Disable network/workgroup

I acquired a computer from a former employer who was going to trash it a
couple years ago. It was used for networking in a workgroup. Took it to a
computer shop, got a bigger hard drive, more RAM, bought Windows 98SE OS,
clean install. I asked the tech to disable whatever needed to be done so it
could be a standalone computer. I signed up for PC-Cillin and had problems
because somehow it thought this computer was on a network, took about 15
minutes to connect to internet because it was searching to "update the
networK." PC-Cillin expired and I signed up for BitDefender Pro version 10.
BitDefender software thinks I'm connected to Enterprise Service Manager
Server. Here's the specs:
Intel Celeron. 319 MB RAM. Capacity 19.6 GB. Free 9.3 GB.
Network Adapters:
RED X on the icon for Adaptec ATM adapter (ANA-910A/5930A/5940A).
Dial-up adapter.
Intel (R) 82559 Fast Ethernet LOM with alert on LAN #2.
I had more problems with it and took it to the "Geek Squad". Now, there's a
"Network Neighborhood" icon on my desktop I can't delete or drag to the
Recycle Bin. How can I get this computer to be a standalone and not
associated with a network server? Please and thanks.

In article <F47B88F9-0308-46B9-AA57-(E-Mail Removed)>,
Scollins <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>I acquired a computer from a former employer who was going to trash it a
>couple years ago. It was used for networking in a workgroup. Took it to a
>computer shop, got a bigger hard drive, more RAM, bought Windows 98SE OS,
>clean install. I asked the tech to disable whatever needed to be done so it
>could be a standalone computer. I signed up for PC-Cillin and had problems
>because somehow it thought this computer was on a network, took about 15
>minutes to connect to internet because it was searching to "update the
>networK." PC-Cillin expired and I signed up for BitDefender Pro version 10.
>BitDefender software thinks I'm connected to Enterprise Service Manager
>Server. Here's the specs:
>Intel Celeron. 319 MB RAM. Capacity 19.6 GB. Free 9.3 GB.
>Network Adapters:
>RED X on the icon for Adaptec ATM adapter (ANA-910A/5930A/5940A).
>Dial-up adapter.
>Intel (R) 82559 Fast Ethernet LOM with alert on LAN #2.
>I had more problems with it and took it to the "Geek Squad". Now, there's a
>"Network Neighborhood" icon on my desktop I can't delete or drag to the
>Recycle Bin. How can I get this computer to be a standalone and not
>associated with a network server? Please and thanks.

It appears that the "Geek Squad" enabled some network components
instead of removing them.

Does the computer still give the "update the network" message? If so,
what is the complete and exact text of the message, and when does it
appear?

Go to Control Panel > Network, and:

1. Set the Primary Network Logon to "Windows Logon".

2. Remove the network component "File and printer sharing for
Microsoft Networks" if it's present.

3. If you connect to the Internet through broadband connection, not a
dial-up connection, remove the networking component "Client for
Microsoft Networks". If you get a message saying "Your network is not
complete. Do you want to continue?", say "Yes".

4. Click the Access Control tab and select Share-level access control.

You can remove "Client for Microsoft Networks" even if you have a
dial-up Internet connection. However, doing so will prevent Windows
98 from remembering your dial-up password. You'll have to re-enter
the password every time you connect to the Internet.
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