No network resources

bruccutler · 02-22-2006, 08:19 PM

I have a customer who has Windows 98. The only time he can see the servers in his workgroup is when I change the computer name, which causes the Windows 98 logon dialog to appear.

When the logon dialog doesn't appear, he can't see the servers in his workgroup and he can't expand the Entire Network icon.

How do I set it up so that he has to enter his user every time so that he can always see the other workstations in his workgroup.

Other workstation (also Win98) in the workgroup, don't have this problem.

Any ideas?

Geekgirl · 02-22-2006, 08:37 PM

What is the Primary Network Logon on the other computers. Check to see it is the same on this machine.

Right click Network Neighborhood, theres a drop down

bruccutler · 02-23-2006, 08:28 AM

Thanks. I'll take a look at that option.

bruccutler · 02-27-2006, 02:34 PM

I looked at this and it was a network login.

Here's the situation, if I change the computer name, it will bring up the logon dialog and then I can see the network. If I reboot with the same computer name, the logon dialog doesn't come up and I can't see the network. If I type Net Use from the command-line, it says I'm not logged in.

I changed the password for the user, it asks for the password, but still doesn't logon to the network.

What am I missing?

Geekgirl · 02-27-2006, 02:38 PM

Networking is not one of my strong areas so I moved this to the Networking Forum where Im sure you will get the help you need

bruccutler · 02-27-2006, 04:12 PM

Thanks.

**oshwyn5** · 02-28-2006, 09:33 AM

Control panel / networks
change access control to user-level access control
Identification make sure computer name is unique to network, make sure workgroup is same as others on network.
Configuration , set primary network logon to microsoft family logon.
You may have to create a new user account "default user" so that windows knows that it has to offer a logon , make sure to give it a password

Reboot and login to default user
then log off, login to the original
reboot and it should bring original user name and ask for password.

bruccutler · 02-28-2006, 04:53 PM

Thanks. We'll try this and see if it makes a difference.
- Bruce

02-22-2006, 08:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
bruccutler Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 6 OS: WinXP	No network resources I have a customer who has Windows 98. The only time he can see the servers in his workgroup is when I change the computer name, which causes the Windows 98 logon dialog to appear. When the logon dialog doesn't appear, he can't see the servers in his workgroup and he can't expand the Entire Network icon. How do I set it up so that he has to enter his user every time so that he can always see the other workstations in his workgroup. Other workstation (also Win98) in the workgroup, don't have this problem. Any ideas?

02-22-2006, 08:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,163 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	What is the Primary Network Logon on the other computers. Check to see it is the same on this machine. Right click Network Neighborhood, theres a drop down __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

02-23-2006, 08:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
bruccutler Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 6 OS: WinXP	I'll take a look Thanks. I'll take a look at that option.

02-27-2006, 02:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
bruccutler Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 6 OS: WinXP	Tried this - didn't work I looked at this and it was a network login. Here's the situation, if I change the computer name, it will bring up the logon dialog and then I can see the network. If I reboot with the same computer name, the logon dialog doesn't come up and I can't see the network. If I type Net Use from the command-line, it says I'm not logged in. I changed the password for the user, it asks for the password, but still doesn't logon to the network. What am I missing?

02-27-2006, 02:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,163 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	Networking is not one of my strong areas so I moved this to the Networking Forum where Im sure you will get the help you need __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

02-27-2006, 04:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
bruccutler Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 6 OS: WinXP	Thanks.

02-28-2006, 09:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
oshwyn5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Dallas , Tx Posts: 1,435 OS: DOS,Win95,98,ME,XP, Fedora	Control panel / networks change access control to user-level access control Identification make sure computer name is unique to network, make sure workgroup is same as others on network. Configuration , set primary network logon to microsoft family logon. You may have to create a new user account "default user" so that windows knows that it has to offer a logon , make sure to give it a password Reboot and login to default user then log off, login to the original reboot and it should bring original user name and ask for password. __________________ Hello and Welcome to TSF My name is Pete but call me Oshwyn Click here for the five steps for Malware Removal If we have been of assistance please consider Donating to TSF to keep the forum running.

02-28-2006, 04:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
bruccutler Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 6 OS: WinXP	Thanks. We'll try this and see if it makes a difference. - Bruce