I have two computers on a lan connected via a linksys router, using Time
Warner's cable modem. Until recently, no problems.
Now, on the XP machine (6.0.2900.2180.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519) from time to
time (i.e., several times a day), the computer cannot resolve hostnames. The

I have XP on my desktop and laptop.  Desktop has Epson 6600 printer
attached.  I have broadband cable internet with a wireless connection
for the laptop, but wired to the desktop from the router.
I set up a network using the wizard.  That worked fine.  Then I added

I am having an issue with multiple Windows XP Pro Machines on a client’s
corporate network.  All machines are set to obtain DNS Setting Automatically
(which they do) however periodically (twice a day) they will suddenly change
the IP address settings for their DNS servers.  To be ...

I'm trying to access a printer that is on another computer on my network.
I'm able to do so from most computers.
A couple of times, I've gotten the following message (from a couple of
different computers) -

I have DSL connectted by PPPoE - internet is available.  However, I cannot
access my gateway Versalink (Westell 327W) to change settings.  The DSLmodem
is connected directly to the computer (no router involved).  Like the subject
says, I have and extra LAn connection icon the ...

Hi All Gurus
I am having this weard problem.
when i ping localhost, workstation name, Ip address
all of them return me the same output.

Morning...
I have an external USB HD connected to my tower running XP Professional SP2.
I can share this device but when I try and access it from other machines on
my wireless network I can not see it.  All machines on the network are

Is this the right forum?
Is it possible to connect one wireless router to another. Where I have my
main computer setup, it is not really great for a wireless environment.
House built in 70's with foil faced insulation throughout. So, I thought,

Does anyone know how th clear the list of "Connected Drives" in windows XP
Pro? Net use won't do it!   HELP!!!

Do you know the solution to this problem?
A wireless network connection has been established between two XP machines.
Both nodes came ping each other.
A net send message can be broadcast to each PC.

I noticed the other day that ipconfig /all shows "unknown" as the node type
for my XPpro sp2 box.  I found a KB artilce, 310570, that says "This issue
can occur if the EnableProxy key in the registry is set to an invalid value,"
and says to change the value of the EnableProxy key ...

where in registry can i change internet options: general & connection
hi there, would appreciate advice and pointer. where can i find in the
window xp registry so that i can change my home page shown in the general
tab, and lan settings in connection tab both of which has been ...

Okay....first time poster, so be gentle:  I have a home network consisting
of 3 PC's all running XP Pro.  I have added a network printer to my
computer, but when I try to add the same printer to my daughter's computer,
it finds the printer, but will not let me add it to my ...

I have a laptop (wirelessly connected to router) and pc (hard wired) in home
network.  All improitant files are on laptop but need to be accessed from
desktop.  When i open workgroup I see laptop and double clicking i see
folders and files as expected.  When i try to open a file ...

I have 2 computers running on a network under a workgroup.  I have a PC that
the internet connection & printer are hooked to     and a laptop that
communicates wirelessly to the network.  Both computers are running windows
xp.  I enabled both computers to share their C drives.   ...