Win2K Hanging: "Preparing network connects..."

  • Thread starter Thread starter Nick
  • Start date Start date
N

Nick

My server is hanging durin boot-up with a windows
display "preparing network connects". I understand from
Microsoft site that this is a known problem with multi-
processor machines and there is a Hot fix for it. I can't
get through to microsoft for help. At the moment I can
only boot in safe mode without network support.

Please somebody help! This is for Win2k server.
 
I would go to another computer that has internet access and goto
www.microsoft.com/downloads

Look for the patch there. Put it on floppy or CD and install it on the
server in safe mode.
Also you might try unhooking the network cable from the server and try
booting up.
There is a website for windows catalog which you can find all the patches.

HTH

Paul McGuire
 

Ask a Question

Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question?

You'll need to choose a username for the site, which only take a couple of moments. After that, you can post your question and our members will help you out.

Ask a Question

Similar Threads

Startup slow at "Preparing network connections" 2
Preparing Network Connections 3
windows 2000 server hangs starting up on preparing network connections screen 0
Windows 2000 SP4 hangs at Preparing Network Connections 2
Win2K Boot Hangs 2
Post Update Rollup 1 long delay at "Preparing Network Connections" 6
Windows 2000 Pro hangs at "Preparing Network Connections" 1
Thinkpad cold boot problem 5

Back
Top