internet ok but not to a server on theLAN
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Sunday, April 29, 2012 3:03 PM
sure us a bizarre problem, cannot see the server yet internet works fine
windows 7 on a Compaq cq10-400 class netbook
clicking on computer then network, no joy
tried fix it, no good either
was working before
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Sunday, April 29, 2012 5:24 PM
Clipped question, clipped answer:
What you can get is what you need not see.
Expected protocol to access server need not be the same as is the case for Internet.
If access to shares is needed only, then port 445 should be unblocked.
For visibility, open legacy ports 137-139 make you happy.
If the problem persists, the network monitor is your friend.
Regards
Milos
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Sunday, April 29, 2012 5:31 PM
what happened to universal plug and play?
other machines on the LAN can see the server resource
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Monday, April 30, 2012 2:32 AMModerator
Hi,
When Windows 7 cannot see Windows Server computers, it should related to “Computer Browser service”
I suggest that enable Network Discovery.
Click Start->Control Panel->Network and Sharing Center, click Change advanced sharing settings. Enable the option.
If the issue persists, try to access the server by entering \\IPaddress or \\computername in the Start Search box to see if it could access.
For more information regarding browser service, please refer to:
Troubleshooting the Microsoft Computer Browser Service
Furthermore, you can also perform a system restore for test.
Hope that helps.
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Monday, April 30, 2012 2:52 AM
0x80004005
when i enter \\severname
in explorer
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Monday, April 30, 2012 8:16 AMModerator
Hi,
1 Disable the firewall temporarily for a test.
2 Try to disable IP v6.
3 Turn on Network Discovery
There are some similar threads you can refer:
Hope that helps.
Leo Huang
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Monday, April 30, 2012 7:32 PM
I tried clearing all protocols then even the adapters and rebooted to let windows reload, no joy
i guess it is time to wipe the rig and start fresh all over
machine is useless without access to the server
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Monday, April 30, 2012 7:33 PM
I also tried all the stuff you mentioned and a lot more.
seems that networking diagnostics needs and overhaul
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Tuesday, May 01, 2012 3:51 AMModerator
Before reflesh your PC, try to reset WinSock for test:
1. Open the command prompt
2. Type in “netsh winsock reset” (without the quotes)
3. After resetting winsock, Restart your computer.
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Tuesday, May 01, 2012 12:34 PM
tried that too, nothing seems to want to work
ran the sfrc, no problem
chkdsk, no problem
only thing I can think of is dodgy drivers
tried removing them, no good
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Wednesday, May 02, 2012 2:13 AMModerator
Hi,
How about manually set the IP address on that machine, and set the default gateway to server IP address to check the result.
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Wednesday, May 02, 2012 2:37 AM
I can see the machine from another workstation on the LAN, but not the reverse which is bizarre
it announces itself but does not see others
My server uses a static address so when the power fails and comes back, the server is already back online
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Wednesday, May 02, 2012 5:46 AMModerator
Hi,
I am trying to involve someone familiar with this topic to further look at this issue.
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Wednesday, May 02, 2012 5:47 PMOK thanks, I ran a deep scan with MSE too just in case something slithered in
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Friday, May 04, 2012 6:11 AM
Hi,
The issue may be caused by that the problematic machine cannot communicate with the master browser server.
Base on current status, I would suggest you set the registry key IsDomainMaster and MaintainServerList as enabled to force the PDC to win a Master Browser election. In the mean time, disable the registry keys on the other servers, so that they will not try to elect as a master browser. By doing this, the servers still can browse the network as it can obtain the computer lists from the master browser. To do this,
1. On the PDC, set IsDomainMaster=true and MaintainServerList=Yes.
- Click start, click run, type regedit, press OK.
- In Registry Editor window, find [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Browser\Parameters].
- In the right panel set IsDomainMaster=1 and MaintainServerList=1.
2. On the other server, set IsDomainMaster=false and MaintainServerList=No.
- In Registry Editor window, find [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Browser\Parameters].
- In the right panel set IsDomainMaster=0 and MaintainServerList=0.
For your reference, I am including the information about the registry keys below:
IsDomainMaster:
-When set to 1, this parameter provides a priority boost to increase its likely hood of winning a master browser election. It does not allow the browse server to become the domain master browser. This value is a boolean value and can be any of the following: Yes/No, True/False, or 1/0.
MaintainServerList:
-When set to NO, the server is not a browse server.
-When set to YES, the server becomes a browse server.
-When set to AUTO, the server becomes a browse master if the master browser asks it do so. -
Friday, May 04, 2012 12:29 PM
I am not using a domain, I am using a shared high capacity hard disk on the server to use for backups.
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Monday, May 07, 2012 9:58 AM
Hi,
Since you don't use a domain, you can just choose one machine to be the master browser and see if the issue could be resolved. To do this,
1. On the machine, set MaintainServerList=Yes.
- Click start, click run, type regedit, press OK.
- In Registry Editor window, find [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Browser\Parameters].
- In the right panel set MaintainServerList=1.
2. On the other machines, set MaintainServerList=No.
- In Registry Editor window, find [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Browser\Parameters].
- In the right panel set MaintainServerList=0. -
Monday, May 07, 2012 12:43 PM
I noticed the machines are all set to auto so when I get back into the shop later I will try the graunch approach
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Saturday, May 12, 2012 7:17 AM
Hi,
Please let me know if you have any update on the issue.
Best regards
Scott Xie
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Saturday, May 12, 2012 2:07 PM
That registry key is missing on my portable machine, I need a REG file to merge a new one in
curious what would remove that
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Friday, May 18, 2012 4:50 PM
Hi,
It's hard to say why the registry key is missing... What is the current status of this issue?
Best Regards
Scott Xie
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Friday, May 18, 2012 6:02 PM
I need a reg file I can merge to add that key back
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Friday, May 25, 2012 2:43 PM
Hi,
For the missing key, you can directly create it in the regedit. The key MaintainServerList is string value.
Best Regards
Scott Xie
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Friday, May 25, 2012 8:01 PM
I attacked a USB device chain on the desk and curiously the server became visible.
This means a driver is at fault and it should not be affecting the network stack.
I have 2 printers in that USB chain, modems, mice, keyboard, web cams and misc other gear.
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- Proposed As Answer by Scott Xi - MSFT Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:17 AM
- Marked As Answer by Vegan FanaticMVP Thursday, May 31, 2012 6:32 PM
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Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:17 AM
Hi Vegan,
Thanks for the update.
Best Regards
Scott Xie
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