Re: Yesterday OK, today problem

Tech-Archive recommends: Fix windows errors by optimizing your registry


"Chuck" <none@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:fjrr511h63h7go9074ojt4t67nllkv4dm1@xxxxxxxxxx
> On Thu, 14 Apr 2005 14:52:48 +1200, "KiwiBrian" <*email_address_deleted*>
> wrote:
>
>>Yesterday, with Steve's I had my 2 PC network operating the way I think it
>>should.
>>Both PCs running XP SP2.
>>I have a USB ADSL modem on my main PC and both PCs cabled to a hub.
>>Today my second PC seems to be OK, displaying all of its shared folders
>>under Mshome in Microsoft Windows Network in Windows Explorer.
>>I assume that this is as expected, but that it should also display the
>>shared folders on the main PC.
>>I am unable to get the main PC to display anything under Mshome in its
>>Windows Explorer.
>>I am giving here the dialogue box messages that I get given, hoping that
>>they will be meaningful to the cognescenti who hopefully can suggest a
>>logical approach, or at least the next steps I should take.
>>I seem to be just going around and around in circles at present with no
>>change to the current situation.
>>
>>Local Area Connection Status
>>Limited or no connectivity.
>>You might not be able to access the Internet or some network resources.
>>The
>>problem ocurred because the network did not assign a network address to
>>the
>>computer.
>>
>>Network Connection details.
>>Physical Address 00-0C-76-9E-1A-D1
>>IP Address 169.254.125.38
>>Subnet Mask 255.255.0.0
>>
>>Entire Network
>>Mshome 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.
>>The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available.
>>
>>Hoping there are some clues here.
>>TIA
>>Brian Tozer
>
> Brian,
>
> Provide ipconfig information for each computer, as a start.
> 1) Start - Run - "cmd".
> 2) Type "ipconfig /all >c:\ipconfig.txt" into the command window.
> 3) Open Notepad, make sure that Format - Word Wrap is NOT checked!.
> 4) Open file c:\ipconfig.txt from Notepad.
> 5) Copy and paste entire contents of the file into your next post.
> 6) Identify operating system (by name, version (Home / Pro), and Service
> Pack
> level) with each ipconfig listing.
>
> The "Limited or no connectivity" message suggests either a connectivity
> problem,
> or a problem with the DHCP server (ICS component) on the main computer.
> Assuming it's running ICS.
>
> Did you setup the computers by hand, or using the network wizard? Is
> there a
> personal firewall on either computer?

Thanks very much Chuck.
I was unable to get your command to save the ipconfig output, to save it to
a file.
I typed in ipconfig(space)/all(space)c:\ipconfig.txt
but no file was saved. I tried d in place of c but still no joy.
However your post has been very helpful.
It seems to be a firewall-related problem.
I have had it all going again at times.
We shall see what tomorrow will bring.
Thanks
Brian Tozer


.

Relevant Pages

  • Re: Remote User Management
    ... The problem is management of remote computers and compliance ... when they do not have network ... We have been considering installing Site-Link VPN appliances at the ... establish connectivity to domain resources. ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.server.active_directory)
  • Re: Network desintegrating(?)
    ... All symptoms of network connectivity problems. ... I can't ping Telserv from the clients or Noodserv. ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.server.sbs)
  • Re: Network desintegrating(?)
    ... All symptoms of network connectivity problems. ... I can't ping Telserv from the clients or Noodserv. ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.server.sbs)
  • Re: ActiveSync 4.2 disables Wireless networking when not connected
    ... Initially Wireless network icon appears with Excellent connectivity, and when viewing connection status appears connected, but on detail page no IP or DNS etc listed. ... But no application level internet access, ipconfig /all returns no media adapter details unless Internet Sharing turned on with Windows Mobile via USB, in which case only lists that LAN interface and not the fixed and wireless connection. ...
    (microsoft.public.pocketpc.activesync)
  • Re: Error number: 0x80190193
    ... It didn't work the first time, but now it has and WU is working again! ... mind my using their wireless connectivity. ... As for the WindowsUpdate folder, ... Both symptoms could be caused by network security between your ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsupdate)