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Server won't start after IP change
I have a Win2k server, a router to connect to the Internet, and around 60 Win2k pro clients.
All the clients login to the server.
The server had dynamic IP and I changed it to static (Network -> Proprerties -> LAN -> Properties -> TCP/IP -> IP Address).
I restarted the server and now it won't start.
It stays on forever "Restoring network connections" or something like this. For hours.
I tried to start in safe mode with network and it's the same.
Safe mode without network won't let me change the IP back to dynamic.
Last known good configuration it's the same.
Any ideas on how to solve this and why this happened?
I even unplugged the network cable.
I'd like to set the server IP statically because it's a lot faster for the clients to log in (I set the DNS server on the clients to that IP).
Is this correct?
Help...
Thanks!!!
All the clients login to the server.
The server had dynamic IP and I changed it to static (Network -> Proprerties -> LAN -> Properties -> TCP/IP -> IP Address).
I restarted the server and now it won't start.
It stays on forever "Restoring network connections" or something like this. For hours.
I tried to start in safe mode with network and it's the same.
Safe mode without network won't let me change the IP back to dynamic.
Last known good configuration it's the same.
Any ideas on how to solve this and why this happened?
I even unplugged the network cable.
I'd like to set the server IP statically because it's a lot faster for the clients to log in (I set the DNS server on the clients to that IP).
Is this correct?
Help...
Thanks!!!
Hi pedropiedade,
How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;292175
Repairing, Recovering, and Restoring an Installation of Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;268106
Differences Between Manual and Fast Repair in Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;238359
PeteL
How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;292175
Repairing, Recovering, and Restoring an Installation of Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;268106
Differences Between Manual and Fast Repair in Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;238359
PeteL
Sounds to me like the IP you set on the server hasnt been reserved, and another machine on the network has been assigned it dynamically. Go into DHCP settings on your server, and set a reservation for the IP address you want your server to be assigned. That way, nothing else can be assigned that IP.
All the best
Andy
All the best
Andy
It can't be IP Address conflict if server won't boot even when cable is discon'ed.
Better go to Pete's suggestion now, if it's not been solved by some of the other suggestions, - just remember to re-apply SP6 after getting it up gain that way.
Better go to Pete's suggestion now, if it's not been solved by some of the other suggestions, - just remember to re-apply SP6 after getting it up gain that way.
ASKER
OK, the server already started...
The IP was 192.168.1.255
Is it valid?
The IP was 192.168.1.255
Is it valid?
It depends on the mask, but my guess would be that you are using a 24-bit mask of 255.255.255.0, in which case it is not a legal address, - use an address between x.x.x.2 and x.x.x.254.
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I'm not sure, but I think the router works as the DHCP server.