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[Guest]

Hi all,
Have a small Domain network (approx 10 PCs WinXP SP2 and 1 Win2000SP4 Server
as Domain Controller)

Have a strange problem with one PC...
On this one (and only on this one) when going to:
Start>My Network Places>Entire Network>Microsoft Windows Network>
Double clicking on <my Network> icon to browse the my Network resources
returns an 'Access denied - contact your network administrator' error like.

However all networked shared resources remain accessible from this PC using
ie: the Search "Computer" function or if they are previously defined in My
Local Network.

So in other words - everything works expect, for that PC, browsing "My
Entire Network" feature.

My guess it should be a Registry corruption....but who knows.
Any idea, help to fix this annoying behaviour will be appreciated.

Cheers,
Bernard

 

[Chuck]

Hi all,
Have a small Domain network (approx 10 PCs WinXP SP2 and 1 Win2000SP4 Server
as Domain Controller)

Have a strange problem with one PC...
On this one (and only on this one) when going to:
Start>My Network Places>Entire Network>Microsoft Windows Network>
Double clicking on <my Network> icon to browse the my Network resources
returns an 'Access denied - contact your network administrator' error like.

However all networked shared resources remain accessible from this PC using
ie: the Search "Computer" function or if they are previously defined in My
Local Network.

So in other words - everything works expect, for that PC, browsing "My
Entire Network" feature.

My guess it should be a Registry corruption....but who knows.
Any idea, help to fix this annoying behaviour will be appreciated.

Cheers,
Bernard

Bernard,

One of the most common causes of your problem would be a misconfigured or
overlooked personal firewall, or other security component on the problem
computer. Read this article with an open mind.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html

You could diagnose the problem, using "browstat status", "ipconfig /all", "net
config server", and "net config workstation", from the problem computer, and
from a working computer. Read this article, and linked articles, and follow
instructions precisely (download browstat!):
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp

 

[Guest]

A.. again configur yor said system on network by changing system name.

B.. add your system from NT server

 

[Guest]

Thanks Chuck for the tips and links.

I found a difference using "browstat status" between the working and
non-working PC:

WORKING PC SHOWS:
=====
Status for domain BRUSSELS on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{2D61EB83-95A3-4BDF-BE02-7DDD0B0BB3E7}
Browsing is active on domain.
Master browser name is: MAGRITTE
Master browser is running build 2195
1 backup servers retrieved from master MAGRITTE
\\MAGRITTE
There are 4 servers in domain BRUSSELS on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{2D61EB83-95A3-4BDF-BE02-7DDD0B0BB3E7}
There are 1 domains in domain BRUSSELS on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{2D61EB83-95A3-4BDF-BE02-7DDD0B0BB3E7}
=====

NON-WORKING PC SHOWS:
=====
Status for domain BRUSSELS on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{300D01C3-7FEA-4102-A182-17BEF139C779}
Browsing is active on domain.
Master browser name is: MAGRITTE
Master browser is running build 2195
1 backup servers retrieved from master MAGRITTE
\\MAGRITTE
Unable to retrieve server list from MAGRITTE: 5
=====

Seems to be an "error type 5" but don't know how to handle this.
Suggested tips doesn't seems to help.

However changing the Computer's Name, as suggested by ASIS in the other
answer, fixes the problem - but I do not want to change Names for other
reasons.

Any further ideas of what to check next ?

 

[Guest]

Tanks ASIF,

Yes it works by changing the Computer's Name...
however I do not want to change its name!

So it seems to be a problem with the current Computer's "definition" Name or
so and associated parameters within the server.
Is it possible to "delete" this record definition in the server to have a
new one with the same name automatically redefined and how to do that ?

 

[Chuck]

Thanks Chuck for the tips and links.

I found a difference using "browstat status" between the working and
non-working PC:

WORKING PC SHOWS:
=====
Status for domain BRUSSELS on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{2D61EB83-95A3-4BDF-BE02-7DDD0B0BB3E7}
Browsing is active on domain.
Master browser name is: MAGRITTE
Master browser is running build 2195
1 backup servers retrieved from master MAGRITTE
\\MAGRITTE
There are 4 servers in domain BRUSSELS on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{2D61EB83-95A3-4BDF-BE02-7DDD0B0BB3E7}
There are 1 domains in domain BRUSSELS on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{2D61EB83-95A3-4BDF-BE02-7DDD0B0BB3E7}
=====

NON-WORKING PC SHOWS:
=====
Status for domain BRUSSELS on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{300D01C3-7FEA-4102-A182-17BEF139C779}
Browsing is active on domain.
Master browser name is: MAGRITTE
Master browser is running build 2195
1 backup servers retrieved from master MAGRITTE
\\MAGRITTE
Unable to retrieve server list from MAGRITTE: 5
=====

Seems to be an "error type 5" but don't know how to handle this.
Suggested tips doesn't seems to help.

However changing the Computer's Name, as suggested by ASIS in the other
answer, fixes the problem - but I do not want to change Names for other
reasons.

Any further ideas of what to check next ?

Bernard,

Do you have a DHCP server?

Let's look at "ipconfig /all", "net config server", and "net config
workstation", from these same 2 computers:
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp

 

[Guest]

Hi Chuck,

Yes the Server also acts as DHCP, DNS and WINS server.

"ipconfig /all", "net config server", and "net config
workstation", from these same 2 computers:
return "identical results" except for IP and MAC addresses and Computers's
Names
of course.

Cheers,
Bernard

 

[Chuck]

Hi Chuck,

Yes the Server also acts as DHCP, DNS and WINS server.

"ipconfig /all", "net config server", and "net config
workstation", from these same 2 computers:
return "identical results" except for IP and MAC addresses and Computers's
Names
of course.

Cheers,
Bernard

Bernard,

I'm sure that everything looks "identical". Did you read the guides on
interpreting the content? There is probably a clue in there somewhere.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp

Or simply provide "ipconfig /all" from THREE computers (the problem one, and 2
properly working ones), and we can do relational analysis.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-cdiag-without-assistance.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-cdiag-without-assistance.html

The third option is your paying me to visit in person (I don't fly cheap).

And since this may take a while, your posting your answers after mine would be a
good idea.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting

 

[Guest]

Bernard,

I'm sure that everything looks "identical". Did you read the guides on
interpreting the content? There is probably a clue in there somewhere.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp

Or simply provide "ipconfig /all" from THREE computers (the problem one, and 2
properly working ones), and we can do relational analysis.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-cdiag-without-assistance.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-cdiag-without-assistance.html

The third option is your paying me to visit in person (I don't fly cheap).

And since this may take a while, your posting your answers after mine would be a
good idea.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting

OK, thanks Chuck for your patience...
flying to me is not an option unfortunately (where do you live ? - we are in
Belgium (Europe)).

OK back to the problem,
Please look at the complete listings of "ipconfig /all" , "net config
server" and "net config workstation" on 2 working PCs and the one with the"
browse" problem.

notes:
1/MAC addresses are deleted for security reasons!
2/191.168.2.2 is the IP address of Magritte (DC, DHCP,DNS, WINS server)
3/191.162.2.1 is the IP address our our WAN Router
4/user account = administrator (with all priviledges)
5/all login on "local" machine

*****WORKING PC1*****:

=====
Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : misty2003
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . : brussels.local
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : brussels.local
brussels.local

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : brussels.local
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : 3Com 3C920 Integrated Fast
Ethernet Controller (3C905C-TX Compatible)
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.5
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.2
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.2
Primary WINS Server . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.2
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : jeudi 6 juillet 2006 13:54:06
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : vendredi 14 juillet 2006 13:54:06

======
Server Name \\MISTY2003
Server Comment

Software version Windows 2002
Server is active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{FB82C6DF-A9E0-432A-880B-8526F2F4E92B} (00065b57272e)


Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 10
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.

=====
Computer name \\MISTY2003
Full Computer name misty2003.brussels.local
User name Administrator

Workstation active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{FB82C6DF-A9E0-432A-880B-8526F2F4E92B} (00065B57272E)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain BRUSSELS
Workstation Domain DNS Name brussels.local
Logon domain MISTY2003

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.
=====

*****WORKING PC2*****:

=====
Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : Club-9100
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . : brussels.local
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : brussels.local
brussels.local

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network
Connection
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx

Ethernet adapter Dlink DGE-510T:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : brussels.local
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : D-Link DGE-510T Gigabit Ethernet
Adapter
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.7
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.2
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.2
Primary WINS Server . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.2
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : jeudi 6 juillet 2006 17:47:07
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : vendredi 14 juillet 2006 17:47:07

=====
Server Name \\CLUB-9100
Server Comment Club (Dell 9100 Pentium D 3.20MHz)

Software version Windows 2002
Server is active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{2D61EB83-95A3-4BDF-BE02-7DDD0B0BB3E7} (00055d9e1347)


Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 10
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.

=====
Computer name \\CLUB-9100
Full Computer name Club-9100.brussels.local
User name Administrator

Workstation active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{2D61EB83-95A3-4BDF-BE02-7DDD0B0BB3E7} (00055D9E1347)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain BRUSSELS
Workstation Domain DNS Name brussels.local
Logon domain CLUB-9100

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.

====

*****THE NON WORKING PC*****:

=====
Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : Office-8400
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . : brussels.local
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : brussels.local
brussels.local

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : brussels.local
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom NetXtreme 57xx Gigabit
Controller
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.11
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.2
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.2
Primary WINS Server . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.2
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : jeudi 6 juillet 2006 9:09:16
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : vendredi 14 juillet 2006 9:09:16

=====
Server Name \\OFFICE-8400
Server Comment Development Workstation

Software version Windows 2002
Server is active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{300D01C3-7FEA-4102-A182-17BEF139C779} (001111368478)


Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 10
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.

=====
Computer name \\OFFICE-8400
Full Computer name Office-8400.brussels.local
User name Administrator

Workstation active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{300D01C3-7FEA-4102-A182-17BEF139C779} (001111368478)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain BRUSSELS
Workstation Domain DNS Name brussels.local
Logon domain OFFICE-8400

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.

=====

Have an idea ?

Cheers,
Bernard

 

[Guest]

Hi Chuck,
Got it working back by forcing "Enable" NetBios over TCP/IP" instead of the
"Default" setting.

Still don't understand why it works with "default" setting on most
workstations and not on other... but anyway it works back.

Thanks again for your tips, the solution was in front of my eyes by reading
your documentation!

Cheers,
Bernard

 

[Chuck]

Hi Chuck,
Got it working back by forcing "Enable" NetBios over TCP/IP" instead of the
"Default" setting.

Still don't understand why it works with "default" setting on most
workstations and not on other... but anyway it works back.

Thanks again for your tips, the solution was in front of my eyes by reading
your documentation!

Cheers,
Bernard

Hi Bernard,

The NetBT setting is a mysterious item, and I am still searching for adequate
documentation about diagnosing it.

So what you're saying is that, though "net config" showed
Server is active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{300D01C3-7FEA-4102-A182-17BEF139C779} (001111368478)
it didn't actually work without forcing NetBT. And that on a domain, with a
DHCP server set to Enable NetBT?

Thanks for the feedback.