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Why Do I Have To Periodically Uninisall/Reinstall A Client

I have a Win 8.1 PC that loses connectivity to some of the network every 5-6 weeks or so.

To fix it, I wind up uninstalling and reinstalling the Client for Microsoft Networks Client (with two restarts).

Why do you think this might happen?

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Scott C

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Eirman

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When you say some. What does that mean exactly?

Internet connectivity is never affected.
Shares from other PCs to this PC is never affected.
(I've never bothered looking at the Event Viewer).

Typically, a network share to one other PC on the network would disappear.
Simply restarting PCs is never enough to restore connectivity.

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arnold

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Cris Hanna

Are you setup in an AD domain or peer to peer?

Eirman

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I have a simple 4xPC (XP + Win8 + Win7 + Win7) wired home network using static IPs
The problem only occurs with the Win8 PC.

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Eirman

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Thanks for sticking with this one arnold.

Which system does the win 8 can no longer access when the reset is performed?

The PC in question become invisible to other machines on the network,

Please refer to my earlier question which describes the same connectivity issue in detail (Different PC/OS).
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/28615609/Cannot-Make-A-Win7-PC-Visible-On-The-Network.html

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