XP PRO problems on a windows 2000 pro based network

[swiftwings23]

Hi guys I have a bit of a problem. First some background info. I have 10 computers on my network. The server is running windows 2000 pro server. I have 7 comps running win 2000 pro, 1 running win nt 4.0, and 1 running win xp pro. The problem is every morning the xp machine is disconnected from the network. It will not access the server until the machine is rebooted. Also, wordperfect 10 on the xp machne is having problems opening files on the server, this is the newest problem. No one else is having problems with the network just the XP machine. Does anyone have any ideas on why XP is not staying connected to the server over night? Any helpful input is appreciated.

Swift

 

[xchefpeter]

sounds like a dhcp problem. check to see how that client is recieving its IP adrress.


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[bcastner]

1. Upgrade the server to SP4

2. Adjust the autodisconnect values. See:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q138365

3. Apply the SMB signing, opporunistic locking, and other patches discussed here:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;814112

4. Disable power management features on the network adapter.

 

[bcastner]

XP can be configured to use LMHOSTS, WINS and Netbios.