I have several WinXP computers on my home network. I have several
netwrok shares setup to allow files to be shared between the
computers. Unfortunately one of the computers has started acting up.

If I reboot the computer, the network interface always comes back as
disconnected. At this point ofcouse the netwrok shares are
disconnected. Normally you would just click on the netwrok share and
the connetion would be reestablished.

In my case the network adaptor is actually identified as being
disconnected. All I have to do to get the network to start working
again is to disconnect the ethernet cable and reconnect it. At this
point everything starts working again.

This PC did not use to do this. Since this is my media center PC I
would really like to get around this problem as if the PC has to
restart for some reason, This is an extra step everyone ahs to go
through to get the system completely functional again.

Appreciate any comments,

Hi
It could be that the Network's cable plug or the Network card's port/jack
are a little worn and get loose.
Jack (MVP-Networking).

"ijourneaux" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>I have several WinXP computers on my home network. I have several
> netwrok shares setup to allow files to be shared between the
> computers. Unfortunately one of the computers has started acting up.
>
> If I reboot the computer, the network interface always comes back as
> disconnected. At this point ofcouse the netwrok shares are
> disconnected. Normally you would just click on the netwrok share and
> the connetion would be reestablished.
>
> In my case the network adaptor is actually identified as being
> disconnected. All I have to do to get the network to start working
> again is to disconnect the ethernet cable and reconnect it. At this
> point everything starts working again.
>
> This PC did not use to do this. Since this is my media center PC I
> would really like to get around this problem as if the PC has to
> restart for some reason, This is an extra step everyone ahs to go
> through to get the system completely functional again.
>
> Appreciate any comments,

ijourneaux <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in news:8265307d-52b8-
4cac-9908-(E-Mail Removed):

> I have several WinXP computers on my home network. I have several
> netwrok shares setup to allow files to be shared between the
> computers. Unfortunately one of the computers has started acting up.
>
> If I reboot the computer, the network interface always comes back as
> disconnected. At this point ofcouse the netwrok shares are
> disconnected. Normally you would just click on the netwrok share and
> the connetion would be reestablished.
>
> In my case the network adaptor is actually identified as being
> disconnected. All I have to do to get the network to start working
> again is to disconnect the ethernet cable and reconnect it. At this
> point everything starts working again.
>
> This PC did not use to do this. Since this is my media center PC I
> would really like to get around this problem as if the PC has to
> restart for some reason, This is an extra step everyone ahs to go
> through to get the system completely functional again.
>
> Appreciate any comments,

It is possible that it is not properly sensing the network speed/duplex
at startup and by disconnecting/reconnecting, it then properly senses
it. Try going to the Device Manager, Double-click on your NIC entry,
Click the "Advanced" tab, and change the speed/duplex setting from
the default "Auto" to the correct setting for your network.

Shot-in-the-dark,
John

Hi
Sooner or later you would have to migrate.
So it is a good idea to make an assessment on what it means to upgrade your
specific network in term of financial and other resources, then make a sound
decision pending financial and timing consideration as pertaining to your
organization.
It is better to upgrade according to a sound agenda and Not in the last
moment when you have No other choice, and it might be the worst moment in
your organization for upgrading.
Jack (MVP-Networking).

"ijourneaux" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>I have several WinXP computers on my home network. I have several
> netwrok shares setup to allow files to be shared between the
> computers. Unfortunately one of the computers has started acting up.
>
> If I reboot the computer, the network interface always comes back as
> disconnected. At this point ofcouse the netwrok shares are
> disconnected. Normally you would just click on the netwrok share and
> the connetion would be reestablished.
>
> In my case the network adaptor is actually identified as being
> disconnected. All I have to do to get the network to start working
> again is to disconnect the ethernet cable and reconnect it. At this
> point everything starts working again.
>
> This PC did not use to do this. Since this is my media center PC I
> would really like to get around this problem as if the PC has to
> restart for some reason, This is an extra step everyone ahs to go
> through to get the system completely functional again.
>
> Appreciate any comments,

Hi
Sorry about the above it is a mistake it belong to another post.
Jack (MVP-Networking).

"Jack (MVP-Networking)." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Hi
> Sooner or later you would have to migrate.
> So it is a good idea to make an assessment on what it means to upgrade
> your specific network in term of financial and other resources, then make
> a sound decision pending financial and timing consideration as pertaining
> to your organization.
> It is better to upgrade according to a sound agenda and Not in the last
> moment when you have No other choice, and it might be the worst moment in
> your organization for upgrading.
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
> "ijourneaux" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:8265307d-52b8-4cac-9908-(E-Mail Removed)...
>>I have several WinXP computers on my home network. I have several
>> netwrok shares setup to allow files to be shared between the
>> computers. Unfortunately one of the computers has started acting up.
>>
>> If I reboot the computer, the network interface always comes back as
>> disconnected. At this point ofcouse the netwrok shares are
>> disconnected. Normally you would just click on the netwrok share and
>> the connetion would be reestablished.
>>
>> In my case the network adaptor is actually identified as being
>> disconnected. All I have to do to get the network to start working
>> again is to disconnect the ethernet cable and reconnect it. At this
>> point everything starts working again.
>>
>> This PC did not use to do this. Since this is my media center PC I
>> would really like to get around this problem as if the PC has to
>> restart for some reason, This is an extra step everyone ahs to go
>> through to get the system completely functional again.
>>
>> Appreciate any comments,
>

I have tried new cables and even swaping out the router. Neither fixed
the problem.Since I didn't know what the correct duplex setting was
for my network, I tried both. I also tried forcing the speed to
100Mbs. I still have the probem.

If I do a warm reboot, the network adaptor comes vback as
disconnected. I just have to disconnect the calbe and plug it back in
or disable the adaptor and re-enable it and the network starts working
correctly. A cold reboot, will usually work as expected.