I need to help isolate a Windows machine from the internet, but still allow it to network with a local machine.
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posted by dinger
on Apr 10, 2013 -
12 answers
I want to connect from a Mac OS X machine to a Windows XP running XAMPP (Apache, MySQL, PHP), in order to use an application running on the Windows machine.
At the same time, I want to have the Mac OS X allowing Internet browsing, while Windows should be isolated from the Internet.
Can it be done in some way, or can you suggest a possible setup close to that purpose?
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posted by lion
on Jan 5, 2013 -
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Networking filter: I'm a young (still learning much) SysAdmin for a pretty large site. I inherited the network configuration, and now I'm trying to troubleshoot some strange issues: workstations losing connectivity without rhyme or reason, and slow web browsing.
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posted by roygbv
on Dec 14, 2012 -
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Is there any way to disable the "Windows cannot access \\machine\share" messages that pop up when a network connection disappears?
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posted by deo rei
on Sep 25, 2012 -
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I'd like to select which network interface is used for Internet access on a per-application basis. How do I do this on 64bit Windows 7?
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posted by ODiV
on Aug 8, 2012 -
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I want to make an elementary school computer lab
just work, magically if possible. I am Windows deficient and could use guidance.
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posted by argybarg
on Jul 5, 2012 -
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Why on earth is my laptop – and only my laptop – causing our ADSL modem/router to constantly disconnect and reconnect to our ISP?
I’m having some serious issues with a new laptop I purchased about
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posted by Ted Maul
on May 10, 2012 -
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I "don't have permission" to go into the desktop XP folders on my network from my Windows 7 laptop, but the reverse is fine. Help me?
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posted by droplet
on Sep 1, 2011 -
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I'm trying to set up a small business computer network and I need some help in clarifying what I need. Although we will be hiring a network person to help us set things up, I'm hoping the hive mind can help me understand the basics so I can figure out what equipment we will need.
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posted by philosophygeek
on Jul 15, 2011 -
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File backup question for my husband - looking for an easy way to back up a set of files in windows, preferably to a network drive.
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posted by strixus
on Mar 1, 2011 -
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What type of wirelessly accessible storage solution should I go with in my new home network? Details inside...
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posted by decrescendo
on Aug 17, 2010 -
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What are my options for building a server-based storage solution wirelessly connectable to either an OS X or Windows 7 laptop?
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posted by decrescendo
on Jul 13, 2010 -
23 answers
iTunes/Networking Filter: Cannot see a shared library that resides on my Windows XP desktop on iTunes on my Windows 7 laptop...
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posted by ganzhimself
on May 30, 2010 -
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Why do I keep getting "Enter network password" when adding users to a remote share in a Workgroup in Windows XP Pro?
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posted by jspierre
on Feb 3, 2010 -
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I have two computers, a Mac and a PC. Can I set up my network so that I can play a game on the PC and view it on my Mac?
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posted by inturnaround
on Jan 22, 2010 -
13 answers
Why do large file downloads stall (with no error message or any feedback)?
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posted by bradn
on Oct 28, 2009 -
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Is it possible (in Windows Vista Ultimate) to save remote desktop connections to the same computer but for different users? i.e. have icons in my quick launch menu which log me in with a click to user1 or user2?
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posted by Mokusatsu
on Jun 30, 2009 -
7 answers
Please help me troubleshoot my (cross-platform) home network. Networking already works via wi-fi, but not via ethernet cable.
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posted by snarfois
on Jun 7, 2009 -
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My new (XP) Netbook is refusing to open shared folders on my Vista main PC, yet if i reboot main pc it will suddenly work again! Can anyone help stop me tearing my hair out?
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posted by mrbenn
on Mar 2, 2009 -
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For the purposes of using Amarok on my laptop, which can not be told that my music folder is located in a shared folder on my media center (as far as I can see), I need to permanently mount the shared music network folder in Ubuntu. They don't make it very easy it seems. Have to use a bunch of comand line editing to get it done? Come on Ubuntu!
posted by Jackie_Treehorn
on Jan 9, 2009 -
4 answers
I've two wireless connections on the same box. So, how does windows choose which one to use? Sort of related: I've a dotnet client/server application which is IP specific for its database (MYSQL) and two LAN connections on the same server (one for local, one for the internet). How do I force that application or database to use the right one (the local)?
posted by converge
on Nov 23, 2008 -
10 answers
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?
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posted by Magnakai
on Aug 9, 2008 -
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My (very) small office has two desktops running XP Pro (SP3), that are networked using a cable. They also share a DSL internet connection, which can also be accessed wirelessly via our Linksys router.
The internet connection isn't password protected, which is nice in that it allows people who visit to have an easy time getting online. However, I'm pretty sure that free and easy access to wireless network=anyone can access our shared folders on those two desktops. Clearly, this is bad, but I'm not sure what to do. Please explain a fix to me like I'm five. Thanks.
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posted by 4ster
on Jun 26, 2008 -
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Archaic Windows dial-up networking question; why do I randomly lose internet connectivity (with dial-up still online) and can't get it back without restarting the computer?
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posted by Jimbob
on Jun 23, 2008 -
11 answers
How can I get a computer running Vista Business to join a Windows 2000 Server Domain?
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posted by evanm
on May 7, 2008 -
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ITGeekFilter: My office needs a new (Windows) file server. My boss is kinda cheap (and won't give me a budget); why do "File Servers" sold as such cost so much?
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posted by danbeckmann
on Apr 7, 2008 -
25 answers
Issue with Samba (on Ubuntu) file sharing and ownership of files. How do I set it so the ordinary user will not take ownership when saving over a file? (more details inside)
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posted by ijoyner
on Feb 13, 2008 -
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I cannot stream media from my PC. The Xbox 360 will connect to Xbox Live, but will not pass the "Test Media" option. It always fails after successfully acquiring an IP address. This Xbox has successfully connected to streaming media before on another computer. The connection has been deleted from within the Xbox settings.
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posted by idledebonair
on Jan 20, 2008 -
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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.
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posted by tmcw
on Aug 27, 2007 -
13 answers
I see that Microsoft has quietly dropped IP networking over Firewire/1394 from Windows Vista. Is there any possible way to enable it, using third-party drivers or software?
posted by nervestaple
on Aug 4, 2007 -
3 answers
Which PCI wireless networking adapters have the best (meaning fastest and most lightweight) drivers and software for Windows 2000?
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posted by spiderskull
on Feb 2, 2007 -
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I have two Windows XP boxes with their own separate DSL connections, and one wireless router. I'm having trouble connecting these two machines with a wireless connection.
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posted by good in a vacuum
on Jan 28, 2007 -
8 answers
Complicated port-forwarding situation not working: ICS on Win 2000 into WRT54GL, trying to port-forward to uTorrent.
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posted by jacobsee
on Jan 13, 2007 -
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I'm trying to set up an non-internet-connected Windows XP computer to receive incoming connections via modem. Somewhat reproducibly, the "Incoming Connections" icon in the Network Connections dialog goes away after a reboot.
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posted by jacobsee
on Dec 15, 2006 -
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Windows SysAdmin question: I need to add a global security group to the local admin group on machines in multiple OUs. Any ideas?
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posted by Richat
on Dec 8, 2006 -
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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.
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posted by superboy422
on Oct 26, 2006 -
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How to make Windows "Incoming Connections" icon persistent in Network Connections?
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posted by jacobsee
on Aug 15, 2006 -
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Question regarding getting Windows 98 to play nice with a Linksys Router and another Win XP computer on a home network.
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posted by TrueVox
on Jun 24, 2006 -
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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.
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posted by jmd82
on Jun 23, 2006 -
9 answers
VPN on Windows 2000: I need to connect to both the VPN and the Internet at the same time. I need some IP addresses to go through the VPN, and others to go through my router's gateway.
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posted by Sharcho
on May 27, 2006 -
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How do I figure out what program is using what network connection on a windows machine using the win32 api?
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posted by delmoi
on Jan 31, 2006 -
14 answers
