Unable to See Local Computer (DellP490) on Workgroup

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I am unable to see my local computer (DellP490) on the Workgroup at my home
office. The Workgroup can be seen from this computer and others, but this
computer cannot be seen in the Workgroup from any computer. The computer is
accessible (it can be accessed by using the share name (\\dellp490), it can
be “pinged†from any computer on the Workgroup and files can be transferred).
It simply does not show up in “My Network Places†and when the “Net Viewâ€
command is typed at the command prompt. This is true on either of the two
NICs on the machine (both Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Controllers).
The Node Type (listed when “ipconfig /all†is “Unknown†but this is the same
setting in a computer (a Dell Precision P450 that is seen on the Workgroup).
In fact, all of the settings are the same (or consistent with) with an older
Dell Precision 450 Workstation that has a Linksys EG1031 Gigabit NIC
installed). The one exception is that the Dell P490 has the “QoS Packet
Scheduler†installed. I have spent many hours on this issue and, while it
has been greatly educational, it has been very frustrating. Any help would
be appreciated!!

Here are the things that I have tried in order to fix this problem (not in
order):
1. Set a static IP address on the active NIC.
2. Changed the primary DNS server to my NAT router (192.168.1.1) and left
the secondary DNS server with the ISP (Comcast is the ISP).
3. Checked the “Enable NetBios over TCP/IP†under the WINS tab for “Advanced
TCP/IP Settings.â€
4. Turned off the Windows Firewall.
5. Performed a registry edit to add a DWORD key called “Hidden†to the
registry as follows:
“HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parametersâ€
and set this key “Hidden†and set the key to 1 and then back to 0 (See
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=265284)
6. Typed "net config server /hidden:yes" from command prompt. Then typed
"net config server /hidden:no" command prompt. (accomplishes the same thing
as #5).
7. Changed the Workgroup name (I could not see this computer under the new
temporary Workgroup) then changed it back again. This required a reboot for
each change.
8. Turned the Browser Service off and then on again. This was done under
Computer Management an also at the command prompt.
9. Installed the Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 2 (v8.2.63) from my Dell
Drivers Disk and ran a test. It indicated a cable problem and the cable was
changed. All other tests were fine.
10. Added a DWORD key called “Number†to the registry as follows:
“HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services \Netbt\Parameters†and
set the key to 1 (to force NodeType to Broadcast node or b-node – which
did not work, even on reboot). Broadcast node should be the default,
however.
11. Added a DWORD key called “EnableProxy†to the registry as follows:
“HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netbt\Parameters†and
set the key to “0†in order to force b-node. This did not work as upon
reboot, as the node type under “ipconfig /all†remained listed as “Unknownâ€.
See also:
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/address-resolution-on-lan.html.
12. Installed the QoS Service on one of the Dell Precision 450 Workstation
on the Workgroup.
13. Added the static IP address for the active NIC (192.168.1.40) to the
HOST and LMHOST.SAM file pointing to “dellp490†(the computer name).
14. Checked to ensure that the RestrictAnonymous registry key value was “0â€
in the registry at “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control
\Lsaâ€. See reference 15.
15. Downloaded and ran the “Browstat†utility. Master Browser was another
computer on the network. Turned all computers off and rebooted the Dellp490.
This computer became the Master Browser, but STILL was unable to see itself
in the Workgroup and after the “Net View†command is typed at the command
prompt!
16. Un all antivirus services and turned off Windows Defender, but STILL
was unable to see itself in the Workgroup and after the “Net View†command
is typed at the command prompt!
17. Double checked that the “Serverâ€, “Workstation†and “Computer Browserâ€
services were all “Started and Automaticâ€. Also started the “Remote
Procedure Call (RPC) Locator†Service.

References I have read and used:
1. http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=188001 (Knowledge Base Article on the
Browser Service)
2. http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=265284 (Knowledge Base Article on How
to Hide the Server's Computer Name from Other Computers in the Domain)
3. http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321710 (Knowledge Base Article on
HOW TO: Hide a Windows 2000-Based Computer from the Browser List)
4. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314104/EN-US/ (Knowledge Base Article
on A List of Names That Are Registered by Windows Internet Naming Service)
5. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/903267/ (Knowledge Base Article on You
cannot view other workgroup computers on the network on a Windows XP-based
computer)
6. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/160177/ (Knowledge Base Article on
Default Node Type for Microsoft Clients)
7. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314053/ (Knowledge Base Article on
TCP/IP and NBT configuration parameters for Windows XP)
8. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310570/ (Knowledge Base Article on
"Ipconfig /All" Command Shows the Node Type as Unknown)
9. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/121004/EN-US/ (Knowledge Base Article
on WINS Proxy Agent Functionality)
10. http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/address-resolution-on-lan.html
(PChuck’s Network - Address Resolution on the LAN)
11. http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/local-name-and-address-resolution-on.html
(PChuck’s Network - Local Name and Address Resolution On Your Computer)
12. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dns (Wikipedia – Domain name system)
13. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osi_model (Wikipedia-OSI Model)
14. http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html
(PChuck’s Network - The NT Browser (or Why can't I always see all of the
computers on the LAN?))
15. http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/restrictanonymous-and-your-server.html (PChuck’s Network - RestrictAnonymous and Your Server)
16. http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/05/restrictnullsessaccess-and-your-server.html (PChuck’s Network - RestrictNullSessAccess and Your Server)
17. http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/fix-network-problems-but-clean-up.html
(PChuck’s Network - Fix Network Problems - But Clean Up The Protocol
Stack First)
18. http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html (PChuck’s Network - Irregularities In Workgroup Visibility)
19. http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/browstat-utility-from-microsoft.html#Error53 (PChuck’s Network - The Browstat Utility from Microsoft)
20. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/188305/ (Knowledge Base Article on
Troubleshooting the Microsoft Computer Browser Service)
21. http://www.microsoft.com/technet/archive/winntas/deploy/prodspecs/ntbrowse.mspx?mfr=true
(Microsoft TechNet Article - MS Windows NT Browser By R. Dan Thompson IV and
Randy McLaughlin).
 
I am unable to see my local computer (DellP490) on the Workgroup at my home
office. The Workgroup can be seen from this computer and others, but this
computer cannot be seen in the Workgroup from any computer. The computer is
accessible (it can be accessed by using the share name (\\dellp490), it can
be “pinged” from any computer on the Workgroup and files can be transferred).
It simply does not show up in “My Network Places” and when the “Net View”
command is typed at the command prompt. This is true on either of the two
NICs on the machine (both Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Controllers).
The Node Type (listed when “ipconfig /all” is “Unknown” but this is the same
setting in a computer (a Dell Precision P450 that is seen on the Workgroup).
In fact, all of the settings are the same (or consistent with) with an older
Dell Precision 450 Workstation that has a Linksys EG1031 Gigabit NIC
installed). The one exception is that the Dell P490 has the “QoS Packet
Scheduler” installed. I have spent many hours on this issue and, while it
has been greatly educational, it has been very frustrating. Any help would
be appreciated!!

Here are the things that I have tried in order to fix this problem (not in
order):
1. Set a static IP address on the active NIC.
2. Changed the primary DNS server to my NAT router (192.168.1.1) and left
the secondary DNS server with the ISP (Comcast is the ISP).
3. Checked the “Enable NetBios over TCP/IP” under the WINS tab for “Advanced
TCP/IP Settings.”
4. Turned off the Windows Firewall.
5. Performed a registry edit to add a DWORD key called “Hidden” to the
registry as follows:
“HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters”
and set this key “Hidden” and set the key to 1 and then back to 0 (See
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=265284)
6. Typed "net config server /hidden:yes" from command prompt. Then typed
"net config server /hidden:no" command prompt. (accomplishes the same thing
as #5).
7. Changed the Workgroup name (I could not see this computer under the new
temporary Workgroup) then changed it back again. This required a reboot for
each change.
8. Turned the Browser Service off and then on again. This was done under
Computer Management an also at the command prompt.
9. Installed the Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 2 (v8.2.63) from my Dell
Drivers Disk and ran a test. It indicated a cable problem and the cable was
changed. All other tests were fine.
10. Added a DWORD key called “Number” to the registry as follows:
“HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services \Netbt\Parameters” and
set the key to 1 (to force NodeType to Broadcast node or b-node – which
did not work, even on reboot). Broadcast node should be the default,
however.
11. Added a DWORD key called “EnableProxy” to the registry as follows:
“HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netbt\Parameters” and
set the key to “0” in order to force b-node. This did not work as upon
reboot, as the node type under “ipconfig /all” remained listed as “Unknown”.
See also:
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/address-resolution-on-lan.html.
12. Installed the QoS Service on one of the Dell Precision 450 Workstation
on the Workgroup.
13. Added the static IP address for the active NIC (192.168.1.40) to the
HOST and LMHOST.SAM file pointing to “dellp490” (the computer name).
14. Checked to ensure that the RestrictAnonymous registry key value was “0”
in the registry at “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control
\Lsa”. See reference 15.
15. Downloaded and ran the “Browstat” utility. Master Browser was another
computer on the network. Turned all computers off and rebooted the Dellp490.
This computer became the Master Browser, but STILL was unable to see itself
in the Workgroup and after the “Net View” command is typed at the command
prompt!
16. Un all antivirus services and turned off Windows Defender, but STILL
was unable to see itself in the Workgroup and after the “Net View” command
is typed at the command prompt!
17. Double checked that the “Server”, “Workstation” and “Computer Browser”
services were all “Started and Automatic”. Also started the “Remote
Procedure Call (RPC) Locator” Service.

References I have read and used:
1. http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=188001 (Knowledge Base Article on the
Browser Service)
2. http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=265284 (Knowledge Base Article on How
to Hide the Server's Computer Name from Other Computers in the Domain)
3. http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321710 (Knowledge Base Article on
HOW TO: Hide a Windows 2000-Based Computer from the Browser List)
4. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314104/EN-US/ (Knowledge Base Article
on A List of Names That Are Registered by Windows Internet Naming Service)
5. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/903267/ (Knowledge Base Article on You
cannot view other workgroup computers on the network on a Windows XP-based
computer)
6. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/160177/ (Knowledge Base Article on
Default Node Type for Microsoft Clients)
7. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314053/ (Knowledge Base Article on
TCP/IP and NBT configuration parameters for Windows XP)
8. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310570/ (Knowledge Base Article on
"Ipconfig /All" Command Shows the Node Type as Unknown)
9. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/121004/EN-US/ (Knowledge Base Article
on WINS Proxy Agent Functionality)
10. http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/address-resolution-on-lan.html
(PChuck’s Network - Address Resolution on the LAN)
11. http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/local-name-and-address-resolution-on.html
(PChuck’s Network - Local Name and Address Resolution On Your Computer)
12. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dns (Wikipedia – Domain name system)
13. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osi_model (Wikipedia-OSI Model)
14. http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html
(PChuck’s Network - The NT Browser (or Why can't I always see all of the
computers on the LAN?))
15. http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/restrictanonymous-and-your-server.html (PChuck’s Network - RestrictAnonymous and Your Server)
16. http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/05/restrictnullsessaccess-and-your-server.html (PChuck’s Network - RestrictNullSessAccess and Your Server)
17. http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/fix-network-problems-but-clean-up.html
(PChuck’s Network - Fix Network Problems - But Clean Up The Protocol
Stack First)
18. http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html (PChuck’s Network - Irregularities In Workgroup Visibility)
19. http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/browstat-utility-from-microsoft.html#Error53 (PChuck’s Network - The Browstat Utility from Microsoft)
20. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/188305/ (Knowledge Base Article on
Troubleshooting the Microsoft Computer Browser Service)
21. http://www.microsoft.com/technet/archive/winntas/deploy/prodspecs/ntbrowse.mspx?mfr=true
(Microsoft TechNet Article - MS Windows NT Browser By R. Dan Thompson IV and
Randy McLaughlin).
Click to expand...


Look for messages in Event Viewer about problems with networking,
services, NetBIOS, etc.

Start the computer in "Safe mode with networking" and see if it
appears in "My Network Places" and "net view". If it does, a program
that only runs in normal mode is causing the visibility problem. The
usual suspects are firewall and antivirus programs. If you suspect a
firewall program, un-install it -- just disabling it might not be
enough.

IMHO, network browsing via "My Network Places" is inherently
unreliable. I haven't used it in years, and I don't think it's worth
spending time troubleshooting it. Since access using "\\dellp49"
works, I'd just use that. You can also create dekstop shortcuts to
the computer and/or its shared disks and folders.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
 
I am unable to see my local computer (DellP490) on the Workgroup at my home
office. The Workgroup can be seen from this computer and others, but this
computer cannot be seen in the Workgroup from any computer. The computer is
accessible (it can be accessed by using the share name (\\dellp490), it can
be “pinged” from any computer on the Workgroup and files can be transferred).
It simply does not show up in “My Network Places” and when the “Net View”
command is typed at the command prompt. This is true on either of the two
NICs on the machine (both Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Controllers).
The Node Type (listed when “ipconfig /all” is “Unknown” but this is the same
setting in a computer (a Dell Precision P450 that is seen on the Workgroup).
In fact, all of the settings are the same (or consistent with) with an older
Dell Precision 450 Workstation that has a Linksys EG1031 Gigabit NIC
installed). The one exception is that the Dell P490 has the “QoS Packet
Scheduler” installed. I have spent many hours on this issue and, while it
has been greatly educational, it has been very frustrating. Any help would
be appreciated!!

Here are the things that I have tried in order to fix this problem (not in
order):
1. Set a static IP address on the active NIC.
2. Changed the primary DNS server to my NAT router (192.168.1.1) and left
the secondary DNS server with the ISP (Comcast is the ISP).
3. Checked the “Enable NetBios over TCP/IP” under the WINS tab for “Advanced
TCP/IP Settings.”
4. Turned off the Windows Firewall.
5. Performed a registry edit to add a DWORD key called “Hidden” to the
registry as follows:
“HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters”
and set this key “Hidden” and set the key to 1 and then back to 0 (See
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=265284)
6. Typed "net config server /hidden:yes" from command prompt. Then typed
"net config server /hidden:no" command prompt. (accomplishes the same thing
as #5).
7. Changed the Workgroup name (I could not see this computer under the new
temporary Workgroup) then changed it back again. This required a reboot for
each change.
8. Turned the Browser Service off and then on again. This was done under
Computer Management an also at the command prompt.
9. Installed the Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 2 (v8.2.63) from my Dell
Drivers Disk and ran a test. It indicated a cable problem and the cable was
changed. All other tests were fine.
10. Added a DWORD key called “Number” to the registry as follows:
“HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services \Netbt\Parameters” and
set the key to 1 (to force NodeType to Broadcast node or b-node – which
did not work, even on reboot). Broadcast node should be the default,
however.
11. Added a DWORD key called “EnableProxy” to the registry as follows:
“HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netbt\Parameters” and
set the key to “0” in order to force b-node. This did not work as upon
reboot, as the node type under “ipconfig /all” remained listed as “Unknown”.
See also:
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/address-resolution-on-lan.html.
12. Installed the QoS Service on one of the Dell Precision 450 Workstation
on the Workgroup.
13. Added the static IP address for the active NIC (192.168.1.40) to the
HOST and LMHOST.SAM file pointing to “dellp490” (the computer name).
14. Checked to ensure that the RestrictAnonymous registry key value was “0”
in the registry at “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control
\Lsa”. See reference 15.
15. Downloaded and ran the “Browstat” utility. Master Browser was another
computer on the network. Turned all computers off and rebooted the Dellp490.
This computer became the Master Browser, but STILL was unable to see itself
in the Workgroup and after the “Net View” command is typed at the command
prompt!
16. Un all antivirus services and turned off Windows Defender, but STILL
was unable to see itself in the Workgroup and after the “Net View” command
is typed at the command prompt!
17. Double checked that the “Server”, “Workstation” and “Computer Browser”
services were all “Started and Automatic”. Also started the “Remote
Procedure Call (RPC) Locator” Service.

References I have read and used:
1. http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=188001 (Knowledge Base Article on the
Browser Service)
2. http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=265284 (Knowledge Base Article on How
to Hide the Server's Computer Name from Other Computers in the Domain)
3. http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321710 (Knowledge Base Article on
HOW TO: Hide a Windows 2000-Based Computer from the Browser List)
4. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314104/EN-US/ (Knowledge Base Article
on A List of Names That Are Registered by Windows Internet Naming Service)
5. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/903267/ (Knowledge Base Article on You
cannot view other workgroup computers on the network on a Windows XP-based
computer)
6. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/160177/ (Knowledge Base Article on
Default Node Type for Microsoft Clients)
7. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314053/ (Knowledge Base Article on
TCP/IP and NBT configuration parameters for Windows XP)
8. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310570/ (Knowledge Base Article on
"Ipconfig /All" Command Shows the Node Type as Unknown)
9. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/121004/EN-US/ (Knowledge Base Article
on WINS Proxy Agent Functionality)
10. http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/address-resolution-on-lan.html
(PChuck’s Network - Address Resolution on the LAN)
11. http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/local-name-and-address-resolution-on.html
(PChuck’s Network - Local Name and Address Resolution On Your Computer)
12. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dns (Wikipedia – Domain name system)
13. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osi_model (Wikipedia-OSI Model)
14. http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html
(PChuck’s Network - The NT Browser (or Why can't I always see all of the
computers on the LAN?))
15. http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/restrictanonymous-and-your-server.html (PChuck’s Network - RestrictAnonymous and Your Server)
16. http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/05/restrictnullsessaccess-and-your-server.html (PChuck’s Network - RestrictNullSessAccess and Your Server)
17. http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/fix-network-problems-but-clean-up.html
(PChuck’s Network - Fix Network Problems - But Clean Up The Protocol
Stack First)
18. http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html (PChuck’s Network - Irregularities In Workgroup Visibility)
19. http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/browstat-utility-from-microsoft.html#Error53 (PChuck’s Network - The Browstat Utility from Microsoft)
20. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/188305/ (Knowledge Base Article on
Troubleshooting the Microsoft Computer Browser Service)
21. http://www.microsoft.com/technet/archive/winntas/deploy/prodspecs/ntbrowse.mspx?mfr=true
(Microsoft TechNet Article - MS Windows NT Browser By R. Dan Thompson IV and
Randy McLaughlin).
Click to expand...

Well, you've certainly tried hard enough. Maybe it's time to step back and try
to diagnose the problem, with help. Making lots of changes doesn't always
provide the right results.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html

Diagnostic logs aren't always obvious, but they may contain clues. Let's look
at logs from "browstat status", "ipconfig /all", "net config server", and "net
config workstation", from each computer. Read this article, and linked
articles, and follow instructions precisely (download browstat!):
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.
 
I am unable to see my local computer (DellP490) on the Workgroup at my home
office. The Workgroup can be seen from this computer and others, but this
computer cannot be seen in the Workgroup from any computer. The computer is
accessible (it can be accessed by using the share name (\\dellp490), it can
be "pinged" from any computer on the Workgroup and files can be transferred).
It simply does not show up in "My Network Places" and when the "Net View"
command is typed at the command prompt. This is true on either of the two
NICs on the machine (both Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Controllers).
The Node Type (listed when "ipconfig /all" is "Unknown" but this is the same
setting in a computer (a Dell Precision P450 that is seen on the Workgroup).
In fact, all of the settings are the same (or consistent with) with an older
Dell Precision 450 Workstation that has a Linksys EG1031 Gigabit NIC
installed). The one exception is that the Dell P490 has the "QoS Packet
Scheduler" installed. I have spent many hours on this issue and, while it
has been greatly educational, it has been very frustrating. Any help would
be appreciated!!
Click to expand...
Here are the things that I have tried in order to fix this problem (not in
order):
1. Set a static IP address on the active NIC.
2. Changed the primary DNS server to my NAT router (192.168.1.1) and left
the secondary DNS server with the ISP (Comcast is the ISP).
3. Checked the "Enable NetBios over TCP/IP" under the WINS tab for "Advanced
TCP/IP Settings."
4. Turned off the Windows Firewall.
5. Performed a registry edit to add a DWORD key called "Hidden" to the
registry as follows:
"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters"
and set this key "Hidden" and set the key to 1 and then back to 0 (See
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=265284)
6. Typed "net config server /hidden:yes" from command prompt. Then typed
"net config server /hidden:no" command prompt. (accomplishes the same thing
as #5).
7. Changed the Workgroup name (I could not see this computer under the new
temporary Workgroup) then changed it back again. This required a reboot for
each change.
8. Turned the Browser Service off and then on again. This was done under
Computer Management an also at the command prompt.
9. Installed the Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 2 (v8.2.63) from my Dell
Drivers Disk and ran a test. It indicated a cable problem and the cable was
changed. All other tests were fine.
10. Added a DWORD key called "Number" to the registry as follows:
"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services \Netbt\Parameters" and
set the key to 1 (to force NodeType to Broadcast node or b-node - which
did not work, even on reboot). Broadcast node should be the default,
however.
11. Added a DWORD key called "EnableProxy" to the registry as follows:
"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netbt\Parameters" and
set the key to "0" in order to force b-node. This did not work as upon
reboot, as the node type under "ipconfig /all" remained listed as "Unknown".
See also:
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/address-resolution-on-lan.html.
12. Installed the QoS Service on one of the Dell Precision 450 Workstation
on the Workgroup.
13. Added the static IP address for the active NIC (192.168.1.40) to the
HOST and LMHOST.SAM file pointing to "dellp490" (the computer name).
14. Checked to ensure that the RestrictAnonymous registry key value was "0"
in the registry at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control
\Lsa". See reference 15.
15. Downloaded and ran the "Browstat" utility. Master Browser was another
computer on the network. Turned all computers off and rebooted the Dellp490.
This computer became the Master Browser, but STILL was unable to see itself
in the Workgroup and after the "Net View" command is typed at the command
prompt!
16. Un all antivirus services and turned off Windows Defender, but STILL
was unable to see itself in the Workgroup and after the "Net View" command
is typed at the command prompt!
17. Double checked that the "Server", "Workstation" and "Computer Browser"
services were all "Started and Automatic". Also started the "Remote
Procedure Call (RPC) Locator" Service.
Click to expand...
References I have read and used:
1. http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=188001 (Knowledge Base Article on the
Browser Service)
2. http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=265284 (Knowledge Base Article on How
to Hide the Server's Computer Name from Other Computers in the Domain)
3. http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321710 (Knowledge Base Article on
HOW TO: Hide a Windows 2000-Based Computer from the Browser List)
4. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314104/EN-US/ (Knowledge Base Article
on A List of Names That Are Registered by Windows Internet Naming Service)
5. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/903267/ (Knowledge Base Article on You
cannot view other workgroup computers on the network on a Windows XP-based
computer)
6. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/160177/ (Knowledge Base Article on
Default Node Type for Microsoft Clients)
7. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314053/ (Knowledge Base Article on
TCP/IP and NBT configuration parameters for Windows XP)
8. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310570/ (Knowledge Base Article on
"Ipconfig /All" Command Shows the Node Type as Unknown)
9. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/121004/EN-US/ (Knowledge Base Article
on WINS Proxy Agent Functionality)
10.http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/address-resolution-on-lan.html
(PChuck's Network - Address Resolution on the LAN)
11.http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/local-name-and-address-resoluti...
(PChuck's Network - Local Name and Address Resolution On Your Computer)
12.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dns (Wikipedia - Domain name system)
13.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osi_model (Wikipedia-OSI Model)
14.http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always...
(PChuck's Network - The NT Browser (or Why can't I always see all of the
computers on the LAN?))
15.http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/restrictanonymous-and-your-serv... (PChuck's Network - RestrictAnonymous and Your Server)
16.http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/05/restrictnullsessaccess-and-your... (PChuck's Network - RestrictNullSessAccess and Your Server)
17.http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/fix-network-problems-but-clean-...
(PChuck's Network - Fix Network Problems - But Clean Up The Protocol
Stack First)
18.http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-vis... (PChuck's Network - Irregularities In Workgroup Visibility)
19.http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/browstat-utility-from-microsoft... (PChuck's Network - The Browstat Utility from Microsoft)
20.http://support.microsoft.com/kb/188305/ (Knowledge Base Article on
Troubleshooting the Microsoft Computer Browser Service)
21.http://www.microsoft.com/technet/archive/winntas/deploy/prodspecs/ntb...
(Microsoft TechNet Article - MS Windows NT Browser By R. Dan Thompson IV and
Randy McLaughlin).
Click to expand...

Well, you've certainly tried hard enough. Maybe it's time to step back and try
to diagnose the problem, with help. Making lots of changes doesn't always
provide the right results.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutori...>http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutori...

Diagnostic logs aren't always obvious, but they may contain clues. Let's look
at logs from "browstat status", "ipconfig /all", "net config server", and "net
config workstation", from each computer. Read this article, and linked
articles, and follow instructions precisely (download browstat!):
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighbo...>http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighbo...

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.
Click to expand...

On my computer "browstat status" isn't recognized, i do not have
domain, is it because of this?
 
I am unable to see my local computer (DellP490) on the Workgroup at my home
office. The Workgroup can be seen from this computer and others, but this
computer cannot be seen in the Workgroup from any computer. The computer is
accessible (it can be accessed by using the share name (\\dellp490), it can
be "pinged" from any computer on the Workgroup and files can be transferred).
It simply does not show up in "My Network Places" and when the "Net View"
command is typed at the command prompt. This is true on either of the two
NICs on the machine (both Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Controllers).
The Node Type (listed when "ipconfig /all" is "Unknown" but this is the same
setting in a computer (a Dell Precision P450 that is seen on the Workgroup).
In fact, all of the settings are the same (or consistent with) with an older
Dell Precision 450 Workstation that has a Linksys EG1031 Gigabit NIC
installed). The one exception is that the Dell P490 has the "QoS Packet
Scheduler" installed. I have spent many hours on this issue and, while it
has been greatly educational, it has been very frustrating. Any help would
be appreciated!!
Click to expand...
Here are the things that I have tried in order to fix this problem (not in
order):
1. Set a static IP address on the active NIC.
2. Changed the primary DNS server to my NAT router (192.168.1.1) and left
the secondary DNS server with the ISP (Comcast is the ISP).
3. Checked the "Enable NetBios over TCP/IP" under the WINS tab for "Advanced
TCP/IP Settings."
4. Turned off the Windows Firewall.
5. Performed a registry edit to add a DWORD key called "Hidden" to the
registry as follows:
"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters"
and set this key "Hidden" and set the key to 1 and then back to 0 (See
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=265284)
6. Typed "net config server /hidden:yes" from command prompt. Then typed
"net config server /hidden:no" command prompt. (accomplishes the same thing
as #5).
7. Changed the Workgroup name (I could not see this computer under the new
temporary Workgroup) then changed it back again. This required a reboot for
each change.
8. Turned the Browser Service off and then on again. This was done under
Computer Management an also at the command prompt.
9. Installed the Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 2 (v8.2.63) from my Dell
Drivers Disk and ran a test. It indicated a cable problem and the cable was
changed. All other tests were fine.
10. Added a DWORD key called "Number" to the registry as follows:
"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services \Netbt\Parameters" and
set the key to 1 (to force NodeType to Broadcast node or b-node - which
did not work, even on reboot). Broadcast node should be the default,
however.
11. Added a DWORD key called "EnableProxy" to the registry as follows:
"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netbt\Parameters" and
set the key to "0" in order to force b-node. This did not work as upon
reboot, as the node type under "ipconfig /all" remained listed as "Unknown".
See also:
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/address-resolution-on-lan.html.
12. Installed the QoS Service on one of the Dell Precision 450 Workstation
on the Workgroup.
13. Added the static IP address for the active NIC (192.168.1.40) to the
HOST and LMHOST.SAM file pointing to "dellp490" (the computer name).
14. Checked to ensure that the RestrictAnonymous registry key value was "0"
in the registry at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control
\Lsa". See reference 15.
15. Downloaded and ran the "Browstat" utility. Master Browser was another
computer on the network. Turned all computers off and rebooted the Dellp490.
This computer became the Master Browser, but STILL was unable to see itself
in the Workgroup and after the "Net View" command is typed at the command
prompt!
16. Un all antivirus services and turned off Windows Defender, but STILL
was unable to see itself in the Workgroup and after the "Net View" command
is typed at the command prompt!
17. Double checked that the "Server", "Workstation" and "Computer Browser"
services were all "Started and Automatic". Also started the "Remote
Procedure Call (RPC) Locator" Service.
Click to expand...
References I have read and used:
1. http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=188001 (Knowledge Base Article on the
Browser Service)
2. http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=265284 (Knowledge Base Article on How
to Hide the Server's Computer Name from Other Computers in the Domain)
3. http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321710 (Knowledge Base Article on
HOW TO: Hide a Windows 2000-Based Computer from the Browser List)
4. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314104/EN-US/ (Knowledge Base Article
on A List of Names That Are Registered by Windows Internet Naming Service)
5. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/903267/ (Knowledge Base Article on You
cannot view other workgroup computers on the network on a Windows XP-based
computer)
6. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/160177/ (Knowledge Base Article on
Default Node Type for Microsoft Clients)
7. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314053/ (Knowledge Base Article on
TCP/IP and NBT configuration parameters for Windows XP)
8. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310570/ (Knowledge Base Article on
"Ipconfig /All" Command Shows the Node Type as Unknown)
9. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/121004/EN-US/ (Knowledge Base Article
on WINS Proxy Agent Functionality)
10.http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/address-resolution-on-lan.html
(PChuck's Network - Address Resolution on the LAN)
11.http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/local-name-and-address-resoluti...
(PChuck's Network - Local Name and Address Resolution On Your Computer)
12.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dns (Wikipedia - Domain name system)
13.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osi_model (Wikipedia-OSI Model)
14.http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always...
(PChuck's Network - The NT Browser (or Why can't I always see all of the
computers on the LAN?))
15.http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/restrictanonymous-and-your-serv... (PChuck's Network - RestrictAnonymous and Your Server)
16.http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/05/restrictnullsessaccess-and-your... (PChuck's Network - RestrictNullSessAccess and Your Server)
17.http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/fix-network-problems-but-clean-...
(PChuck's Network - Fix Network Problems - But Clean Up The Protocol
Stack First)
18.http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-vis... (PChuck's Network - Irregularities In Workgroup Visibility)
19.http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/browstat-utility-from-microsoft... (PChuck's Network - The Browstat Utility from Microsoft)
20.http://support.microsoft.com/kb/188305/ (Knowledge Base Article on
Troubleshooting the Microsoft Computer Browser Service)
21.http://www.microsoft.com/technet/archive/winntas/deploy/prodspecs/ntb...
(Microsoft TechNet Article - MS Windows NT Browser By R. Dan Thompson IV and
Randy McLaughlin).
Click to expand...

Well, you've certainly tried hard enough. Maybe it's time to step back and try
to diagnose the problem, with help. Making lots of changes doesn't always
provide the right results.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutori...>http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutori...

Diagnostic logs aren't always obvious, but they may contain clues. Let's look
at logs from "browstat status", "ipconfig /all", "net config server", and "net
config workstation", from each computer. Read this article, and linked
articles, and follow instructions precisely (download browstat!):
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighbo...>http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighbo...

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.
Click to expand...

On my computer "browstat status" isn't recognized, i do not have
domain, is it because of this?
Click to expand...

You have to download "browstat.exe", and install it in a path folder. Browstat
runs in either a domain or workgroup, your choice.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/browstat-utility-from-microsoft.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/browstat-utility-from-microsoft.html
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/command-window.html

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.
 
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