We have four here and only one isn't working. When I try to connect it says that the server is not connected. Everything looks connect to us (we're at work). We pulled up an Advanced System Information Error Log and it says the following: The server could not bind to the transport \Device\NwInkIpx because another computer on the network has the same name. The server could not start. Please help. If you have more specific questions for me, email me.
2007-07-30 03:50:54 · 5 answers · asked by Rosie aka Rosie 6 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
This is the first time this has happened since we got the computers last year. How did they duplicate? And if we change the name, what do we change it to? Right now it's just a bunch of numbers.
2007-07-30 04:06:03 · update #1
try to unplug the modem and router wire for 15secs and put them back, maybe that will work. goodluck
2007-07-30 03:54:30 · answer #1 · answered by mbw m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the system names are duplicated. You can change this by bringing up the System properties interface in Start->Control Panel->System. Select the Computer Name tab and rename the system.
After you change the name, open a MS DOS prompt and use:
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
The second command will connect to your DHCP server and request a new IP address and other network information available from your router.
2007-07-30 10:56:12 · answer #2 · answered by Jim Maryland 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The message is quite clear... the computer can't connect because it's 'name' is the same as one of the other computers on the network.
I'd also guess you are running netware as a protocol...
Have a look in control panel -> system and look at the identification tab... you'll probably find that the computer has the same name as one of the other 3. Change it to be unique and the problem should be cured.
2007-07-30 10:55:19 · answer #3 · answered by bambamitsdead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check you computer names, you may have two called Admin or Administrator which is a default name on the systems.
2007-07-30 10:53:45 · answer #4 · answered by Waidesworld 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have duplicate names on your network
goto properties on the ailing computer (control panel>system computer name tab)
click on the change button
change the name of the pc. reboot required
2007-07-30 10:57:20 · answer #5 · answered by mamaboy7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋