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I think that the app needs to access a database, and that's why the mapping becomes necessary. I can't understand why it would freeze my box though.

I've been inheriting some problems on a fairly new W2K member server. It is the sole server with about 10 XP (home ed.) clients. It mainly runs an accounting app whose clients need to be mapped to a certain drive on the server. For some reason, that drive was mapped on the server (I think...

Bob, Again, I want to thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. You've been great!!!

Bob, You've been a veritable font of wisdom. I can't thank you enough. You've given me enough information to let me feel like I could safely promote this server without having a meltdown. Now I'm wondering, "should I?" What exactly would be the benefits of using AD over just...

If I understand you correctly, I would enter the info that I got from an ipconfig /all into the TCP/IP tab that currently has me obtaining an IP automatically (I would deselect that option and instead choose 'Use the Following IP'). Is this done with the intention of making the server the DHCP...

rphips, Thanks for the speedy reply and good info. Currently, I have the server obtaining an IP automatically from the Linksys router. If I switch it to static, will I have to change the TCP/IP setting for either the clients or the router? I think the clients obtain DHCP and DNS...

I haven't seen this particular situation described anywhere. I have a W2K Server that is a standalone server, in fact it's the only server in the small network. I've been considering promoting it to a DC, but I'm not really confident about any consequences of this action. If I do a DCPROMO on...

I have a couple of questions that I haven’t seen addressed in any other posts. I’m trying to establish a router to router VPN between my home office and a couple of remote sites in different states. My main site has a W2K Server (w/ 5 XP clients, a DSL connection, and a Linksys BEFSR41 router)...

Cld, This makes sense! I'm hoping that a firewall on top of the router's NAT will offer another level of protection. Thanks for your informative reply. You and Aco have been great. I've learned so much from the both of you. Have a happy new year!!

Thank you all for the great information. As far as my router, I'm pretty sure that it doesn't have a firewall built into it. At home I also have a Linksys router which displays a WAN (68.80.x.x) and a LAN (192.168.x.x)address, but I have two NICS at home (well, one NIC and one WAP). The one...

ACO, Again, thanks so much for taking the time to answer my questions. I guess the crux of my dilemma lies in the fact that these remote sites need to enter data into the accounting program’s database. I believe that this application has a web service built into it but since the page that the...

TAS27, Before you try to get rid of the file, make sure that it's not presently running or set to reinstall/restart itself at boot-up. Press Ctrl-Alt-Del to check out what processes are currently running. If anything is suspicious or similar to the file, end it. Then, go to Control Panel...

Thanks ACO for such a speedy response. I'm using Zone Alarm to hide my network from the internet (or at least I hope so!) Since I have a DSL modem attached to a router attached to a switch, I had thought that every node was receiving an IP Address and an Internet connection equally. Can...

Hello all, I’ve been searching through the forums for a solution to my particular query I’ve seen some close responses but no cigar. So if I could impose upon all of the knowledgeable people out there I might be able to get rid of the night sweats that have been plaguing me. My question...