BrandonKahre
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Cannot join any workgroups or domains in XP
I am trying to set up a small network with my roommates here at school and for some reason my computer is giving problems.
We are using a linksys wireless routers with 1computercconnected directy to it via ethernet, and 3 computers are using wireless LAN cards. I am one of the computers on the wireless cards. The 3 other computers can see each other, but I cannot. I get the internet finally through it, but still can't join their workgroup for file sharing.
When I go to change my network workgroup (default its set to MSHOME), it is greyed out and says "You can change the name of this computer. You must install networking before you can change this computer's domain membership." I have all the windows components installed I think... but I don't know if I'm missing one for some reason? I'd appreciate any feedback you guys can give me.
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Brandon
We are using a linksys wireless routers with 1computercconnected directy to it via ethernet, and 3 computers are using wireless LAN cards. I am one of the computers on the wireless cards. The 3 other computers can see each other, but I cannot. I get the internet finally through it, but still can't join their workgroup for file sharing.
When I go to change my network workgroup (default its set to MSHOME), it is greyed out and says "You can change the name of this computer. You must install networking before you can change this computer's domain membership." I have all the windows components installed I think... but I don't know if I'm missing one for some reason? I'd appreciate any feedback you guys can give me.
I've given all of my remaining points for this question. (160) Thank you.
Brandon
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I have Client, File, TCP/IP and I even added in QoS since my roommates happened to have it on there as well.
Right click on my computer>Properties>Comput
What does that wizard do?
Are you able to get on the Internet?
What does that wizard do?
Are you able to get on the Internet?
ASKER
Network ID is greyed out.
The internet works.... it's an odd problem. :?
Brandon
The internet works.... it's an odd problem. :?
Brandon
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Problem sovled when re-installing Client for MS Networks. I can't believe we didn't think of that earlier! Thanks man! Points to you
Brandon
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Client for Microsoft Networks
File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Network
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
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