Logon to NT domain disappears 2

[frenchpeter]

My win98se computer logs on to an NT domain (or should!). Over the last few days it has taken to periodically refusing to show the logon dialog that Client for Microsoft Networks being set as the Primary Network Logon should produce - going straight to my desktop. I then do not have access to the domain.

I can 'cure' this by changing the Primary Network Logon to Windows Logon, restarting the computer, changing the Primary Network Logon back to Client for Microsoft Networks and restarting the computer again. At no time are any changes necessary to the properties of Client for Microsoft Networks.

Needless to say, I find this as tedious as it seems mysterious. Has anyone any ideas where to start looking?

 

[micker377]

Check NIC cards and cables. Possible Windows not seeing/registering the card.

 

[mattjurado]

Reinstall the nic drivers, and all components in the network dialog box. If it happens again, look at this registry fix, it has worked for me before.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;141858

Usually, this behavior is not random, happens every time, which is curious.

Matt J.

Please always take the time to backup any and all data before performing any actions suggested for ANY problem, regardless of how minor a change it might seem. Also test the backup to make sure it is intact.

 

[frenchpeter]

Thank you very much for these responses. I appreciate the time that you gave. Unfortunately, it seems that my problem was a sign of a greater problem - Windows now will not start at all and I have abandoned the machine. I have recognised your help with a star because it would be churlish not to just because my machine died!