >> >>
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >I tried following all of thoes best I could, but was fairly confused. Do you
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >want me to give you the results from the command promts? also, I couldn't ger
>> >> >> >> > >> >> >browstats to work (I installed it)
>> >> >> >> > >> >> 
>> >> >> >> > >> >> Keep trying, Clayton.
>> >> >> >> > >> >>
>> >> >> >> > >> >> What folder did you copy "browstat.exe" into?
>> >> >> >> > >> >>
>> >> >> >> > >> >> Answer below this line please.
>> >> >> >> > >> >>
>> >> >> >> > >> >> --
>> >> >> >> > >> >> 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.
>> >> >> >> > >> >>
>> >> >> >> > >> >
>> >> >> >> > >> >I think it was just coppied into a temporary folder...where should i copy it
>> >> >> >> > >> >to?
>> >> >> >> > >>
>> >> >> >> > >> You can copy it to any folder.  It's more predictable if you copy it to
>> >> >> >> > >> "C:\Utility", then you only type "c:\utility\browstat" to run it, or add
>> >> >> >> > >> ";C:\Utility" to the Path.
>> >> >> >> > >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html>
>> >> >> >> > >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html
>> >> >> >> > >>
>> >> >> >> > >> --
>> >> >> >> > >> 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.
>> >> >> >> > >>
>> >> >> >> > >
>> >> >> >> > >ok i got the browstat to work. this is what it came up with. (my desktop
>> >> >> >> > >name is NUMMERDESKTOP, my MC laptop is CJSLAPTOP and the 98 laptop is LAPTOP)
>> >> >> >> > >the desktop is connecten through ethernet and the laptops through wireless.
>> >> >> >> > >
>> >> >> >> > >
>> >> >> >> > >
>> >> >> >> > >
>> >> >> >> > >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
>> >> >> >> > >    Browsing is active on domain.
>> >> >> >> > >    Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.  Using
>> >> >> >> > >\\NUMMERDESKTOP
>> >> >> >> > >        Master browser is running build 2600
>> >> >> >> > >    1 backup servers retrieved from master NUMMERDESKTOP
>> >> >> >> > >        \\NUMMERDESKTOP
>> >> >> >> > >    There are 1 servers in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
>> >> >> >> > >    There are 1 domains in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
>> >> >> >> > >
>> >> >> >> > >
>> >> >> >> > >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport
>> >> >> >> > >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{4241A4B7-04CA-4648-A323-92D4C6CABD58}
>> >> >> >> > >    Browsing is active on domain.
>> >> >> >> > >    Master browser name is: CJSLAPTOP
>> >> >> >> > >Could not open key in registry, error = 5        Unable to determine build
>> >> >> >> > >of browser master: 5
>> >> >> >> > >    \\\\CJSLAPTOP     .  Version:05.01  Flags: 51003 NT POTENTIAL MASTER
>> >> >> >> > >    1 backup servers retrieved from master CJSLAPTOP
>> >> >> >> > >        \\CJSLAPTOP
>> >> >> >> > >    There are 3 servers in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport
>> >> >> >> > >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{4241A4B7-04CA-4648-A323-92D4C6CABD58}
>> >> >> >> > >    There are 1 domains in domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport
>> >> >> >> > >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{4241A4B7-04CA-4648-A323-92D4C6CABD58}
>> >> >> >> > >
>> >> >> >> > >
>> >> >> >> > >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkIpx
>> >> >> >> > >    Browsing is active on domain.
>> >> >> >> > >    Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.  Using
>> >> >> >> > >\\NUMMERDESKTOP
>> >> >> >> > >        Master browser is running build 2600
>> >> >> >> > >    1 backup servers retrieved from master NUMMERDESKTOP
>> >> >> >> > >        \\NUMMERDESKTOP
>> >> >> >> > >    Unable to retrieve server list from NUMMERDESKTOP: 1231
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > OK, here's a start.
>> >> >> >> > >Status for domain NUMMERWORKGROUP on transport \Device\NwlnkIpx
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > You need all computers speaking the same language.  Get rid of IPX/SPX.
>> >> >> >> > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/fix-network-problems-but-clean-up.html>
>> >> >> >> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/fix-network-problems-but-clean-up.html
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > Make sure that NetBT is Enabled on each XP computer (NetBT cannot be removed in
>> >> >> >> > Windows 98).
>> >> >> >> > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html>
>> >> >> >> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > But we do need to explore the browser issue.  Which computer is on, and online
>> >> >> >> > with the others, the most?
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > --
>> >> >> >> > 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.
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> the desktop (running xp home) the laptop funing MC is pretty much always on
>> >> >> >> but it has a wireless internet connection and the other laptop is falling
>> >> >> >> appart so it's not used much
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> i went through all the steps you gave me to no avail. i'm starting to think
>> >> >> >> it is a lost couse and i will have to re-do the os.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >I went into the event viewer and found something interesting. it seems every
>> >> >> >time i try to connect i get this error:
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >Event Type:    Failure Audit
>> >> >> >Event Source:    Security
>> >> >> >Event Category:    Logon/Logoff
>> >> >> >Event ID:    534
>> >> >> >Date:        8/29/2006
>> >> >> >Time:        1:09:11 AM
>> >> >> >User:        NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
>> >> >> >Computer:    NUMMERDESKTOP
>> >> >> >Description:
>> >> >> >Logon Failure:
>> >> >> >     Reason:    The user has not been granted the requested
>> >> >> >         logon type at this machine
>> >> >> >     User Name:    Clayton
>> >> >> >     Domain:        CJSLAPTOP
>> >> >> >     Logon Type:    3
>> >> >> >     Logon Process:    NtLmSsp
>> >> >> >     Authentication Package:    MICROSOFT_AUTHENTICATION_PACKAGE_V1_0
>> >> >> >     Workstation Name:    CJSLAPTOP
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>> >> >> >http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> OK, make sure that account name "Clayton" is activated properly for network
>> >> >> access, on each computer.
>> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate>
>> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate
>> >> >>
>> >> >> --
>> >> >> 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.
>> >> >>
>> >> >
>> >> >when i type in
>> >> >
>> >> >net user clayton /active:yes
>> >> >
>> >> >I get this:
>> >> >
>> >> >this user name could not be found.
>> >> >
>> >> >more help is avalible by typing NET HELPMSG 2221.
>> >> >
>> >> >I tried typing in
>> >> >
>> >> >net user \\cjslaptop\clayton /active:yes
>> >> >
>
>i appologize that this may not be posted at the end of the thred but for
>some reason when i click reply, this is the very bottom of where i can post.
>
>I actually have my network working now. what i had to do is enter the
>following into command prompt on the XP home computer
>
>net user guest /active:yes
>ntrights +r SeNetworkLogonRight -u Guest
>ntrights -r SeDenyNetworkLogonRight -u Guest
>ntrights +r SeNetworkLogonRight -g Everyone
>ntrights -r SeDenyNetworkLogonRight -g Everyone
>
>
>I had already tried with the first three lines, so when I was told to put
>the second two aswell I had my doubts. Fortunatly it worked.
>
>I would like to thank you for all your help. Although you may not have
>givven the final solution i'm sure that the virus i got affected my computer
>so much that everything i've done has been a step in fixing it. Thanks agin