Maximum logged on users still 5 after upgrade to pro

[justjim]

We upgraded an XP Home OS to PRO to up the number of connection to 10.

We used an OEM XP pro installation disk. Ran the upgrade.

But the number of connections still reads and indeed only allows 5.

Where did we go wrong and any Ideas on how to fix this?

 

[Mark L. Ferguson]

314882 - Inbound Connections Limit in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314882&Product=winxp

 

[justjim]

Thanks for the reply

We've been there. Let me try and explain agian...

we have upgraded XPHome to Pro.

We used an OEM full install disk to perform the in place upgrade.

So I should now have 10 for the maximum connections. However the OS is
reporting only 5 as the max when we run the command line "net config server".

And in operation when 5 connections are made, no more are allowed.

XP Pro should have change the maximum connections to 10. But it did not. I
need the 10 to allow for the number of connects we are expecting.

 

[John John]

That is a bit strange because OEM disks are not supposed to be able to
do in-place upgrades, perhaps that is your problem.

John

 

[justjim]

The OEM disk had that option. So we gave it a go.

There is a lot of programs running on the subject PC. We would hate having
to have to start from the beginning and reinstall all.

Any suggestions?

 

[John John]

What does the Winver command return? Where did you get this OEM cd
from? Is it from the pc manufacturer? You are probably going to have
to call them to resolve this. Was the upgrade started from an up and
running Windows session or was it initiated from a boot from the CD-ROM?

John

 

[justjim]

Thanks for your input on this subject

Winver:
Version 5.1 (Build 2600.xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158:Service Pack 2

The CD was purchased from Fry's

The OEM in this case is actually DELL. The PC is an Optiplex 320.

I believe it was started from an up and running windows session.

 

[John John]

Well, that didn't tell us too much... Does it say there that XP
Professional is installed? How about at the System Properties, is the
version identified as Pro or Home?

I don't know if Dell made different OEM cd's that permit in-place
upgrades, you will have to call them and find out. Try booting with the
CD and doing the upgrade there instead of from the up and running
Windows installation.

John

 

[justjim]

Yes it says pro.

over at Dell I see alot of upgade info. Most say expect problems with
upgrading. They mention it's best to start from scratch.

We will most likly take a new unit here and try the upgrade. If the results
are the same then we will try the clean install on this unit. Then reinstall
all the programs and data from the other unit which is a long way from our
site.

So unless you or someone has some magic, We'll just do it the hard way.
Some times there just is no solution.

I do appreciate the help.

 

[John John]

I think you may have few options other than doing a clean install. The
implementation of the concurrent connection limit is a closely guarded
secret, few of the posters here (if any) can do anything to change it
from 5 to 10 users. If you had a retail upgrade version I would advise
you to call Microsoft for free support/help, but being that you have an
OEM copy they will not give you free support, they will instruct you to
call the OEM vendor.

John

 

[justjim]

John John

Here is the scoop...

On a new unit with xphome, in windows session, inserted oem xpro.
Ran the compatibility test, OK.

started installation type "upgrade" (recommended)

jumped through all the normal hoops...

and then checked the max connections....Wait for it.... 1 0.. T A D A H !

Goes to show you should always do things your self if you want it done right!

John John, Thanks a bunch any way for your help. I have no explaination for
this. Why one works and another not. must be F.M.

I'm gona call this one closed.

Thank again.
out

 

[John John]

You're welcome, even though I don't really know what I did to help, I
mostly just gave comments... ;-) I learned something about Dell CDs
being able to do upgrades, that was quite surprising to me!

John

 

[smlunatick]

I think you may have few options other than doing a clean install.  The
implementation of the concurrent connection limit is a closely guarded
secret, few of the posters here (if any) can do anything to change it
from 5 to 10 users.  If you had a retail upgrade version I would advise
you to call Microsoft for free support/help, but being that you have an
OEM copy they will not give you free support, they will instruct you to
call the OEM vendor.

John









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Are you confusing the 10 connection limit with "users?" The
connections may well be 10 but you nee to know that any "access" to
any "shared" folder / printer is using 1 connection each.

Example: Main PC - 3 shared folders and 2 shared printer
PC 1 - Accesses 2 folders and 1 printer -- 3
"connections" used
PC 2- Accesses 1 folder and 2 printers -- 3
"connections" used
PC 3 -- Accesses the 3 folders and 2 printer -- 5
"connections"

requested. , 4 "given"

 

[John John]

Are you confusing the 10 connection limit with "users?" The
connections may well be 10 but you nee to know that any "access" to
any "shared" folder / printer is using 1 connection each.

Example: Main PC - 3 shared folders and 2 shared printer
PC 1 - Accesses 2 folders and 1 printer -- 3
"connections" used
PC 2- Accesses 1 folder and 2 printers -- 3
"connections" used
PC 3 -- Accesses the 3 folders and 2 printer -- 5
"connections"

requested. , 4 "given"

No, it was a slip, I made it clear earlier that it was concurrent
connections. The op got it to upgrade properly on another machine.

John