Installing Windows 2K/ Cannot find Server list

[rohbe]

I just installed Windows 2K. I have a desktop running Windows 2K and a laptop running Win 98 and a Ethernet connection using an 8 port hub. When I attempt to look at a list of "Computers near me" I get the following error message: XXX is not accessible - The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available

This worked before reinstalling all the software.

Thanks
Jean

 

[trimelater]

Have you tried to join all the workgroup on your computers. Also, are you using the same subnet such at 10.0.0.xxx? Are you using DHCP or static IP address?

I would first tried putting all the computers on the same subnet. Then I would join the workgroup.

 

[GlenJohnson]

Check services and see if browsing is turned on the 2000 machine. Glen A. Johnson
Microsoft Certified Professional
glen@nellsgiftbox.com


"Never meet trouble half way".
John Ray (1627-1705); English naturalist.

 

[rohbe]

I have a single workgroup and both machines have the same workgroup name. I am using DHCP addressing

I checked Services and could not find "Browsing" as a service.

Here are the Services
Name Description Status Startup Type Log On As
Alerter Notifies selected users and computers of administrative alerts. Manual LocalSystem
Application Management Provides software installation services such as Assign, Publish, and Remove. Manual LocalSystem
ClipBook Supports ClipBook Viewer, which allows pages to be seen by remote ClipBooks. Manual LocalSystem
COM+ Event System Provides automatic distribution of events to subscribing COM components. Started Manual LocalSystem
Computer Browser Maintains an up-to-date list of computers on your network and supplies the list to programs that request it. Started Automatic LocalSystem
DHCP Client Manages network configuration by registering and updating IP addresses and DNS names. Started Automatic LocalSystem
Distributed Link Tracking Client Sends notifications of files moving between NTFS volumes in a network domain. Started Automatic LocalSystem
Distributed Transaction Coordinator Coordinates transactions that are distributed across two or more databases, message queues, file systems, or other transaction protected resource managers. Manual LocalSystem
DNS Client Resolves and caches Domain Name System (DNS) names. Started Automatic LocalSystem
Event Log Logs event messages issued by programs and Windows. Event Log reports contain information that can be useful in diagnosing problems. Reports are viewed in Event Viewer. Started Automatic LocalSystem
Fax Service Helps you send and receive faxes Manual LocalSystem
FTP Publishing Service Provides FTP connectivity and administration through the Internet Information Services snap-in. Started Automatic LocalSystem
IIS Admin Service Allows administration of Web and FTP services through the Internet Information Services snap-in. Started Automatic LocalSystem
Indexing Service Indexes contents and properties of files on local and remote computers; provides rapid access to files through flexible querying language. Manual LocalSystem
Internet Connection Sharing Provides network address translation, addressing, and name resolution services for all computers on your home network through a dial-up connection. Manual LocalSystem
IPSEC Policy Agent Manages IP security policy and starts the ISAKMP/Oakley (IKE) and the IP security driver. Started Automatic LocalSystem
Logical Disk Manager Logical Disk Manager Watchdog Service Started Automatic LocalSystem
Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service Administrative service for disk management requests Manual LocalSystem
Messenger Sends and receives messages transmitted by administrators or by the Alerter service. Started Automatic LocalSystem
Net Logon Supports pass-through authentication of account logon events for computers in a domain. Manual LocalSystem
NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing Allows authorized people to remotely access your Windows desktop using NetMeeting. Manual LocalSystem
Network Connections Manages objects in the Network and Dial-Up Connections folder, in which you can view both local area network and remote connections. Started Manual LocalSystem
Network DDE Provides network transport and security for dynamic data exchange (DDE). Manual LocalSystem
Network DDE DSDM Manages shared dynamic data exchange and is used by Network DDE Manual LocalSystem
Norton AntiVirus Auto Protect Service Handles Norton AntiVirus Auto-Protect events. Started Automatic LocalSystem
Norton Internet Security Accounts Manager Started Manual LocalSystem
Norton Internet Security Proxy Service Symantec Transparent Proxy Server Started Automatic LocalSystem
Norton Internet Security Service Started Automatic LocalSystem
NT LM Security Support Provider Provides security to remote procedure call (RPC) programs that use transports other than named pipes. Manual LocalSystem
Performance Logs and Alerts Configures performance logs and alerts. Manual LocalSystem
Plug and Play Manages device installation and configuration and notifies programs of device changes. Started Automatic LocalSystem
Print Spooler Loads files to memory for later printing. Started Automatic LocalSystem
Protected Storage Provides protected storage for sensitive data, such as private keys, to prevent access by unauthorized services, processes, or users. Started Automatic LocalSystem
QoS RSVP Provides network signaling and local traffic control setup functionality for QoS-aware programs and control applets. Manual LocalSystem
Remote Access Auto Connection Manager Creates a connection to a remote network whenever a program references a remote DNS or NetBIOS name or address. Manual LocalSystem
Remote Access Connection Manager Creates a network connection. Started Manual LocalSystem
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Provides the endpoint mapper and other miscellaneous RPC services. Started Automatic LocalSystem
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator Manages the RPC name service database. Manual LocalSystem
Remote Registry Service Allows remote registry manipulation. Started Automatic LocalSystem
Removable Storage Manages removable media, drives, and libraries. Started Automatic LocalSystem
RIP Listener Listens for route updates sent by routers that use the Routing Information Protocol version 1 (RIPv1). Started Automatic LocalSystem
Routing and Remote Access Offers routing services to businesses in local area and wide area network environments. Disabled LocalSystem
RunAs Service Enables starting processes under alternate credentials Started Automatic LocalSystem
ScriptBlocking Service Automatic LocalSystem
Security Accounts Manager Stores security information for local user accounts. Started Automatic LocalSystem
Server Provides RPC support and file, print, and named pipe sharing. Started Automatic LocalSystem
Simple Mail Transport Protocol (SMTP) Transports electronic mail across the network Started Automatic LocalSystem
Simple TCP/IP Services Supports the following TCP/IP services: Character Generator, Daytime, Discard, Echo, and Quote of the Day. Started Automatic LocalSystem
Smart Card Manages and controls access to a smart card inserted into a smart card reader attached to the computer. Manual LocalSystem
Smart Card Helper Provides support for legacy smart card readers attached to the computer. Manual LocalSystem
SNMP Service Includes agents that monitor the activity in network devices and report to the network console workstation. Started Automatic LocalSystem
SNMP Trap Service Receives trap messages generated by local or remote SNMP agents and forwards the messages to SNMP management programs running on this computer. Manual LocalSystem
Still Image Service Started Automatic LocalSystem
System Event Notification Tracks system events such as Windows logon, network, and power events. Notifies COM+ Event System subscribers of these events. Started Automatic LocalSystem
Task Scheduler Enables a program to run at a designated time. Started Automatic LocalSystem
TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper Service Enables support for NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT) service and NetBIOS name resolution. Started Automatic LocalSystem
TCP/IP Print Server Provides a TCP/IP-based printing service that uses the Line Printer protocol. Started Manual LocalSystem
Telephony Provides Telephony API (TAPI) support for programs that control telephony devices and IP based voice connections on the local computer and, through the LAN, on servers that are also running the service. Started Manual LocalSystem
Telnet Allows a remote user to log on to the system and run console programs using the command line. Manual LocalSystem
Uninterruptible Power Supply Manages an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) connected to the computer. Manual LocalSystem
Utility Manager Starts and configures accessibility tools from one window Manual LocalSystem
Windows Installer Installs, repairs and removes software according to instructions contained in .MSI files. Manual LocalSystem
Windows Management Instrumentation Provides system management information. Started Automatic LocalSystem
Windows Management Instrumentation Driver Extensions Provides systems management information to and from drivers. Started Manual LocalSystem
Windows Time Sets the computer clock. Manual LocalSystem
Workstation Provides network connections and communications. Started Automatic LocalSystem
World Wide Web Publishing Service Provides Web connectivity and administration through the Internet Information Services snap-in. Started Automatic LocalSystem

 

[GlenJohnson]

<b>Computer Browser</b> Maintains an up-to-date list of computers on your network and supplies the list to programs that request Glen A. Johnson
Microsoft Certified Professional
glen@nellsgiftbox.com


&quot;Never meet trouble half way&quot;.
John Ray (1627-1705); English naturalist.

 

[GlenJohnson]

Computer Browser Maintains an up-to-date list of computers on your network and supplies the list to programs that request Glen A. Johnson
Microsoft Certified Professional
glen@nellsgiftbox.com


&quot;Never meet trouble half way&quot;.
John Ray (1627-1705); English naturalist.

 

[rohbe]

Could you let me know how that is set up

Thanks
Jean

 

[GlenJohnson]

Not much to set up. Don't know if it's installed on 98 machines. When you find it in services, just click properties, select startup as automatic and start it. Pretty simple. Glen A. Johnson
Microsoft Certified Professional
glen@nellsgiftbox.com


&quot;Never meet trouble half way&quot;.
John Ray (1627-1705); English naturalist.

 

[Guest_imported]

Install 2k on your laptop ? 98 is so unsecured.
Problem solved.
*g*

Garythal