My Network Places on 2003 Server

ptltruck · January 12th, 2006

Hi There,

Can anyone tell me why one of my workstations ( a Dell computer ) can't show on My Network Places at all?

I need to show that workstation there, because I suspect that is the same reason I can't install the Norton Corporate client onto this Dell computer; it just doesn't list under the server and thus I can't push the installation!!

Regards,

Tony

celticfan11 · January 12th, 2006

Is this workstation on the network? Can you ping it?

ptltruck · January 12th, 2006

It can be pinged. It is using windows xp pro.

celticfan11 · January 13th, 2006

have you tried rejoining the domain, I would start there.

ptltruck · January 14th, 2006

No, it does not work by re-joining to domain again!

celticfan11 · January 14th, 2006

You can ping it by name as well as IP? is it only this ONE computer. Is there a duplicate comptuer name on your network? Just got haha's is there any firewall on that PC?

Try entering the DNS and WINS IPs manually instead of dynamicly.

ptltruck · January 15th, 2006

I have two Dell computers that show the same issues. I did set the DNS and WINS manually and still failed to show up.

I however can still connect to the computers with their names such as \\dell1\c$ or right click to My Computer and left click to Manage.

What a strange case. I called to Dell Canada and they said their computers are good to use in Windows 2003 network environment and they did not provide to support for networking issue!!

_kC_ · January 18th, 2006

check that the windows firewall isnt disabled as a service (services.msc).. if fw service is disabled you cannot view network places, but still can use network paths

**madmatt** · January 18th, 2006

Did you disable any services?

Such as TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper? If so, set it back to automatic and start it. This service is needed in domain settings.

As for the Windows Firewall (comment above). That is not true. Most companies do not use the Windows Firewall in a domain environment. So leave it disabled. Unless you are talking about "Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)" service. This service is responsible for other things, even if the Windows Firewall is disabled. So obviously this service should be set to automatic and started.

Provides network address translation, addressing, name resolution and/or intrusion prevention services for a home or small office network.

_kC_ · January 18th, 2006

Originally Posted by madmatt

As for the Windows Firewall (comment above). That is not true. Most companies do not use the Windows Firewall in a domain environment. So leave it disabled. Unless you are talking about "Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)" service. This service is responsible for other things, even if the Windows Firewall is disabled. So obviously this service should be set to automatic and started.

uh your repeating what i just said... lol
..but also saying that "its not true".. duh

**madmatt** · January 18th, 2006

I was elaborating and making it clear that that service does more. Even if you disable the Windows Firewall that service is still required for various reasons, including the one you posted.

ptltruck · January 20th, 2006

Hi, it is ptltruck again.

I just checked the Dell workstation again. It has the TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper running automatically, that is the same as other non-Dell workstations.

The TCP/IP properties setting is automatically for both IP Address and DNS, that is also the same setting as other non-Dell workstations.

However, the My Network Places cannot see this Dell workstation at all. I need to push the Norton Corporate Client to this Dell workstation. I think I just copy the client installation into the Dell workstation to see if it can be installed without problem.

ptltruck · January 20th, 2006

Just a reminder,

the WMI Windows Management Instrumentation is set to automatic and started. So it is not because the WMI is stop or disable.

**madmatt** · January 21st, 2006

Did you check the ICS service?

ptltruck · January 23rd, 2006

Yes, ICS service is starting automatically.

ptltruck · January 23rd, 2006

Once I typed \\dell_1\c$, then I can see the screen shot as attached to this reply.

On the left hand side, you can see the Dell_1 workstation name, but you still can't see on the right-hand side there.

January 12th, 2006	Top \| #1
ptltruck OSNN Junior Addict Joined: January 2006 Posts: 8 Reputation: 0 Power: 78	My Network Places on 2003 Server Hi There, Can anyone tell me why one of my workstations ( a Dell computer ) can't show on My Network Places at all? I need to show that workstation there, because I suspect that is the same reason I can't install the Norton Corporate client onto this Dell computer; it just doesn't list under the server and thus I can't push the installation!! Regards, Tony

January 12th, 2006	Top \| #2
celticfan11 OSNN Senior Addict Joined: January 2003 Location: Vernon, CT Posts: 744 Reputation: 340 Power: 124	Re: My Network Places on 2003 Server Is this workstation on the network? Can you ping it? CPU: Intel 3.2GHz OC'd to 3.4GHz RAM: 1GB PC3200 Harddrive: .710TB combined Local and Network storage Video Card: Geforce 6800 GT 256MB RAM Motherboard: ASU P4P800 Sound: Onboard sound baby Monitor: Faithful 21 inches of PURE CRT Number of Programs Installed: 39 and growing: not counting games, (and yes i use them all)

January 12th, 2006	Top \| #3
ptltruck OSNN Junior Addict Joined: January 2006 Posts: 8 Reputation: 0 Power: 78	Re: My Network Places on 2003 Server It can be pinged. It is using windows xp pro.

January 13th, 2006	Top \| #4
celticfan11 OSNN Senior Addict Joined: January 2003 Location: Vernon, CT Posts: 744 Reputation: 340 Power: 124	Re: My Network Places on 2003 Server have you tried rejoining the domain, I would start there. CPU: Intel 3.2GHz OC'd to 3.4GHz RAM: 1GB PC3200 Harddrive: .710TB combined Local and Network storage Video Card: Geforce 6800 GT 256MB RAM Motherboard: ASU P4P800 Sound: Onboard sound baby Monitor: Faithful 21 inches of PURE CRT Number of Programs Installed: 39 and growing: not counting games, (and yes i use them all)

January 14th, 2006	Top \| #5
ptltruck OSNN Junior Addict Joined: January 2006 Posts: 8 Reputation: 0 Power: 78	Re: My Network Places on 2003 Server No, it does not work by re-joining to domain again!

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January 14th, 2006	Top \| #6
celticfan11 OSNN Senior Addict Joined: January 2003 Location: Vernon, CT Posts: 744 Reputation: 340 Power: 124	Re: My Network Places on 2003 Server You can ping it by name as well as IP? is it only this ONE computer. Is there a duplicate comptuer name on your network? Just got haha's is there any firewall on that PC? Try entering the DNS and WINS IPs manually instead of dynamicly. CPU: Intel 3.2GHz OC'd to 3.4GHz RAM: 1GB PC3200 Harddrive: .710TB combined Local and Network storage Video Card: Geforce 6800 GT 256MB RAM Motherboard: ASU P4P800 Sound: Onboard sound baby Monitor: Faithful 21 inches of PURE CRT Number of Programs Installed: 39 and growing: not counting games, (and yes i use them all)

January 15th, 2006	Top \| #7
ptltruck OSNN Junior Addict Joined: January 2006 Posts: 8 Reputation: 0 Power: 78	Re: My Network Places on 2003 Server I have two Dell computers that show the same issues. I did set the DNS and WINS manually and still failed to show up. I however can still connect to the computers with their names such as \\dell1\c$ or right click to My Computer and left click to Manage. What a strange case. I called to Dell Canada and they said their computers are good to use in Windows 2003 network environment and they did not provide to support for networking issue!!

January 18th, 2006	Top \| #8
_kC_ OSNN Senior Addict Joined: January 2004 Posts: 514 Reputation: 270 Power: 110	Re: My Network Places on 2003 Server check that the windows firewall isnt disabled as a service (services.msc).. if fw service is disabled you cannot view network places, but still can use network paths

January 18th, 2006	Top \| #9
madmatt Bow Down to the King Joined: April 2002 Location: New York Posts: 13,312 Reputation: 4090 Power: 297	Re: My Network Places on 2003 Server Did you disable any services? Such as TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper? If so, set it back to automatic and start it. This service is needed in domain settings. As for the Windows Firewall (comment above). That is not true. Most companies do not use the Windows Firewall in a domain environment. So leave it disabled. Unless you are talking about "Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)" service. This service is responsible for other things, even if the Windows Firewall is disabled. So obviously this service should be set to automatic and started. Provides network address translation, addressing, name resolution and/or intrusion prevention services for a home or small office network.

January 18th, 2006	Top \| #10
_kC_ OSNN Senior Addict Joined: January 2004 Posts: 514 Reputation: 270 Power: 110	Re: My Network Places on 2003 Server Originally Posted by madmatt As for the Windows Firewall (comment above). That is not true. Most companies do not use the Windows Firewall in a domain environment. So leave it disabled. Unless you are talking about "Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)" service. This service is responsible for other things, even if the Windows Firewall is disabled. So obviously this service should be set to automatic and started. uh your repeating what i just said... lol ..but also saying that "its not true".. duh

January 18th, 2006	Top \| #11
madmatt Bow Down to the King Joined: April 2002 Location: New York Posts: 13,312 Reputation: 4090 Power: 297	Re: My Network Places on 2003 Server I was elaborating and making it clear that that service does more. Even if you disable the Windows Firewall that service is still required for various reasons, including the one you posted.

January 20th, 2006	Top \| #12
ptltruck OSNN Junior Addict Joined: January 2006 Posts: 8 Reputation: 0 Power: 78	Re: My Network Places on 2003 Server Hi, it is ptltruck again. I just checked the Dell workstation again. It has the TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper running automatically, that is the same as other non-Dell workstations. The TCP/IP properties setting is automatically for both IP Address and DNS, that is also the same setting as other non-Dell workstations. However, the My Network Places cannot see this Dell workstation at all. I need to push the Norton Corporate Client to this Dell workstation. I think I just copy the client installation into the Dell workstation to see if it can be installed without problem.

January 20th, 2006	Top \| #13
ptltruck OSNN Junior Addict Joined: January 2006 Posts: 8 Reputation: 0 Power: 78	Re: My Network Places on 2003 Server Just a reminder, the WMI Windows Management Instrumentation is set to automatic and started. So it is not because the WMI is stop or disable.

January 21st, 2006	Top \| #14
madmatt Bow Down to the King Joined: April 2002 Location: New York Posts: 13,312 Reputation: 4090 Power: 297	Re: My Network Places on 2003 Server Did you check the ICS service?

January 23rd, 2006	Top \| #15
ptltruck OSNN Junior Addict Joined: January 2006 Posts: 8 Reputation: 0 Power: 78	Re: My Network Places on 2003 Server Yes, ICS service is starting automatically.

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