Disable workgroup windows xp

Details required :. Cancel Submit. In reply to Waqar Ansari's post on May 18, Go to the Network Control panel, Right-click on your network connection and select "Properties". HTH, JW. How satisfied are you with this reply? Collapse -. Also make sure that you have downloaded "LLTD". I'll give it a try As soon as i get a chance and let you know how it goes, thanks for all the info 0 Votes. No problem.. We are here for problems such as yours.

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Create a new discussion If you're asking for technical help, please be sure to include all your system info, including operating system, model number, and any other specifics related to the problem. I have a problem when I try to change my workgroup name in Windows XP. In there, the line with the "Network ID" button is disable. I've only a French version of Windows XP but I provide a english translation to understand it anyway.

About my network settings, My computer has a wireless adapter which it connect to a router Linksys G don't remember the model which 2 others computers are wired connected to it. From my wireless computer I can ping them. I can play network games with. But with the neighborhood, the wired computers can see each other even my wireless computer.

But from my computer, i can't see the others computers. So I taught by changing my workgroup name it would help to reset the neighborhood.

But I can't change it. If someone can help me, it will be very appreciable. Thank you. Joined Apr 17, Messages Make sure you have the "Client for Microsoft Networks" installed.

JohnWill Retired Moderator. Joined Oct 19, Messages , Bob Cerelli. Joined Nov 2, Messages 22, To determine if Client for Microsoft Networks is installed This is for the English version - French should be similar.

Login using the computers administrator account and password. Right click on My Computer, choose Properties. Choose the Computer Name tab. Click the "Change I've never tried this with the domain controller offline, so I can't guarantee it will work. David David 3, 20 20 silver badges 17 17 bronze badges. Actually i am trying that because as DC is offline so i have to log in via local admin account but it ask for ceredentials — John.

Let me know how it works for you From the command prompt: wmic computersystem where name! If all else fails you might try using sysprep. You'll need your Windows license key. Sign up or log in Sign up using Google. Sign up using Facebook. Sign up using Email and Password. Post as a guest Name.

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