network setup wizard unable to start

[Guest]

I've had this problem recently where i go to 'my network places' ---> 'setup
a home or office network'

in the past this would bring up the wizard. but now, nothing happens. the
wizard does not come up nor is there an error message.

the network worked before and I was able to send files over it .
both computers are Using XP and are connected through a router.
The internet connection is still working.

btw i found this problem as the 'shared' folder on one or both of the
computers just dissapears. usually i would run the wizard again to setup the
network but now, it doesn't run and i can't get any files over.

 

[Hans-Georg Michna]

I've had this problem recently where i go to 'my network places' ---> 'setup
a home or office network'

in the past this would bring up the wizard. but now, nothing happens. the
wizard does not come up nor is there an error message.

the network worked before and I was able to send files over it .
both computers are Using XP and are connected through a router.
The internet connection is still working.

btw i found this problem as the 'shared' folder on one or both of the
computers just dissapears. usually i would run the wizard again to setup the
network but now, it doesn't run and i can't get any files over.

Please check the following articles.

Hans-Georg


Microsoft Windows XP - Start the Network Setup Wizard

To start the Network Setup Wizard You must be logged on as an
administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order
to complete this procedure.

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/hnw_setupw.mspx


Microsoft Windows XP - Network Setup Wizard overview

You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the
Administrators group in order to complete this procedure. If
your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings
may also prevent you from completing this procedure.

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/.../all/proddocs/en-us/hnw_wizard_overvieww.mspx


Microsoft Windows XP - Steps for creating a home or small office
network

This checklist is provided so you can successfully set up your
home network using the Network Setup Wizard The checklist is a
guideline of the steps needed, in the order they should be
completed.

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/hnw_checklistw.mspx


Sample Chapter from Home Networking with Microsoft® Windows® XP
Step by Step by Matthew Danda and Heather T. Brown

Quickly teach yourself how to use the built-in networking
features in Microsoft® Windows® XP. Work at your own pace
through clear, step-by-step directions to learn everything from
installing hardware to setting up instant messaging.

http://www.microsoft.com/mspress/books/sampchap/5417a.asp

 

[Guest]

yes i've seen that article before and used it to setup the network. but now i
can't get into the wizard. I'm the admin of the comp (in fact the only user).
pressing the 'Network Connections' does nothing. nothing starts up.

 

[Hans-Georg Michna]

yes i've seen that article before and used it to setup the network. but now i
can't get into the wizard. I'm the admin of the comp (in fact the only user).
pressing the 'Network Connections' does nothing. nothing starts up.

You can run a repair installation to repair the wizard, but in
your situation it may be better anyway to do without the wizard
and change the few settings by hand.

To solve the actual problem, fill in the form at
http://winhlp.com/wxnet.htm and read the resulting text
thoroughly.

Hans-Georg

 

[Guest]

hmm nope i filled that form up but none of the solutions concerned anything
about the wizard not starting up. guess i'm gonna have to do a repair
installation.


thanks anyway

 

[Hans-Georg Michna]

hmm nope i filled that form up but none of the solutions concerned anything
about the wizard not starting up. guess i'm gonna have to do a repair
installation.

I still don't think so. I think in your situation you don't
really want or need to use the wizard anyway.

If you want to make a change to the settings, make it directly
without using the wizard.

If your network doesn't work, use the Network Problem Solver in
http://winhlp.com/ .

You can also use System Restore to roll your computer back to a
point when it still worked, if available.

Hans-Georg

 

[Guest]

I already used the Network Problem Solver............
I can't restore to an earlier date(somehow the manufacturer forgot to set it
to create restores so when i went to take a look there were no restores)
And i don't know how to make changes without the wizard lol.

 

[Hans-Georg Michna]

I already used the Network Problem Solver............
I can't restore to an earlier date(somehow the manufacturer forgot to set it
to create restores so when i went to take a look there were no restores)
And i don't know how to make changes without the wizard lol.

I wish people would take computers back when essential functions
don't work. Oh well ...

As to the Network Problem Solver, if that didn't solve your
problem, we have an interesting case, because it is rare.

Could you fill in the form again, then copy the Selections line
at the end of the form, just above the three buttons, and post
it here?

Hans-Georg

 

[Guest]

ok here it is:

Selections: wireless=1 os=1 portable=1 ip=1 computers_or_shares_missing=1

 

[Hans-Georg Michna]

Selections: wireless=1 os=1 portable=1 ip=1 computers_or_shares_missing=1

Have you read the advice and worked through the selected
chapters? They will fix the problem.

You haven't filled the form completely.

I have no more advice at this point. If you solve your problem
and the solution is not in http://winhlp.com/wxnet.htm , I would
be very interested in it.

Hans-Georg

 

[Guest]

ok did it again and tried more options:
Selections: wireless=1 os=1 portable=1 ip=1 computer_not_accessible=1
workgroup_not_accessible=1 computers_or_shares_missing=1

only one i could find was the 'The RestrictAnonymous registry value'

changed it to '0' from '2'

still, can't get use the wizard nor get the(other computer's) shared folder
to show. the workgroup shows the other computer thiough i can't access it.