Re-installing Client for Microsoft Networks

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Although client for MS Networks is installed by default, I uninstalled
it when I had a stand alone computer. Now I've put together a second
computer and want to network the two peer to peer through a linksys
router.

I've tried to install client for microsoft networks off the properties
tab for local area connection, but I only see the netware components
in the select list.

I've googled a way to do it in win98, but the screens and methods are
apparently different in Win2k.

Aside from a new clean install of the operating system, how can I
reinstall the client for microsoft networks ?

Is there a cab file or something I can access directly from the win2k
installation CD ?

TIA
 
Try reinstalling tcp/ip as explained in the KB link below to see if that helps. That
is odd that it is missing as it should still be available even if you did uninstall
it. If that does not work, I would try uninstalling the network adapter in device
manager and rebooting the computer. --- Steve

http://support.microsoft.com/?id=285034
 
Thanks Steven.

I didn't really want to mess with the tcp/ip, so I tried deleting the
network card in device manager first as that is something that's
usually simple, painless, and foolproof (at least for my components).

When it was finished rebooting both Client for Microsoft Networks and
File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks were back.

Not the first thing I would have thought of, but it worked like a
charm.

Thanks again.
 
Try installing it fromo Add/Remove Programs and Add/Remove Windows Components
It should be under "Other network and File and Print services

Gaurang.
 
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