Server can't be accessed

I am running a small network(2k3). My problem is that when I go to
Windows Explorer from any client, the server is not shown. Its not
even shown when I use the Explorer from the server. All clients and
server can ping each other both by name and IP.
Would appreciate any help.

Hello John,

You did not describe your access problem.

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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> I am running a small network(2k3). My problem is that when I go to
> Windows Explorer from any client, the server is not shown. Its not
> even shown when I use the Explorer from the server. All clients and
> server can ping each other both by name and IP.
> Would appreciate any help.

This is a computer browser issue. The browse list is somewhat flaky. I
wouldn't worry about it as long as you can map drives and login.

Cheers,
Lara

"john" wrote:

> I am running a small network(2k3). My problem is that when I go to
> Windows Explorer from any client, the server is not shown. Its not
> even shown when I use the Explorer from the server. All clients and
> server can ping each other both by name and IP.
> Would appreciate any help.
>

Did you check whether your virus or firewall software is blocking your
server from being seen? Try after disabling them.

On Mar 16, 1:57 pm, Meinolf Weber <meiweb(nospam)@gmx.de> wrote:
> Hello John,
>
> You did not describe your access problem.
>
> Best regards
>
> Meinolf Weber
> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers
> no rights.
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>
> > I am running a small network(2k3). My problem is that when I go to
> > Windows Explorer from any client, the server is not shown. Its not
> > even shown when I use the Explorer from the server. All clients and
> > server can ping each other both by name and IP.
> > Would appreciate any help.

My problem is as described: when I go to My Network Places (Windows
Explorer) and click Explore, the server does not appear.

Hello John,

So it is not an "access" problem. Check that the master browser service is
running, also you can install WINS in your network. ANd if not done:
Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP

network properties>TCP/IP>advanced>WINS>enable netbios over TCP


Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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> On Mar 16, 1:57 pm, Meinolf Weber <meiweb(nospam)@gmx.de> wrote:
>
>> Hello John,
>>
>> You did not describe your access problem.
>>
>> Best regards
>>
>> Meinolf Weber
>> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
>> confers
>> no rights.
>> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
>> ** HELP us help YOU!!!http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>>> I am running a small network(2k3). My problem is that when I go to
>>> Windows Explorer from any client, the server is not shown. Its not
>>> even shown when I use the Explorer from the server. All clients and
>>> server can ping each other both by name and IP.
>>> Would appreciate any help.
> My problem is as described: when I go to My Network Places (Windows
> Explorer) and click Explore, the server does not appear.
>

On Mar 16, 4:33 pm, Meinolf Weber <meiweb(nospam)@gmx.de> wrote:
> Hello John,
>
> So it is not an "access" problem. Check that the master browser service is
> running, also you can install WINS in your network. ANd if not done:
> Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP
>
> network properties>TCP/IP>advanced>WINS>enable netbios over TCP
>
> Best regards
>
> Meinolf Weber
> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers
> no rights.
> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
> ** HELP us help YOU!!!http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>
> > On Mar 16, 1:57 pm, Meinolf Weber <meiweb(nospam)@gmx.de> wrote:
>
> >> Hello John,
>
> >> You did not describe your access problem.
>
> >> Best regards
>
> >> Meinolf Weber
> >> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
> >> confers
> >> no rights.
> >> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
> >> ** HELP us help YOU!!!http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
> >>> I am running a small network(2k3). My problem is that when I go to
> >>> Windows Explorer from any client, the server is not shown. Its not
> >>> even shown when I use the Explorer from the server. All clients and
> >>> server can ping each other both by name and IP.
> >>> Would appreciate any help.
> > My problem is as described: when I go to My Network Places (Windows
> > Explorer) and click Explore, the server does not appear.

Thanks a lot. It worked. I installed WINS and it worked immediately.

Hello John,

Nice to hear.

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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> On Mar 16, 4:33 pm, Meinolf Weber <meiweb(nospam)@gmx.de> wrote:
>
>> Hello John,
>>
>> So it is not an "access" problem. Check that the master browser
>> service is running, also you can install WINS in your network. ANd if
>> not done: Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP
>>
>> network properties>TCP/IP>advanced>WINS>enable netbios over TCP
>>
>> Best regards
>>
>> Meinolf Weber
>> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
>> confers
>> no rights.
>> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
>> ** HELP us help YOU!!!http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>>> On Mar 16, 1:57 pm, Meinolf Weber <meiweb(nospam)@gmx.de> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hello John,
>>>>
>>>> You did not describe your access problem.
>>>>
>>>> Best regards
>>>>
>>>> Meinolf Weber
>>>> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties,
>>>> and
>>>> confers
>>>> no rights.
>>>> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
>>>> ** HELP us help YOU!!!http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>>>>> I am running a small network(2k3). My problem is that when I go to
>>>>> Windows Explorer from any client, the server is not shown. Its not
>>>>> even shown when I use the Explorer from the server. All clients
>>>>> and
>>>>> server can ping each other both by name and IP.
>>>>> Would appreciate any help.
>>> My problem is as described: when I go to My Network Places (Windows
>>> Explorer) and click Explore, the server does not appear.
>>>
> Thanks a lot. It worked. I installed WINS and it worked immediately.
>