Network and sharing center freezes, server execution failed

[Guest]

Ever since I first started my computer with windows vista I have had a red x
over my network icon and it says connection status unknown: server execution
failed. Also my network and sharing center freezes when i try to start it,
and i have to use task manager to shut it down. I have seen a fix for this
problem but it only works with versions higher than home basic vista
versions.(which I have home basic) if anyone has an idea so I can fix this,
it would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Robert L [MVP - Networking]]

There are a lot discussions about this issue. This post may help.

- NetworkingNo new posts, No network - server execution failed, 6, chicagotech, 580, Wed Jul 18, 2007 4:41 am chicagotech · View latest post ...
http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewforum.php?f=1


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
Ever since I first started my computer with windows vista I have had a red x
over my network icon and it says connection status unknown: server execution
failed. Also my network and sharing center freezes when i try to start it,
and i have to use task manager to shut it down. I have seen a fix for this
problem but it only works with versions higher than home basic vista
versions.(which I have home basic) if anyone has an idea so I can fix this,
it would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Guest]

Basically the link led to a website that literally said anyone with vista
home(which is mine) is ******. the only solution is available to those who
have the business version or higher. I don't have the money for a higher
version. It doesn't seem fair....

 

[cathy coffman]

boot up your machine in safe mode by hitting f8 when you start up your machine, choose safe mode with commands, then enter the command
net localhost "Administrators" "Local Service"/add
That worked for me and I have home premium


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[cathy coffman]

log in to your computer in safemode with commands.
enter the command
net localhost "Administrators" "Local Service" /add
It worked for me and I have home premium

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[Guest]

RObert,
that link takes me to the entire forum, not the post/thread you refer to, I
tried to search for the thread, no luck, jim

 

[Robert L. \(MS-MVP\)]

Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

--
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

 

[Jack-MVP]

Hi
More details of what the Network is comprised of, and how it is configured
would help.
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)

 

[Jack-MVP]

Hi
Start with thee Device Manager and make sure that you have a valid Network
Card.
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)

 

[Malke]

Vista Home Premium, Gateway laptop, internal wireless card. Accessing
home linksys wireless router, also an office wireless system.

Main issue is that I can no longer open the netowkr and sharing center,
and I have a red X through the taskbar icon where it should show
connectivity.

Can't get in to troubleshoot the wireless network issue.

No clear inciting factor. No recent installs, though there appears to
have been an automatic windows update in the last 24-48 hours.

Have done a system restore back before this, and back a week ago. No
luck.

Have done the Administrator: cmd line prompt to try and fix, no luck.

Multiple restarts, safe reboots, etc., no luck.

Have you tried this? Your post above isn't clear about exactly what you did.

1. Go into Safe Mode With Command Prompt
2. At the command prompt:

net localgroup "Administrators" "local Service" /add [enter]

See "The command completed successfully". Type:

exit [enter] and allow Vista to start normally.

Malke

 

[Malke]

Have already done it. Just tried again:

"System error 1378 has occurred.

The specified account name is already a member of the group.

Then I'm with Jack - uninstall the drivers for any network adapters and
reinstall them. Perhaps you mistakenly installed drivers from Windows
Update. See below for where to get drivers.

Never get drivers from Windows Update. Get them from:

1. The device mftr.'s website; OR
2. The motherboard mftr.'s website if hardware is onboard; OR
3. The OEM's website for your specific machine if you have an OEM computer
(HP, Dell, Sony, etc.).

Read the installation instructions on the website where you get the drivers.

To find out what hardware is in your computer:

1. Read any documentation you got when you bought the computer.
2. If the computer is OEM, go to the OEM's website for your specific model
machine and look at the specs (you'll be there to get the drivers anyway)
3. Download, install and run a free system inventory program like Belarc
Advisor or System Information for Windows.

http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html - Belarc Advisor
http://www.gtopala.com/ - System Information for Windows

If you have installed drivers from Windows Update, you can roll them back:

Roll Back Troublesome Device Drivers in Windows Vista from the How-To Geek -
http://tinyurl.com/346lox

Malke