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Troubleshooting Vista Network Issues

Cases: Vista networking
Can see or ping the IP but not browse computer name, it could be name resolution and
Can't turn off Vista Discovery and Sharing
Computer Browser issue.
Connectivity issue can be caused by firewall or security software
Is not accessible because of Norton Internet Security
ICS fail to start, IPV6 stack issue
It could be the permission issue
It could be TCP/IP settings
Limited or no connectivity
Login script does not map network drive in Vista
Multihomed Vista may receive "Unidentified network"
Network and sharing center freezes, server execution failed
Network and Sharing Center Freeze
network discovery is turned off
Networking Issue between Vista and XP because of security software
"No network provider accepted the network path" may cause by security software
Red X on my network icon/server execution failed
Some switches and routers are not compatible with IPv6.
System error 51 windows cannot find the network path on Vista
The specified network provider name is invalid
Trouble Mapping a Windows 2003 Share from Vista
Troubleshoot problems to access some secure Web sites
Unidentified network
vista computer browser doesn't start
Vista Drops network drives once for a while
Vista hangs when accessing a network drive
Vista Internet Connection Sharing
Vista LAN cable unplugged, but it does
Vista Network Connectivity Drops or Times out
Vista Network Discovery is grayed out
Vista Networking stops working daily
Vista: Sharing is grayed out
Vista stops working because of ICS
Vista: Unidentified network when using ISP IP and DNS
Vista: "unidentified" connection
Vista Windows Explorer display of Entire Network computers

Some switches and routers are not compatible with IPv6. Check the following posts for more details

Losing network regularly

Subject: Re: Losing network regularly | Date: Fri, 25 May 2007 22:32:38 +0200 | Lines: 43 | Message-ID: <70413010> | MIME-Version: 1.0 ...

http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?t=857

Vista: Can't see other computers

I have the same problem - new machine with Windows Vista Business pre-installed. ... Netbios is fully enabled in Vista but nothing I do lets ...
http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?p=515&sid=3abb062c2e2c9e24d434f5afb42af1d8

Vista: no network after rebooting

Post Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 5:02 am Post subject: Vista: no network after rebooting ... Reboot and viola, there's my whole network. Now, it's just a ...

http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?t=769

Can see or ping the IP but not browse computer name, it could be name resolution and Computer Browser issue. Check the following posts for more details

Vista: computer browser issue,
The browser service has failed to retrieve the backup list too many
times on transport
http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?t=1163

Solved: Vista can net view but not ...

Solved: Vista can net view but not browse network ... The Vista can access other computers and net view lists all local computers. However the Vista can't ...
http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?p=683&sid=e130141dfa124220ac0fe0d333fbac63

Can't browse in Network Places ...

Can't browse in Network Places because of McAfee ... computer using \\hostname but not from the network places, this could be the computer browser issue. ...
www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?t=1281

vista network problems

i recently connected my hp pavillion laptop (vista business) through to the home router it was up and running after enabling netbios, changing the workgroup ...
http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?t=768

Connectivity issue can be caused by firewall or security software. Check the following posts for more details

Vista lost connection in 30 minutes or 1 hour

Netgear Router - Network works ...

Netgear Router - Network works, internet doesn't ... I have a network connection, but no internet. If I use an Ethernet cable to the Router, the internet ...
http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?t=741

XP can't see Vista network map

If you enable Network Map on a Vista computer, computers that are running Windows XP may not appear on the network diagram. To resolve this problem, ...
http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?t=236

It could be the permission issue. Check the following posts for more details

Vista sharing problem

Post Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 2:42 am Post subject: Solved: Vista sharing ... Q: I set sharing on all drives in Vista Business. I gave full control to ...
http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?t=258

Can't share between Vista ...

Both Vista and XP have been enabled the file sharing and the windows firewall set to allow ... Problem: McAfee antivirus in Vista blocks incoming tarffic. ...
http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?t=260&view=next&sid=db4cdb655cd068d0096deca7561e3f16

It could be TCP/IP settings. Check the following posts for more details

Vista: cannot obtain an IP address ...

Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 2:40 pm Post subject: Vista: cannot obtain an IP address from a router or DHCP, Reply with quote ...
www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?t=777&sid=4753be60d961aced65f3f578dd07eb39

Vista can't access the ...

solved: Vista can't access ... Vista shows connection to internet but IE won't download anything Fix: Go to your control panel, then to device manager...
http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?t=257

"No network provider accepted the network path" may cause by security software

"no network provider accepted the ...

"no network provider accepted the network path" In Goto page Previous 1, 2. Post new topic Reply to topic, chicagotech.net Forum Index -> Networking ...
www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?p=1853

"no network provider accepted the ...

"no network provider accepted the network path" In Goto page 1, 2 Next ... 2007 4:33 pm Post subject: "no network provider accepted the network path" In ...
www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?p=276

Vista-XP networking problems
- the Vista laptop has limited connectivity to "Unidentified network". The XP desktop says that the network cable isn't even plugged in…

http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?t=742

Vista Troubleshooting Collections

Post Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 2:58 am Post subject: Vista Troubleshooting Collections ... Q & A: network key i used is invalid in Vista wireless ...
http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?t=259

Step by step troubleshooting ...

Clearly not a simple home LAN with a Vista PC and a XP PC or two. Did ... get the installation of a Vista upgrade into that environment right? Holy smokes. ...
http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?t=273

Vista can't see workgroup computers

Vista can't see workgroup computers ... Display posts from previous:. All Posts, 1 Day, 7 Days, 2 Weeks, 1 Month, 3 Months, 6 Months, 1 Year ...

http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?t=684

vista network problems

i recently connected my hp pavillion laptop (vista business) through to the home router it was up and running after enabling netbios, changing the workgroup ...

http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?t=768

Vista Administrative Shares

By default, Vista administrative shares e.g. C$, D$) are not shared by default for security reasons. You should create your own shares to share your drives ...
http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?t=277

Vista can't join the SBS ...

Post Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 4:36 pm Post subject: Solved: Vista can't join ... You should be able to use the domain admin joint he Vista to the domain. ...
http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?p=450&sid=b6ae637aaf510d4bfd419ffbc2143b01

problem to access vista ...

Solved: problem to access vista from XP using RDC ... FYI: My connection problems via Internet to a Windows Vista Remote Desktop from ...
http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?p=355&sid=dc61fe61f444660a1ba3eb557213a632

Vista can’t access CP ...

my Vista computer but when I go to install it I get an access denied message. ... Also make sure the Vista have the printer driver available. ...
http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?p=438&sid=76478890f9b3f55dad2ecf6ba2c0b6e9

one user uses temp profile ...

Post Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2007 4:24 am Post subject: Solved: one user uses temp profile when logon Vista, Reply with quote ...
http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?t=241

Can't share C drive ...

A: Sharing in Vista is different from previous Windows OS. There are 5 levels sharing: File sharing Public folder sharing Printer sharing ...
http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?t=237

Limited or no connectivity

Solved: Limited connectivity with Vista notebook

Vista: connected with limited access
I had this problem with my new laptop, long story short, had to change my
router settings from using WEP128 to WPA-PSK and it solved my problem...
http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?t=706

Limited or no connectivity because ...

Limited or no connectivity because of Zone Alarm ... IF Zone Alarm is not uninstalled properly, you may receive this message. Try to re-install ZA and then ...
www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?p=1644

Unidentified network

Resolution of Vista Unidentified Network or Limited Connectivity

The Vista Unidentified Network or Limited Connectivity could be hardware, TCP/IP configuration or security issues. The following are some resolutions.

http://www.chicagotech.net/vista/unidentifirdnetwork.htm

Vista: unidentified network

I've just recently installed Vista Business onto my desktop. However, I ... Sharing center will identify the network as "unidentified network", with ...

Vista: "unidentified" connection
Are you using the wireless router as DHCP server? Some wireless router may have issues with Vista. This link may help, ..
http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?p=919

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