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SBS 2003 Server can't see other computers
I have complete functionality from the client side, i.e. they can save to and browse the sever just fine, even ping it. But it won't go the other way. The server dosen't see any computers in the Network connections > domain and it times out any ping request...
Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Firewalls, NETWORKING, eward@..., server, computer, computer browser service, Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Small Business Server
Discussion threads 2007-10-03
Servers missing when browsing the network
I have two Windows Server 2003 x64 that don't show up when browsing the network or by net view. Shares can be accessed via \servernamesharename. The computer browser service is running.ThanksJasonFirewall disabledThe firewall is disabled. I've checked the TCP/IP settings half a dozen times. Netbios over TCP/IP is enabled.Is Windows...
Tags: Firewalls, Network technology, NETWORKING, jbestor@..., TCP/IP, TCP/IP Settings, server, network
Discussion threads 2007-03-26
Computer browser Services
Computer browser services is not starting in my server (Win 2000 server). we get an error saying "server" services is not started. but we are not able to see / find the server services only workstation service is visible. Please helpServicesCheck if any of the following services are installed or...
Tags: computer, Computer Browser Service, hgnagraj@..., server, windows
Discussion threads 2007-01-29
Venerablesec
blog rootThe Computer Browser ServiceThe computer browser service allows windows systems to execute common network applications. One of the most important utilities of the browser service is to participate in the enterprise browser network selection. Enabling this service would permit the host to have a chance of storing all windows...
Tags: Web browsers, PRODUCTIVITY, shomiron@..., network, Web browser, computer, computer browser service
Discussion threads 2006-07-20
Connectivity Issues w/ Windows 2003
I have 6 brand new Dell Poweredge 2850's, 5 have Windows 2003 SP1 Web Edition, the 6th has Windows 2003 Standard 64-bit edition. They are all being co-located in a NOC, they are not in AD, and I do not have a DC at the NOC...they all belong to...
Tags: serverS, kbrindle2002@..., windows, Microsoft Windows, computer, IP, network, server, Web browser, Computer Browser Service
Q&A 2006-06-20
Workgroup is not accessible
Peer to peer network. Windows XP Home or Pro on 7 computers, 2000 on 1.Hub for T1 line is DHCP server, connects to main switch.All computers can ping 3 specific computers by IP address. No computers can ping the other 5 computers. All can access the internet...
Tags: computer, workgroup
Q&A 2005-02-25
Troubleshoot the Computer Browser service
This tip tells you how to solve a common problem with viewing servers in Network Neighborhood. In recent articles, we've discussed Windows NT's Computer Browser service and the different roles that computers can assume. We also explained how you can tweak the registry to...
Tags: TechRepublic Staff, Web browsers, PRODUCTIVITY, Web browser, Computer Browser Service, Computer Browser, computer, Browser Monitor, Microsoft Windows NT, Windows NT Newsletter, Server, Internet
Technical articles 2005-02-15
Configure the Computer Browser service
When would you want to change this?Does anyone have examples of when you would want to change the browser service and what the benefits would be?Configuring the Broswer ServiceTo prevent a laptop or workstation forcing Browser Elections would be the first reason. This would prevent extra network traffic from the...
Tags: computer, Computer Browser, Computer Browser Service, domain participation, hardware, solveit@..., Web browser, workstation
Discussion threads 2005-02-15
Understand the Computer Browser service
Where's the rest?This is a good start, but where's the rest of the article. The intro (http://techrepublic.com.com/2001-10586-0.html) said that we would be able to "Learn to use the Computer Browser service to manage your list of computers, shared folders, and printers. Sorry, but the article falls way short...
Tags: computer, Computer Browser, Computer Browser Service, hardware, jon@..., Master Browser, Web browser
Discussion threads 2005-02-02

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Configure the Computer Browser service
If you use the Computer Browser service, this tip will show you some ways to tweak the configuration. We introduced you to Windows NT's Computer Browser service in a previous article and explained the different roles that computers can assume. Now, let's look at...
Tags: Microsoft Windows NT, TechRepublic Staff, Web browsers, PRODUCTIVITY, Web browser, computer, backup browser, master browser, Windows NT Newsletter, MaintainServerList Yes, Internet
Technical articles 2005-02-14
Understand the Computer Browser service
This tip is from TechRepublic's weekly Windows NT newsletter. Sign up instantly to begin receiving this free newsletter in your inbox. Windows NT uses the Computer Browser serviceto collect and display all computers and other resources on thenetwork. For example, opening Network Neighborhood displays thelist of computers, shared folders, and...
Tags: computer, Computer Browser, Microsoft Windows NT, subnet, TechRepublic Staff, Web browser
Technical articles 2005-01-26
Computer Browser service needed?
Computers all over my network are fighting to become the master browser and sending boatloads of errors to my domain controllers. With Dynamic DNS and DHCP, do these computers even need to run the Computer Browser service anymore?
Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Computer Browser Service, computer
Q&A 2009-12-28
Troubleshoot the Computer Browser service
browser problemsi am having problems with my browser in that i cant type anything when i open my acc. in yahoo.a friend told me that it could be spyware that could be blocking me from typing,and so i used mcafee8 and spyware nuker 2005 but to no avail.wot cud...
Tags: computer, ericnjuguna@..., hardware, This Article, Web browser
Discussion threads 2005-03-14
Computer Browser service on a Win2k3 Server Forest
We have 4 domain controllers in a forest all running win2k3 server with sp1. All the backup domain controllers are reporting an error with event id of 8032: "The browser service has failed to retrieve the backup list too many times on transport DeviceNetBT_Tcpip_{hw id}. The backup browser...
Tags: Backups, smn723@..., computer, backup
Discussion threads 2007-06-05
Can't enable my Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing Service...
When I try to enable my Firewall and/or Internet Connection Sharing ICS, it gives me this message:"An error occurred while Internet Connection Sharing was being enabled. Cannot complete this function."I don't know how this have happened, but this is all I can give right now so,HELP!What operataing system are.....You running?Go...
Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, firewall, Internet, Microsoft Windows, Event ID, StartUp, Internet connection sharing, computer, server, Remote Access Connection Manager Service, Computer Browser Service
Discussion threads 2008-03-21
master browser error 8003 MRxSmb
while moving a firewall/router DHCP and 2 switches over to a UPS i knocked 4 or 5 winXP clients out of our Win2003 server network. they could not ping the domain controller (or access it's shares) while 20+ other clients had no issues...i found this error in event viewer on...
Tags: Web browsers, PRODUCTIVITY, Servers, Web browser, server, WINS, computer
Discussion threads 2008-07-25
Get IT Done: Troubleshoot the browser service with browstat
Keeping tabs on computers on your network can be quite a task. Many of the networks operating today are segmented, meaning they have routers that split them into smaller sections, or segments. To locate computers on a given segment of your network, you can use the browser service.The browser service...
Tags: browser service, computer, Derek C. Schauland, Get IT Done, network, Web browser
Technical articles 2003-05-29
Consider running the browser service on Windows Server 2008 DCs
Stray from defaults?Sometimes it makes sense. Tod's post in the MS blog brought up a good case for this configuration.Legacy protocols in post-Windows 2000DNS has supposedly replaced the functionality of NetBIOS and WINS in Windows 2000/2003/2008 domains. But as Mr. Vanover explains, NetBIOS still may prove useful even if it...
Tags: NETWORKING, Web browser, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Tod, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows, NetBIOS, network
Discussion threads 2008-10-28
Can't access the client PC using that Computer Name
Hi guys, I can't access the network client pc using that computer name, but I can access that PC using that IP address.This is Win Xp Pro SP2. Any idea about this reply me. Warm regards, ...
Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Network technology, NETWORKING, Domain names, ramravi1, computer, Click Network, TCP/IP, NetBIOS, Computer Browser Service
Q&A 2009-05-21
Master browser problems.
Here is my problem, I've been working on this for 2 weeks with no luck. I have 2 DCs that are giving me problems they are -DC-OPERATIONSDC-MAINWhen I browse the entire network, DC-OPERATIONS does not show up. DNS is working fine, logons work fine, file shares and network applications running...
Tags: Web browser, windows, dns, desktop, network, server, gpastorelli@..., hardware, N/A Computer, DC-MAIN Description, DC-OPERATIONS Event Type, Error Event Source, Event ID, PM User
Discussion threads 2006-04-19
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