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As a rule that error message is caused by connecting to a Windows workstation, rather than server, on which there is a shared resource, and you have exceeded the connection limit. NT/2000/XPpro have 10 connection limits and XPhome has a limit of 5. These limits cannot be extended. Servers are limited only by CAL's but the error message is usually different.<br />
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Do you get the same message when you try to connect directly to the server using &nbsp;\\ServerName\Share
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I can open folders on the server with no problems. <br />
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I now think the problem is actually caused by one of the workstations in the tree, preventing me from exploring the rest of the network.<br />
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One machine is acting as server for a CAD software package used in the factory - something that was implemented before I started with the company (excuses, excuses)<br />
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I will have to check that the guys in the factory are logging off correctly. &nbsp;In fact, if the 'server' machine is being left on all the time, which I suspect is the case, the inactive sessions will probably be causing the problem.<br />
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Sorry, I should have checked this earlier while I was at work. &nbsp;I will accept your comment as the solution if that is the case.<br />
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Thanks for your help.<br />
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Thanks JonSoellner.<br />
Cheers !<br />
--Rob
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Hi<br />
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I am logged in to a workstation as a domain admin. &nbsp;I want to browse the windows network tree, but when I try to expand the domain tree, I am receiving the error message &quot;no more connections can be made to this remote computer at this time because there are already as many connections as the computer can accept&quot;.<br />
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We have purchased 20 per seat CALs for our Windows 2000 Server, I have just updated the licencing config on the server. &nbsp;Do I need to restart the server before this takes effect? &nbsp;Or does this have nothing to do with the error message?<br />
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The solution is probably very embarrassingly obvious but any help would be appreciated. &nbsp;Thanks<br />
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Hi

I am logged in to a workstation as a domain admin.  I want to browse the windows network tree, but when I try to expand the domain tree, I am receiving the error message "no more connections can be made to this remote computer at this time because there are already as many connections as the computer can accept".

We have purchased 20 per seat CALs for our Windows 2000 Server, I have just updated the licencing config on the server.  Do I need to restart the server before this takes effect?  Or does this have nothing to do with the error message?

The solution is probably very embarrassingly obvious but any help would be appreciated.  Thanks

Windows 2000 Server ''no more connections can be made'' when browsing network

The Microsoft Server topic includes all of the legacy versions of the operating system, including the Windows NT 3.1, NT 3.5, NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 and Windows Home Server versions.

Microsoft Server OS

Network Management involves issues that are independent of specific hardware or software, including email policies, upgrade planning, backup scheduling and working with managed service providers for Desktop-As-A-Service (DaaS), Software-As-A-Service (SaaS) and the like through the use of tools, coupled with manufacturer standards, best practice guidelines, policies and procedures plus all other relevant documentation. Network management also includes monitoring, alerting and reporting, management reporting, planning for device or service updates, the backup of configurations, the setting of key performance indicators and measures (KPIs/KPMs), associated service level agreements and problem records as part of the IT Service Management (ITSM) framework.

Network Management

The Windows operating systems have distinct methodologies for designing and implementing networks, and have specific systems to accomplish various networking processes, such as Exchange for email, Sharepoint for shared files and programs, and IIS for delivery of web pages. Microsoft also produces server technologies for networked database use, security and virtualization.