Network - NetBIOS and working group
Hello.
Sorry if it's a little silly question, but I'm not very good with computers and just had a question about something. I get the fact that the NetBIOS name is generated on random based on the name of my laptop, but the fact in the "WORKING group" which means I'm connect to something or offers other computers to share files and so on, on with myself?
It is only used if you file sharing with Windows machines.
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4 PC network using the working group with two Windows 7 (ultimate) and two xp. Everything worked fine with the a previous vista / xp 3 network. All except the Windows 7 Desktop behave well. The network is connected with a modem cable to a 5XT netscreen NS (firewall hardware to the outside and the inside hub), a netgear wireless access point and Windows workgroup use (as mentioned above). Name all is correct on all machines, all the discovery settings are in place and each has Norton Internet security for its local protection services. Upgrades of Windows 7 have been computer vista laptop connected wireless and wired desktop previously running XP Professional sp3. XP conversion was assisted on the desktop of the wizard upgrade Laplink PC Mover. Applications executed in appearance on the two level computers.
On the desktop - I can't share printers. When I use "networks and printers" in the start menu to share on a printer I get code 0x000006d9 error saying something like the configuration cannot be saved. All local jobs printing works well.
On the desktop - the name of the computer records also of all as on the network (it is discovered and mapped by each PC) but when I try to access it from any other machine I get a general error says something like "check your spelling of the name mannequin." This desktop computer Win 7 can browse shared folders on the network of and write about everything. Somewhat added data - this device can ping all others in the network sucessfully but none get a ping successfully into the offending machine either with ip address or computer name (times out waiting for a response or said the name is not found). He himself can ping successfully. It accesses the internet very high hand.
Solutions have been attempted without a firewall (Firewall Norton Smart Internet - 2010), with the firewall and various changes to authorization. A final discovery was that Windows Firewall will not allow because BFE is not able to start - error 5 - access denied (this was discovered by train to allow a possible solution because of some internet chatter that the Windows Firewall must be running to implement shared printers). All other dependencies are running to get a break on why BFE is not (it turns on the Win 7 laptop as well as the firewall). Authorizations have been verified in the registry for settings of firewall and BFE (ports, permits, etc.) have also been looked at with a very critical eye. SFC has been run with no problem. All ports for net drivers, Win 7 networking and other actions are open in the firewall.
Then people - I did some internet research and I tried a lot of suggested solutions nothing doesn't. My apologies in advance if a person provides a solution and I say "tried". Any help is very appreciated
You can mark this as resolved problem!
The program involved, causing this error is firewall Windows, here is what you need to do to fix this...
If like me you have disabled windows firewall, I use Security Suite of ZoneAlarm, you will need to re-enable the firewall to share the printer.If you have disabled or turned off the Windows Firewall. (and in my case this error was caused by exactly that)
Step #1 - disable any other firewall can be installed. Stop to load at startup and restart your PC.Step #2 - go to the tools of Admin folder > Services > Windows Firewall > double click and is it set to manual or automatic and keep it.
Step #3 - open Control Panel > system & security > Windows Firewall > enable or disable the Windows Firewall > (Enable) turn on the Windows Firewall > save
Then go to Restore Defaults > click on restore default button > save
(you only do this IF you have changed the settings of the firewall, but it is always a good idea and will ensure that there are no problems during the proceeding)Step #4 - click Control Panel Home > view devices & Printers > Select / click on your printer > screen printer properties > share > share this printer > OK
Step #5 - go back to firewall Windows and the tower he walks back > save
Step #6 - go back to Services > and the Manual value Windows Firewall (or turn it off if you want, I recommend the manual)
Step #7 - reboot and re-enable your firewall preferred to start at startup > Reboot
Step #8 - take a deep breath and sigh of relief! :)
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My TI guy told me to do the following...
go to my computer, and then click Properties. Then go in the name of the computer from a network to a working group. I entered the name of my working group. Then it tells me to restart so I did.
Now when I try to get into windows that connect, when I enter the username and password he tells me to check and make sure that they are correct and check the field. It does give me an option to choose a domain.
It's husband's computer and I need to run quickly. Any help would be appreciated.
Note please. I am a novice user and that you will need as more detailed instructions you can give.
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BTW - Windows XP Professional is installed on the PC.
Not good.
When you remove a computer from a domain, and put in a workgroup, you must ensure that you have a local user account with administrative privileges created on the machine before removing the domain. Maybe the built-in Administrator account will work, but in most domain environments, the default password [White] is replaced by a different password. Microsoft has an article that deals with this:
"You can not connect after you remove the computer from the domain.
<>http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/317049 >Your technician COMPUTER should have known this would be a problem. If you are a novice user and you can not access the built-in Administrator account, then your best bet to get must return to the domain and have your guys IT re - join to the domain. Make sure you have a local user with administrative privileges created before withdrawing again to the field.
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Hi all!
Hi, I am facing a problem whenever someone asks me what kind of network is better for a small business, a network of workgroup or a domain?
Could someone help me to find information on the benefits and disadvantages of each of them for a small business? In this way I permanently erase this doubt.
Thank you!
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Hi Jack,
Networked computers can be part of a workgroup or a domain. The main difference between the areas and working groups is the management mode of the network resources. Computers on home networks are usually part of a workgroup, and computers on networks to work are usually part of a domain.
In a working group:
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- Each computer has a set of user accounts. To connect to any computer in the workgroup, you must have an account on this computer.
- There are usually no more than twenty computers.
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A workgroup is a network infrastructure of base with a soft security check and there is basically no administrative center central control.
A workgroup is more synonymous with small networks - one where it does not guarantee to have a network of installed field. With a working group, no other additional computers are needed and by far the cheapest Setup for an internal LAN.However, one area is more complicated and more suited to large companies with many computers and departments within the ministries as a university structure or the structure within Microsoft Corporation.
The areas have additional computers to oversee the safety and normal operation of the company's computers and data sharing is a priority.You can see the following link for more information:
Join a domain or a workgroup
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-CA/Windows-8/join-domain-workgroup-HomeGroup
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I have a Windows Vista Home Premium, I had some problems and had to do a system restore. I put a different name for my computer, I am the administrator. I did have the time to add a user account. Anyway, I wasn't paying that much attention to the WORKING GROUP or the HOUSE of CP. I feel that I can have messed up things, once again! I'm afraid that if I change the name or change the name of my computer and change it to page HOME of CP instead of WORKING GROUP, I have will not have access to Microsoft Internet Explorer? I don't see anything regarding a field in this area. Could someone help me with this, I want to change my WORKING GROUP home of CP.
Hello
You can change the name of your computer as the computers on a network can be part of a workgroup or a domain. The main difference between the areas and working groups is the management mode of the network resources. Computers on home networks are usually part of a workgroup, and computers on networks to work are usually part of a domain.
Change the name of your computer
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I used the Setup Wizard to establish them, and now I want to remove them completely. I use Windows XP SP3.
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Try the step below to remove the connection to the computer's wireless network.
(a) click Start, click Control Panel, and then click network connections.
(b) right click on wireless network connection and then click Remove.
To remove a network component
When you set up a network, Windows automatically creates a workgroup and gives it a name. As we cannot delete a task force but if you rename the working group which will remove access to other computers.
To rename a computer
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It must be a wireless network. I have a wireless router, two Toshiba laptops, running a Windows 7 and the other runs Windows 10, and I have a printer. I can access internet with laptops or both if the router does not seem to be the issue.
I read articles that said I had need of a homegroup, but that did not work. Then I read an article saying since my computers running different operating systems, that I couldn't use a homegroup that I should use a workgroup. I followed the instructions given in the article and which don't seem to work either.
The names of working group on both computers are the same and so are the passwords. The computer names are different.
I was on the old computer and when I go into Windows Explorer, under network, I can see the two names listed, however, when I click on the other computer, I get a message saying that the computer is not on the network. I got the internet service at the time so the router was working. Another time I tried to copy a small file to the other computer and the message said I didn't have permissions to do so. I got the same message when I tried to add a folder to the other computer in the network area in Windows Explorer. I get the same types of messages when I try things peers, while on the new computer.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. So far, since I got the new laptop, I spent nearly three weeks, trying to get things to work. This seems to be the biggest challenge of all.
Hi Carole,
Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community.
Let me suggest you refer to the article below which will help you to set up HomeGroup from start to finish.
Homegroup from start to finish
Hope this information is useful. Please feel free to answer in the case where you are facing in the future other problems with Windows.
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The working groups in my network places became inaccessible.
The working groups in my network places became inaccessible. I can reach the individual computers if I type the name or IP address, but I can't seem to them through network neighborhood. Is there a setting somewhere hand who has caused this? He used to work very well, this has only started happening in the last two weeks. It began with a single computer not being able to be seen and grew up in the area of network together.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Hi Mike,.
· Did you do changes on the computer before the show?
· You get the error message?
Follow these methods.
Method 1: Follow these steps:
Step 1: Start the computer in safe mode with network and check if the problem persists.
Step 2: If the problem does not still in safe mode, perform a clean boot to see if there is a software conflict as the clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.
Note: After completing the steps in the clean boot troubleshooting, follow the section How to configure Windows to use a Normal startup state of the link to return the computer to a Normal startupmode.
After the clean boot used to resolve the problem, you can follow these steps to configure Windows XP to start normally.
(a) click Start, run.
(b) type msconfigand click OK.
(c) the System Configuration Utility dialog box appears.
(d) click the general tab, click Normal startup - load all services and device drivers and then click OK.
(e) when you are prompted, click on restart to restart the computer.
Method 2: Temporarily disable the security software.
Note: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you do not disable temporarily to install other software, you must reactivate as soon as you are finished. If you are connected to the Internet or a network during the time that your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.
Method 3: Follow the steps in the article.
How to troubleshoot a network home in Windows XP
Windows wireless and wired network connection problems
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How to remove a computer from my working group under XP and Windows 7?
We have recently implemented a network composed of our three computers (2 XP) Home Office and 1 Windows 7 to share files and printers.
However, we found its malfunction and could not share what we expect. One of the reasons, we can see it, could be one of the computers have been infected.
So, we try to remove this computer from the working group.
However, no matter how hard I searched on Internet, there is no way to remove the infected computer's existing working group.
There that experts can help us?
Thank you very much!
Hello
You cannot remove a computer from a working group, but you can change the name of the working group.
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/295017
http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/51711-workgroup-name-view-change.html
But that will not necessarily mean that they are not accessible by other computers on the network, or it will necessarily make the other less likely to be infected through this PC computers.
The only way to "withdrawal" of a computer on a network is to unplug the network cable or remove the name of the wireless network.
If you are concerned about a possible infection, you must get the malware to day and scan for malware protection.
However, I suspect it's more likley your problems are caused by the lack of knowledge in the topic network different Windows operating system. This can help...
If you are having specific problems post back with details and someone will almost certainly try to help.
Tricky
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I have a home with 4 PC network - one of them is running Windows 7 Home Premium (with homegroup disabled) and others running XP Pro. The XP machines is called 'Server' and the server and the computer services browser running and set to automatic. Two other computers, called "Notebook" and "Dell", as well as the machine Windows 7 have no file and sharing printers enabled and have specifically the Server service is disabled.
My problem is that one of the two XP client machines cannot access the working group. Let me be clear about this: I open Windows Explorer and click on "My network places"-> "entire network"-> "Microsoft Windows network", there is then a second 5-10 break and then my workgroup name is displayed. When I click on the name of the Working Group, there is another ~ 10 second pause and then I get a message that says error "
is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have permissions. A device attached to the system does not work. ', where is the name of my group to work for other days, after some of the computers are restarted, I find that the XP client has absolutely no problem with that; but the other now has this same problem. In other words, the problem going on between two XP clients. Let's analyze: I have Windows on all PC firewall and any other firewall program. I tried to disable the Windows Firewall and my anti-virus (temporarily), program without effect. This may not be a problem with the way I've set up my actions because the error occurs when I try to click on the task force rather than a shared resource. This cannot be a problem with a specific XP client because at different times, each of the two PCs worked perfectly without any changes of configuration made between the two. It could be a problem with the server settings; but I don't see what it could be. I tried editing
HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanServer\Parameters and changing
IRPStackSize from 21 to 45, then 50. I also tried to change the size of 2 to 3. I restarted the server and the client XP and had no effect.
I don't have the same account of user configured on all three machines. However, this cannot be the issue because the problem occurs when I click on the task force, before the server name is still displayed. In addition, each of these two XP clients have connected with their existing user accounts at times.
I tried the Wizzard of configuration network running on all four machines, without effect. I tried a lot of things, most of which I can't remember. I'm at the end of my mind. Help, please.
JW,
Thanks for the continued support.
By the advice of IPCONFIG, I looked at the registry for all computers and found EnableProxy wasn't there. According to the documentation by default to 0, which is what we want. However, I added it to all the computers and left it set to 0 and restarted the computer. The node Type still said 'unknown '.
Thanks for the info on the master browser.
The ""Network location cannot be reached"when you access actions."
the article talks about Windows 2003 Server and none of the symptoms mentioned relate to this situation.The "network adapter advanced troubleshooting for Windows workstations" is on hardware troubleshooting. I think that it's probably not a problem because the computer has no trouble to access the internet, which is not possible if the card network are not working.
I went through the AutoCorrect entry to reset the TCP/IP stack, even if the article describes symptoms such as difficulty to access the internet... And... THIS MARKET!
After re-booting, the PC that was in trouble can now access the working group. All other PCs can always too (have not tried to restart all over again). AWESOME! I can't thank you enough!
I re-post if the syptoms happen; but for now, we can consider this issue RESOLVED.
Thank you 1 million,
Adam
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is there a way to get my xp and win7 computers in the same network group? I wnt to use easy transfer but my new machine can not find the old
Hello
Win7 when configured on the peer-to-peer network has three types of configurations of sharing.
Group residential network = only works between Win 7 computers. This type of configuration, it is very easy to entry level users to start sharing network.
Working network = fundamentally similar to previous methods of sharing that allow you to control what, how and to whom the records would be shared with.
Public share = network Public (as Internet Café) in order to reduce security risks.For the best newspaper of the results of each computer screen system and together all computers on a network of the same name, while each computer has its own unique name.
http://www.ezlan.NET/Win7/net_name.jpg
Make sure that the software firewall on each computer allows free local traffic. If you use 3rd party Firewall on, Vista/XP Firewall Native should be disabled, and the active firewall has adjusted to your network numbers IP on what is sometimes called the Zone of confidence (see part 3 firewall instructions
General example, http://www.ezlan.net/faq.html#trusted
Please Note that some 3rd party software firewall continue to block the same aspects it traffic Local, they are turned Off (disabled). If possible, configure the firewall correctly or completely uninstall to allow a clean flow of local network traffic.If you end up with the 3rd party software uninstalled or disabled, make sure that Windows native firewall is active .
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Network Win 7 with another version of Windows as a work network (works very well if all computers are Win 7 also).
In the center of the network, by clicking on the type of network opens the window to the right.
Choose your network type. Note the check box at the bottom and check/uncheck depending on your needs.
http://www.ezlan.NET/Win7/net_type.jpg
Win 7 network sharing folder specific work - http://www.onecomputerguy.com/windows7/windows7_sharing.htm
Windows XP file sharing - http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040
In Win XP Pro with simple sharing Off, you can visually see the Permission/security level and set them up at your convenience.
http://www.Microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/learnmore/AccessControl.mspx#securityTab
Sharing printer XP - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx
Setting Windows native firewall for sharing XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
When you have finished the configuration of the system, it is recommended to restart everything the router and all computers involved.-------------
If you have permission and security issues with Vista/Win7, check the following settings.
Point to a folder that wants to share do right click and choose Properties.
In the properties
Click on the Security tab shown in the bellows of the photo on the right) and verify that users and their permissions (see photo below Centre and left) are configured correctly. Then do the same for the authorization tab.
This screen shot is to Win 7, Vista menus are similar.
http://www.ezlan.NET/Win7/permission-security.jpg
The Security Panel and the authorization Panel, you need to highlight each user/group and consider that the authorization controls are verified correctly.
When everything is OK, restart the network (router and computer).
* Note . The groups and users listed in the screen-shoot are just an example. Your list will focus on how your system is configured.
* Note . All the users who are allowed to share need to have an account onall computers that they are allowed to connect to.
Everyone is an account, that means a group of all users who already have an account now as users. It is available to avoid the need to configure permission for each on its own, it does not mean all those who feel that they would like to connect.
Jack-MVP Windows Networking. WWW.EZLAN.NET
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Hey everyone, I had a question on networks linked to the sharing of files and folders in XP. I have 4 Professional computers on the same network. Desktop of the CEO needs access to a 5th computer connected to the same router/switch, but on a different working group. I want to keep computer Chief Executive Officer, connected to the main network, but also have access to files and folders on the computer of 5th. Is there a way to do this? If yes how can I to do? His small business, but he needs to access certain files and programs on both networks.
If I understand correctly, you want only the head of the it Department to access the 5th computer. If the 5th computer has Windows XP Professional, you can disable simple file sharing. Then, only a user with an account on the computer 5 will be able to access. Ron Lowe and I wrote a web page with all the details: Windows XP Professional file sharing .
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How to setup Windows 7 as a working group that is not part of a business network?
I have 2 Win 7 Pro systems implemented on a working group that is not part of a domain (on XP it was no problem to set up a home network, not a business network). However, Win 7, although it gives the option under system, network ID properties, joining a domain or a workgroup, it fails to really accept the parameters of working group. After the reboot, it is always default to a Business Network setting. It's very frustrating because security seems to be much more rigorous to manage communication; sharing, etc.
There must be a solution to this. Someone has the answer to get systems to settle and remain in a workgroup about.
Thank you
John
CopierGuy wrote:I have 2 Win 7 Pro systems implemented on a working group that is not part of a domain (on XP it was no problem to set up a home network, not a business network). However, Win 7, although it gives the option under system, network ID properties, joining a domain or a workgroup, it fails to really accept the parameters of working group. After the reboot, it is always default to a Business Network setting. It's very frustrating because security seems to be much more rigorous to manage communication; sharing, etc.
There must be a solution to this. Someone has the answer to get systems to settle and remain in a workgroup about.
Since then you have only really two choices (workgroup or domain) and to join a domain - servers any must be involved... I think that there is a lack of communication here.A "working group" is really - even with all the recent stuff - just a bunch of stand-alone computers with the same name. John and Jane Smith Mikey - for example. It can * help * simplify some shares in all areas of resources, but is not as a true area - where they share not only the same name - but many of the underlying parameters is pushed down by a central control entity (server).So - let's make sure that you are talking about the same thing that you seem to believe that you are.In the desktop menu or start - right click on "Computer" and choose "Properties". This should open this folder: 'configuration\systeme and Security\System control. " -"Computer name, domain and workgroup settings" should be things foure - please list those in response to this announcement.You can even JOIN a domain with a server being involved and demand - if...
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