Why does reboot fix network path not found?

BG · Jul 2, 2003

I have a Win2K server with some shared folders that occassionally are not
accessible. I try disabling and re-enabling the network connection, but the
shares are still not accessible. IF I re-boot the server, once it comes back
up everything is fine. All the latest patches are loaded and there are no
significant errors in the event logs. What could cause this?

I guess it happens about once every two weeks.

Marina Roos · Jul 2, 2003

What OS do the clients have?

Marina

BG · Jul 11, 2003

WinXP SP1

Marina Roos said:
What OS do the clients have?

Marina

Marina Roos · Jul 12, 2003

Make sure the nics on those XP's are set to 100 in stead of autosense.

Marina

BG · Jul 14, 2003

I will try that, but why do you think that makes a difference?

BG · Jul 25, 2003

I think this may have been the result of an inappropriate network card
driver on the server. The Intel Pro NIC was a slightly different model.

Marina Roos · Jul 25, 2003

So, is your problem solved now?

Marina

BG said:
I think this may have been the result of an inappropriate network card
driver on the server. The Intel Pro NIC was a slightly different model.

Marina Roos · Jul 31, 2003

Aha, you never talked about 1 and 3. Glad you got it solved though.

Marina