How do I "un-network" a PC?

[Johno]

Hi
I have been given an ex-business PC running XP Professional. It is
currently configured to logon via a network domain. The network
circuitry is built into the motherboard. How do I disable the PC from
being networked to become a standalone "home" PC? I can logon to the
PC but I am not sure how much privilege the account has got? How would
I logon with an account with administrator access? The PC has a riser
card which provides 3 PCI slots. I would like to install a modem card.
Should this be quite straightforward? I noticed that modem cards vary
quite a bit in price from ones on eBay to others from PC retailers, is
there a lot of difference?
Thanks for any advice.
Johno

 

[Robert L [MVP - Networking]]

I can change the domain to workgroup. However, before you do that, make sure you can logon using local administrator. Hopefully, the modem installation is plug and play. If not, post back, we are here to help you.

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
Hi
I have been given an ex-business PC running XP Professional. It is
currently configured to logon via a network domain. The network
circuitry is built into the motherboard. How do I disable the PC from
being networked to become a standalone "home" PC? I can logon to the
PC but I am not sure how much privilege the account has got? How would
I logon with an account with administrator access? The PC has a riser
card which provides 3 PCI slots. I would like to install a modem card.
Should this be quite straightforward? I noticed that modem cards vary
quite a bit in price from ones on eBay to others from PC retailers, is
there a lot of difference?
Thanks for any advice.
Johno

 

[RalfG]

Modem cards come in two basic types, hardware modems and software modems.
Software modems are usually cheaper and probably more common now, but
hardware modems are often recommended as the better choice. The issues are
better compatibility, potentially faster connection speeds and ping rates
and far less use of of the CPU for hardware modems. Software modems use your
CPU to emulate modem hardware functions. That isn't much of an issue for
basic surfing but can be if you run CPU intensive programs while the dial-up
is connected. Some people recommend external modems over internal ones, but
they usually cost more, comparing same brand internal vs external.