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  #1  
Old May 27th 10, 03:26 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
Jim Snively[_2_]
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Posts: 17
Default Workstation service will not start -- gets error 2

Hi All:

Without the Workstation service starting the computer is almost useless. No
networking, can't install SpywareDoctor (needs to update itself), Can't
install Belkin Easy Transfer
Cable for Windows 7 (requires Crypto service which depends on workstation).
Can't even look at events.
Can't burn CD's.

Trying to start the workstation service service gives:

Could not start the Workstation service on Local Computer.
Error 2: The system could not find the file specified

I tried sfc /scannow. It took all afternoon but did not help the issue.

My only recourse to migrate to a new Windows machine is to hang the HDD on
another
machine and burn CD's there/

Any suggestions would be welcome.

Jim Snively



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  #2  
Old May 27th 10, 12:11 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
John John - MVP[_2_]
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Posts: 1,637
Default Workstation service will not start -- gets error 2

Jim Snively wrote:
Hi All:

Without the Workstation service starting the computer is almost useless. No
networking, can't install SpywareDoctor (needs to update itself), Can't
install Belkin Easy Transfer
Cable for Windows 7 (requires Crypto service which depends on workstation).
Can't even look at events.
Can't burn CD's.

Trying to start the workstation service service gives:

Could not start the Workstation service on Local Computer.
Error 2: The system could not find the file specified

I tried sfc /scannow. It took all afternoon but did not help the issue.

My only recourse to migrate to a new Windows machine is to hang the HDD on
another
machine and burn CD's there/

Any suggestions would be welcome.


Is the ServiceDll value pointing to %SystemRoot%\System32\wkssvc.dll at
the HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\lanmanworks tation\parameters key?

John
  #3  
Old May 27th 10, 02:16 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
Jim Snively[_2_]
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Posts: 17
Default Workstation service will not start -- gets error 2

John, Yes it is. And the file exists there 129KB dated 6/10/2009 2:14 am.
Jim
"John John - MVP" wrote in message
...
Jim Snively wrote:
Hi All:

Without the Workstation service starting the computer is almost useless.
No
networking, can't install SpywareDoctor (needs to update itself), Can't
install Belkin Easy Transfer
Cable for Windows 7 (requires Crypto service which depends on
workstation). Can't even look at events.
Can't burn CD's.

Trying to start the workstation service service gives:

Could not start the Workstation service on Local Computer.
Error 2: The system could not find the file specified

I tried sfc /scannow. It took all afternoon but did not help the issue.

My only recourse to migrate to a new Windows machine is to hang the HDD
on another
machine and burn CD's there/

Any suggestions would be welcome.


Is the ServiceDll value pointing to %SystemRoot%\System32\wkssvc.dll at
the HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\lanmanworks tation\parameters
key?

John



  #4  
Old May 31st 10, 07:46 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
Adnan
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Posts: 29
Default Workstation service will not start -- gets error 2

On May 27, 7:26*am, "Jim Snively" wrote:
Hi All:

Without the Workstation service starting the computer is almost useless. *No
networking, can't install SpywareDoctor (needs to update itself), Can't
install Belkin Easy Transfer
Cable for Windows 7 (requires Crypto service which depends on workstation).
Can't even look at events.
Can't burn CD's.

Trying to start the workstation service service gives:

Could not start the Workstation service on Local Computer.
Error 2: The system could not *find the file specified

I tried sfc /scannow. *It took all afternoon but did not help the issue..

My only recourse to migrate to a new Windows machine is to hang the HDD on
another
machine and burn CD's there/

Any suggestions would be welcome.

Jim Snively




I think this is NetBEUI protocol problem. You should use the following
steps to solve this:


Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-
click Network.
Click the Bindings tab, and then click All Adapters in the Show
Bindings For box.
Click the plus sign next to the second network adapter.
Click NetBEUI Protocol, and then click Disable.
Click Close, and then restart the computer.
  #5  
Old June 3rd 10, 02:36 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
Jim Snively[_2_]
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 17
Default Workstation service will not start -- gets error 2

Nice thought, but Control Panel has only Network Connections. Network
Cnnections has only My Web Sites on MSN. There are 3 network adapters in
device manager -- one NIC, one wireless NIC and 1394 Net Adapter. No
connections.

Any further ideas.

Jim Snively

"Adnan" wrote in message
...
On May 27, 7:26 am, "Jim Snively" wrote:
Hi All:

Without the Workstation service starting the computer is almost useless.
No
networking, can't install SpywareDoctor (needs to update itself), Can't
install Belkin Easy Transfer
Cable for Windows 7 (requires Crypto service which depends on
workstation).
Can't even look at events.
Can't burn CD's.

Trying to start the workstation service service gives:

Could not start the Workstation service on Local Computer.
Error 2: The system could not find the file specified

I tried sfc /scannow. It took all afternoon but did not help the issue.

My only recourse to migrate to a new Windows machine is to hang the HDD on
another
machine and burn CD's there/

Any suggestions would be welcome.

Jim Snively




I think this is NetBEUI protocol problem. You should use the following
steps to solve this:


Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-
click Network.
Click the Bindings tab, and then click All Adapters in the Show
Bindings For box.
Click the plus sign next to the second network adapter.
Click NetBEUI Protocol, and then click Disable.
Click Close, and then restart the computer.


  #6  
Old June 3rd 10, 03:27 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
John John - MVP
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Posts: 780
Default Workstation service will not start -- gets error 2

Try reinstalling the Client for Microsoft Networks (on the LAN adapter's
Properties in Network Connections) if it is shown as installed uninstall
then reinstall it.

John

Jim Snively wrote:
Nice thought, but Control Panel has only Network Connections. Network
Cnnections has only My Web Sites on MSN. There are 3 network adapters in
device manager -- one NIC, one wireless NIC and 1394 Net Adapter. No
connections.

Any further ideas.

Jim Snively

"Adnan" wrote in message
...
On May 27, 7:26 am, "Jim Snively" wrote:
Hi All:

Without the Workstation service starting the computer is almost useless.
No
networking, can't install SpywareDoctor (needs to update itself), Can't
install Belkin Easy Transfer
Cable for Windows 7 (requires Crypto service which depends on
workstation).
Can't even look at events.
Can't burn CD's.

Trying to start the workstation service service gives:

Could not start the Workstation service on Local Computer.
Error 2: The system could not find the file specified

I tried sfc /scannow. It took all afternoon but did not help the issue.

My only recourse to migrate to a new Windows machine is to hang the HDD on
another
machine and burn CD's there/

Any suggestions would be welcome.

Jim Snively




I think this is NetBEUI protocol problem. You should use the following
steps to solve this:


Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-
click Network.
Click the Bindings tab, and then click All Adapters in the Show
Bindings For box.
Click the plus sign next to the second network adapter.
Click NetBEUI Protocol, and then click Disable.
Click Close, and then restart the computer.


  #7  
Old June 3rd 10, 07:23 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
Jim Snively[_2_]
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 17
Default Workstation service will not start -- gets error 2

John,

The adapters do not show in network connections. They do show in device
manager. What can I to to restore them?

Jim Snively

"John John - MVP" wrote in message
...
Try reinstalling the Client for Microsoft Networks (on the LAN adapter's
Properties in Network Connections) if it is shown as installed uninstall
then reinstall it.

John

Jim Snively wrote:
Nice thought, but Control Panel has only Network Connections. Network
Cnnections has only My Web Sites on MSN. There are 3 network adapters in
device manager -- one NIC, one wireless NIC and 1394 Net Adapter. No
connections.

Any further ideas.

Jim Snively

"Adnan" wrote in message
...
On May 27, 7:26 am, "Jim Snively" wrote:
Hi All:

Without the Workstation service starting the computer is almost useless.
No
networking, can't install SpywareDoctor (needs to update itself), Can't
install Belkin Easy Transfer
Cable for Windows 7 (requires Crypto service which depends on
workstation).
Can't even look at events.
Can't burn CD's.

Trying to start the workstation service service gives:

Could not start the Workstation service on Local Computer.
Error 2: The system could not find the file specified

I tried sfc /scannow. It took all afternoon but did not help the issue.

My only recourse to migrate to a new Windows machine is to hang the HDD
on
another
machine and burn CD's there/

Any suggestions would be welcome.

Jim Snively




I think this is NetBEUI protocol problem. You should use the following
steps to solve this:


Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-
click Network.
Click the Bindings tab, and then click All Adapters in the Show
Bindings For box.
Click the plus sign next to the second network adapter.
Click NetBEUI Protocol, and then click Disable.
Click Close, and then restart the computer.



  #8  
Old June 3rd 10, 07:54 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
John John - MVP
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 780
Default Workstation service will not start -- gets error 2

How to troubleshoot missing network connections icons in Windows Server
2003 and in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/825826

John

Jim Snively wrote:
John,

The adapters do not show in network connections. They do show in device
manager. What can I to to restore them?

Jim Snively

"John John - MVP" wrote in message
...
Try reinstalling the Client for Microsoft Networks (on the LAN adapter's
Properties in Network Connections) if it is shown as installed uninstall
then reinstall it.

John

Jim Snively wrote:
Nice thought, but Control Panel has only Network Connections. Network
Cnnections has only My Web Sites on MSN. There are 3 network adapters in
device manager -- one NIC, one wireless NIC and 1394 Net Adapter. No
connections.

Any further ideas.

Jim Snively

"Adnan" wrote in message
...
On May 27, 7:26 am, "Jim Snively" wrote:
Hi All:

Without the Workstation service starting the computer is almost useless.
No
networking, can't install SpywareDoctor (needs to update itself), Can't
install Belkin Easy Transfer
Cable for Windows 7 (requires Crypto service which depends on
workstation).
Can't even look at events.
Can't burn CD's.

Trying to start the workstation service service gives:

Could not start the Workstation service on Local Computer.
Error 2: The system could not find the file specified

I tried sfc /scannow. It took all afternoon but did not help the issue.

My only recourse to migrate to a new Windows machine is to hang the HDD
on
another
machine and burn CD's there/

Any suggestions would be welcome.

Jim Snively


I think this is NetBEUI protocol problem. You should use the following
steps to solve this:


Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-
click Network.
Click the Bindings tab, and then click All Adapters in the Show
Bindings For box.
Click the plus sign next to the second network adapter.
Click NetBEUI Protocol, and then click Disable.
Click Close, and then restart the computer.



  #9  
Old June 3rd 10, 09:44 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
Jim Snively[_2_]
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 17
Default Workstation service will not start -- gets error 2

John,

Uninstalled and let windows reinstall the network adapters. The network
connectrions did NOT repopulate. Any other ideas?

Jim Snively

"John John - MVP" wrote in message
...
How to troubleshoot missing network connections icons in Windows Server
2003 and in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/825826

John

Jim Snively wrote:
John,

The adapters do not show in network connections. They do show in device
manager. What can I to to restore them?

Jim Snively

"John John - MVP" wrote in message
...
Try reinstalling the Client for Microsoft Networks (on the LAN adapter's
Properties in Network Connections) if it is shown as installed uninstall
then reinstall it.

John

Jim Snively wrote:
Nice thought, but Control Panel has only Network Connections. Network
Cnnections has only My Web Sites on MSN. There are 3 network adapters
in device manager -- one NIC, one wireless NIC and 1394 Net Adapter.
No connections.

Any further ideas.

Jim Snively

"Adnan" wrote in message
...
On May 27, 7:26 am, "Jim Snively" wrote:
Hi All:

Without the Workstation service starting the computer is almost
useless. No
networking, can't install SpywareDoctor (needs to update itself),
Can't
install Belkin Easy Transfer
Cable for Windows 7 (requires Crypto service which depends on
workstation).
Can't even look at events.
Can't burn CD's.

Trying to start the workstation service service gives:

Could not start the Workstation service on Local Computer.
Error 2: The system could not find the file specified

I tried sfc /scannow. It took all afternoon but did not help the
issue.

My only recourse to migrate to a new Windows machine is to hang the
HDD on
another
machine and burn CD's there/

Any suggestions would be welcome.

Jim Snively


I think this is NetBEUI protocol problem. You should use the following
steps to solve this:


Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-
click Network.
Click the Bindings tab, and then click All Adapters in the Show
Bindings For box.
Click the plus sign next to the second network adapter.
Click NetBEUI Protocol, and then click Disable.
Click Close, and then restart the computer.



  #10  
Old June 3rd 10, 11:31 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
John John - MVP[_2_]
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 1,637
Default Workstation service will not start -- gets error 2

Try the "Advanced Troubleshooting" steps at the bottom of the same article.

John

Jim Snively wrote:
John,

Uninstalled and let windows reinstall the network adapters. The network
connectrions did NOT repopulate. Any other ideas?

Jim Snively

"John John - MVP" wrote in message
...
How to troubleshoot missing network connections icons in Windows Server
2003 and in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/825826

John

Jim Snively wrote:
John,

The adapters do not show in network connections. They do show in device
manager. What can I to to restore them?

Jim Snively

"John John - MVP" wrote in message
...
Try reinstalling the Client for Microsoft Networks (on the LAN adapter's
Properties in Network Connections) if it is shown as installed uninstall
then reinstall it.

John

Jim Snively wrote:
Nice thought, but Control Panel has only Network Connections. Network
Cnnections has only My Web Sites on MSN. There are 3 network adapters
in device manager -- one NIC, one wireless NIC and 1394 Net Adapter.
No connections.

Any further ideas.

Jim Snively

"Adnan" wrote in message
...
On May 27, 7:26 am, "Jim Snively" wrote:
Hi All:

Without the Workstation service starting the computer is almost
useless. No
networking, can't install SpywareDoctor (needs to update itself),
Can't
install Belkin Easy Transfer
Cable for Windows 7 (requires Crypto service which depends on
workstation).
Can't even look at events.
Can't burn CD's.

Trying to start the workstation service service gives:

Could not start the Workstation service on Local Computer.
Error 2: The system could not find the file specified

I tried sfc /scannow. It took all afternoon but did not help the
issue.

My only recourse to migrate to a new Windows machine is to hang the
HDD on
another
machine and burn CD's there/

Any suggestions would be welcome.

Jim Snively

I think this is NetBEUI protocol problem. You should use the following
steps to solve this:


Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-
click Network.
Click the Bindings tab, and then click All Adapters in the Show
Bindings For box.
Click the plus sign next to the second network adapter.
Click NetBEUI Protocol, and then click Disable.
Click Close, and then restart the computer.


  #11  
Old June 21st 10, 07:12 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
Jim Snively[_2_]
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 17
Default Workstation service will not start -- gets error 2

John,

I'm finally getting around to working through the article you sreferred me
to --

The following glitches occur:

1. I cannot manually start the RPC sevice -- it gets error 2: the
requested file is not found.

2. I cannot open the properties for the network adapters in device manager.
Double click
does not work nor does properties from the context (right click) menu.

Help?

Jim Snively

"John John - MVP" wrote in message
...
Try the "Advanced Troubleshooting" steps at the bottom of the same
article.

John

Jim Snively wrote:
John,

Uninstalled and let windows reinstall the network adapters. The network
connectrions did NOT repopulate. Any other ideas?

Jim Snively

"John John - MVP" wrote in message
...
How to troubleshoot missing network connections icons in Windows Server
2003 and in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/825826

John

Jim Snively wrote:
John,

The adapters do not show in network connections. They do show in
device manager. What can I to to restore them?

Jim Snively

"John John - MVP" wrote in message
...
Try reinstalling the Client for Microsoft Networks (on the LAN
adapter's Properties in Network Connections) if it is shown as
installed uninstall then reinstall it.

John

Jim Snively wrote:
Nice thought, but Control Panel has only Network Connections.
Network Cnnections has only My Web Sites on MSN. There are 3 network
adapters in device manager -- one NIC, one wireless NIC and 1394 Net
Adapter. No connections.

Any further ideas.

Jim Snively

"Adnan" wrote in message
...
On May 27, 7:26 am, "Jim Snively" wrote:
Hi All:

Without the Workstation service starting the computer is almost
useless. No
networking, can't install SpywareDoctor (needs to update itself),
Can't
install Belkin Easy Transfer
Cable for Windows 7 (requires Crypto service which depends on
workstation).
Can't even look at events.
Can't burn CD's.

Trying to start the workstation service service gives:

Could not start the Workstation service on Local Computer.
Error 2: The system could not find the file specified

I tried sfc /scannow. It took all afternoon but did not help the
issue.

My only recourse to migrate to a new Windows machine is to hang the
HDD on
another
machine and burn CD's there/

Any suggestions would be welcome.

Jim Snively

I think this is NetBEUI protocol problem. You should use the
following
steps to solve this:


Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-
click Network.
Click the Bindings tab, and then click All Adapters in the Show
Bindings For box.
Click the plus sign next to the second network adapter.
Click NetBEUI Protocol, and then click Disable.
Click Close, and then restart the computer.




  #12  
Old June 22nd 10, 12:27 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
John John - MVP
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 780
Default Workstation service will not start -- gets error 2

The Windows installation is damaged or missing files. Run sfc /scannow
and see if things improve.

http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html

John


Jim Snively wrote:
John,

I'm finally getting around to working through the article you sreferred me
to --

The following glitches occur:

1. I cannot manually start the RPC sevice -- it gets error 2: the
requested file is not found.

2. I cannot open the properties for the network adapters in device manager.
Double click
does not work nor does properties from the context (right click) menu.

Help?

Jim Snively

"John John - MVP" wrote in message
...
Try the "Advanced Troubleshooting" steps at the bottom of the same
article.

John

Jim Snively wrote:
John,

Uninstalled and let windows reinstall the network adapters. The network
connectrions did NOT repopulate. Any other ideas?

Jim Snively

"John John - MVP" wrote in message
...
How to troubleshoot missing network connections icons in Windows Server
2003 and in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/825826

John

Jim Snively wrote:
John,

The adapters do not show in network connections. They do show in
device manager. What can I to to restore them?

Jim Snively

"John John - MVP" wrote in message
...
Try reinstalling the Client for Microsoft Networks (on the LAN
adapter's Properties in Network Connections) if it is shown as
installed uninstall then reinstall it.

John

Jim Snively wrote:
Nice thought, but Control Panel has only Network Connections.
Network Cnnections has only My Web Sites on MSN. There are 3 network
adapters in device manager -- one NIC, one wireless NIC and 1394 Net
Adapter. No connections.

Any further ideas.

Jim Snively

"Adnan" wrote in message
...
On May 27, 7:26 am, "Jim Snively" wrote:
Hi All:

Without the Workstation service starting the computer is almost
useless. No
networking, can't install SpywareDoctor (needs to update itself),
Can't
install Belkin Easy Transfer
Cable for Windows 7 (requires Crypto service which depends on
workstation).
Can't even look at events.
Can't burn CD's.

Trying to start the workstation service service gives:

Could not start the Workstation service on Local Computer.
Error 2: The system could not find the file specified

I tried sfc /scannow. It took all afternoon but did not help the
issue.

My only recourse to migrate to a new Windows machine is to hang the
HDD on
another
machine and burn CD's there/

Any suggestions would be welcome.

Jim Snively
I think this is NetBEUI protocol problem. You should use the
following
steps to solve this:


Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-
click Network.
Click the Bindings tab, and then click All Adapters in the Show
Bindings For box.
Click the plus sign next to the second network adapter.
Click NetBEUI Protocol, and then click Disable.
Click Close, and then restart the computer.



  #13  
Old June 22nd 10, 01:55 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
Jim Snively[_2_]
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 17
Default Workstation service will not start -- gets error 2

John,

I ran sfc /scannow with no messages but the problem still persists.

Jim Snively

"John John - MVP" wrote in message
...
The Windows installation is damaged or missing files. Run sfc /scannow
and see if things improve.

http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html

John


Jim Snively wrote:
John,

I'm finally getting around to working through the article you sreferred
me to --

The following glitches occur:

1. I cannot manually start the RPC sevice -- it gets error 2: the
requested file is not found.

2. I cannot open the properties for the network adapters in device
manager. Double click
does not work nor does properties from the context (right click) menu.

Help?

Jim Snively

"John John - MVP" wrote in message
...
Try the "Advanced Troubleshooting" steps at the bottom of the same
article.

John

Jim Snively wrote:
John,

Uninstalled and let windows reinstall the network adapters. The
network connectrions did NOT repopulate. Any other ideas?

Jim Snively

"John John - MVP" wrote in message
...
How to troubleshoot missing network connections icons in Windows
Server 2003 and in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/825826

John

Jim Snively wrote:
John,

The adapters do not show in network connections. They do show in
device manager. What can I to to restore them?

Jim Snively

"John John - MVP" wrote in message
...
Try reinstalling the Client for Microsoft Networks (on the LAN
adapter's Properties in Network Connections) if it is shown as
installed uninstall then reinstall it.

John

Jim Snively wrote:
Nice thought, but Control Panel has only Network Connections.
Network Cnnections has only My Web Sites on MSN. There are 3
network adapters in device manager -- one NIC, one wireless NIC and
1394 Net Adapter. No connections.

Any further ideas.

Jim Snively

"Adnan" wrote in message
...
On May 27, 7:26 am, "Jim Snively" wrote:
Hi All:

Without the Workstation service starting the computer is almost
useless. No
networking, can't install SpywareDoctor (needs to update itself),
Can't
install Belkin Easy Transfer
Cable for Windows 7 (requires Crypto service which depends on
workstation).
Can't even look at events.
Can't burn CD's.

Trying to start the workstation service service gives:

Could not start the Workstation service on Local Computer.
Error 2: The system could not find the file specified

I tried sfc /scannow. It took all afternoon but did not help the
issue.

My only recourse to migrate to a new Windows machine is to hang
the HDD on
another
machine and burn CD's there/

Any suggestions would be welcome.

Jim Snively
I think this is NetBEUI protocol problem. You should use the
following
steps to solve this:


Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then
double-
click Network.
Click the Bindings tab, and then click All Adapters in the Show
Bindings For box.
Click the plus sign next to the second network adapter.
Click NetBEUI Protocol, and then click Disable.
Click Close, and then restart the computer.



  #14  
Old June 22nd 10, 02:04 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
John John - MVP
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 780
Default Workstation service will not start -- gets error 2

How to perform an in-place upgrade (reinstallation) of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/978788

John

Jim Snively wrote:
John,

I ran sfc /scannow with no messages but the problem still persists.

Jim Snively

"John John - MVP" wrote in message
...
The Windows installation is damaged or missing files. Run sfc /scannow
and see if things improve.

http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html

John


Jim Snively wrote:
John,

I'm finally getting around to working through the article you sreferred
me to --

The following glitches occur:

1. I cannot manually start the RPC sevice -- it gets error 2: the
requested file is not found.

2. I cannot open the properties for the network adapters in device
manager. Double click
does not work nor does properties from the context (right click) menu.

Help?

Jim Snively

"John John - MVP" wrote in message
...
Try the "Advanced Troubleshooting" steps at the bottom of the same
article.

John

Jim Snively wrote:
John,

Uninstalled and let windows reinstall the network adapters. The
network connectrions did NOT repopulate. Any other ideas?

Jim Snively

"John John - MVP" wrote in message
...
How to troubleshoot missing network connections icons in Windows
Server 2003 and in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/825826

John

Jim Snively wrote:
John,

The adapters do not show in network connections. They do show in
device manager. What can I to to restore them?

Jim Snively

"John John - MVP" wrote in message
...
Try reinstalling the Client for Microsoft Networks (on the LAN
adapter's Properties in Network Connections) if it is shown as
installed uninstall then reinstall it.

John

Jim Snively wrote:
Nice thought, but Control Panel has only Network Connections.
Network Cnnections has only My Web Sites on MSN. There are 3
network adapters in device manager -- one NIC, one wireless NIC and
1394 Net Adapter. No connections.

Any further ideas.

Jim Snively

"Adnan" wrote in message
...
On May 27, 7:26 am, "Jim Snively" wrote:
Hi All:

Without the Workstation service starting the computer is almost
useless. No
networking, can't install SpywareDoctor (needs to update itself),
Can't
install Belkin Easy Transfer
Cable for Windows 7 (requires Crypto service which depends on
workstation).
Can't even look at events.
Can't burn CD's.

Trying to start the workstation service service gives:

Could not start the Workstation service on Local Computer.
Error 2: The system could not find the file specified

I tried sfc /scannow. It took all afternoon but did not help the
issue.

My only recourse to migrate to a new Windows machine is to hang
the HDD on
another
machine and burn CD's there/

Any suggestions would be welcome.

Jim Snively
I think this is NetBEUI protocol problem. You should use the
following
steps to solve this:


Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then
double-
click Network.
Click the Bindings tab, and then click All Adapters in the Show
Bindings For box.
Click the plus sign next to the second network adapter.
Click NetBEUI Protocol, and then click Disable.
Click Close, and then restart the computer.


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Default Workstation service will not start -- gets error 2

On Jun 22, 8:55*am, "Jim Snively" wrote:
John,

I ran sfc /scannow with no messages but the problem still persists.

Jim Snively

But you do come away with a sense of satisfaction sometimes (and still
have the problem).

Error 2 is error 2: file not found.

Did you look in the event log to see if there are any clues there?

 




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