Desperately need help on Share Inaccessible problem

Hi,

My setup:

Server 2003: Windows 2003 Server Std. is the domain controller of the Active
Directory; is DNS server; is WINS Server

Server 2000: Windows 2000 Server, simply join the Active Directory.

Client PCs: Doesn't matter Windows XP/98; all PCs experience the problem
described below.


My problem:

Server2000 all alone has Shares accessible to all PCs. This week this is no
longer the case.

I can: net use {driveletter}: \\server2000\share by giving right credentials;


I CAN'T: at Explorer, it is ok click the Server2000 at Network Neighbourhood
but NOT ACCESSIBLE to the share folders within it. The error message states
that the computer can't be used or access rights not enough. (But I'm sure I
have enough rights)


I can: at Windows Start -> Run -> type \\10.1.1.1 (e.g. server2000's
ipaddress) and have the Explorer window shown up; \\10.1.1.1\share is OK
accessible also. It is still OK if I were to type \\server2000 -> Explorer
window still popup (again, only that the Shares within it can be accessed)


But I CAN'T: at Windows Start -> Run -> type \\server2000\share -> error
stating that it can't be accessed

The problem at first seems to me is a WINS problem as using \\IPaddress not
having the problem. But then it seems not totally as at least it has response
when using \\server2000 (at least name is resolved). So, I've my hair teared
out.


The Share Permissions and Access Rights has NO CHANGE before or after the
problem appears. No only one share, all shares of server2000 has the problem.
And some public shares even given EVERYONE rights and permission still having
the same problem.



I really need you experts help. Thanks in advance.

best regards,

jackLing

Yes, this is WINS or master browser issue. Use browstat to troubleshooting or these search results may help,

Computer Browser The master browser has received a server announcement from the computer <computer ... You have a master browser issue if you have the following symptoms. ...
www.chicagotech.net/browser.htm


Troubleshooting browser issues The master browser has received a server announcement from the computer <computer name> that believes that it is the master browser ...
www.chicagotech.net/troubleshootingbrowser.htm



Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
"fly2moon2" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:FC545982-A5F4-4F87-AE68-(E-Mail Removed)...
Hi,

My setup:

Server 2003: Windows 2003 Server Std. is the domain controller of the Active
Directory; is DNS server; is WINS Server

Server 2000: Windows 2000 Server, simply join the Active Directory.

Client PCs: Doesn't matter Windows XP/98; all PCs experience the problem
described below.


My problem:

Server2000 all alone has Shares accessible to all PCs. This week this is no
longer the case.

I can: net use {driveletter}: \\server2000\share by giving right credentials;


I CAN'T: at Explorer, it is ok click the Server2000 at Network Neighbourhood
but NOT ACCESSIBLE to the share folders within it. The error message states
that the computer can't be used or access rights not enough. (But I'm sure I
have enough rights)


I can: at Windows Start -> Run -> type \\10.1.1.1 (e.g. server2000's
ipaddress) and have the Explorer window shown up; \\10.1.1.1\share is OK
accessible also. It is still OK if I were to type \\server2000 -> Explorer
window still popup (again, only that the Shares within it can be accessed)


But I CAN'T: at Windows Start -> Run -> type \\server2000\share -> error
stating that it can't be accessed

The problem at first seems to me is a WINS problem as using \\IPaddress not
having the problem. But then it seems not totally as at least it has response
when using \\server2000 (at least name is resolved). So, I've my hair teared
out.


The Share Permissions and Access Rights has NO CHANGE before or after the
problem appears. No only one share, all shares of server2000 has the problem.
And some public shares even given EVERYONE rights and permission still having
the same problem.



I really need you experts help. Thanks in advance.

best regards,

jackLing

Immediately after a failed attempt at accessing the server open a dos prompt
and run nbtstat -c. Now verify the following names are in the cache:
computer names: 00, 20, 03, and domain names 1b, and 1c. and without
conflict.

"fly2moon2" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:
> Hi,
>
> My setup:
>
> Server 2003: Windows 2003 Server Std. is the domain controller of the
> Active
> Directory; is DNS server; is WINS Server
>
> Server 2000: Windows 2000 Server, simply join the Active Directory.
>
> Client PCs: Doesn't matter Windows XP/98; all PCs experience the problem
> described below.
>
>
> My problem:
>
> Server2000 all alone has Shares accessible to all PCs. This week this is
> no
> longer the case.
>
> I can: net use {driveletter}: \\server2000\share by giving right
> credentials;
>
>
> I CAN'T: at Explorer, it is ok click the Server2000 at Network
> Neighbourhood
> but NOT ACCESSIBLE to the share folders within it. The error message
> states
> that the computer can't be used or access rights not enough. (But I'm sure
> I
> have enough rights)
>
>
> I can: at Windows Start -> Run -> type \\10.1.1.1 (e.g. server2000's
> ipaddress) and have the Explorer window shown up; \\10.1.1.1\share is OK
> accessible also. It is still OK if I were to type \\server2000 -> Explorer
> window still popup (again, only that the Shares within it can be accessed)
>
>
> But I CAN'T: at Windows Start -> Run -> type \\server2000\share -> error
> stating that it can't be accessed
>
> The problem at first seems to me is a WINS problem as using \\IPaddress
> not
> having the problem. But then it seems not totally as at least it has
> response
> when using \\server2000 (at least name is resolved). So, I've my hair
> teared
> out.
>
>
> The Share Permissions and Access Rights has NO CHANGE before or after the
> problem appears. No only one share, all shares of server2000 has the
> problem.
> And some public shares even given EVERYONE rights and permission still
> having
> the same problem.

Hi all,

Thanks for your replies.

Strange thing is: before I've got your replies, I've reboot the server2003
DC...after that, it returns to normal. OK. I don't know why. But you guys
have given good hints for me to look at. I'll monitor it and check if things
happen again. Thanks!


best wishes,
jackLing

That's funny because my next suggestion was reboot the server. <g>
Check the event viewer.

"fly2moon2" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:
> Thanks for your replies.
>
> Strange thing is: before I've got your replies, I've reboot the server2003
> DC...after that, it returns to normal. OK. I don't know why. But you guys
> have given good hints for me to look at. I'll monitor it and check if
> things
> happen again. Thanks!
>