"Local Area Network Malfunctions" Retransmitted

[Compu-Pikachu]

As no individual had responded to my reply to the response to the initial
message of my only previous thread, "Local Area Network Malfunctions," its
commencing message shall be retransmitted:

My brother and I each possess a Windows XP Service Pack II computer, which
are networked, his being the server and providing a shared connection. Both
of us also have shared directories. Despite the network's considerable
benefits, primarily in entertainment, intermittently:

1. Both or one of either of the computers' shared directory Network Places
shortcuts cease to exist.

2. Both or one of the computers cease to register in the workgroup
computers lists of both or one of our computers.

3. Whenever I attempt to access files via Internet Explorer while using the
shared connection, the computer believes that no such connection is
currently active and, instead, attempts to connect to the Internet, which is
always futile, as the domicile only possesses one telephone line.

I am substantially displeased by this, especially considering my conjecture
that the service pack is defective. I have even heard negative comments on
it. Perhaps the claims of Microsoft's software flaws being considerably
more common compared to those of a majority of other major companies are
true after all.

 

[Ricky]

You need to check the properties on the network cards and make sure that
"allow the computer to turn off the device to save power" is not checked.

 

[Admiral Q]

Maybe noone has an answer - yah evuh think of dat?

Seriously, people shy away from answering problems when they are posted with
an "attitude"!!!

Remember this is a peer-to-peer newsgroup - the people who answer questions
don't get paid, they want to help and they are not affiliated with MS.

With the generics of your issues, it sounds like one or both computers are
improperly configured, contain a virus, malware, Trojan and/or adware. If
you, your brother or parents (provided you are siblings still living at
home) don't have the abilities needed to troubleshoot and/or correct the
problem(s), then may I suggest calling your local PC Repair Person, making
sure he/she is adapt with workgroup/peer-to-peer networking. Normally a
charge by the "hour" is common, as finding the problem is the most
difficult, fixing is usually the easiest.



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[Compu-Pikachu]

It has been approximately seven days. Why have no individuals responded?
Is no one capable of assisting, or have I, perhaps, executed any actions
believed to be offensive or otherwise unethical?

If possible, please help me with this situation, as these malfunctions are
unacceptable.