upgrade to 3.1 and "cannot find server"

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jnd

I have a thinkpad with Windows XP Professional (32 bit). I just upgraded to
3.1 and am no longer able to get online. I get the message 'cannot find
server' when I attempt to go to IE. I'm a Mac user so I need very explicit
instructions about how to correct this issue. I use a Wireless Network
connection which is in standing "excellent".

thanks for any help!
 
jnd said:
I have a thinkpad with Windows XP Professional (32 bit). I just upgraded to
3.1 and am no longer able to get online. I get the message 'cannot find
server' when I attempt to go to IE. I'm a Mac user so I need very explicit
instructions about how to correct this issue. I use a Wireless Network
connection which is in standing "excellent".

thanks for any help!
Click to expand...

3.1? Did you mean (service pack 1) sp1? If so, it might be necessary
to get updated drivers for the NIC/Ethernet card, modem or other device.

Here are a few other things to try first:

Open Internet Options, Connections tab, click "Lan Settings" button,
deselect all.

Flush DNS

Click Start, Run, type:

IPConfig /FlushDNS [Press Enter key]
ipconfig /release [Press Enter key]
ipconfig /renew [Press Enter key]
ipconfig /registerdns [Press Enter key]

NETSH

Click Start, Run, type:

netsh winsock reset

Press Enter key

Restart the system

You can also try this software download from a working machine:

LSP-Fix
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
 
Elmo said:
jnd said:
I have a thinkpad with Windows XP Professional (32 bit). I just upgraded to
3.1 and am no longer able to get online. I get the message 'cannot find
server' when I attempt to go to IE. I'm a Mac user so I need very explicit
instructions about how to correct this issue. I use a Wireless Network
connection which is in standing "excellent".

thanks for any help!
Click to expand...

3.1? Did you mean (service pack 1) sp1? If so, it might be necessary
to get updated drivers for the NIC/Ethernet card, modem or other device.

Here are a few other things to try first:

Open Internet Options, Connections tab, click "Lan Settings" button,
deselect all.

Flush DNS

Click Start, Run, type:

IPConfig /FlushDNS [Press Enter key]
ipconfig /release [Press Enter key]
ipconfig /renew [Press Enter key]
ipconfig /registerdns [Press Enter key]

NETSH

Click Start, Run, type:

netsh winsock reset

Press Enter key

Restart the system

You can also try this software download from a working machine:

LSP-Fix
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
Click to expand...

When I type IPConfig/FlushDNS and click Enter, I get Windows cannot find . . .
what now? and thanks so much!
 
Did you notice the space before the / ?
|
|
| "Elmo" wrote:
|
| > jnd wrote:
| > > I have a thinkpad with Windows XP Professional (32 bit). I just upgraded to
| > > 3.1 and am no longer able to get online. I get the message 'cannot find
| > > server' when I attempt to go to IE. I'm a Mac user so I need very explicit
| > > instructions about how to correct this issue. I use a Wireless Network
| > > connection which is in standing "excellent".
| > >
| > > thanks for any help!
| >
| > 3.1? Did you mean (service pack 1) sp1? If so, it might be necessary
| > to get updated drivers for the NIC/Ethernet card, modem or other device.
| >
| > Here are a few other things to try first:
| >
| > Open Internet Options, Connections tab, click "Lan Settings" button,
| > deselect all.
| >
| > Flush DNS
| >
| > Click Start, Run, type:
| >
| > IPConfig /FlushDNS [Press Enter key]
| > ipconfig /release [Press Enter key]
| > ipconfig /renew [Press Enter key]
| > ipconfig /registerdns [Press Enter key]
| >
| > NETSH
| >
| > Click Start, Run, type:
| >
| > netsh winsock reset
| >
| > Press Enter key
| >
| > Restart the system
| >
| > You can also try this software download from a working machine:
| >
| > LSP-Fix
| > http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
| >
| > --
| > Joe =o)
| > Joe
|
| When I type IPConfig/FlushDNS and click Enter, I get Windows cannot find . . .
| what now? and thanks so much!
 
jnd said:
Elmo said:
jnd said:
I have a thinkpad with Windows XP Professional (32 bit). I just upgraded to
3.1 and am no longer able to get online. I get the message 'cannot find
server' when I attempt to go to IE. I'm a Mac user so I need very explicit
instructions about how to correct this issue. I use a Wireless Network
connection which is in standing "excellent".

thanks for any help!
Click to expand...
3.1? Did you mean (service pack 1) sp1? If so, it might be necessary
to get updated drivers for the NIC/Ethernet card, modem or other device.

Here are a few other things to try first:

Open Internet Options, Connections tab, click "Lan Settings" button,
deselect all.

Flush DNS

Click Start, Run, type CMD, press Enter. Type each of the following:

IPConfig /FlushDNS [Press Enter key]
ipconfig /release [Press Enter key]
ipconfig /renew [Press Enter key]
ipconfig /registerdns [Press Enter key]

NETSH

Click Start, Run, type:

netsh winsock reset

Press Enter key

Restart the system

You can also try this software download from a working machine:

LSP-Fix
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
Click to expand...
Joe

When I type IPConfig/FlushDNS and click Enter, I get Windows cannot find . . .
what now? and thanks so much!
Click to expand...

You need the space between IPCONFIG and /ALL Also, open a CMD window
and enter the commands there so you can see any error messages. Here it
is again:

Flush DNS

Click Start, Run, type CMD and click the [OK] button. Type each of the
following:

IPConfig /FlushDNS [Press Enter key]
ipconfig /release [Press Enter key]
ipconfig /renew [Press Enter key]
ipconfig /registerdns [Press Enter key]

NETSH

Click Start, Run, type CMD and click the [OK] button. Type the following:

netsh winsock reset

Press Enter key

Restart the system

You can also try this software download from a working machine:

LSP-Fix
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
 
Richard in AZ said:
Did you notice the space before the / ?
|
|
| "Elmo" wrote:
|
| > jnd wrote:
| > > I have a thinkpad with Windows XP Professional (32 bit). I just upgraded to
| > > 3.1 and am no longer able to get online. I get the message 'cannot find
| > > server' when I attempt to go to IE. I'm a Mac user so I need very explicit
| > > instructions about how to correct this issue. I use a Wireless Network
| > > connection which is in standing "excellent".
| > >
| > > thanks for any help!
| >
| > 3.1? Did you mean (service pack 1) sp1? If so, it might be necessary
| > to get updated drivers for the NIC/Ethernet card, modem or other device.
| >
| > Here are a few other things to try first:
| >
| > Open Internet Options, Connections tab, click "Lan Settings" button,
| > deselect all.
| >
| > Flush DNS
| >
| > Click Start, Run, type:
| >
| > IPConfig /FlushDNS [Press Enter key]
| > ipconfig /release [Press Enter key]
| > ipconfig /renew [Press Enter key]
| > ipconfig /registerdns [Press Enter key]
| >
| > NETSH
| >
| > Click Start, Run, type:
| >
| > netsh winsock reset
| >
| > Press Enter key
| >
| > Restart the system
| >
| > You can also try this software download from a working machine:
| >
| > LSP-Fix
| > http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
| >
| > --
| > Joe =o)
| > Joe
|
| When I type IPConfig/FlushDNS and click Enter, I get Windows cannot find . . .
| what now? and thanks so much!


It wasn't a Service Pack — it was Windows XP Installer 3.1. I had someone come over and he figured out that the key to the Modem had been lost somehow.
Click to expand...

So sorry for my ignorance and thanks for all the attempted help!
 
jnd said:
Richard in AZ said:
Did you notice the space before the / ?
|
|
| "Elmo" wrote:
|
| > jnd wrote:
| > > I have a thinkpad with Windows XP Professional (32 bit). I just upgraded to
| > > 3.1 and am no longer able to get online. I get the message 'cannot find
| > > server' when I attempt to go to IE. I'm a Mac user so I need very explicit
| > > instructions about how to correct this issue. I use a Wireless Network
| > > connection which is in standing "excellent".
| > >
| > > thanks for any help!
| >
| > 3.1? Did you mean (service pack 1) sp1? If so, it might be necessary
| > to get updated drivers for the NIC/Ethernet card, modem or other device.
| >
| > Here are a few other things to try first:
| >
| > Open Internet Options, Connections tab, click "Lan Settings" button,
| > deselect all.
| >
| > Flush DNS
| >
| > Click Start, Run, type:
| >
| > IPConfig /FlushDNS [Press Enter key]
| > ipconfig /release [Press Enter key]
| > ipconfig /renew [Press Enter key]
| > ipconfig /registerdns [Press Enter key]
| >
| > NETSH
| >
| > Click Start, Run, type:
| >
| > netsh winsock reset
| >
| > Press Enter key
| >
| > Restart the system
| >
| > You can also try this software download from a working machine:
| >
| > LSP-Fix
| > http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
| >
| > --
| > Joe =o)
| > Joe
|
| When I type IPConfig/FlushDNS and click Enter, I get Windows cannot find . . .
| what now? and thanks so much!


It wasn't a Service Pack — it was Windows XP Installer 3.1. I had someone come over and he figured out that the key to the Modem had been lost somehow.
Click to expand...

So sorry for my ignorance and thanks for all the attempted help!
Click to expand...

Try adding the space:

IPConfig /FlushDNS
 
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