Re: Workstation service has not been started error
- From: Josh G <company@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2005 18:16:01 -0800
I have checked my network adapter and the Client for microsoft networks is
not installed, in fact the only thing installed is Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP). I have now installed it though and I still have this error.
"Steven L Umbach" wrote:
> I tend to doubt that the workstation service not running is not the problem
> alone since managing local users/groups should not care if the workstation
> service is running or not though managing stored credentials might in XP
> Pro. The workstation service allows you to access shares on other computers
> and you should be able to enable it by making sure Client for Microsoft
> Networks is installed and enabled on your network adapter by going to
> Control Panel/network connections and looking in the properties of your
> network adapter - this connection uses the following items where you should
> be able to install Client for Microsoft Networks if you do not see it there.
> I would also look in the system and application logs via Event Viewer to see
> if any error/warnings are shown that may indicate other configuration
> problems and be sure to scan your computer for viruses and spyware in both
> regular and Safe Mode. You might also try managing users/groups in Safe Mode
> to se if that works and if it does you have a startup/logon process that is
> causing the problem which could indicate a problem with malware.--- Steve
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxpsp2/Default.mspx
> --- Protec Your PC tips and links to furhter info on malware and spyware.
>
> "Josh G" <company@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:2D1D80AE-EDDA-4A99-A642-699BE94054EE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Unfortunately the workstation service still was'nt running after trying to
> > run the program below. Although maybe this service is not active in XP
> > Pro,
> > im not sure.
> >
> > "FrankV" wrote:
> >
> >> The workstation service normally is running "auto" in WindowsXP Home. Try
> >> running "C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs" which I just copied
> >> from services.
> >>
> >> Frank
> >>
> >>
> >> "Josh G" <company@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> >> news:A073B26A-C42D-4F01-9F2F-B7B7FA5546CF@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> > Hi,
> >> > I am having trouble in setting up advanced windows passwords (in run
> >> > open
> >> > control userpasswords2 then on the advanced tab click advanced again
> >> > and
> >> > open
> >> > user folder). I am trying to change user memberships (ie. power user,
> >> > guest,
> >> > debugger, admin) but when I click on the member of tab I get an error
> >> > message
> >> > saying the workstation service has not been started and then closes
> >> > that
> >> > user
> >> > properties page.
> >> >
> >> > I have verified using services.msc that there is no Workstation service
> >> > running or existent on my machine.
> >> >
> >> > My question is are you supposed to have a workstation service.msc,
> >> > could
> >> > someone check for me (who is not on a network prefferably)? Apart from
> >> > that
> >> > what should I do to fix this issue? Any suggestions wanted.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > Thank you,
> >> > Josh
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>
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