myhousekey Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 (edited) They just put my work laptop on a domain and I'm now having trouble getting it re-connected to my home network. When I attempt to run the Network Setup Wizard it tells me: Cannot complete the network setup wizard.The wizard detected that this computer belongs to a domain. Therefore, you cannot use this wizard to setup a network. Anyone have any experience with this problem and have a solution? Edited September 22, 2007 by myhousekey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 They just put my work laptop on a domain and I'm now having trouble getting it re-connected to my home network. When I attempt to run the Network Setup Wizard it tells me: Anyone have any experience with this problem and have a solution? I don't think this can be done without reconfiguring the laptop using local admin rights, which would entail removing the domain membership. Then you won't be able to connect at work. The laptop is looking for the domain controller and as a security measure it won't connect to another network. Your IT Dept are expecting the laptop to be used in isolation, using (maybe) EVDO or public wireless to connect to your remote access system if necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 [stupid?] Can he create a new user and change the settings for that one user?[/stupid?] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 If you're trying to map drives or printers, or share folders... just make the network address the IP address. I could offer more assistance, but for now I'll assume you know what I'm talking about. Never trust a wizard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myhousekey Posted September 22, 2007 Author Share Posted September 22, 2007 If you're trying to map drives or printers, or share folders... just make the network address the IP address. I could offer more assistance, but for now I'll assume you know what I'm talking about. Please explain further. I'm more likely to make things worse then better without being sure of the proper steps.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Please explain further. I'm more likely to make things worse then better without being sure of the proper steps.... I dunno... I tried working with Windows home networking and domains and stuff for a while with no success. I posted about it. Anyway, finally what ended up working was just referencing network printers and network shares by their IP address. I guess it's worth a shot for you. It's possible that it won't work. So my printer is \\192.168.0.101\Lexmark And my shared drive is \\192.168.0.101\Media You might be able to just pop open an Internet Explorer window and type in the IP address to see if you can browse your shares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myhousekey Posted September 28, 2007 Author Share Posted September 28, 2007 Finally got it to work that way AtomicCEO. Thanks for the help. Didn't realize I'd need to know my broadband username/password to connect over the router... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Finally got it to work that way AtomicCEO. Thanks for the help. Didn't realize I'd need to know my broadband username/password to connect over the router... Holy crap. I helped someone instead of ridiculing them in sarcastic ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Holy crap. I helped someone instead of ridiculing them in sarcastic ways. You need to go to on a a retreat, ASAP!!!! Light some candles, say some Hail Mary's, and repent. Frankly, if there is lightning around and I'm near you I'll.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Holy crap. I helped someone instead of ridiculing them in sarcastic ways. you rebel scum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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