When I visited a server in the network, I received the following message: "No network provider accepts a specific network path." All I have to do is open this machine through an IP address, such as 192.168.2.10.
Other servers and workstations are working properly. I need help because I need this server to run an application and let the company run this program in different branches across the country. These servers are currently running the Windows 2000 operating system, but I tried to use Windows 2003 two times and then retreated to Windows 2000. I would appreciate it if I could get help.
This is a typical problem, perhaps the problem of network binding, the problem of correctly logging in and the identification of the access network. Here are some troubleshooting steps for you:
1. Verify that the system does run the TCP/IP protocol and has an IP address. If not, add the protocol and address.
2. If the server is also running other protocols (ipx/spx, NetBEUI, etc.), delete the protocols at least when testing, and then restore those protocols later.
3. Verify that the IP address used for this server can be "ping" through the system. If not, verify that you can "ping" 127.0.0.1 this address from the server itself. This can prove that the network interface card (NIC) is bad.
4. Verify that you can use the fully qualified domain name "ping" through the system. If not, verify that the domain name is correct in DNS and WINS.
5. Verify that this server is a member of the same domain name, and that all other servers and clients use the same domain name. If not, add the domain name or verify that the trustworthy relationship is working properly.
6. Verify that the service for this server is running.
7. Finally, verify that you are using a network account to log in to the client system.