Win System Error-

"A duplicate name exists on the network". I've looked at networks and
printers and found nothing. Where do I look and for what?

This link may help.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../cc776938.aspx



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"Bacchus41" wrote:
> "A duplicate name exists on the network". I've looked at networks and
> printers and found nothing. Where do I look and for what?

Thanks for the lead but there is no WINS file in my Administrative Tools.
What am I missing (other than the WINS file?)

"Dave Patrick" wrote:

> This link may help.
>
> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../cc776938.aspx
>
>
>
> --
>
> Regards,
>
> Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
> Microsoft Certified Professional
> Microsoft MVP [Windows]
> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
> "Bacchus41" wrote:
> > "A duplicate name exists on the network". I've looked at networks and
> > printers and found nothing. Where do I look and for what?
>

WINS is a service that provides NetBIOS name to address resolution. Where
did you first see the error? Try turning off this computer then ping by name
from another machine. This may help you find it.



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Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
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"Bacchus41" wrote:
> Thanks for the lead but there is no WINS file in my Administrative Tools.
> What am I missing (other than the WINS file?)

I get this error on boot up but your suggestion is at least one pay grade
above me. Can you give me a reference or instructions on how to ping?

"Dave Patrick" wrote:

> WINS is a service that provides NetBIOS name to address resolution. Where
> did you first see the error? Try turning off this computer then ping by name
> from another machine. This may help you find it.
>
>
>
> --
>
> Regards,
>
> Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
> Microsoft Certified Professional
> Microsoft MVP [Windows]
> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
> "Bacchus41" wrote:
> > Thanks for the lead but there is no WINS file in my Administrative Tools.
> > What am I missing (other than the WINS file?)
>
>

Start|Run|cmd.exe

then in the shell window

ping computername


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C:\Users\administrator>ping /?

Usage: ping [-t] [-a] [-n count] [-l size] [-f] [-i TTL] [-v TOS]
[-r count] [-s count] [[-j host-list] | [-k host-list]]
[-w timeout] [-R] [-S srcaddr] [-4] [-6] target_name

Options:
-t Ping the specified host until stopped.
To see statistics and continue - type Control-Break;
To stop - type Control-C.
-a Resolve addresses to hostnames.
-n count Number of echo requests to send.
-l size Send buffer size.
-f Set Don't Fragment flag in packet (IPv4-only).
-i TTL Time To Live.
-v TOS Type Of Service (IPv4-only).
-r count Record route for count hops (IPv4-only).
-s count Timestamp for count hops (IPv4-only).
-j host-list Loose source route along host-list (IPv4-only).
-k host-list Strict source route along host-list (IPv4-only).
-w timeout Timeout in milliseconds to wait for each reply.
-R Use routing header to test reverse route also
(IPv6-only).
-S srcaddr Source address to use.
-4 Force using IPv4.
-6 Force using IPv6.



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"Bacchus41" wrote:
>I get this error on boot up but your suggestion is at least one pay grade
> above me. Can you give me a reference or instructions on how to ping?

Thanks. I either scared it away or it was caused by interferrence from
another wifi network because it's ok now.

"Dave Patrick" wrote:

> Start|Run|cmd.exe
>
> then in the shell window
>
> ping computername
>
>
> ------------------------------------------
> C:\Users\administrator>ping /?
>
> Usage: ping [-t] [-a] [-n count] [-l size] [-f] [-i TTL] [-v TOS]
> [-r count] [-s count] [[-j host-list] | [-k host-list]]
> [-w timeout] [-R] [-S srcaddr] [-4] [-6] target_name
>
> Options:
> -t Ping the specified host until stopped.
> To see statistics and continue - type Control-Break;
> To stop - type Control-C.
> -a Resolve addresses to hostnames.
> -n count Number of echo requests to send.
> -l size Send buffer size.
> -f Set Don't Fragment flag in packet (IPv4-only).
> -i TTL Time To Live.
> -v TOS Type Of Service (IPv4-only).
> -r count Record route for count hops (IPv4-only).
> -s count Timestamp for count hops (IPv4-only).
> -j host-list Loose source route along host-list (IPv4-only).
> -k host-list Strict source route along host-list (IPv4-only).
> -w timeout Timeout in milliseconds to wait for each reply.
> -R Use routing header to test reverse route also
> (IPv6-only).
> -S srcaddr Source address to use.
> -4 Force using IPv4.
> -6 Force using IPv6.
>
>
>
> --
>
> Regards,
>
> Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
> Microsoft Certified Professional
> Microsoft MVP [Windows]
> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
> "Bacchus41" wrote:
> >I get this error on boot up but your suggestion is at least one pay grade
> > above me. Can you give me a reference or instructions on how to ping?
>
>

Good to hear.


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Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
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"Bacchus41" wrote:
> Thanks. I either scared it away or it was caused by interferrence from
> another wifi network because it's ok now.