Client Log in problems

[jtacoach]

I have one PC (XP Pro) logging in with Client v 4.9. I keep having to install the client for him to get in. Once reinstalled, he can log in. The next day, it will not let him. The message he gets says that it can't fine the tree. I reinstall and it works fine.


I have the same type of PC and loaded the client the exact same way and I have no problem logging in. There is a third PC that is similar that doesn't have any problems either.

Any clue?

 

[Lou0686]

Hi,

I have seen the client do some funny things. For instance, I could login with one account but not another.

Try stripping out the client, protocols and network card. Then reboot and let the PC rediscover the card.

Basically start from scratch. You may have some corrupted files.

This usually works for me.

PS. Not sure about the newer clients, but the older clients shipped with a cleaning tool located in the client directory under the Admin folder.

Lou

 

[marvhuffaker]

It might have something to do with how xp is picking up the ipx frame type when it boots. Assuming you're using IPX and/or don't have IP services configured.

There is a patch for the client that you might try. It resolves a ton of goofy problems including what you are experiencing.

http://support.novell.com/filefinder/18193/index.html

You can also try to manually specify the frame type and network segment number so XP doesn't have to guess what it's trying to do. I have a step buy step guide with screen shots on my website at

http://www.redjuju.com/issues/windowsxp/index.htm

. Feel free to reference that or maybe you can figure it out without it. It's not too complicated.



Marvin Huffaker MCNE, CNE
Marvin Huffaker Consulting

http://www.redjuju.com

 

[jtacoach]

Thanks guys your response. I will try your suggestions and report back.

THanks again!