system freezing applying security policy

[mwatford]

I recently installed a new NIC in a windows 2000 sp 2 pc. When booting up the PC, I get a series of messages windows is starting up, applying computer settings, and applying security policy and the pc freezes. This is before I get the Login prompt. If I disconnect the network cable the pc will boot up fine to the login prompt and I can plug it back in a gain access. The Nic is a 3com 3c905b-tx and I have the latest drivers. I also tried installing sp3 on the system, but recieved an access is denied error after files started copying and I was logged in with admin rigths to the pc. This leads me to believe there is more wrong with the system. Any suggestions.

Matt Watford
Network Engineer
CNA, MCP, A+

 

[wolluf]

Hve you tried another NIC? Tried it in another PCI slot?

 

[InfrArch]

please, check if there any logon scripts associated with the OU with your PC account. The script can cause this behavor.




Victor K
psas@canada.com
MCSE+I;MCSA;MCSE(w2k);CNE(5.1);CNE(6);CIWSP;CIWSA;Net+;CCNA