I wasn't able to ping the server from the XP box, but doing all the things you mentioned got me thinking that maybe I should just uninstall the card and let XP reinstall it. I'm not sure during setup that it was done. After that I was able to ping the server and all is well. Thank you! I owe you a beer or something. Hardware issues frustrate the crap out of me. Give me a good old software meltdown any day. <g>

By the way, Michel, if you are lurking, I think it's a shame that I can't give stars for this as a solution. Just because it's in the Chatter forum does not mean it was not a valuable contribution. That's just a silly rule. Stars help guide us through all the clutter and get to the heart of an issue; regardless of the forum.


>1. Make SURE that there is nothing wrong with the hardware (nic card, cables, hub, etc.) - sounds like you've already covered this.
>2. Try renewing yer IP address. goto DOS and do an IPCONFIG/RENEW. (you might have to do an IPCONFIG/RELEASE first).
>3. goto DOS, and try to PING the server. If you can't see this, then you're sort of dead in the water at this point - as it needs to be able to see it to get it's ip address - assuming you're using DHCP on the server.
>4. Perhaps try adding the default gateway's ip address that shows up in the functioning workstations connection settings in the one that doesn't work...
>5. Try giving the workstation a static IP address...
>6. I suppose that maybe a windows service or two that should be running on the workstation is not. Make sure the service called "Workstation" is running - and most likely the one called "Server". Maybe even stop and restart these, then try the IPCONFIG/RENEW thingy again...
>If you're not sure what all the windows services are for...check this out:
>http://www.blackviper.com/WIN2K/servicecfg.htm
>http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/service411.htm
>7. Move your office to a higher floor in the building, open window, jump.