Re: I need help networking 2 computers together

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From: Chuck (none_at_example.net)
Date: 11/22/04 

Date: 22 Nov 2004 16:18:18 -0600

On Mon, 22 Nov 2004 13:09:09 -0800, "Adam" <Adam@discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote:

>Chuck,
>
>I am still having problems connecting my two computers together. I checked
>in My Network Places and there still is no sign of the two computers.
>Atleast I know there is a connection because when I shut off my notebook it
>says there isn't a connection anymore on my desktop. Also I noticed that
>Terredo Tunnelling is still showing up even though I uninstalled IPV6, I also
>rebooted as well. I don't have a strong background in networking and don't
>know what the issue is but I do appreciate your help with all of this.
>
>Adam

Adam,

You now have two things which make me curious.

The issue of the IPV6 that you can't un install is disturbing. What items show
in the list of items under Local Area Connection Properties now?

Also, why do I see "Media disconnected" for the Ethernet adapter status on
Desktop? If it thinks there's no media in the adapter, that might explain why
it's not getting an ip address (I don't know how I missed that from the earlier
ipconfig either...).

I think you need to un install and re install the network adapter drivers (you
are running the most current drivers right?). Maybe hardware diagnostics for
the drivers (My Computer - Hardware - Device Manager - Network adapters) will
give a clue. 

-- 
Cheers,
Chuck
Paranoia comes from experience - and is not necessarily a bad thing.

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