It all worked fine but suddenly I can't see the network. The computers on the network can still use the shared printer and the shared folder that is mapped on one of the computers but they can't even see themselves in network places. I've search the net and tried it all, e.g. Enabling Netbios over TCP. Totally stumped by the problem.
2006-12-19 02:01:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
1. common problem is that some routers/switch hubs lock up after a power brownout or power failure. Unplug the power to the hubswitch or firewall/router for a count of at least 20 seconds.
2. Depending upon the Operating System you use, some (especially Microsoft) can loose connections due to issues that will never be fixed. There are 821 OSes, of which less than 12 are Microsoft!
Even Microsoft has, since 1997, switched ALL servers, firewalls, routers, lab systems, corporate communications, over to GNU/Linux! Yes, Hotmail.com, MSN.com, Microsoft.com all run on and behind, GNU/Linux computers, firewalls, servers.
You can, too! Start with a robust firewall, http://ipcop.org on an old 233Mhz or better, box. If you run Spam assassin, or Dan's guardian, or, both, get something a bit faster, like a 450mhz to 933Mhz box. I like to use a full 64Mb of RAM, but, 32Mb would do!
The OS? http://pclinuxos.com that contains 5500 FREE games, programs, etc.
HTH!
2006-12-19 02:18:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure that the Computer Browser Service is enabled and running on all machines. It should be set to auto start.
The Computer Browser Service populates Nework Places in a Workgroup environment. It's not needed in a domain environment, but is required in a Workgroup environment if you want the machines to show up in Network Places.
2006-12-19 02:13:30 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure that all computers are still configured for the same network name(home, work, etc.). Try this as well. Assuming you have firewall, turn off firewall then see if you can see others. If you can, need to configure firewall settings to allow others to see each other. If not, then double check that each is in same network(like first suggestion).
2006-12-19 02:25:13 · answer #3 · answered by big mal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've got had a load of problems with viruses previously, even having to desert a working laptop or laptop or 2 by using fact of them. With the viruses i've got had, i've got been no longer able to easily delete them. What i've got accomplished previously, is get carry of a unfastened trial of a few anti-virus utility (E.G. Kaspersky) and want it detects the wrongdoer! Oh, and one final word of suggestion - until some genuine anti-virus utility asks you to, do no longer restart (or activate and stale lower back) your laptop - this permits the virus to do a ton of stuff it won't be able to do in case your monitoring it. stable success!! :D
2016-10-18 11:51:26 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know this is a long shot -- but have you installed Windows Defender recently? One time, after I installed it, the entire network disappeared. I checked everything. Uninstalling Windows Defender is what finally helped me get the network visible again. Afterwards, I was able to reinstall WD without any problems.
Good luck,
Riven
2006-12-19 02:14:21 · answer #5 · answered by Riven 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think there is problem with workgroup name. check if the workgroup name on all the computer are same
2006-12-19 04:42:05 · answer #6 · answered by JJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋