Change workgroup

[Coolsie]

We have several Windows 2000 Pro computers where we can't
seem to change the workgroup settings.

In My Computer>properties>networkidentification the
network ID option is greyed out.
We can change the computer name but the Workgroup setting
is also grayed out.

We don't have a domain controller/group policy.

 

[DJ]

Ok , so dont use the network ID to setup your workgroup.
Go to the same place

My Computer>properties>networkidentification and use the
properties button on that screen. You will have a radio
button that tells your computer that your either part of a
domain or part of a workgroup and you can fill in the name
for your domain/workgroup. Reboot and your set.

HTH

D.J.
A+, Net+, MCP, MCSA
Northrop Grumman IT

 

[coolsie]

thanks for your fast reply

The Network ID is grayed out :-( ánd the
properties>workgroup option is grayed out.

-----Original Message-----
Ok , so dont use the network ID to setup your workgroup.
Go to the same place

My Computer>properties>networkidentification and use the
properties button on that screen. You will have a radio
button that tells your computer that your either part of

a

 

[Steven L Umbach]

You could run netdiag on one looking for failed tests that may help pinpoint
problem. I believe you need file and print sharing enabled/ bound and the
server service running. -- Steve

 

[coolsie]

server service running. -- Steve
I think that might be the problem.
We can't get on the computer's default share!

Thanks