John Gunvaldson wrote: > My .02 > > I believe this is a browsing service issue. Windows, on TCPIP > only - can only resolve windows boxes (other computers on the network) > via DNS and/or Host/LM file entries (sometimes hard coded, sometimes > returned via DHCP)... You need to install "Client for Microsoft > Networks" to fully play on a Windows Workgroup/LAN domain... > >>From class - I remember "browsing services on a windows domain/LAN is > not a guaranteed service. Means that you can use it, may even like it - > but cannot depend on it to always show all computers...
Typical Microsoft, wouldn't you say? > << nice internet write up on the issue below >> > > The Client for Microsoft Networks is an essential networking software > component for the Microsoft Windows family of operating systems. A > Windows computer must run the Client for Microsoft Networks to remotely > access files, printers and other shared network resources. John, Ah, this is just what I was looking for.... sans the note below :( > 7. For all versions of Windows, select "Client" as the type of component > from the list in the new window that appears. Click the "Add..." button > to continue. > > 8. For all versions of Windows, next choose "Microsoft" from the list of > manufacturers shown on the left of the active window. Then, choose > "Client for Microsoft Windows" from the list of Network Clients on the > right side of the window. Click the "OK" button to continue. The only item that shows up on my list is Client for Netware. When I click "Have Disk", it points to drive A (of which there isn't one) and then when I navigate to the CD in drive D (the original XP install disk), it expects me to know the exact name of the file... I have no idea where on this 650 MB to look. Anyone, anyone? > 9. Complete the installation by clicking the "OK" button to close the > window, then proceed to reboot the computer. After the computer has > restarted, Client for Microsoft Windows will be installed. > > Tips: > You will probably also need to install the TCP/IP protocol and the "File > and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" service to fully network a > Windows computer on a typical LAN. Whil _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
