Ok just to ask a question, do you have options set for power on these computers? I have see this on a couple of computers that were set to power down the NIC after a period of time, then when activity resumes it does not show up in the browser list. Once we turned off the power options on the NIC the problem went away.
-----Original Message----- From: Jonathan Link [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 12:09 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: XP computers disappear from Domain after a few minutes Andrew, I apologize, I realize that may have come off as being in poor taste. I have used your database many times over the years and it has been very helpful! It's been a moderately stressful morning, and when I saw your email it just struck a funny bone in me and made me think of drinking games of yore. :-) On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 12:51 PM, Jonathan Link <[email protected]> wrote: Everyone do a shot... On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 11:05 AM, Andrew S. Baker <[email protected]> wrote: Which machine is handling the browse list? I would recommend turning off the browser service on all the workstations, and only leaving it on the servers. Also, which device is handling your DNS? It should be the DC in this case. Example of a useful configuration: http://KB.UltraTech-llc.com/Diagrams/?File=NetBasics.PDF ASB (My XeeSM Profile) <http://xeesm.com/AndrewBaker> Providing Competitive Advantage through Effective IT Leadership On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 10:27 AM, Carter Hobbs <[email protected]> wrote: I have a small 192.168.0.x network I am upgrading, so I built a Server2003 DC and created a new AD domain to move into (I have the luxury of being able to move a few computers at a time) Currently I have: Server2003 DC Server2000 Exchange server [Exchange2K] (3) XP Pro workstations All software is in the most current service pack. One of the XP machines is always available when browsing the domain. The other two machines appear in the network when they are re-booted, but disappear from the browser list after about 15-30 minutes. I have looked and looked to see how the one computer differs from the other two, but have had no luck. Here is a partial list of what I have tried: - Made sure "Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP" is checked in TCP/IP properties. - Added the DC as the WINS server - Removed the DC as the WINS server - Changed from DHCP to static I/P's - Windows firewall is turned off - Turned on and off virus protection software (though it is ON on the one working XP machine) - Used "net config server /autodisconnect:xx" to turn off autodisconnect (-1), or to set it really long (65,000 minutes). Default is 15 minutes. - Turned off the DC - Turned off the Exchange Server - Rebooted these 2 machines in various permutations - Used the NetBIOS Browsing Console, which tells me "System Missing from its Local Subnet Master Browser's List" - The W/S's are not hidden - The W/S's do not have server comments over 48 char (in fact, none at all) - The browser service is running and set to automatic - Pulling my hair Throughout all of this, you can still access resources on the 2 vanishing computers via drive mapping, UNC pathing, etc. They just disappear from the browser list. Any and all suggestions are welcome, and thanks in advance! Carter Hobbs ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
