On Thu, 17 Nov 2005 05:16:02 -0800, CDE <CDE@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>I was wondering if someone could help me diagnose and solve a problem that
>just started occuring on two of my networked pcs.
>We are running XP pro SP 2 they are part of domain with other computers
>(server is running 2003 server) These 2 particular computers intermittently
>lose network shares to the mapped drives and printers. When rebooted or
>relogged on all is well again. These computers are used very frequently so a
>timeout issue may not be the solution. the loss of connection happens at
>varying time frequencies. I was leaning towards a security ptach upgrade but
>then all my computers would behave the same, so I am a little perplexed. Any
>help would be appreciated...TY
Tell us a little more about your network - details about physical layout /
segmentation, and what's connected, would be useful.
# What's different about these 2 computers? Are these the only XP Pro SP2
computers? The only XP computers? Different LAN segment? Different users?
# What error is observed when they lose shares? Do no other computers lose
shares at all?
# Any errors displayed on the server logs?
# What have you done to mitigate the problem? Swapped any hardware components?
Re installed any software or drivers? Swapped router ports? Swapped users?
There are a myriad of things I would try, if I were in your office. I can't do
that, but I'll point you towards some of my troubleshooting guides.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...ghborhood.html
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...-tutorial.html
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/dealing-with-malware-adware-spyware.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...e-spyware.html
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Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.