Recovering Network Neighborhood

I simply want to network two Windows 98SE machines, so that
they can see each other's files and share files/printers. I suddenly
observed, while doing my research on this subject, that the network
neighborhood icon is not listed on the desktop or in the Control Panel
of one of these machines. Any ideas on how I can get it back?

As a related question, I have a HP5550 printer connected to my
Windows-98SE computer that cannot establish two way communications. I
worked with HP in an attempt to resolve this problem without success.
Is it possible that the missing Network Neighborhood entry has anything
to do with this problem? Just wondering….

Looking forward to any help that will help me find Network
Neighborhood. Thanks in advance for any help and/or suggestions passed
my way.


-----
FYI:
I do have Network listed under control panel with the following
information under the Configuration tab:

Quote:
The following network components are installed:
Microsoft Family Logon
Dial-Up Adapter
Dial-Up Adapter #2 (VPN Support)
Microsoft Virtual Private Networking Adapter
NDISWAN - Microsoft Virtual Private Networking Adapter
TCP/IP - Dial-Up Adapter
TCP/IP - Dial-Up Adapter #2 (VPN Support)

Add (Tab) Remove (Tab) Properties (Tab)

Primary Network Logon:
Microsoft Family Logon

File and Print Sharing… (Tab)

Description
Unquote:

If I click the Add (Tab) I see the following:

Quote:
Click the type of network component you want to install:
Client
Adapter
Protocol
Service
Unquote:

Did you hide the Network applet using TweakUI on the machine that's missing
it?
Is the Network Neighborhood icon on the desktop? If so right click it and click
Properties. Remove/Reinstall "Client for MS Networks".

If NN is not present on the desktop, see if you can get to the Network
properties by:
Start Run, type: control netcpl.cpl and press Enter

If no Joy:
HOW TO: Extract Original Compressed Windows Files
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/129605/EN-US/



--

Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375




"Charles" wrote in message
.. .
I simply want to network two Windows 98SE machines, so that
they can see each other's files and share files/printers. I suddenly
observed, while doing my research on this subject, that the network
neighborhood icon is not listed on the desktop or in the Control Panel
of one of these machines. Any ideas on how I can get it back?

As a related question, I have a HP5550 printer connected to my
Windows-98SE computer that cannot establish two way communications. I
worked with HP in an attempt to resolve this problem without success.
Is it possible that the missing Network Neighborhood entry has anything
to do with this problem? Just wondering..

Looking forward to any help that will help me find Network
Neighborhood. Thanks in advance for any help and/or suggestions passed
my way.


-----
FYI:
I do have Network listed under control panel with the following
information under the Configuration tab:

Quote:
The following network components are installed:
Microsoft Family Logon
Dial-Up Adapter
Dial-Up Adapter #2 (VPN Support)
Microsoft Virtual Private Networking Adapter
NDISWAN - Microsoft Virtual Private Networking Adapter
TCP/IP - Dial-Up Adapter
TCP/IP - Dial-Up Adapter #2 (VPN Support)

Add (Tab) Remove (Tab) Properties (Tab)

Primary Network Logon:
Microsoft Family Logon

File and Print Sharing. (Tab)

Description
Unquote:

If I click the Add (Tab) I see the following:

Quote:
Click the type of network component you want to install:
Client
Adapter
Protocol
Service
Unquote:

Thanks for the quick response.

I do have TweakUI on my system and the Network Neighborhood check box on the Desktop
tab is selected.

I presently do not have a Network Neighborhood icon on the desktop.

I did the Start Run, type: control netcpl.cpl and press Enter action that you
suggested. There is no indication of Network Neighborhood listed on the
Configuration tab of this window (data that does appear in this window is detailed
at the bottom of my first message).

I did a find on netcpl.cpl and found the following:
Netcpl.cpl C:\Windows\System 15KB Control Panel extension 4/23/99 10:22PM

Can you give me some guidance on the extract action. I presume the file that needs
to be extracted it netcpl.cpl. Is that correct? Where does the file belong when
extracted C:\Windows\System? Is the file that Nctcpl.cpl file that already resides
on my system the needed file? If so, how do I make Network Neighborhood appear in
the locations where it belongs?

Sorry for asking all of these questions.



"Brian A." wrote:

Did you hide the Network applet using TweakUI on the machine that's missing
it?
Is the Network Neighborhood icon on the desktop? If so right click it and click
Properties. Remove/Reinstall "Client for MS Networks".

If NN is not present on the desktop, see if you can get to the Network
properties by:
Start Run, type: control netcpl.cpl and press Enter

If no Joy:
HOW TO: Extract Original Compressed Windows Files
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/129605/EN-US/

--

Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

"Charles" wrote in message
.. .
I simply want to network two Windows 98SE machines, so that
they can see each other's files and share files/printers. I suddenly
observed, while doing my research on this subject, that the network
neighborhood icon is not listed on the desktop or in the Control Panel
of one of these machines. Any ideas on how I can get it back?

As a related question, I have a HP5550 printer connected to my
Windows-98SE computer that cannot establish two way communications. I
worked with HP in an attempt to resolve this problem without success.
Is it possible that the missing Network Neighborhood entry has anything
to do with this problem? Just wondering..

Looking forward to any help that will help me find Network
Neighborhood. Thanks in advance for any help and/or suggestions passed
my way.


-----
FYI:
I do have Network listed under control panel with the following
information under the Configuration tab:

Quote:
The following network components are installed:
Microsoft Family Logon
Dial-Up Adapter
Dial-Up Adapter #2 (VPN Support)
Microsoft Virtual Private Networking Adapter
NDISWAN - Microsoft Virtual Private Networking Adapter
TCP/IP - Dial-Up Adapter
TCP/IP - Dial-Up Adapter #2 (VPN Support)

Add (Tab) Remove (Tab) Properties (Tab)

Primary Network Logon:
Microsoft Family Logon

File and Print Sharing. (Tab)

Description
Unquote:

If I click the Add (Tab) I see the following:

Quote:
Click the type of network component you want to install:
Client
Adapter
Protocol
Service
Unquote:

Brian - I can't see any Network card installed??

--
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"Brian A." gonefish'n@afarawaylake wrote in message
...
Did you hide the Network applet using TweakUI on the machine that's
missing it?
Is the Network Neighborhood icon on the desktop? If so right click it and
click Properties. Remove/Reinstall "Client for MS Networks".

If NN is not present on the desktop, see if you can get to the Network
properties by:
Start Run, type: control netcpl.cpl and press Enter

If no Joy:
HOW TO: Extract Original Compressed Windows Files
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/129605/EN-US/



--

Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375




"Charles" wrote in message
.. .
I simply want to network two Windows 98SE machines, so that
they can see each other's files and share files/printers. I suddenly
observed, while doing my research on this subject, that the network
neighborhood icon is not listed on the desktop or in the Control Panel
of one of these machines. Any ideas on how I can get it back?

As a related question, I have a HP5550 printer connected to my
Windows-98SE computer that cannot establish two way communications. I
worked with HP in an attempt to resolve this problem without success.
Is it possible that the missing Network Neighborhood entry has anything
to do with this problem? Just wondering..

Looking forward to any help that will help me find Network
Neighborhood. Thanks in advance for any help and/or suggestions passed
my way.


-----
FYI:
I do have Network listed under control panel with the following
information under the Configuration tab:

Quote:
The following network components are installed:
Microsoft Family Logon
Dial-Up Adapter
Dial-Up Adapter #2 (VPN Support)
Microsoft Virtual Private Networking Adapter
NDISWAN - Microsoft Virtual Private Networking Adapter
TCP/IP - Dial-Up Adapter
TCP/IP - Dial-Up Adapter #2 (VPN Support)

Add (Tab) Remove (Tab) Properties (Tab)

Primary Network Logon:
Microsoft Family Logon

File and Print Sharing. (Tab)

Description
Unquote:

If I click the Add (Tab) I see the following:

Quote:
Click the type of network component you want to install:
Client
Adapter
Protocol
Service
Unquote:

On Fri, 25 Nov 2005 17:06:16 -0500, Charles
wrote:

I simply want to network two Windows 98SE machines, so that
they can see each other's files and share files/printers. I suddenly
observed, while doing my research on this subject, that the network
neighborhood icon is not listed on the desktop or in the Control Panel
of one of these machines. Any ideas on how I can get it back?

If you have TweakUI in the Control Panel select the Desktop tab and
check NN. Then select OK.

Don't know about the printer.

Regards,

Bill Watt
Computer Help and Information http://home.ptd.net/~bwatt/

You need to Add Client Add Microsoft:: Client for Microsoft Networks.
Click OK, insert Windows disc if prompted, click OK when done to close the Network
control panel, and reboot.
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


"Charles" wrote in message
.. .
I simply want to network two Windows 98SE machines, so that
they can see each other's files and share files/printers. I suddenly
observed, while doing my research on this subject, that the network
neighborhood icon is not listed on the desktop or in the Control Panel
of one of these machines. Any ideas on how I can get it back?

As a related question, I have a HP5550 printer connected to my
Windows-98SE computer that cannot establish two way communications. I
worked with HP in an attempt to resolve this problem without success.
Is it possible that the missing Network Neighborhood entry has anything
to do with this problem? Just wondering..

Looking forward to any help that will help me find Network
Neighborhood. Thanks in advance for any help and/or suggestions passed
my way.


-----
FYI:
I do have Network listed under control panel with the following
information under the Configuration tab:

Quote:
The following network components are installed:
Microsoft Family Logon
Dial-Up Adapter
Dial-Up Adapter #2 (VPN Support)
Microsoft Virtual Private Networking Adapter
NDISWAN - Microsoft Virtual Private Networking Adapter
TCP/IP - Dial-Up Adapter
TCP/IP - Dial-Up Adapter #2 (VPN Support)

Add (Tab) Remove (Tab) Properties (Tab)

Primary Network Logon:
Microsoft Family Logon

File and Print Sharing. (Tab)

Description
Unquote:

If I click the Add (Tab) I see the following:

Quote:
Click the type of network component you want to install:
Client
Adapter
Protocol
Service
Unquote:

On Fri, 25 Nov 2005 18:26:40 -0500, Charles
wrote:


I do have TweakUI on my system and the Network Neighborhood check box on the Desktop
tab is selected.

I presently do not have a Network Neighborhood icon on the desktop.

I see you tried TweakUI.

Use Regedit and navigate to this key.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Policies\Explorer\

Look for NoNetHood in the right pane. It should have a value of
zero, if it's 1 then the statement is true. Right click NoNetHood
and modify and enter a 0 ( zero). Exit and reboot.

Be careful with Regedit, there is no Exit Without Saving with
Regedit so back it up first. Copy System.dat to a backup folder so
you can restore it back to the Windows folder if needed.

Or if needed boot to Command Prompt Only and enter Scanreg /restore
and restore the earliest Cab file from before you made the change.

Regards,

Bill Watt
Computer Help and Information http://home.ptd.net/~bwatt/

To Bill and Glen:

Bill, I looked at the registry settings that you identified and the value
was already set at 0.

Glen, your recommendation worked and all is well. I now have a Network
Neighborhood icon on my desktop.

Thanks to all for your quick responses. I continue to be amazed at the
wealth of knowledge that is displayed on this discussion group.

glee wrote:

You need to Add Client Add Microsoft:: Client for Microsoft Networks.
Click OK, insert Windows disc if prompted, click OK when done to close the Network
control panel, and reboot.
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

"Charles" wrote in message
.. .
I simply want to network two Windows 98SE machines, so that
they can see each other's files and share files/printers. I suddenly
observed, while doing my research on this subject, that the network
neighborhood icon is not listed on the desktop or in the Control Panel
of one of these machines. Any ideas on how I can get it back?

As a related question, I have a HP5550 printer connected to my
Windows-98SE computer that cannot establish two way communications. I
worked with HP in an attempt to resolve this problem without success.
Is it possible that the missing Network Neighborhood entry has anything
to do with this problem? Just wondering..

Looking forward to any help that will help me find Network
Neighborhood. Thanks in advance for any help and/or suggestions passed
my way.


-----
FYI:
I do have Network listed under control panel with the following
information under the Configuration tab:

Quote:
The following network components are installed:
Microsoft Family Logon
Dial-Up Adapter
Dial-Up Adapter #2 (VPN Support)
Microsoft Virtual Private Networking Adapter
NDISWAN - Microsoft Virtual Private Networking Adapter
TCP/IP - Dial-Up Adapter
TCP/IP - Dial-Up Adapter #2 (VPN Support)

Add (Tab) Remove (Tab) Properties (Tab)

Primary Network Logon:
Microsoft Family Logon

File and Print Sharing. (Tab)

Description
Unquote:

If I click the Add (Tab) I see the following:

Quote:
Click the type of network component you want to install:
Client
Adapter
Protocol
Service
Unquote:

On Sat, 26 Nov 2005 01:18:54 -0500, Charles
wrote:

To Bill and Glen:

Bill, I looked at the registry settings that you identified and the value
was already set at 0.

Glen, your recommendation worked and all is well. I now have a Network
Neighborhood icon on my desktop.

Thanks to all for your quick responses. I continue to be amazed at the
wealth of knowledge that is displayed on this discussion group.

glee wrote:

You need to Add Client Add Microsoft:: Client for Microsoft Networks.
Click OK, insert Windows disc if prompted, click OK when done to close the Network
control panel, and reboot.

Glen's recommendations always work.

If you ever delete the NN icon and want it back then check the
registry and TweakUI.

Glad you got squared away.

Regards,

Bill Watt
Computer Help and Information http://home.ptd.net/~bwatt/

Glad to hear you sorted things out. Did you need to use the command in the
Run box to open the network properties? Did you use SFC to Replace the Network
applet in CP? If neither, I'd like to know how you got to the properties since
you stated that NN wasn't on the desktop and network wasn't in Control Panel.

--

Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375




"Charles" wrote in message
...
To Bill and Glen:

Bill, I looked at the registry settings that you identified and the
value
was already set at 0.

Glen, your recommendation worked and all is well. I now have a
Network
Neighborhood icon on my desktop.

Thanks to all for your quick responses. I continue to be amazed at
the
wealth of knowledge that is displayed on this discussion group.

glee wrote:

You need to Add Client Add Microsoft:: Client for Microsoft Networks.
Click OK, insert Windows disc if prompted, click OK when done to close the
Network
control panel, and reboot.
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

"Charles" wrote in message
.. .
I simply want to network two Windows 98SE machines, so that
they can see each other's files and share files/printers. I suddenly
observed, while doing my research on this subject, that the network
neighborhood icon is not listed on the desktop or in the Control Panel
of one of these machines. Any ideas on how I can get it back?

As a related question, I have a HP5550 printer connected to my
Windows-98SE computer that cannot establish two way communications. I
worked with HP in an attempt to resolve this problem without success.
Is it possible that the missing Network Neighborhood entry has anything
to do with this problem? Just wondering..

Looking forward to any help that will help me find Network
Neighborhood. Thanks in advance for any help and/or suggestions passed
my way.


-----
FYI:
I do have Network listed under control panel with the following
information under the Configuration tab:

Quote:
The following network components are installed:
Microsoft Family Logon
Dial-Up Adapter
Dial-Up Adapter #2 (VPN Support)
Microsoft Virtual Private Networking Adapter
NDISWAN - Microsoft Virtual Private Networking Adapter
TCP/IP - Dial-Up Adapter
TCP/IP - Dial-Up Adapter #2 (VPN Support)

Add (Tab) Remove (Tab) Properties (Tab)

Primary Network Logon:
Microsoft Family Logon

File and Print Sharing. (Tab)

Description
Unquote:

If I click the Add (Tab) I see the following:

Quote:
Click the type of network component you want to install:
Client
Adapter
Protocol
Service
Unquote: