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| Author: | Pig [ Sun Aug 28, 2005 11:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Cannot change computer workgroup |
I had to reformat and install xp on one of my machines. I am the only administrator on the machine, but it won't let me change the computer's work group. It is grayed out. Suggestions? |
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| Author: | derf [ Mon Aug 29, 2005 9:55 am ] |
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I only know that its "greyed out" on limited accounts. Try setting up a new home or small office netwrok? |
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| Author: | ElevenBravo [ Mon Aug 29, 2005 12:11 pm ] |
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Try logging into safe mode. Sometimes when you get the windows log in screen it might only show 1 account but when you log into safe mode youll see 2 (1 being administrator). Try it from there. |
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| Author: | Pig [ Mon Aug 29, 2005 1:45 pm ] |
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Will do. Thanks. |
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| Author: | derf [ Mon Aug 29, 2005 2:53 pm ] |
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OMg, what the fuck is that avatar 11b? Pee-wee Herman? |
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| Author: | Pig [ Mon Aug 29, 2005 6:36 pm ] |
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I went into safe mode, logged in as the administrator, and the option was still grayed out. Any other ideas? |
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| Author: | Pig [ Mon Aug 29, 2005 6:43 pm ] |
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Derf's suggestion worked. How fucked up is it that you have to run the network wizard, even though you know explicitly what you want to change. |
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| Author: | ElevenBravo [ Mon Aug 29, 2005 6:44 pm ] |
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This must be home edition? |
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| Author: | Satis [ Mon Aug 29, 2005 7:08 pm ] |
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ah, good call. My guess would be some fucked up group policy. I wouldn't be surprised if it was home edition doing that though. And I concur, what's with the avatar? |
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| Author: | Pig [ Tue Aug 30, 2005 7:04 am ] |
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No, its Pr. Looks like the guy from "40 year old virgin". |
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| Author: | Satis [ Tue Aug 30, 2005 7:08 am ] |
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just to cover all bases.... you are right-clicking my computer choosing properties going to the computer name tab clicking the 'change' button and putting (or trying to put) the radio button next to workgroup right? |
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| Author: | derf [ Tue Aug 30, 2005 10:13 am ] |
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No, i think his 'change' button is (was) greyed out. |
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| Author: | Pig [ Tue Aug 30, 2005 7:36 pm ] |
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Satis, that is what I was trying to do, but as derf said, it was grayed out. Using the network wizard enabled the button. |
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| Author: | Satis [ Wed Aug 31, 2005 8:28 am ] |
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well, that's odd. I can guarantee I've never used a network wizard to set up my network. :p Ah well, glad you go it working. |
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