XP Pro client cannot see W2K Server drives?

[Terry]

Hi,

I run a small office network with several clients (all W2K Pro) all
connected to a W2K Server (SP4).

Just recently we added a new PC which has XP Pro loaded (this is the
first XP Pro client in the office).

The problem is the new XP Pro client cannot map network drives
succesfully to the W2K Server.

I can go to explorer, select map netowrk drive and supply the correct
user/pass and all appears fine.

BUT...

When I select the newly mapped network drive in explorer, the system
hangs, requiring me to reboot?

I'm really stuck her, any thoughts?

Thanks

 

[Steven L Umbach]

Hi Terry.

While on the lan and behind the lan firewall, make sure that the built in ICF
firewall is disabled. Then verify that the XP Pro computer is on the same network and
points ONLY to the domain controller as it's preferred dns server as shown by
Ipconfig /all. Also look in Event Viewer in the system and application log for any
pertinent errors. If all that checks out, see the link below on SMB signing and
problems with XP in some cases and the resolution that is at least worth a try. --
Steve

http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBL/tip5800/rh5874.htm

 

[Treebeard]

Make sure you added the machine to the domain.

Try connecting with the "net use" command in the command prompt and then see
if you can navigate to the new directory using the "cd" dos command.

i.e.

net use S: \\servername\sharename
cd S:

if all else fails, instal a new network card. I don't know if you are using
an on-board net card, but I have not had much luck with them.