TCP/IP services missing

[salohcinsnave]

I have recently installed WinXP Pro on my new computer, but have discovered that all tcp/ip and network services are missing. I have tried reinstalling them through the 'Add and Remove' thinga-majig but they dont exist on my WinXP install cd either.

Is there anywhere I can download these services from the internet? Or does anybody know where they exist in the Windows directory so that I could copy them over from my other system (also WinXP Pro)?

I would very much appreciate help any help offered.

Thanks.

 

[one4thumb]

Are you using a Holographic CD from Microsoft or a CD that has been burnt? I never heard of essential Windows Services or files not being on a CD.

In previous versions of Windows you could uninstall or install network protocols with no problem. But in Win XP it is a bit more complicated. However download the utility Winsock Fix from the link below.

http://www.snapfiles.com/get/winsockxpfix.html

This will make all the necessary changes to the registry and all needed files to were they need to be.

 

[salohcinsnave]

Your suspicions are correct, a burnt cd. But other than the services listed above, everything works fine.

I will download that program now and post my results, thanks for your help.

 

[salohcinsnave]

The winsock fix worked fine, reset all the registry values, etc. But the components still arent there. Any ideas anyone?

 

[one4thumb]

If you have access to one use the orginal CD to reinstall Windows. If you do not want to reinstall at least try a repair with the orginal CD.

If you have a retail key you can use any retail disk. If you have an OEM key you can use any OEM Disk. You do not have to use the key that came with the disk.

However you do need to use a Professional disk with a professional key.

 

[maxthedork]

Rather than going through Add/Remove Programs, have you tried going through the network connection properties page? Add protocol? Or do you even get a Network Connection? If not, check your NIC driver in Device Manager to make sure it's loaded and working properly.

 

[ncotton]

I think Max has the right idea here. If you do not have a detected and installed Network Device, you can not mount a protocol for it.

Hope this Helps.

Neil J Cotton
njc Information Systems
Systems Consultant