Guest mcp6453 Posted August 4, 2007 Posted August 4, 2007 MVPs, please go back up in the messages and help me with "Unable to Access Workgroup Computers." Gary, Kelly, Robear, and Ron have skipped over it, and I would think that one of you might be able to help. If there is something wrong with the way I asked the question or with the newsgroup where it was asked, please let me know. I'll do what I can to get it right. Thanks!
Guest Shenan Stanley Posted August 4, 2007 Posted August 4, 2007 Re: MVPs Please! mcp6453 wrote: > MVPs, please go back up in the messages and help me with "Unable to > Access Workgroup Computers." Gary, Kelly, Robear, and Ron have > skipped over it, and I would think that one of you might be able to > help. > If there is something wrong with the way I asked the question or > with the newsgroup where it was asked, please let me know. I'll do > what I can to get it right. It's been less than 5 hours since you posted. Please be patient. This is a peer-to-peer newsgroup. There should be *no* expectations and a lot of patience. -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
Guest db ´¯`·.. > Posted August 4, 2007 Posted August 4, 2007 Re: MVPs Please! maybe the problem is that you are insisting for help only from mvps. possibly if you commanded for them, they might come a runnin and waggin their tale.... just for little ol you. -- db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> .. "mcp6453" <mcp6453@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:OWW%23I$t1HHA.484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > MVPs, please go back up in the messages and help me with "Unable to > Access Workgroup Computers." Gary, Kelly, Robear, and Ron have skipped > over it, and I would think that one of you might be able to help. > > If there is something wrong with the way I asked the question or with > the newsgroup where it was asked, please let me know. I'll do what I > can to get it right. > > Thanks!
Guest Mark F. Posted August 4, 2007 Posted August 4, 2007 Re: MVPs Please! " db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." <databaseben.public.newsgroup.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:%23PjFUGu1HHA.5380@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > maybe the problem > is that you are insisting > for help only from mvps. > > possibly if you commanded > for them, they might come > a runnin and waggin their > tale.... just for little ol you. > > > -- > > db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. >><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> >> ~J --------------------------- | | | (+) I think the worm is too small! (c: Mark
Guest Gerry Posted August 4, 2007 Posted August 4, 2007 Re: MVPs Please! Now there's a tale <G>! Don't fish have tails? ~~~~ Gerry ~~~~ FCA Stourport, England Enquire, plan and execute ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > maybe the problem > is that you are insisting > for help only from mvps. > > possibly if you commanded > for them, they might come > a runnin and waggin their > tale.... just for little ol you. > > > > db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. >> <)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> > > > . > > > "mcp6453" <mcp6453@earthlink.net> wrote in message > news:OWW%23I$t1HHA.484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >> MVPs, please go back up in the messages and help me with "Unable to >> Access Workgroup Computers." Gary, Kelly, Robear, and Ron have >> skipped over it, and I would think that one of you might be able to >> help. If there is something wrong with the way I asked the question >> or with >> the newsgroup where it was asked, please let me know. I'll do what I >> can to get it right. >> >> Thanks!
Guest db ´¯`·.. > Posted August 4, 2007 Posted August 4, 2007 Re: MVPs Please! :) there are those who are enablers and the rest of use e-nibblers /| | | | j~ <º((( ><·´¯`·. "Mark F." <reply2group@nospam.com> wrote in message news:46b4f86a$0$4683$4c368faf@roadrunner.com... > > " db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." > <databaseben.public.newsgroup.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:%23PjFUGu1HHA.5380@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> maybe the problem >> is that you are insisting >> for help only from mvps. >> >> possibly if you commanded >> for them, they might come >> a runnin and waggin their >> tale.... just for little ol you. >> >> >> -- >> > > > > >> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. >>><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> >>>~J --------------------------- | > > | > > | > > (+) > > I think the worm is too small! > > (c: > Mark >
Guest db ´¯`·.. > Posted August 4, 2007 Posted August 4, 2007 Re: Funny! Re: Funny! :) there are those who are enablers and the rest of us are e-nibblers /| | | | ~j~<º(((><·´¯`·..db .. --
Guest Gary S. Terhune Posted August 4, 2007 Posted August 4, 2007 Re: MVPs Please! I saw it. I didn't answer it because I'm no genius when it comes to networking issues. Lots of others here are much more qualified to answer your question than I am. Have patience. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://www.grystmill.com "mcp6453" <mcp6453@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:OWW%23I$t1HHA.484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > MVPs, please go back up in the messages and help me with "Unable to Access > Workgroup Computers." Gary, Kelly, Robear, and Ron have skipped over it, > and I would think that one of you might be able to help. > > If there is something wrong with the way I asked the question or with the > newsgroup where it was asked, please let me know. I'll do what I can to > get it right. > > Thanks!
Guest Robert Moir Posted August 4, 2007 Posted August 4, 2007 Re: MVPs Please! "mcp6453" <mcp6453@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:OWW%23I$t1HHA.484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > MVPs, please go back up in the messages and help me with "Unable to Access > Workgroup Computers." Gary, Kelly, Robear, and Ron have skipped over it, > and I would think that one of you might be able to help. > > If there is something wrong with the way I asked the question or with the > newsgroup where it was asked, please let me know. I'll do what I can to > get it right. I'd love to help but apparently I'm not qualified.
Guest Ron Badour Posted August 4, 2007 Posted August 4, 2007 Re: MVPs Please! I struggle with my own minor networking issues--sorry. I see Sheenan and DB have replied so good luck with their recommendations. Since you are not using the web face interface (DB's link), consider posting to: microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web By the way, as you may have noticed, it tends to irritate people when posters ask for help from MVPs or some other specific group. Lots of knowledgeable folks post here and do not have any titles in their signature blocks. -- Regards Ron Badour MS MVP 1997 - 2007 "mcp6453" <mcp6453@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:OWW%23I$t1HHA.484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > MVPs, please go back up in the messages and help me with "Unable to Access > Workgroup Computers." Gary, Kelly, Robear, and Ron have skipped over it, > and I would think that one of you might be able to help. > > If there is something wrong with the way I asked the question or with the > newsgroup where it was asked, please let me know. I'll do what I can to > get it right. > > Thanks!
Guest Shenan Stanley Posted August 4, 2007 Posted August 4, 2007 Re: MVPs Please! mcp6453 wrote: > MVPs, please go back up in the messages and help me with "Unable to > Access Workgroup Computers." Gary, Kelly, Robear, and Ron have > skipped over it, and I would think that one of you might be able to > help. > If there is something wrong with the way I asked the question or > with the newsgroup where it was asked, please let me know. I'll do > what I can to get it right. Ron Badour wrote: > I struggle with my own minor networking issues--sorry. I see > Sheenan and DB have replied so good luck with their > recommendations. "Shenan" ;-) > By the way, as you may have noticed, it tends to irritate people > when posters ask for help from MVPs or some other specific group. Lots of > knowledgeable folks post here and do not have any titles in > their signature blocks. I agree. MVPs are nothing special. They are people just like the OP who decided they might be able to help others with what knowledge they have and in doing so - were nominated for and accepted a 'title' from Microsoft for sharing what they know with others freely. By far - MVPs are not the only ones with the knowledge necessary to resolve issues in these newsgroups - in fact - they may not have actually experienced whatever issue someone might be having and could very well be the worst choice for help. In short - there is no reason to limit WHOM you ask for help. -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
Guest db ´¯`·.. > Posted August 5, 2007 Posted August 5, 2007 Re: MVPs Please! maybe people think of this newsgroup like a mickey D's: "Hello...?, I gotz a networking problem and i need a mac value professional NOW...!" "and dont forget the apple pie..!" -- db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸. ><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º> .. "Robert Moir" <usenet@REMOVE2EMAILrobertmoir.com> wrote in message news:uyMHi7u1HHA.3640@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > > "mcp6453" <mcp6453@earthlink.net> wrote in message > news:OWW%23I$t1HHA.484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >> MVPs, please go back up in the messages and help me with "Unable to >> Access Workgroup Computers." Gary, Kelly, Robear, and Ron have >> skipped over it, and I would think that one of you might be able to >> help. >> >> If there is something wrong with the way I asked the question or with >> the newsgroup where it was asked, please let me know. I'll do what I >> can to get it right. > > I'd love to help but apparently I'm not qualified. >
Guest Ken Blake, MVP Posted August 5, 2007 Posted August 5, 2007 Re: MVPs Please! On Sat, 4 Aug 2007 18:53:45 -0500, "Shenan Stanley" <newshelper@gmail.com> wrote: > I agree. MVPs are nothing special. They are people just like the OP who > decided they might be able to help others with what knowledge they have and > in doing so - were nominated for and accepted a 'title' from Microsoft for > sharing what they know with others freely. By far - MVPs are not the only > ones with the knowledge necessary to resolve issues in these newsgroups - in > fact - they may not have actually experienced whatever issue someone might > be having and could very well be the worst choice for help. > > In short - there is no reason to limit WHOM you ask for help. Well said. Anyone who asks for help from MVPs only is shooting himself in the foot. Besides everything Shenan says above, note that the day before each MVP became an MVP, he didn't have substantially less knowledge. Many MVPs are good sources of information here. Many people who are not MVPs are also good sources of information. -- Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP Windows - Shell/User Please Reply to the Newsgroup
Guest Peter Foldes Posted August 5, 2007 Posted August 5, 2007 Re: MVPs Please! You are working against yourself when you post this type of heading. MVP's were and are as anybody else in these newsgroups. Some people know about Networking and some do not. There is people that can help you and know the answer to your issue and they might not be an MVP but an poster such as yourself. Next you should always post this to the appropriate newsgroup that deals with the issue that you are posting. I this case it would be the networking newsgroup. I suggest that you post it over to that group and wait for an answer. It can take up to 24-48 hrs before someone will post an answer to you. Some people also respect their weekend and their families so do not except an immediate answer as you did now. -- Peter Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged. "mcp6453" <mcp6453@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:OWW%23I$t1HHA.484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > MVPs, please go back up in the messages and help me with "Unable to > Access Workgroup Computers." Gary, Kelly, Robear, and Ron have skipped > over it, and I would think that one of you might be able to help. > > If there is something wrong with the way I asked the question or with > the newsgroup where it was asked, please let me know. I'll do what I can > to get it right. > > Thanks!
Guest mcp6453 Posted August 5, 2007 Posted August 5, 2007 Re: MVPs Please! db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. . wrote: > maybe the problem > is that you are insisting > for help only from mvps. > > possibly if you commanded > for them, they might come > a runnin and waggin their > tale.... just for little ol you. I never said, "MVPs only can answer these questions". I don't know where you got it. You must have read it quickly. Telling me to search for the answer is not helpful, either. I did a lot of searching before I posted here. You're wasting bandwidth and causing me to do the same.
Guest mcp6453 Posted August 5, 2007 Posted August 5, 2007 Re: MVPs Please! Ken Blake, MVP wrote: > On Sat, 4 Aug 2007 18:53:45 -0500, "Shenan Stanley" > <newshelper@gmail.com> wrote: > > > >>I agree. MVPs are nothing special. They are people just like the OP who >>decided they might be able to help others with what knowledge they have and >>in doing so - were nominated for and accepted a 'title' from Microsoft for >>sharing what they know with others freely. By far - MVPs are not the only >>ones with the knowledge necessary to resolve issues in these newsgroups - in >>fact - they may not have actually experienced whatever issue someone might >>be having and could very well be the worst choice for help. >> >>In short - there is no reason to limit WHOM you ask for help. > > > > Well said. Anyone who asks for help from MVPs only is shooting himself > in the foot. Besides everything Shenan says above, note that the day > before each MVP became an MVP, he didn't have substantially less > knowledge. > > Many MVPs are good sources of information here. Many people who are > not MVPs are also good sources of information. > Ken, you too have been a BIG help to me over the years. The post did not say MVPs only...it said MVPs. I saw you guys skipping over it. Knowing how fast posts fade into the ether, I was hoping to get draw attention to the post. I'm probably just going to rebuild the machine. I already have a couple of hours tied up in it, and the problem is apparently not as common as I thought it would be.
Guest mcp6453 Posted August 5, 2007 Posted August 5, 2007 Re: MVPs Please! Ron Badour wrote: > I struggle with my own minor networking issues--sorry. I see Sheenan and DB > have replied so good luck with their recommendations. Since you are not > using the web face interface (DB's link), consider posting to: > > microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web > > By the way, as you may have noticed, it tends to irritate people when > posters ask for help from MVPs or some other specific group. Lots of > knowledgeable folks post here and do not have any titles in their signature > blocks. > Ron, you've been helping me for years, all the way back to the Windows 95 days, and you have always been professional and courteous. Thanks. Yeah, it seems strange how sensitive people are over the MVP thing. If the designation is so inflammatory, why do you guys keep using it? As I recall, Microsoft decided to do away with the program one time, and there was a major outcry. I'll post to the other newsgroup, but then some self-appointed usenet cop will jump on me for posting in multiple newsgroups.
Guest Shenan Stanley Posted August 5, 2007 Posted August 5, 2007 Re: MVPs Please! mcp6453 wrote: > Ron Badour wrote: >> I struggle with my own minor networking issues--sorry. I see >> Sheenan and DB have replied so good luck with their >> recommendations. Since you are not using the web face interface >> (DB's link), consider posting to: microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web >> >> By the way, as you may have noticed, it tends to irritate people >> when posters ask for help from MVPs or some other specific group. Lots of >> knowledgeable folks post here and do not have any titles >> in their signature blocks. >> > > Ron, you've been helping me for years, all the way back to the > Windows 95 days, and you have always been professional and > courteous. Thanks. > Yeah, it seems strange how sensitive people are over the MVP thing. > If the designation is so inflammatory, why do you guys keep using > it? As I recall, Microsoft decided to do away with the program one > time, and there was a major outcry. > > I'll post to the other newsgroup, but then some self-appointed > usenet cop will jump on me for posting in multiple newsgroups. Why have you not answered the questions posed in the original thread you started instead of replying here? You wanted attention (after only 5 hours) to a post and now *you* neglect it? -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
Guest mcp6453 Posted August 5, 2007 Posted August 5, 2007 Re: MVPs Please! Shenan Stanley wrote: > mcp6453 wrote: > >>Ron Badour wrote: >> >>>I struggle with my own minor networking issues--sorry. I see >>>Sheenan and DB have replied so good luck with their >>>recommendations. Since you are not using the web face interface >>>(DB's link), consider posting to: microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web >>> >>>By the way, as you may have noticed, it tends to irritate people >>>when posters ask for help from MVPs or some other specific group. Lots of >>>knowledgeable folks post here and do not have any titles >>>in their signature blocks. >>> >> >>Ron, you've been helping me for years, all the way back to the >>Windows 95 days, and you have always been professional and >>courteous. Thanks. >>Yeah, it seems strange how sensitive people are over the MVP thing. >>If the designation is so inflammatory, why do you guys keep using >>it? As I recall, Microsoft decided to do away with the program one >>time, and there was a major outcry. >> >>I'll post to the other newsgroup, but then some self-appointed >>usenet cop will jump on me for posting in multiple newsgroups. > > > Why have you not answered the questions posed in the original thread you > started instead of replying here? > You wanted attention (after only 5 hours) to a post and now *you* neglect > it? > I am writing as we speak, collecting information.
Guest mcp6453 Posted August 5, 2007 Posted August 5, 2007 Re: MVPs Please! Shenan Stanley wrote: > mcp6453 wrote: > >>Ron Badour wrote: >> >>>I struggle with my own minor networking issues--sorry. I see >>>Sheenan and DB have replied so good luck with their >>>recommendations. Since you are not using the web face interface >>>(DB's link), consider posting to: microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web >>> >>>By the way, as you may have noticed, it tends to irritate people >>>when posters ask for help from MVPs or some other specific group. Lots of >>>knowledgeable folks post here and do not have any titles >>>in their signature blocks. >>> >> >>Ron, you've been helping me for years, all the way back to the >>Windows 95 days, and you have always been professional and >>courteous. Thanks. >>Yeah, it seems strange how sensitive people are over the MVP thing. >>If the designation is so inflammatory, why do you guys keep using >>it? As I recall, Microsoft decided to do away with the program one >>time, and there was a major outcry. >> >>I'll post to the other newsgroup, but then some self-appointed >>usenet cop will jump on me for posting in multiple newsgroups. > > > Why have you not answered the questions posed in the original thread you > started instead of replying here? > You wanted attention (after only 5 hours) to a post and now *you* neglect > it? I've taken the thread to microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web, as I was chastised to do, but here are the answers to your questions: > What is recorded in the Event Log? Absolutely nothing of any help. No errors, no nothing. > Do you have Norton Internet Security installed (or any third-party > firewall?) No > If you ping the "server" by name --> what do you get back? Path not found. > If you tracert the "server" by name --> what do you get back? Server cannot be found. > If you ipconfig /all on each of the machines (in an opened command > prompt) --> other than the IP addresses, what is different? All using > the same DNS? All in the same subnet? Some machines are DHCP, some are static. I have not been to each machine to do an ipconfig /all. The problem is only happening with one machine. The only difference is that the one XP machine cannot connect to the share drives or folders on other machines using UNC. All machines are using the same DNS, and all machines are in the same subnet. > Verified all the computers are in the same workgroup? (although that > matters very little most of the time - it could make a difference > depending on how you map things...) Yes, verified twice. > Are all the computers Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP > Professional or what? Server is XP Pro. Problem machine is XP Pro. Server is accessible from other XP Pro and Win2K machines with no problem. > What specifically is the one computer that is acting up? XP Pro. All computers are completely patched, no viruses, no spyware. > Have you opened a command prompt and entered: netsh winsock reset > <Enter> and rebooted to see if that helps (on the troubled machine.) Yes, multiple times. I have also tried LSPFix.exe. It did not report a problem with the winsock. I also removed and reinstalled Client for Microsoft Windows, File and printer sharing, and TCP/IP. > Tried: Start button --> RUN --> netsh diag gui --> OK > and running the tests there? I tried netsh, netdiag, msinfo32, and several other utilities, but I cannot see the problem. > Matter of fact - have you been through this article? > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314067/ Yes, I went through that article in detail before I made my first post. > Is simple file sharing turned on? No, it is not. Thanks
Guest GO Posted August 5, 2007 Posted August 5, 2007 Re: MVPs Please! Peter Foldes wrote: > It can take up to 24-48 hrs before > someone will post an answer to you. Exactly! And on top of that sometimes it can take that long for messages to appear. This group (as the other MS usenet groups) is also "hosted" on other Usenet servers throughout the world, and on occasion there can be some very lengthy replication delays.
Guest Gerry Posted August 5, 2007 Posted August 5, 2007 Re: Funny! Re: Funny! Um. I have seen fish chasing their tail before <G>. Are you an e-nibbler what ever that may be or a t-nibbler. Any chance it's someone who posts to themself? -- Hope this helps. Gerry ~~~~ FCA Stourport, England Enquire, plan and execute ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > :) > > there are those who are enablers > and the rest of us are e-nibblers /| > | > | > | > ~j~<º(((><·´¯`·..db > .
Guest Robert Moir Posted August 5, 2007 Posted August 5, 2007 Re: MVPs Please! " db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." <databaseben.public.newsgroup.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:uJns1Uv1HHA.4004@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > maybe people think of this > newsgroup like a mickey D's: > > "Hello...?, I gotz a networking problem and > i need a mac value professional NOW...!" > > "and dont forget the apple pie..!" mmmm... pie
Guest Ken Blake, MVP Posted August 5, 2007 Posted August 5, 2007 Re: MVPs Please! On Sat, 04 Aug 2007 23:50:19 -0400, mcp6453 <mcp6453@earthlink.net> wrote: > Ken Blake, MVP wrote: > > On Sat, 4 Aug 2007 18:53:45 -0500, "Shenan Stanley" > > <newshelper@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > > > >>I agree. MVPs are nothing special. They are people just like the OP who > >>decided they might be able to help others with what knowledge they have and > >>in doing so - were nominated for and accepted a 'title' from Microsoft for > >>sharing what they know with others freely. By far - MVPs are not the only > >>ones with the knowledge necessary to resolve issues in these newsgroups - in > >>fact - they may not have actually experienced whatever issue someone might > >>be having and could very well be the worst choice for help. > >> > >>In short - there is no reason to limit WHOM you ask for help. > > > > > > > > Well said. Anyone who asks for help from MVPs only is shooting himself > > in the foot. Besides everything Shenan says above, note that the day > > before each MVP became an MVP, he didn't have substantially less > > knowledge. > > > > Many MVPs are good sources of information here. Many people who are > > not MVPs are also good sources of information. > > > > > Ken, you too have been a BIG help to me over the years. Glad to hear it, and thanks for the kind words. > The post did not > say MVPs only...it said MVPs. OK, but my point, and I think Shenan's too, is that your subject line is likely to turn off others who might have been able to help. > I saw you guys skipping over it. I don't recall the question at this point, but if I skipped over it, I probably didn't have an answer for you. None of us knows everything. > Knowing > how fast posts fade into the ether, I was hoping to get draw attention > to the post. > > I'm probably just going to rebuild the machine. I already have a couple > of hours tied up in it, and the problem is apparently not as common as I > thought it would be. -- Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP Windows - Shell/User Please Reply to the Newsgroup
Guest mcp6453 Posted August 5, 2007 Posted August 5, 2007 Re: MVPs Please! - Problem Solved Re: MVPs Please! - Problem Solved mcp6453 wrote: > Shenan Stanley wrote: > >> mcp6453 wrote: >> >>> Ron Badour wrote: >>> >>>> I struggle with my own minor networking issues--sorry. I see >>>> Sheenan and DB have replied so good luck with their >>>> recommendations. Since you are not using the web face interface >>>> (DB's link), consider posting to: >>>> microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web >>>> >>>> By the way, as you may have noticed, it tends to irritate people >>>> when posters ask for help from MVPs or some other specific group. >>>> Lots of knowledgeable folks post here and do not have any titles >>>> in their signature blocks. >>>> >>> >>> Ron, you've been helping me for years, all the way back to the >>> Windows 95 days, and you have always been professional and >>> courteous. Thanks. >>> Yeah, it seems strange how sensitive people are over the MVP thing. >>> If the designation is so inflammatory, why do you guys keep using >>> it? As I recall, Microsoft decided to do away with the program one >>> time, and there was a major outcry. >>> >>> I'll post to the other newsgroup, but then some self-appointed >>> usenet cop will jump on me for posting in multiple newsgroups. >> >> >> >> Why have you not answered the questions posed in the original thread >> you started instead of replying here? >> You wanted attention (after only 5 hours) to a post and now *you* >> neglect it? > > > I've taken the thread to microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web, as I > was chastised to do, but here are the answers to your questions: > > > What is recorded in the Event Log? > > Absolutely nothing of any help. No errors, no nothing. > > > Do you have Norton Internet Security installed (or any third-party > > firewall?) > > No > > > If you ping the "server" by name --> what do you get back? > > Path not found. > > > If you tracert the "server" by name --> what do you get back? > > Server cannot be found. > > > If you ipconfig /all on each of the machines (in an opened command > > prompt) --> other than the IP addresses, what is different? All using > > the same DNS? All in the same subnet? > > Some machines are DHCP, some are static. I have not been to each machine > to do an ipconfig /all. The problem is only happening with one machine. > The only difference is that the one XP machine cannot connect to the > share drives or folders on other machines using UNC. All machines are > using the same DNS, and all machines are in the same subnet. > > > Verified all the computers are in the same workgroup? (although that > > matters very little most of the time - it could make a difference > > depending on how you map things...) > > Yes, verified twice. > > > Are all the computers Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP > > Professional or what? > > Server is XP Pro. Problem machine is XP Pro. Server is accessible from > other XP Pro and Win2K machines with no problem. > > > What specifically is the one computer that is acting up? > > XP Pro. All computers are completely patched, no viruses, no spyware. > > > Have you opened a command prompt and entered: netsh winsock reset > > <Enter> and rebooted to see if that helps (on the troubled machine.) > > Yes, multiple times. I have also tried LSPFix.exe. It did not report a > problem with the winsock. I also removed and reinstalled Client for > Microsoft Windows, File and printer sharing, and TCP/IP. > > > Tried: Start button --> RUN --> netsh diag gui --> OK > > and running the tests there? > > I tried netsh, netdiag, msinfo32, and several other utilities, but I > cannot see the problem. > > > Matter of fact - have you been through this article? > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314067/ > > Yes, I went through that article in detail before I made my first post. > > > Is simple file sharing turned on? > > No, it is not. > > Thanks In case anyone is still reading, the problem turned out to be an IP address conflict. I cannot explain why it was happening. Several machines on the network are DHCP. It makes no sense to me why the ZyXEL router would hand out the same IP address to more than one computer, but that's okay. The machine has now been set to static, and it's cooking. Sorry for all the newsgroup noise.
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