Windows XP Network timeout

[Guest]

Dear all,
I have a network using Windows 2000 server where 8 workstation (4 with
Windows 2000 prof., 1 Windows 98 and 2 WinXP prof.)
Problem:
All Workstation is working fine except 2 XP PC. When I try to connect
another PC (any OS) from 2 XP PC sometimes works but sometimes displays a
username/password (Connect as....) dialog box. this is happen arbitarily.
Even that time I could not connect to my database in server.
I tried using Simple file sharing enable/disable, firewall enable/disable
etc..
Please help me.

 

[Robert L [MS-MVP]]

this may help, quoted from http://www.HowToNetworking.com
How to setup home or peer-to-peer network

If all of the computers in a peer-to-peer workgroup don't have a common networking protocol, a common workgroup, and common user names and passwords, the computers may experience a difficulty to communicate with other computers that are running Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 95, or Microsoft Windows 98. To resolve this issue, configure the computers by ensuring that they have a common networking protocol (TCP/IP), a common workgroup, and common user names and passwords. Also make sure enable File and Printer Sharing is installed.


Don't send e-mail or reply to me except you need consulting services. Posting on MS newsgroup will benefit all readers and you may get more help.

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
How to Setup Windows, Network, Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.
I recommend Brinkster for web hosting!

Dear all,
I have a network using Windows 2000 server where 8 workstation (4 with
Windows 2000 prof., 1 Windows 98 and 2 WinXP prof.)
Problem:
All Workstation is working fine except 2 XP PC. When I try to connect
another PC (any OS) from 2 XP PC sometimes works but sometimes displays a
username/password (Connect as....) dialog box. this is happen arbitarily.
Even that time I could not connect to my database in server.
I tried using Simple file sharing enable/disable, firewall enable/disable
etc..
Please help me.