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Can’t join PC to a domain – single label DNS
To enable an Active Directory domain member to use DNS to locate domain controllers in domains that have single-label DNS names that are in other forests, follow these steps: Click Start, click Run,...
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Duplicate Name Exists on the Network
When a client computer connects to a Microsoft Windows 2000-based computer or a Microsoft Windows Server 2003-based computer by using an alias name, the client may receive the following error message:...
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Disable automatic notification of wireless networks
If one or more routers surround you which have enabled SSID broadcasting, you might get the following message upon every login: ‘There is a new network connection available – would you like to create...
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Windows 7 mapped drive disconnected
I had issues with mapped drives on Windows 2003 server from Windows 7 workstation. Drives are still visible in windows explorer, but an icon has red X over it. Once you try to double click the drive,...
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DHCP serves wrong IP address from an old VLAN
Here’s one of the issues which caused me a lot of headaches until we finally resolved it. We have 4 vlans, one DHCP that has configured one superscope and a scope for each vlan (different subnet)....
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Find out which Proxy Server I am using
One of our users asked: Is there a way to find out which proxy I am using if Internet Options are disabled by Group Policy? There are couple of ways to find out which proxy server you’re using. Here’s...
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Error code 0x80070043
You might experience the following issue with the Windows 2008 R2 Server. When you try to access the server using UNC path, you might get the following error: Error code 0x80070043 – The Network name...
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Popcorn Hour A-210 network frustrations
For some time now I had a lot of issues with my PCH-A210. When I power it on, I check the network settings and PCH-PopCorn Hour aquired an IP address from my router. No matter that I can ping it I am...
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Disable ‘Set Network Location’ prompt in Windows 7
‘Set Network Location’ prompt is practically a Windows Firewall prompt so your firewall would be configured according to your location. For instance, if you select ‘Public’ location, file and print...
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IP Address conflict when resuming from sleep
Some of our portable users experienced IP Address conflict when resuming their machines from sleep mode. An IP address conflict occurs when two computers on a LAN (local area network) or the Internet...
View ArticleBrowsers not working, internet is OK
I have run into the following situation with one of our users reported issues with Internet browsing.. He was not able to open any site from his browser. Internet connection is OK, you can ping and...
View ArticleIPv6 – breaking down the DisabledComponents registry value
I’ve gotten an elevated number of requests recently on “how do I disable IPv6” or “what’s the best way to configure IPv6 in my environment”. I’m not entirely certain of why I’ve gotten so many...
View ArticleBrowsers not working, internet is OK
I have run into the following situation with one of our users reported issues with Internet browsing.. He was not able to open any site from his browser. Internet connection is OK, you can ping and...
View ArticleIPv6 – breaking down the DisabledComponents registry value
I’ve gotten an elevated number of requests recently on “how do I disable IPv6” or “what’s the best way to configure IPv6 in my environment”. I’m not entirely certain of why I’ve gotten so many...
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How to Test Your VPN?
VPNs are crucial online tools as they encrypt your traffic and spoof your IP address. By doing this, they hide your online activities from your ISP, government, and other prying eyes. However,...
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