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by mpcartman81

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In windows 95 & 98 sometimes I get a call that certian network programs do not work. When I check network settings, the Microsoft Client is missing. This has happened several times and I have not found a solution other than readding the client. If you have heard of this happening please explain why tis happens and how to correct it.

Thank you,

Michael Parr
mparr@countyofberks.com

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by william jay

Hello,

Often when several NICs and several clients have been installed and removed, the network settings in the registry get hosed, essentially pointing to things that no longer exist. Search the registry for NetTran to see the settings, often there will be a 00 and 03, without 01 or 02. . .

Another way things go off is Windows Profiles, especially when installed after many months with one user. Thirdly, hardware profiles settings can affect network settings, though usually on portables or machines using USB NICs.

To correct the situation, first ascertain which scenario above is the most likely culprit. Remove the network components from the bottom up, and actually remove the modem and NIC during the reboot phase. Order of procedures is important, as removing the hardware first, then the network component is very likely how this problem occured in the first place. Remove the software while the hardware is physically present, then during the restart, Power OFF, remove the Hardware, then restart. . cheers.

by william jay

Oh Yeah, speaking of clients, at the Client for Windows Networks login screen will cancel it, where OK or will engage it, especially with a blank or empty password.
When adding the network back in, after removing each and all, add back in one card at a time, and add only the client, service, and protocol(s) essential to your network designs.
TIP: If you need or desire the machines to show up on the Network Neighborhood list, add File and Print Sharing, check only share my Printer, and the machines show up immediately without the security issues and user complications of File Sharing. . cheers.

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