Help...Workstation service (and dependents) will not start.

After trying several different alterations to the sevices start up settings, I discovered that the workstation service, and those services dependent on it to start, would not start /run. I get an "error 3, path not found" message. The "path box" is empty
, and I am unable to manually input a path into it....I seem to be limping along O.K. without these services, however WIN XP PRO now seems somewhat buggy, for obvious reasons.
--
Curtis J.
Lincoln City, Oregon

Curtis,

Click Start, Run and enter REGEDIT Go to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanserver

and

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanworkstation

For each of these registry keys there is an "ImagePath" value. On my =
system the ImagePath value is:

%SystemRoot%\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Please post back with the contents of this value on your system.


--=20
Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart Display
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
--------------------------------
Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
--------------------------------
Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
=20
"Curtis" wrote in message =
...
After trying several different alterations to the sevices start up =
settings, I discovered that the workstation service, and those services =
dependent on it to start, would not start /run. I get an "error 3, path =
not found" message. The "path box" is empty, and I am unable to =
manually input a path into it....I seem to be limping along O.K. without =
these services, however WIN XP PRO now seems somewhat buggy, for obvious =
reasons.
--=20
Curtis J.
Lincoln City, Oregon

--
Curtis J.
Lincoln City, Oregon


"Doug Knox MS-MVP" wrote:

Curtis,

Click Start, Run and enter REGEDIT Go to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanserver

and

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanworkstation

For each of these registry keys there is an "ImagePath" value. On my system the ImagePath value is:

%SystemRoot%\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Please post back with the contents of this value on your system.


--
Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart Display
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
--------------------------------
Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
--------------------------------
Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.

"Curtis" wrote in message ...
After trying several different alterations to the sevices start up settings, I discovered that the workstation service, and those services dependent on it to start, would not start /run. I get an "error 3, path not found" message. The "path box" is e
mpty, and I am unable to manually input a path into it....I seem to be limping along O.K. without these services, however WIN XP PRO now seems somewhat buggy, for obvious reasons.
--
Curtis J.
Lincoln City, Oregon

Doug, Thank you for your speedy reply. It seems that I have no image path assigned to either reg. folders. There are other services in the "services registry group with image paths identical to yours however. Following is a .txt cut and paste from lanmans
erver and lanmanworkstation:

Key Name: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanworkstation
Class Name: NO CLASS
Last Write Time: 7/18/2004 - 2:25 PM
Value 0
Name: Start
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x2

Value 1
Name: Description
Type: REG_SZ
Data: Creates and maintains client network connections to remote servers. If this service is stopped, these connections will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. BlackViper.
com adds this: Used to connect local computer to remote computers. Examples may include local network connectivity and File and Print sharing. Many services depend on Workstation to be functioning. Leave it on automatic for safe configurations.

Value 2
Name: Type
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x20

Value 3
Name: ErrorControl
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x1

Value 4
Name: DisplayName
Type: REG_SZ
Data: Workstation

Value 5
Name: Group
Type: REG_SZ
Data: NetworkProvider

Value 6
Name: ObjectName
Type: REG_SZ
Data: LocalSystem


Key Name: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanworkstation\Enum
Class Name: NO CLASS
Last Write Time: 7/18/2004 - 2:25 PM
Value 0
Name: 0
Type: REG_SZ
Data: Root\LEGACY_LANMANWORKSTATION\0000

Value 1
Name: Count
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x1

Value 2
Name: NextInstance
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x1

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Key Name: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanserver
Class Name: NO CLASS
Last Write Time: 7/18/2004 - 2:25 PM
Value 0
Name: Start
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x4

Value 1
Name: Description
Type: REG_SZ
Data: Supports file, print, and named-pipe sharing over the network for this computer. If this service is stopped, these functions will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
BlackViper.com adds this: Used for file and print sharing from your computer or Message Queuing. For security purposes, you may disable this service if you do not require local printers and files shared across your network. Connectivity, however, still exi
sts even on incoming shared network drives. Workstation needs to be running to connect to another computer that has the files you are looking for. Note: If you disable File and Print sharing, the Server Service may disappear from the Services listing. Just
enable File and Print sharing again and the Server Service will return.

Value 2
Name: Type
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x20

Value 3
Name: ErrorControl
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x1

Value 4
Name: DisplayName
Type: REG_SZ
Data: Server

Value 5
Name: ObjectName
Type: REG_SZ
Data: LocalSystem


Key Name: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanserver\Parameters
Class Name: NO CLASS
Last Write Time: 5/12/2004 - 4:59 PM
Value 0
Name: CachedOpenLimit
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x0


Key Name: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanserver\Enum
Class Name: NO CLASS
Last Write Time: 7/18/2004 - 2:25 PM
Value 0
Name: 0
Type: REG_SZ
Data: Root\LEGACY_LANMANSERVER\0000

Value 1
Name: Count
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x1

Value 2
Name: NextInstance
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x1


What else is missing, and what are the steps to correctly enter the necessary path information ? Your help is greatly appriciated.



--
Curtis J.
Lincoln City, Oregon


"Doug Knox MS-MVP" wrote:

Curtis,

Click Start, Run and enter REGEDIT Go to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanserver

and

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanworkstation

For each of these registry keys there is an "ImagePath" value. On my system the ImagePath value is:

%SystemRoot%\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Please post back with the contents of this value on your system.


--
Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart Display
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
--------------------------------
Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
--------------------------------
Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.

"Curtis" wrote in message ...
After trying several different alterations to the sevices start up settings, I discovered that the workstation service, and those services dependent on it to start, would not start /run. I get an "error 3, path not found" message. The "path box" is e
mpty, and I am unable to manually input a path into it....I seem to be limping along O.K. without these services, however WIN XP PRO now seems somewhat buggy, for obvious reasons.
--
Curtis J.
Lincoln City, Oregon

Hi Curtis,

Highlight each of the keys referenced. Right click in a blank area of =
the right pane and select New, Expandable String Value. Name it =
ImagePath. You appear to be missing quite a bit, particularly a number =
of sub-keys in both of these keys, in addition to a number of missing =
values. I've created a Registry export from a relatively clean XP =
system. It can be found at:

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/lanmanwkssrv.reg =20

Download this file and save it to your hard disk. Next, create a System =
Restore Point (Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, System =
Restore). This gives you a way to back out, since I cannot guarantee =
that all of the settings, particularly relating to security will be the =
same on your system.

Next, either double click the REG file you downloaded to import it into =
the Registry, or use Registry, Import, from within Regedit. Reboot. =
Hopefully all will be well with these two services again.

--=20
Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart Display
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
--------------------------------
Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
--------------------------------
Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
=20
"Curtis" wrote in message =
...
Doug, Thank you for your speedy reply. It seems that I have no image =
path assigned to either reg. folders. There are other services in the =
"services registry group with image paths identical to yours however. =
Following is a .txt cut and paste from lanmanserver and =
lanmanworkstation:
=20
Key Name: =
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanworkstation
Class Name: NO CLASS
Last Write Time: 7/18/2004 - 2:25 PM
Value 0
Name: Start
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x2
=20
Value 1
Name: Description
Type: REG_SZ
Data: Creates and maintains client network connections to =
remote servers. If this service is stopped, these connections will be =
unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly =
depend on it will fail to start. BlackViper.com adds this: Used to =
connect local computer to remote computers. Examples may include local =
network connectivity and File and Print sharing. Many services depend on =
Workstation to be functioning. Leave it on automatic for safe =
configurations.
=20
Value 2
Name: Type
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x20
=20
Value 3
Name: ErrorControl
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x1
=20
Value 4
Name: DisplayName
Type: REG_SZ
Data: Workstation
=20
Value 5
Name: Group
Type: REG_SZ
Data: NetworkProvider
=20
Value 6
Name: ObjectName
Type: REG_SZ
Data: LocalSystem
=20
=20
Key Name: =
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanworkstation\En=
um
Class Name: NO CLASS
Last Write Time: 7/18/2004 - 2:25 PM
Value 0
Name: 0
Type: REG_SZ
Data: Root\LEGACY_LANMANWORKSTATION\0000
=20
Value 1
Name: Count
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x1
=20
Value 2
Name: NextInstance
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x1
=20
=
-------------------------------------------------------------------------=
---------------------------------------
=20
Key Name: =
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanserver
Class Name: NO CLASS
Last Write Time: 7/18/2004 - 2:25 PM
Value 0
Name: Start
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x4
=20
Value 1
Name: Description
Type: REG_SZ
Data: Supports file, print, and named-pipe sharing over =
the network for this computer. If this service is stopped, these =
functions will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services =
that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. BlackViper.com adds =
this: Used for file and print sharing from your computer or Message =
Queuing. For security purposes, you may disable this service if you do =
not require local printers and files shared across your network. =
Connectivity, however, still exists even on incoming shared network =
drives. Workstation needs to be running to connect to another computer =
that has the files you are looking for. Note: If you disable File and =
Print sharing, the Server Service may disappear from the Services =
listing. Just enable File and Print sharing again and the Server Service =
will return.
=20
Value 2
Name: Type
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x20
=20
Value 3
Name: ErrorControl
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x1
=20
Value 4
Name: DisplayName
Type: REG_SZ
Data: Server
=20
Value 5
Name: ObjectName
Type: REG_SZ
Data: LocalSystem
=20
=20
Key Name: =
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanserver\Paramet=
ers
Class Name: NO CLASS
Last Write Time: 5/12/2004 - 4:59 PM
Value 0
Name: CachedOpenLimit
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x0
=20
=20
Key Name: =
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanserver\Enum
Class Name: NO CLASS
Last Write Time: 7/18/2004 - 2:25 PM
Value 0
Name: 0
Type: REG_SZ
Data: Root\LEGACY_LANMANSERVER\0000
=20
Value 1
Name: Count
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x1
=20
Value 2
Name: NextInstance
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x1
=20
=20
What else is missing, and what are the steps to correctly enter the =
necessary path information ? Your help is greatly appriciated.=20
=20
=20
=20
--=20
Curtis J.
Lincoln City, Oregon
=20
=20
"Doug Knox MS-MVP" wrote:
=20
Curtis,
=20
Click Start, Run and enter REGEDIT Go to:
=20
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanserver
=20
and
=20
=
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanworkstation
=20
For each of these registry keys there is an "ImagePath" value. On =
my system the ImagePath value is:
=20
%SystemRoot%\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
=20
Please post back with the contents of this value on your system.
=20
=20
--=20
Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart Display
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
--------------------------------
Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
--------------------------------
Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
=20
"Curtis" wrote in message =
...
After trying several different alterations to the sevices start up =
settings, I discovered that the workstation service, and those services =
dependent on it to start, would not start /run. I get an "error 3, path =
not found" message. The "path box" is empty, and I am unable to =
manually input a path into it....I seem to be limping along O.K. without =
these services, however WIN XP PRO now seems somewhat buggy, for obvious =
reasons.
--=20
Curtis J.
Lincoln City, Oregon

Curtis,

The link works here. Send your e-mail address to =
and I'll e-mail you the REG file. DO NOT post your real e-mail address =
here in the newsgroups, unless you really like spam :-)
--=20
Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart Display
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
--------------------------------
Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
--------------------------------
Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
=20
"Curtis" wrote in message =
...
Doug,
I am unable to access the web address where the registry export for me =
is located. I get an error 404 when clicking on, or cutting and pasting =
the hyperlink you gave me.
--=20
Curtis J.
Lincoln City, Oregon
=20
=20
"Doug Knox MS-MVP" wrote:
=20
Hi Curtis,
=20
Highlight each of the keys referenced. Right click in a blank area =
of the right pane and select New, Expandable String Value. Name it =
ImagePath. You appear to be missing quite a bit, particularly a number =
of sub-keys in both of these keys, in addition to a number of missing =
values. I've created a Registry export from a relatively clean XP =
system. It can be found at:
=20
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/lanmanwkssrv.reg =20
=20
Download this file and save it to your hard disk. Next, create a =
System Restore Point (Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, System =
Restore). This gives you a way to back out, since I cannot guarantee =
that all of the settings, particularly relating to security will be the =
same on your system.
=20
Next, either double click the REG file you downloaded to import it =
into the Registry, or use Registry, Import, from within Regedit. =
Reboot. Hopefully all will be well with these two services again.
=20
--=20
Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart Display
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
--------------------------------
Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
--------------------------------
Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
=20
"Curtis" wrote in message =
...
Doug, Thank you for your speedy reply. It seems that I have no =
image path assigned to either reg. folders. There are other services in =
the "services registry group with image paths identical to yours =
however. Following is a .txt cut and paste from lanmanserver and =
lanmanworkstation:
=20
Key Name: =
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanworkstation
Class Name: NO CLASS
Last Write Time: 7/18/2004 - 2:25 PM
Value 0
Name: Start
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x2
=20
Value 1
Name: Description
Type: REG_SZ
Data: Creates and maintains client network connections =
to remote servers. If this service is stopped, these connections will be =
unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly =
depend on it will fail to start. BlackViper.com adds this: Used to =
connect local computer to remote computers. Examples may include local =
network connectivity and File and Print sharing. Many services depend on =
Workstation to be functioning. Leave it on automatic for safe =
configurations.
=20
Value 2
Name: Type
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x20
=20
Value 3
Name: ErrorControl
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x1
=20
Value 4
Name: DisplayName
Type: REG_SZ
Data: Workstation
=20
Value 5
Name: Group
Type: REG_SZ
Data: NetworkProvider
=20
Value 6
Name: ObjectName
Type: REG_SZ
Data: LocalSystem
=20
=20
Key Name: =
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanworkstation\En=
um
Class Name: NO CLASS
Last Write Time: 7/18/2004 - 2:25 PM
Value 0
Name: 0
Type: REG_SZ
Data: Root\LEGACY_LANMANWORKSTATION\0000
=20
Value 1
Name: Count
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x1
=20
Value 2
Name: NextInstance
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x1
=20
=
-------------------------------------------------------------------------=
---------------------------------------
=20
Key Name: =
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanserver
Class Name: NO CLASS
Last Write Time: 7/18/2004 - 2:25 PM
Value 0
Name: Start
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x4
=20
Value 1
Name: Description
Type: REG_SZ
Data: Supports file, print, and named-pipe sharing over =
the network for this computer. If this service is stopped, these =
functions will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services =
that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. BlackViper.com adds =
this: Used for file and print sharing from your computer or Message =
Queuing. For security purposes, you may disable this service if you do =
not require local printers and files shared across your network. =
Connectivity, however, still exists even on incoming shared network =
drives. Workstation needs to be running to connect to another computer =
that has the files you are looking for. Note: If you disable File and =
Print sharing, the Server Service may disappear from the Services =
listing. Just enable File and Print sharing again and the Server Service =
will return.
=20
Value 2
Name: Type
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x20
=20
Value 3
Name: ErrorControl
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x1
=20
Value 4
Name: DisplayName
Type: REG_SZ
Data: Server
=20
Value 5
Name: ObjectName
Type: REG_SZ
Data: LocalSystem
=20
=20
Key Name: =
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanserver\Paramet=
ers
Class Name: NO CLASS
Last Write Time: 5/12/2004 - 4:59 PM
Value 0
Name: CachedOpenLimit
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x0
=20
=20
Key Name: =
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanserver\Enum
Class Name: NO CLASS
Last Write Time: 7/18/2004 - 2:25 PM
Value 0
Name: 0
Type: REG_SZ
Data: Root\LEGACY_LANMANSERVER\0000
=20
Value 1
Name: Count
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x1
=20
Value 2
Name: NextInstance
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x1
=20
=20
What else is missing, and what are the steps to correctly enter the =
necessary path information ? Your help is greatly appriciated.=20
=20
=20
=20
--=20
Curtis J.
Lincoln City, Oregon
=20
=20
"Doug Knox MS-MVP" wrote:
=20
Curtis,
=20
Click Start, Run and enter REGEDIT Go to:
=20
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanserver
=20
and
=20
=
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanworkstation
=20
For each of these registry keys there is an "ImagePath" value. =
On my system the ImagePath value is:
=20
%SystemRoot%\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
=20
Please post back with the contents of this value on your system.
=20
=20
--=20
Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart =
Display
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
--------------------------------
Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
--------------------------------
Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
=20
"Curtis" wrote in message =
...
After trying several different alterations to the sevices start =
up settings, I discovered that the workstation service, and those =
services dependent on it to start, would not start /run. I get an =
"error 3, path not found" message. The "path box" is empty, and I am =
unable to manually input a path into it....I seem to be limping along =
O.K. without these services, however WIN XP PRO now seems somewhat =
buggy, for obvious reasons.
--=20
Curtis J.
Lincoln City, Oregon

Curtis,

The link works here. Send your e-mail address to =
and I'll e-mail you the REG file. DO NOT post your real e-mail address =
here in the newsgroups, unless you really like spam :-)
--=20
Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart Display
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
--------------------------------
Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
--------------------------------
Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
=20
"Curtis" wrote in message =
...
Doug,
I am unable to access the web address where the registry export for me =
is located. I get an error 404 when clicking on, or cutting and pasting =
the hyperlink you gave me.
--=20
Curtis J.
Lincoln City, Oregon
=20
=20
"Doug Knox MS-MVP" wrote:
=20
Hi Curtis,
=20
Highlight each of the keys referenced. Right click in a blank area =
of the right pane and select New, Expandable String Value. Name it =
ImagePath. You appear to be missing quite a bit, particularly a number =
of sub-keys in both of these keys, in addition to a number of missing =
values. I've created a Registry export from a relatively clean XP =
system. It can be found at:
=20
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/lanmanwkssrv.reg =20
=20
Download this file and save it to your hard disk. Next, create a =
System Restore Point (Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, System =
Restore). This gives you a way to back out, since I cannot guarantee =
that all of the settings, particularly relating to security will be the =
same on your system.
=20
Next, either double click the REG file you downloaded to import it =
into the Registry, or use Registry, Import, from within Regedit. =
Reboot. Hopefully all will be well with these two services again.
=20
--=20
Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart Display
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
--------------------------------
Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
--------------------------------
Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
=20
"Curtis" wrote in message =
...
Doug, Thank you for your speedy reply. It seems that I have no =
image path assigned to either reg. folders. There are other services in =
the "services registry group with image paths identical to yours =
however. Following is a .txt cut and paste from lanmanserver and =
lanmanworkstation:
=20
Key Name: =
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanworkstation
Class Name: NO CLASS
Last Write Time: 7/18/2004 - 2:25 PM
Value 0
Name: Start
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x2
=20
Value 1
Name: Description
Type: REG_SZ
Data: Creates and maintains client network connections =
to remote servers. If this service is stopped, these connections will be =
unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly =
depend on it will fail to start. BlackViper.com adds this: Used to =
connect local computer to remote computers. Examples may include local =
network connectivity and File and Print sharing. Many services depend on =
Workstation to be functioning. Leave it on automatic for safe =
configurations.
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Value 2
Name: Type
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x20
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Value 3
Name: ErrorControl
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x1
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Value 4
Name: DisplayName
Type: REG_SZ
Data: Workstation
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Value 5
Name: Group
Type: REG_SZ
Data: NetworkProvider
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Value 6
Name: ObjectName
Type: REG_SZ
Data: LocalSystem
=20
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Key Name: =
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanworkstation\En=
um
Class Name: NO CLASS
Last Write Time: 7/18/2004 - 2:25 PM
Value 0
Name: 0
Type: REG_SZ
Data: Root\LEGACY_LANMANWORKSTATION\0000
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Value 1
Name: Count
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x1
=20
Value 2
Name: NextInstance
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x1
=20
=
-------------------------------------------------------------------------=
---------------------------------------
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Key Name: =
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanserver
Class Name: NO CLASS
Last Write Time: 7/18/2004 - 2:25 PM
Value 0
Name: Start
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x4
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Value 1
Name: Description
Type: REG_SZ
Data: Supports file, print, and named-pipe sharing over =
the network for this computer. If this service is stopped, these =
functions will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services =
that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. BlackViper.com adds =
this: Used for file and print sharing from your computer or Message =
Queuing. For security purposes, you may disable this service if you do =
not require local printers and files shared across your network. =
Connectivity, however, still exists even on incoming shared network =
drives. Workstation needs to be running to connect to another computer =
that has the files you are looking for. Note: If you disable File and =
Print sharing, the Server Service may disappear from the Services =
listing. Just enable File and Print sharing again and the Server Service =
will return.
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Value 2
Name: Type
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x20
=20
Value 3
Name: ErrorControl
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x1
=20
Value 4
Name: DisplayName
Type: REG_SZ
Data: Server
=20
Value 5
Name: ObjectName
Type: REG_SZ
Data: LocalSystem
=20
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Key Name: =
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanserver\Paramet=
ers
Class Name: NO CLASS
Last Write Time: 5/12/2004 - 4:59 PM
Value 0
Name: CachedOpenLimit
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x0
=20
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Key Name: =
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanserver\Enum
Class Name: NO CLASS
Last Write Time: 7/18/2004 - 2:25 PM
Value 0
Name: 0
Type: REG_SZ
Data: Root\LEGACY_LANMANSERVER\0000
=20
Value 1
Name: Count
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x1
=20
Value 2
Name: NextInstance
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x1
=20
=20
What else is missing, and what are the steps to correctly enter the =
necessary path information ? Your help is greatly appriciated.=20
=20
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Curtis J.
Lincoln City, Oregon
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"Doug Knox MS-MVP" wrote:
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Curtis,
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Click Start, Run and enter REGEDIT Go to:
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HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanserver
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and
=20
=
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanworkstation
=20
For each of these registry keys there is an "ImagePath" value. =
On my system the ImagePath value is:
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%SystemRoot%\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
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Please post back with the contents of this value on your system.
=20
=20
--=20
Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart =
Display
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
--------------------------------
Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
--------------------------------
Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
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"Curtis" wrote in message =
...
After trying several different alterations to the sevices start =
up settings, I discovered that the workstation service, and those =
services dependent on it to start, would not start /run. I get an =
"error 3, path not found" message. The "path box" is empty, and I am =
unable to manually input a path into it....I seem to be limping along =
O.K. without these services, however WIN XP PRO now seems somewhat =
buggy, for obvious reasons.
--=20
Curtis J.
Lincoln City, Oregon

Curtis,

The link works here. Send your e-mail address to =
and I'll e-mail you the REG file. DO NOT post your real e-mail address =
here in the newsgroups, unless you really like spam :-)
--=20
Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart Display
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
--------------------------------
Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
--------------------------------
Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
=20
"Curtis" wrote in message =
...
Doug,
I am unable to access the web address where the registry export for me =
is located. I get an error 404 when clicking on, or cutting and pasting =
the hyperlink you gave me.
--=20
Curtis J.
Lincoln City, Oregon
=20
=20
"Doug Knox MS-MVP" wrote:
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Hi Curtis,
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Highlight each of the keys referenced. Right click in a blank area =
of the right pane and select New, Expandable String Value. Name it =
ImagePath. You appear to be missing quite a bit, particularly a number =
of sub-keys in both of these keys, in addition to a number of missing =
values. I've created a Registry export from a relatively clean XP =
system. It can be found at:
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http://www.dougknox.com/xp/lanmanwkssrv.reg =20
=20
Download this file and save it to your hard disk. Next, create a =
System Restore Point (Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, System =
Restore). This gives you a way to back out, since I cannot guarantee =
that all of the settings, particularly relating to security will be the =
same on your system.
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Next, either double click the REG file you downloaded to import it =
into the Registry, or use Registry, Import, from within Regedit. =
Reboot. Hopefully all will be well with these two services again.
=20
--=20
Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart Display
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
--------------------------------
Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
--------------------------------
Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
=20
"Curtis" wrote in message =
...
Doug, Thank you for your speedy reply. It seems that I have no =
image path assigned to either reg. folders. There are other services in =
the "services registry group with image paths identical to yours =
however. Following is a .txt cut and paste from lanmanserver and =
lanmanworkstation:
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Key Name: =
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanworkstation
Class Name: NO CLASS
Last Write Time: 7/18/2004 - 2:25 PM
Value 0
Name: Start
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x2
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Value 1
Name: Description
Type: REG_SZ
Data: Creates and maintains client network connections =
to remote servers. If this service is stopped, these connections will be =
unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly =
depend on it will fail to start. BlackViper.com adds this: Used to =
connect local computer to remote computers. Examples may include local =
network connectivity and File and Print sharing. Many services depend on =
Workstation to be functioning. Leave it on automatic for safe =
configurations.
=20
Value 2
Name: Type
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x20
=20
Value 3
Name: ErrorControl
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x1
=20
Value 4
Name: DisplayName
Type: REG_SZ
Data: Workstation
=20
Value 5
Name: Group
Type: REG_SZ
Data: NetworkProvider
=20
Value 6
Name: ObjectName
Type: REG_SZ
Data: LocalSystem
=20
=20
Key Name: =
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanworkstation\En=
um
Class Name: NO CLASS
Last Write Time: 7/18/2004 - 2:25 PM
Value 0
Name: 0
Type: REG_SZ
Data: Root\LEGACY_LANMANWORKSTATION\0000
=20
Value 1
Name: Count
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x1
=20
Value 2
Name: NextInstance
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x1
=20
=
-------------------------------------------------------------------------=
---------------------------------------
=20
Key Name: =
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanserver
Class Name: NO CLASS
Last Write Time: 7/18/2004 - 2:25 PM
Value 0
Name: Start
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x4
=20
Value 1
Name: Description
Type: REG_SZ
Data: Supports file, print, and named-pipe sharing over =
the network for this computer. If this service is stopped, these =
functions will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services =
that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. BlackViper.com adds =
this: Used for file and print sharing from your computer or Message =
Queuing. For security purposes, you may disable this service if you do =
not require local printers and files shared across your network. =
Connectivity, however, still exists even on incoming shared network =
drives. Workstation needs to be running to connect to another computer =
that has the files you are looking for. Note: If you disable File and =
Print sharing, the Server Service may disappear from the Services =
listing. Just enable File and Print sharing again and the Server Service =
will return.
=20
Value 2
Name: Type
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x20
=20
Value 3
Name: ErrorControl
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x1
=20
Value 4
Name: DisplayName
Type: REG_SZ
Data: Server
=20
Value 5
Name: ObjectName
Type: REG_SZ
Data: LocalSystem
=20
=20
Key Name: =
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanserver\Paramet=
ers
Class Name: NO CLASS
Last Write Time: 5/12/2004 - 4:59 PM
Value 0
Name: CachedOpenLimit
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x0
=20
=20
Key Name: =
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanserver\Enum
Class Name: NO CLASS
Last Write Time: 7/18/2004 - 2:25 PM
Value 0
Name: 0
Type: REG_SZ
Data: Root\LEGACY_LANMANSERVER\0000
=20
Value 1
Name: Count
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x1
=20
Value 2
Name: NextInstance
Type: REG_DWORD
Data: 0x1
=20
=20
What else is missing, and what are the steps to correctly enter the =
necessary path information ? Your help is greatly appriciated.=20
=20
=20
=20
--=20
Curtis J.
Lincoln City, Oregon
=20
=20
"Doug Knox MS-MVP" wrote:
=20
Curtis,
=20
Click Start, Run and enter REGEDIT Go to:
=20
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanserver
=20
and
=20
=
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\lanmanworkstation
=20
For each of these registry keys there is an "ImagePath" value. =
On my system the ImagePath value is:
=20
%SystemRoot%\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
=20
Please post back with the contents of this value on your system.
=20
=20
--=20
Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart =
Display
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
--------------------------------
Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
--------------------------------
Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
=20
"Curtis" wrote in message =
...
After trying several different alterations to the sevices start =
up settings, I discovered that the workstation service, and those =
services dependent on it to start, would not start /run. I get an =
"error 3, path not found" message. The "path box" is empty, and I am =
unable to manually input a path into it....I seem to be limping along =
O.K. without these services, however WIN XP PRO now seems somewhat =
buggy, for obvious reasons.
--=20
Curtis J.
Lincoln City, Oregon