Windows locator in IPP settings wont stay selected.

I am ahving some trouble trying to connect to the internet. I do not need to
network any other PC's its just the new Vista machine. I have dropped all my
firewalls and have set it to obtain an IP automatically. I am not quite a
novice at this but i am not an expert, so please bear with me.
I found a comment on a forum that said i need to select the windows locator
in the "client for microsoft networks" properties. If i ok that and keep all
the related windows open i can gain access to the net. The second i "ok" any
of the related windows i loose access and when checked, the windows locator
is again not selected.
Can anyone help with this?? I have been trying all sorts out for about 4
days now with no joy!
Thanks for your help in advance.

I am having the same problem. I select the "Windows Locator" in the "Client
for Microsoft Networks" - Properites, but it always looses this adjustment.
Could you fix this problem? HOW?

"morgs1070" wrote:

> I am ahving some trouble trying to connect to the internet. I do not need to
> network any other PC's its just the new Vista machine. I have dropped all my
> firewalls and have set it to obtain an IP automatically. I am not quite a
> novice at this but i am not an expert, so please bear with me.
> I found a comment on a forum that said i need to select the windows locator
> in the "client for microsoft networks" properties. If i ok that and keep all
> the related windows open i can gain access to the net. The second i "ok" any
> of the related windows i loose access and when checked, the windows locator
> is again not selected.
> Can anyone help with this?? I have been trying all sorts out for about 4
> days now with no joy!
> Thanks for your help in advance.

It could be the 3rd party software. For troubleshooting, start the Vista
with clean boot. Please post back with the result.

Windows generalHow to run Windows OS with a clean boot · How to Run Windows
Safe Mode with Networking · How to setup DHCP for IP Phone How to sort
programs in Start ...
http://www.howtonetworking.com/Windo...owsgeneral.htm


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How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
http://www.HowToNetworking.com
"pmozes" <pmozes@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1D5A1C3E-FE84-4357-AC7A-81E2C52AEAAE@microsoft.com...

>I am having the same problem. I select the "Windows Locator" in the "Client
> for Microsoft Networks" - Properites, but it always looses this
> adjustment.
> Could you fix this problem? HOW?
>
> "morgs1070" wrote:
>

I also think that the reason is a 3rd Party Software. I think that Norton
Internet Security caused the problem. It was preinstalled on my new Asus W5Fe
- Vista Business laptop. It was a trial version. I removed it a few days
after I purchased the laptop.
I tried to adjust the "Windows Locator" setting after a "Clean Boot" and
after a "Safe Mode with Neetworking" boot too. No success. Vista always
looses the "Windows Locator" adjustment the same way as after normal boot.
Do you have any other suggestions???

"Robert L. (MS-MVP)" wrote:

> It could be the 3rd party software. For troubleshooting, start the Vista
> with clean boot. Please post back with the result.
>
> Windows generalHow to run Windows OS with a clean boot · How to Run Windows
> Safe Mode with Networking · How to setup DHCP for IP Phone How to sort
> programs in Start ...
> http://www.howtonetworking.com/Windo...owsgeneral.htm
>
>
> --
> Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
> http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
> http://www.HowToNetworking.com
> "pmozes" <pmozes@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:1D5A1C3E-FE84-4357-AC7A-81E2C52AEAAE@microsoft.com...

>
>

is it possible the Vista is multihomed computer? Posting the result of
ipconfig /all may help.

--
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Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
http://www.HowToNetworking.com
"pmozes" <pmozes@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:6CEFC702-96A1-4FBA-BD39-4D4654638544@microsoft.com...

>I also think that the reason is a 3rd Party Software. I think that Norton
> Internet Security caused the problem. It was preinstalled on my new Asus
> W5Fe
> - Vista Business laptop. It was a trial version. I removed it a few days
> after I purchased the laptop.
> I tried to adjust the "Windows Locator" setting after a "Clean Boot" and
> after a "Safe Mode with Neetworking" boot too. No success. Vista always
> looses the "Windows Locator" adjustment the same way as after normal boot.
> Do you have any other suggestions???
>
> "Robert L. (MS-MVP)" wrote:
>

Robert L. \(MS-MVP\);644969 Wrote:

> is it possible the Vista is multihomed computer? Posting the result of
> ipconfig /all may help.
>
> --
>

I just love this response!

Any idea how to actually solve the problem???


I have TWO computers with Vista n0tworking i.e. Windows Locator not
staying on.

Dell Laptop, has cable and wireless adaptors, cannot make selection on
either of these adaptors.

Reboots, gp policy enforcement (machines are members of the domain run
on Windows 2003), enabling/disabling adaptors -- everything fails
regarding this issue. All components for IPv6 are disabled.

And by the way I cannot even ping vista machines from network (they
though can ping any xp/2003).

Vista should be nominated for worst network capable OS ever released by
M$, from Windows 3.1 times.


--
Egh

What devices do you have that comprise your network, hubs, routers, modem?
How are they connected? What do you mean "Windows Locator not staying on."

--
BobF.
"Egh" <Egh.3681o0@no-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
news:Egh.3681o0@no-mx.forums.net...

>
> Robert L. \(MS-MVP\);644969 Wrote:

>
>
> I just love this response!
>
> Any idea how to actually solve the problem???
>
>
> I have TWO computers with Vista n0tworking i.e. Windows Locator not
> staying on.
>
> Dell Laptop, has cable and wireless adaptors, cannot make selection on
> either of these adaptors.
>
> Reboots, gp policy enforcement (machines are members of the domain run
> on Windows 2003), enabling/disabling adaptors -- everything fails
> regarding this issue. All components for IPv6 are disabled.
>
> And by the way I cannot even ping vista machines from network (they
> though can ping any xp/2003).
>
> Vista should be nominated for worst network capable OS ever released by
> M$, from Windows 3.1 times.
>
>
> --
> Egh

I have a Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet card and an Intel
PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection in my notebook. On my notebook I am
using the wireless connection to connect to the DLink DI-624 Router. My
desktop PC is connected to the same router via Ethernet connection. In my
notebook the ethernet card is disabled, and the "Windows Locatior" selection
does not stay selected.
I can send you the ipconfig /all result, but it is in Hungarian language,
the Vista is hungarian.
I have already spent a lot of time searching the internet for the solution
of the "Windows Locator does not stay selected in Vista" problem. A lot of
people have the same problem, but I could not find the solution yet. If
anyone has already found the solution of this error please let us know!
Thanks in advance.

"Robert L. (MS-MVP)" wrote:

> is it possible the Vista is multihomed computer? Posting the result of
> ipconfig /all may help.
>
> --
> Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
> http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
> http://www.HowToNetworking.com
> "pmozes" <pmozes@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:6CEFC702-96A1-4FBA-BD39-4D4654638544@microsoft.com...

>
>

Dear Robert,

here is my ipconfig /all with translatons:

Microsoft Windows [verziószám: 6.0.6000]
Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation. Minden jog fenntartva.

C:\Users\pmozes>ipconfig /all

Windows IP konfiguráció

�llomásnév. . . . . . . . . . . . . . : PMOZES-Notebook
host name
Elsődleges DNS-utótag . . . . . . . . :
dns suffix
CsomóponttÃ*pus. . . . . . . . . . . . : Hibrid
node type
IP-útválasztás engedélyezve . . . . . : Nem
ip routing: No
WINS-proxy engedélyezve . . . . . . . : Nem
wins proxy enabled: No
DNS-utótag keresési listája . . . . . : localdomain
dns suffix search list

Vezeték nélküli hálózati kapcsolat vezeték nélküli hálózati adapter:
Wireless network adapter

Kapcsolatspecifikus DNS-utótag. . . . : localdomain
connection specific dns suffix
LeÃ*rás. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Network
Connection
description
Fizikai cÃ*m . . . . . . . . . . . . . : 00-1B-77-71-E5-BD
physical address
DHCP engedélyezve . . . . . . . . . . : Igen
dhcp enabled: Yes
Automatikus konfiguráció engedélyezve : Igen
autoconfiguration: Yes
Kapcsolati szintű IPv6-cÃ*m . . . . . : fe80::dc2:90fd:7e65:2676%16(KÃ*vánt)
link local ipv6 address
IPv4-cÃ*m. . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.101(KÃ*vánt)
ipv4 address
Alhálózati maszk . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
subnet mask
Bérleti jog kezdete. . . . . . . . . . : 2008. március 16. 7:17:26
Bérleti jog vége . . . . . . . . . . : 2008. március 16. 8:22:26
Alapértelmezett átjáró . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.254
default gateway
DHCP-kiszolgáló . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.254
dhcp server
DHCPv6 IAID . . . . . . . . . . . : 385882999
DNS-kiszolgálók . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.254
dns servers
NetBIOS a TCP/IP felett. . . . . . . . : Engedélyezve
netbios over tcpip

Protokollbújtató adapter Helyi kapcsolat* 6:

Kapcsolatspecifikus DNS-utótag. . . . : localdomain
LeÃ*rás. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : Microsoft ISATAP adapter
Fizikai cÃ*m . . . . . . . . . . . . . : 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0
DHCP engedélyezve . . . . . . . . . . : Nem
Automatikus konfiguráció engedélyezve : Igen
Kapcsolati szintű IPv6-cÃ*m . . . . . : fe80::5efe:192.168.1.101%17(KÃ*vánt)
Alapértelmezett átjáró . . . . . . . . . :
DNS-kiszolgálók . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.254
NetBIOS a TCP/IP felett. . . . . . . . : Letiltva

Protokollbújtató adapter Helyi kapcsolat* 12:

Kapcsolatspecifikus DNS-utótag. . . . :
LeÃ*rás. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface
Fizikai cÃ*m . . . . . . . . . . . . . : 02-00-54-55-4E-01
DHCP engedélyezve . . . . . . . . . . : Nem
Automatikus konfiguráció engedélyezve : Igen
IPv6-cÃ*m. . . . . . . . . . . : 2001:0:cf2e:308c:3065:233:3f57:fe9a(KÃ*vánt)
Kapcsolati szintű IPv6-cÃ*m . . . . . : fe80::3065:233:3f57:fe9a%14(KÃ*vánt)
Alapértelmezett átjáró . . . . . . . . . : ::
NetBIOS a TCP/IP felett. . . . . . . . : Letiltva

Protokollbújtató adapter Helyi kapcsolat* 13:

Adathordozó állapota. . . . . . . . . : Adathordozó leválasztva
Kapcsolatspecifikus DNS-utótag. . . . :
LeÃ*rás. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : 6TO4 Adapter
Fizikai cÃ*m . . . . . . . . . . . . . : 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0
DHCP engedélyezve . . . . . . . . . . : Nem
Automatikus konfiguráció engedélyezve : Igen


"Robert L. (MS-MVP)" wrote:

> is it possible the Vista is multihomed computer? Posting the result of
> ipconfig /all may help.
>

On Mar 16, 5:03*am, pmozes <pmo...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

> Dear Robert,
>
> here is my ipconfig /all with translatons:
>
> Microsoft Windows [verziószám: 6.0.6000]
> Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation. Minden jog fenntartva.
>
> C:\Users\pmozes>ipconfig /all
>
> Windows IP konfiguráció
>
> * *Állomásnév. . . . . . . . . . . . . . : PMOZES-Notebook
> host name
> * *Elsõdleges DNS-utótag . . . . . . . . :
> dns suffix
> * *Csomóponttípus. . . . . . . . . . . . : Hibrid
> node type
> * *IP-útválasztás engedélyezve . . . . . : Nem
> ip routing: No
> * *WINS-proxy engedélyezve . . . . . . . : Nem
> wins proxy enabled: No
> * *DNS-utótag keresési listája . . . . . : localdomain
> dns suffix search list
>
> Vezeték nélküli hálózati kapcsolat vezeték nélküli hálózati adapter:
> Wireless network adapter
>
> * *Kapcsolatspecifikus DNS-utótag. . . . : localdomain
> connection specific dns suffix
> * *Leírás. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
> Network
> *Connection
> description
> * *Fizikai cím . . . . . . . . . . . . . : 00-1B-77-71-E5-BD
> physical address
> * *DHCP engedélyezve . . . . . . . . . . : Igen
> dhcp enabled: Yes
> * *Automatikus konfiguráció engedélyezve : Igen
> autoconfiguration: Yes
> * *Kapcsolati szintû IPv6-cím . . . . . : fe80::dc2:90fd:7e65:2676%16(Kívánt)
> link local ipv6 address
> * *IPv4-cím. . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.101(Kívánt)
> ipv4 address
> * *Alhálózati maszk . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
> subnet mask
> * *Bérleti jog kezdete. . . . . . . . . . : 2008. március 16. 7:17:26
> * *Bérleti jog vége . . . . . . . . . . : 2008. március 16. 8:22:26
> * *Alapértelmezett átjáró . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.254
> default gateway
> * *DHCP-kiszolgáló . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.254
> dhcp server
> * *DHCPv6 IAID . . . . . . . . . . . : 385882999
> * *DNS-kiszolgálók . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.254
> dns servers
> * *NetBIOS a TCP/IP felett. . . . . . . . : Engedélyezve
> netbios over tcpip
>
> Protokollbújtató adapter Helyi kapcsolat* 6:
>
> * *Kapcsolatspecifikus DNS-utótag. . . . : localdomain
> * *Leírás. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : Microsoft ISATAP adapter
> * *Fizikai cím . . . . . . . . . . . . . : 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0
> * *DHCP engedélyezve . . . . . . . . . . : Nem
> * *Automatikus konfiguráció engedélyezve : Igen
> * *Kapcsolati szintû IPv6-cím . . . . . : fe80::5efe:192.168.1.101%17(Kívánt)
> * *Alapértelmezett átjáró . . . . . . . . . :
> * *DNS-kiszolgálók . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.254
> * *NetBIOS a TCP/IP felett. . . . . . . . : Letiltva
>
> Protokollbújtató adapter Helyi kapcsolat* 12:
>
> * *Kapcsolatspecifikus DNS-utótag. . . . :
> * *Leírás. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface
> * *Fizikai cím . . . . . . . . . . . . . : 02-00-54-55-4E-01
> * *DHCP engedélyezve . . . . . . . . . . : Nem
> * *Automatikus konfiguráció engedélyezve : Igen
> * *IPv6-cím. . . . . . . . . . . : 2001:0:cf2e:308c:3065:233:3f57:fe9a(Kívánt)
> * *Kapcsolati szintû IPv6-cím . . . . . : fe80::3065:233:3f57:fe9a%14(Kívánt)
> * *Alapértelmezett átjáró . . . . . . . . . : ::
> * *NetBIOS a TCP/IP felett. . . . . . . . : Letiltva
>
> Protokollbújtató adapter Helyi kapcsolat* 13:
>
> * *Adathordozó állapota. . . . . . . . . : Adathordozó leválasztva
> * *Kapcsolatspecifikus DNS-utótag. . . . :
> * *Leírás. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : 6TO4 Adapter
> * *Fizikai cím . . . . . . . . . . . . . : 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0
> * *DHCP engedélyezve . . . . . . . . . . : Nem
> * *Automatikus konfiguráció engedélyezve : Igen
>
>
>
> "Robert L. (MS-MVP)" wrote:

>
> - Show quoted text -

I'm having the same issue on another workstation at home running Vista
Home Basic workstation. Not too sure why the Windows Locator isn't
staying selected. Whenever I go back into Client for Microsoft
Networks Properties, it just doesn't stay selected! (Name Service
Provider box is always blank) I attempted uninstalling and re-
installing Client for Microsoft Networks, all to no avail. Last thing
I tried was booting Vista into Safe Mode with Networking
functionality.. and ironically, it worked. I can browse from Safe Mode
with Networking. Just not anything else. :P

This happened once before, and I remember resolving the problem in
this manner, but now it seems kinda difficult. This problem started
happening last week after a recent batch of Windows Updates on the
workstation. Any further advice for pmozes and I?