yes i've seen that article before and used it to setup the network. but now i
can't get into the wizard. I'm the admin of the comp (in fact the only user).
pressing the 'Network Connections' does nothing. nothing starts up.

"Hans-Georg Michna" wrote:

> On Sun, 13 Nov 2005 23:55:02 -0800, Fatfool wrote:
>
> >I've had this problem recently where i go to 'my network places' ---> 'setup
> >a home or office network'
> >
> >in the past this would bring up the wizard. but now, nothing happens. the
> >wizard does not come up nor is there an error message.
> >
> >the network worked before and I was able to send files over it .
> >both computers are Using XP and are connected through a router.
> >The internet connection is still working.
> >
> >btw i found this problem as the 'shared' folder on one or both of the
> >computers just dissapears. usually i would run the wizard again to setup the
> >network but now, it doesn't run and i can't get any files over.
>
> Please check the following articles.
>
> Hans-Georg
>
>
> Microsoft Windows XP - Start the Network Setup Wizard
>
> To start the Network Setup Wizard You must be logged on as an
> administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order
> to complete this procedure.
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/resources/d...nw_setupw.mspx
>
>
> Microsoft Windows XP - Network Setup Wizard overview
>
> You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the
> Administrators group in order to complete this procedure. If
> your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings
> may also prevent you from completing this procedure.
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/resources/d...overvieww.mspx
>
>
> Microsoft Windows XP - Steps for creating a home or small office
> network
>
> This checklist is provided so you can successfully set up your
> home network using the Network Setup Wizard The checklist is a
> guideline of the steps needed, in the order they should be
> completed.
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/resources/d...hecklistw.mspx
>
>
> Sample Chapter from Home Networking with Microsoft® Windows® XP
> Step by Step by Matthew Danda and Heather T. Brown
>
> Quickly teach yourself how to use the built-in networking
> features in Microsoft® Windows® XP. Work at your own pace
> through clear, step-by-step directions to learn everything from
> installing hardware to setting up instant messaging.
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/mspress/boo...chap/5417a.asp
>
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