How do I transparently share files from a Windows Server 2008 box to several XP computers? I want it to stop asking for a username and password when people try to access files.
Also, can anyone point me in the right direction to solving this weird network issue I've been having? [more inside]
posted on Aug 9, 2008 - 6 answers 
What do I need to know and how should I learn it? I am the "IT" guy at my company, a small supplier of building materials, with an office staff of about 10, and a warehouse crew of about the same. Problem is I'm underqualified. [more inside]
posted on Jun 13, 2008 - 8 answers
Problem: OSX to Windows direct-wired ethernet connection works, but the Mac can't see the shared PC drives.
The PC and the Mac are both normally on wifi but the Mac's Airport is turned off now. Both machines have manual addresses set on their ethernet NICs, with direct CAT5 cable between the two; PC = 10.0.0.1/255.255.255.0; Mac=10.0.0.2/255.255.255.0. (The cable isn't a crossover, because OSX now manages that.)
Ping works in both directions (i.e. from either machine to the other.)
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posted on Apr 27, 2008 - 18 answers
Server/network/IT-Filter? Windows Vista keeps, or more specifically explorer.exe drops my network transfers, how can I fix this or what is the best Explorer replacement? Also, how can I make Windows Server 2008 more useful on the small scale (more inside of course) ... [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2008 - 4 answers
I have two workstations running Windows Server 2003 Enterprise that function as a PDC/BDC, with the PDC also functioning as a file server. Is there any way I can set up a sort of "network RAID" where the BDC will also act as a file server that continually mirrors the files on the PDC? [more inside]
posted on Apr 11, 2008 - 8 answers
How can I reduce the hassle of reconfiguring multiple applications in my Windows laptop when switching between networks (home, office, VPN, hotel, ...) ?
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posted on Mar 27, 2008 - 4 answers
My son is having terrible problems playing WOW. He gets framerates of about 1-2fps, which is ridiculous. Help me diagnose the problem. [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 2008 - 27 answers
What are some things I could do with an old XP box? [more inside]
posted on Oct 29, 2007 - 14 answers
In Windows XP, is there a way to see the password that is stored in the system to log into a wireless network? [more inside]
posted on Oct 24, 2007 - 6 answers
I'm trying to set up my Macbook running OS X 10.4.10 to use a printer that's connected to my Windows XP Home machine over my home network and my inner geek is failing miserably. How can I get this working? [more inside]
posted on Sep 24, 2007 - 4 answers
Simple network rebuilding: what's the best way out of a wireless network muddle? [more inside]
posted on Sep 23, 2007 - 6 answers
Network a printer and password protect and page count the prints. [more inside]
posted on Aug 27, 2007 - 5 answers
So I thought I knew computers... but this network is killing me. I can connect, full strength, etc. But I can't actually connect to the internet. My IP is 192.168.10.32. Using an 850G (motorola) WAP, Cox SurfBoard modem. Other computers (this one, which is 192.168.10.28, connect fine, it seems. [more inside]
posted on Aug 27, 2007 - 13 answers
What is wrong with our Windows 2003 webserver? The web pages it serves are usually (but not always) missing some of the HTML when viewed on other machines, playing havoc with the layout. What's going on? [more inside]
posted on Jul 20, 2007 - 8 answers
Suddenly, my laptop and wireless network aren't playing well together. [more inside]
posted on Jun 13, 2007 - 6 answers
We are migrating from NetWare to Microsoft for our Network Operating System. We currently use ZenWorks for Desktop and Servers. We use the full set of tools for application deployment, remote control, imagining, server management, policy automation...basically the whole gambit. What do you recommend for replacement? [more inside]
posted on Jun 11, 2007 - 3 answers
Help me troubleshoot performance issues with digital media sharing between two computers. [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2007 - 5 answers
Help me to fix/setup/keep running a network of 4 computers the easy way. [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2007 - 4 answers
I have a small network consisting of a couple of PC's and a router/firewall/ADSL modem. On one PC, files that are placed in a folder which is shared with everyone else aren't accessible by everyone else. What am I doing wrong? [more inside]
posted on May 3, 2007 - 6 answers
Anyone have any Windows networking experiance? I'm in need! [more inside]
posted on Apr 4, 2007 - 10 answers
When I buy my new 24" imac, should I keep my PC and use it as a server, buy a hard drive enclosure, or just scrap my old PC? [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2007 - 12 answers
What is that windows command line command for finding out which domain controller your particular Windows XP workstation authenticated too? [more inside]
posted on Jan 12, 2007 - 3 answers
Windows SysAdmin question: I need to add a global security group to the local admin group on machines in multiple OUs. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted on Dec 8, 2006 - 6 answers
EarlyAdopterFilter: After several happy months of running Windows Vista RC1, I've upgraded to RC2. Ever since that day, I've been intermittently getting a "Limited connectivity" error that requires my network adapter to be reset. I don't want to go back to XP or RC1, so I need to make this work. [more inside]
posted on Oct 26, 2006 - 5 answers
How can we best share short notes and reminders across our win-mac network? [more inside]
posted on Oct 19, 2006 - 7 answers
How can I fix my Windows XP "Limited or no connectivity" error when I plug my laptop into my university network? [more inside]
posted on Oct 4, 2006 - 12 answers
Argh! Can anyone give me a walkthrough for setting up a simple home network for two Windows 2000 Professional computers? I'm frustrated by unreliable mapped drive connections, and am ready to break down and follow a step-by-step procedure for creating a home network. [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2006 - 12 answers
Question regarding getting Windows 98 to play nice with a Linksys Router and another Win XP computer on a home network. [more inside]
posted on Jun 24, 2006 - 6 answers
I'm the new networking/windows servers 2003 administrator at school. Only problem is i know jack about networking! Looking for something I can pick up at the bookstore to give me a good introduction into the subject. [more inside]
posted on Jun 23, 2006 - 9 answers
On my WinXP Pro laptop I can ping, nslookup, and tracert to whatever address I like, but no browser can load any pages, even by IP address. I get connection timeouts 100% of the time. Why, and how can I fix it? [more inside]
posted on May 29, 2006 - 14 answers
Converting a DVD to high-quality WMV? [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2006 - 10 answers
Riddle me this: there are two Windows XP computers (desktop and laptop) on the same Internet connection, behind the same router, connecting wirelessly to it. The laptop often (but not every time) takes a really long time (30 seconds+) to send email and connect to certain websites. The desktop never has this problem. What's going on? [more inside]
posted on Feb 10, 2006 - 10 answers
How do I share only certain folders in OS X when I enable Windows Sharing? [more inside]
posted on Aug 29, 2005 - 8 answers
Windows 2000 users and passwords: Is it possible for Windows to start up without any password prompting, yet have the OS [reasonably] safe from a bot logging in as an admin? [more inside]
posted on Jul 18, 2005 - 4 answers
I have a laptop connected to my desktop by ethernet. The desktop has a nice soundcard that outputs to my stereo. Is there any software that allows any sound playing on my laptop to be spirited away over the ethernet and play on the desktop's soundcard? [more inside]
posted on Jun 13, 2005 - 6 answers
I have problems sharing new folders on my home LAN. I have an XP pro box, my wife has a WinME laptop. [more inside]
posted on Mar 30, 2005 - 4 answers
WinXP, limited or no connectivity, wired box. Can't connect, tried everything I can think of, pretty close to trashing the whole install and starting over. [more inside]
posted on Mar 28, 2005 - 11 answers
Windows XP Home Networking Problem [more inside]
posted on Mar 8, 2005 - 5 answers
If I have two XP machines on the internet in different locations, and each machine is running a virtual PC version of Windows 98, is it possible through some use of a tunneling protocol or whatever, to make those two virtual 98 machines appear to be on the same local network? In other words ...(more inside)
posted on Jan 26, 2005 - 2 answers
WASTEfilter: I'm trying to set up a WASTE network with my buddy, and we can't seem to get it to work at all. I'm running the client on OS X, and he's using Windows. We've sent each other our keys, but we can't seem to get the two to communicate. I can't really find any good sources of info for WASTE on the Mac, does anyone know if it works?
posted on Jan 13, 2005 - 5 answers
Can you advise on printing to a Windows PC printer from a Mac OSX machine, over a network? [more inside...]
posted on Dec 1, 2004 - 9 answers
While I am working, every 10 mminutes or so, my Toshiba tablet computer keeps dropping my own home network and informs me that there are other networks available (the neighbors'). How can I tell it to ignore all networks except my own?
posted on Nov 11, 2004 - 13 answers
I've got a network in my home - one PC, connected by wire to the router, and one Apple, connected by an Airport card (which I believe is 802.11G). The fastest speed I can get transferring files from one to the other is 2.5MB/s, which seems slow. Am I right, or is this standard?
posted on Oct 21, 2004 - 4 answers
What is a good, cheap alternative to Microsoft Exchange Server for sharing Outlook calendar data over a network?
posted on Oct 11, 2004 - 3 answers
My laptop can no longer receive the Internet! The internet comes, via DSL, into my DESKTOP pc. The Desktop's DSL modem is hooked up to a LinkSys Wireless-B router, which broadcasts the Internet signal to my laptop. The lights on the LynkSys are blinking as usual. My desktop is receiving the web just fine. My laptop IS showing the little "connected" (two-computers) icon in the system tray, and when I hover over it, it says "Wireless Network Connection... Speed 11.0 Mbps, Signal Strength: Excellent." But when I start of a browser, I can't get to any page. I CAN get to the same pages on my desktop. Help!
posted on Aug 30, 2004 - 12 answers
Can a network connection be killed from the command line in Windows XP?
posted on Aug 19, 2004 - 12 answers
My wonderful Dell has a quirk: suddenly streaming media, antivirus updates, and MSN messenger are no longer able to connect. My netwrok settings 'seem' okey-dokey, so short of a long ass tech support call to India*, what gives?
*Not that I have any misgivings about that fabulous region.
posted on Jun 26, 2004 - 12 answers
I'd like to know which applications on my computer are using how much of my internet connection's bandwidth. Something like Task Manager for bandwidth. Any recommendations for something free for Win2K that's easy to install, use, and uninstall? Or is there a built-in utility I'm missing?
posted on Jun 10, 2004 - 9 answers
The new network Friday challenge: I need to set up a network for my new place and I wanted to do it with my available stuff. How close can I come? More inside.
posted on May 28, 2004 - 16 answers
The company I work for is setting up a new office. Our external IT people are advising against installing a wireless computer network, but I have the distinct impression this is because they don't have the expertise to install one themselves. I need help to build a convincing case to the contrary (assuming I'm right about this).
posted on Apr 1, 2004 - 14 answers
Problem sharing internet connection on home Windows XP / ME network question. [more inside]
posted on Feb 23, 2004 - 8 answers
In Windows XP is there any way to do a quick switch between DHCP and a given IP address? My home network connection uses DHCP - my work uses static. I've tried different hardware profiles with no success.
posted on Jan 21, 2004 - 5 answers
How best to connect a remote Windows network to our own? [more inside]
posted on Dec 29, 2003 - 6 answers
