Client for Microsoft Networks

[Guest]

I'm trying to set-up a home network, joining 2 XP machines together using a
CAT5 Crossover cable.

I did all the "Wizard" set-ups. I have communications established, i.e. file
and printer shareing, between both machines. But for some reason, I can not
get them to share a single (dial-up) internet connection.

In the "Home Network Properties" box, under the "General" tab there is a box
labeled "Client for Microsoft Networks". I put a check mark in the box, and
clicked INSTALL. Then it goes to another box with "Client", "Service", and
"Protocal".
When I click on ADD Client, it says "Unable to fine a Driver for this
device", then asks me to insert the Manufacturers installation disk. When I
insert the Windows XP disk, it comes back "file not found".

Any ideas what I'm doing wrong? Where is the Client for Microsoft Network
driver located, i.e. file name, on the XP program disk?

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

I'm trying to set-up a home network, joining 2 XP machines together using a
CAT5 Crossover cable.

I did all the "Wizard" set-ups. I have communications established, i.e. file
and printer shareing, between both machines. But for some reason, I can not
get them to share a single (dial-up) internet connection.

In the "Home Network Properties" box, under the "General" tab there is a box
labeled "Client for Microsoft Networks". I put a check mark in the box, and
clicked INSTALL. Then it goes to another box with "Client", "Service", and
"Protocal".
When I click on ADD Client, it says "Unable to fine a Driver for this
device", then asks me to insert the Manufacturers installation disk. When I
insert the Windows XP disk, it comes back "file not found".

Any ideas what I'm doing wrong? Where is the Client for Microsoft Network
driver located, i.e. file name, on the XP program disk?

It shouldn't be necessary to install Client for Microsoft Networks or
to insert the Windows XP disk.

Is it the local area network connection that's having the problem? If
so, something's wrong with it, and the solution is to delete it and
re-create it:

1. Disable Internet Connection Sharing on the dial-up connection.

2. Go to Device Manager and un-install the network adapter for the
local area network connection, which will also delete the network
connection.

3. Reboot and let XP re-install the network adapter, which will also
create a new network connection.

4. Re-enable Internet Connection Sharing.
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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[Guest]

Thanks Steve for your input.

It worked !!!!

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

Thanks Steve for your input.

It worked !!!!

You're welcome. I'm glad that my suggestion helped you solve the
problem. Thanks for letting the news group know the result.

I don't know what causes that type of network connection corruption,
but I've seen it several times. The usual symptom is an error message
when trying to add a component to a network connection.
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com