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Technical Help & Discussion => Windows PCs & Software: Help, News & Discussion => Topic started by: Kaz on May 14, 2007, 18:49
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Hi,
My network between my Main Computer and laptop has just decided to stop, it's wireless network iv tried connecting it again, but with no effect has anyone got any ideas please! it's winxp pro
Thanks Kaz :(
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ok, so does your main computer acting as the wirelss access point?
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Hi Sam,
do you mean do I setup a network between the two computers from the main comp? the answer is yes
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Do you have software firewalls on either / both, that could be blocking the connection?
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Iv taken off the firewalls, and still nothing, think I will have to deleate all connections and strat again (if I can remember)
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might be a good idea, though it would be interesting to see if you can see any shared folders.... as it could just be the internet part. Can you connect at all to the other computer?
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No cant connect at all to the other comp, but I have had some problems with my Internet connection, they are coming tomorrow to fix it (hopefully) keep loosing connection or connection really slow there is a problem with the cabel outside in the street do you think this might cause this problem between the two computers?
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who are you with?
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Hi Sam,
Right I have had router, modem checked, and Laptop, it is a problem with my Desktop computer, it wont talk to the laptop.
I am in the process of re-installing it with a back-up Acer say's that should solve the Software problem (they think it is software that is causing this problem) we will see?
Will keep you upto date with a result HOPEFULLY ! Fingers crossed
Kaz ::)
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ok let us know
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Hi,
A BIG NO! re-installing Desk top computer didnt work I think I will have to reinstall both computers back to factory settings and start again,
iv tried everything, but cant find whas wrong :cry:
Kaz
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so do you get any network activity? I'm not sure I understand how you have it setup... so your computer is acting as a router? i.e. your desktop connects to the internet and it shares the network over a wireless adapter?
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OK,
I have my main Desk top computer which is joined to a router and a modem, the laptop is wireless, so i can use it anywhere in the house
kaz
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is your router the wireless transmitter or the desktop.. sorry I just like to make sure I know what is going on - wouldnt want to waste your time by suggesting completely wrong things.
If its not off the router and just between the two machines then: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/bowman_02april08.mspx might be of some help.
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Hi Sam,
right Iv found out what the problem is, and I thought I had cured it.
My IP address will work from the laptop to my desk top computer, but not the other way around, so I ipconfig and then Ping both Ip addresses (laptop and Desk top Comp) and then my laptop talks to my Desktop and then I can transfer files from one to the other, but then it stops working again and I have to do all the above again, dont know why it wont stay steady any ideas, im just feed up of phoning tech support :crazy:
Kaz
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maybe there is a timeout issue, how long does the desktop machine renew the ip address being given to the laptop?
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It may be one of those frustrating Microsoft Windows issue. I have a printer networked to my computers and every so often WinXP deletes the printer's IP address. I then have to correct it manually.
Gill
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Iv Sorted it YIPPY!!!!!!!
It was my Anti virus blocking my network, dont know why it had changed, but any way iv sorted now
Thanks for all your help, iv learnt a lot just lately, what with one thing and another
Thanks Kaz
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thats interesting.. so does you antivirus programme double up as a firewall?
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If it's a suite, it might, Sam.
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I can't stop looking at that elmo avatar. :laugh: That things awesome.
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Thanks Bobscrachy
for that when I first saw it (Elmo) It maid me laugh, and I thought if it does that for me it might make others smile too
Thanks again Kaz ;) :D
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Now Hi Sam,
yes my antivirus is a suite and has spyware hacker, firewall, etc is a great piece of kit
Kaz
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oh i see... i wouldnt have though of the antivirus program, in my head people still have seperate apps for those things - no bother having them all together but I never think of that... oh well, it got fixed which is the best bit! :-)
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Just curious, which suite are you using, Kaz?
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Hi Simon,
It's Kaspersky Internet Security it' great!
Kaz
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Yes, it is. Well done! :thumb: I don't mean that to sound patronising, but it's nice to hear from another suite user, as many people tend to go for stand alone combinations, and then run into problems with incompatibilities. I have used KIS, but got annoyed with the constant pop ups, so I now use F-Secure Internet Security. :)
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Yes Kasp is very good and iv also tried F Secure Suite aswell both good
Thank Kaz