Professional network settings corrupted

[Guest]

Hello,

My network settings have apparently become corrupted. The computer was
somehow configured as an Internet Gateway. This is not correct as I have a
linksys router. This configuration has worked fine until now, when I
discovered that my XBOX 360 is unable to connect to the computer because of
this configuration. I want to reconfigure the machine to connect via the
router, however when I run the Network Setup wizard an error occurs and it
tells me to manually configure the network. The log file simply says "adapter
configuration for home network failed" This of course is very non-descript
and I am looking for a way to repair my network settings. I tried
un-installing and re-installing the network adapter. Also, when I disable the
Internet Gateway, the router loses its connection, and so do the rest of the
computers on the network. The Windows firewall is unable to display and
advanced settings.

Also, for some reason I am unable to access the Group Policy editor, despite
being an administrator.

Thank you in advance for your help, I think this is a tricky problem and
appreciate any help or advice.

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

Hello,

My network settings have apparently become corrupted. The computer was
somehow configured as an Internet Gateway. This is not correct as I have a
linksys router. This configuration has worked fine until now, when I
discovered that my XBOX 360 is unable to connect to the computer because of
this configuration. I want to reconfigure the machine to connect via the
router, however when I run the Network Setup wizard an error occurs and it
tells me to manually configure the network. The log file simply says "adapter
configuration for home network failed" This of course is very non-descript
and I am looking for a way to repair my network settings. I tried
un-installing and re-installing the network adapter. Also, when I disable the
Internet Gateway, the router loses its connection, and so do the rest of the
computers on the network. The Windows firewall is unable to display and
advanced settings.

Also, for some reason I am unable to access the Group Policy editor, despite
being an administrator.

Thank you in advance for your help, I think this is a tricky problem and
appreciate any help or advice.

The Internet Gateway that appears in the Network Connections folder is
your router. Your computer is not configured as an Internet Gateway.

Clicking the Internet Gateway icon lets you monitor and control the
router's operation. When you disable the Internet Gateway, you're
telling the router to disconnect itself from the Internet. That cuts
off Internet access for all of the computers.

To configure the computer manually, open the network connection's
TCP/IP properties and configure them to obtain an IP address and DNS
server address automatically.

Have you disabled any system services? Are there any error messages
from networking services in Event Viewer?

What exactly happens when you try to access the Group Policy editor?

Does the computer have Windows XP Home Edition or Professional?
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[Justin]

Ah, that makes sense, however it doesn't explain why my Xbox 360 is unable
to connect, but it would seem that that is a topic for another newsgroup.

I'm not concerned about opening the group policy editor, I don't use it,
it's just that one of the websites I was looking at said that I should check
some settings there.

Thank you for your help!

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

Ah, that makes sense, however it doesn't explain why my Xbox 360 is unable
to connect, but it would seem that that is a topic for another newsgroup.

I'm not concerned about opening the group policy editor, I don't use it,
it's just that one of the websites I was looking at said that I should check
some settings there.

Thank you for your help!

You're welcome!
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com