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"rmaizell" wrote:
> Rebooting unfortunately made no difference. Is it possible file associated
> with these services became corrupted, and if so, how would I repair or
> restore them?
>
> Thanks for your continued interest!
>
> Richard
>
> "Wesley Vogel" wrote:
>
> > Try rebooting.
> >
> > HOW TO: Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in Windows XP
> >
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=305621
> >
> > How to Configure a Direct Cable Connection with Windows XP Home Edition
> > (PART 1)
> >
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3Ben-us%3B814981
> >
> > 8 parts with pictures!!
> > -----
> >
> > How to Create a Direct Cable Connection
> >
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/itpro/networking/cablecon.asp
> >
> > Cables That Are Compatible with Direct Cable Connection
> >
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310576
> >
> > Unable to Connect Using Direct Cable Connection
> >
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310152
> >
> > --
> > Hope this helps. Let us know.
> >
> > Wes
> > MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
> >
> > In news:B6EBB6A1-957C-48E1-AB00-1D06CF1EB78B@microsoft.com,
> > rmaizell <rmaizell@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> > > The error message is actually different when trying to engage server
> > > services. It is:
> > >
> > > Error 2001: The specified drive is invalid...
> > >
> > > "rmaizell" wrote:
> > >
> > >> Thanks for the prompt reply.
> > >>
> > >> I am trying to network two computers through a crossover cable, and I
> > >> believe this is the issue. When I run the home networking wizard none
> > >> of the setting seem to be retained. Trying to start the "Server"
> > >> yielded the same error message. Workstation services were started and
> > >> seem fine. Would replacing the file C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k
> > >> netsvcs fix the problem?
> > >>
> > >> Look forward to hearing from you!
> > >>
> > >> "Wesley Vogel" wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> Why do you need the Computer Browser service running?
> > >>>
> > >>> Computer Browser service
> > >>>
http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/service411.htm#Computer_Browser
> > >>>
> > >>> The Computer Browser service depends on the Server service and the
> > >>> Workstation service. These two services have to be running before the
> > >>> Computer Browser service can start.
> > >>>
> > >>> Open Services...
> > >>> Start | Run | type: services.msc | Click OK |
> > >>> Scroll down to and double click Server |
> > >>> Set Startup type to Automatic | Click Apply |
> > >>> Click the Start button | When the Server service starts,
> > >>> Click OK | Scroll down to and double click Workstation |
> > >>> Set Startup type to Automatic | Click Apply |
> > >>> Click the Start button | When the Workstation service starts,
> > >>> Click OK | Close Services
> > >>>
> > >>> If the Workstation service is not listed in Services...
> > >>>
> > >>> The Client for Microsoft Networks component is actually the Workstation
> > >>> service.
> > >>>
> > >>> Network Connections | Right click: Your Connection | Properties |
> > >>> General tab | Install button | Highlight: Client | Add button |
> > >>> Highlight: Client for Microsoft Networks | OK | Close
> > >>>
> > >>> Removing Client for Microsoft Networks Removes Other Services
> > >>>
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;322267
> > >>>
> > >>> If the Server service is not listed in Services...
> > >>>
> > >>> This will restore the Server service (lanmanserver).
> > >>>
> > >>> Start | Run | Type: ncpa.cpl | OK |
> > >>> Right click Your Connection | Properties |General tab |
> > >>> Install button | Highlight: Service | Add button |
> > >>> Highlight: File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks | OK |
> > >>> Close
> > >>>
> > >>> Server
> > >>> [[Used for file and print sharing from your computer or Message
> > >>> Queuing. For security purposes, you may disable this service if you do
> > >>> not require local printers and files shared across your network.
> > >>> Connectivity, however, still exists even on incoming shared network
> > >>> drives. Workstation needs to be running to connect to another computer
> > >>> that has the files you are looking for. Note: If you disable File and
> > >>> Print sharing, the Server Service may disappear from the Services
> > >>> listing. Just enable File and Print sharing again and the Server
> > >>> Service will return.]]
> > >>>
> >
http://web.archive.org/web/20041011114425/www.blackviper.com/WIN2K/win2kservice411.htm
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>> --
> > >>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
> > >>>
> > >>> Wes
> > >>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
> > >>>
> > >>> In news:6E20CE26-D415-4066-BA51-36C4FC163206@microsoft.com,
> > >>> rmaizell <rmaizell@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> > >>>> Hello,
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Thanks for your help. When I click on the start button to enable
> > >>>> computerr browser services. The hard disk make a strange scratching
> > >>>> noise and I get the following error message " Could not start computer
> > >>>> browser service on local computer. Error 1068 The dependency service
> > >>>> or group failed to start" The HD makes the same noise when it is
> > >>>> starting the system up which I assume means that Windows is trting to
> > >>>> start the service and failing to do so. Is there a way to repair this
> > >>>> issue?
> > >>>>
> > >>>> RMaizell
> >
> >
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