I wrote last week about problems with my new installed AT&T high speed internet activation that included DSL applications (on top) of applications that I had on my computer that was connected to a router(is no more). I took Carol`s advise and deleted the DSL applications (thanks also to Steve) However, my problem today is self-inflicted. During the installation process (by myself), I was instructed to enter a domain name somewhere??? I obviously mis-fired with the keys and entered something no even close to the command requested by the installation CD. So now, here is my problem.(Carol, I think I am in the right forum) with this question: Everytime I click the start button on my computer, everything seems normal, until this message appears on the screen. "No DOMAIN name is found and you may not be able to activate some applications". I click on the cancel button, and a next message appears asking for the name of computer, followed by my password, followed by a request for a domain. I click the cancel button and I AM allowed into the internet. So what did i do wrong????Help Carol, Steve,anyone. Thanks in advance. Elmoticky

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Robert, I didn't suggest that you "delete" anything. All I said was it's best not 
to install your ISP provided software, but you'd already done that.

 I advised you to go through your startups and remove unnecessary apps, so they wouldn't 
start with Windows.

If you wanted to Uninstall your ISP's software after already being set up, then it's 
up to you to contact your ISP and ask them to help set up a connection manually, 
if you're unsure how. Contact your internet provider.
 

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Carol: Thanks for your response to my question(s). I am sorry if I made the impression that you had suggested that I delete anything, especially ISL applications. What I did delete though, was all the unnecessary loaded DSL applications, and there were many. I kept some that I liked. My problem is that I keep getting: "A server cannot be found to validate your password". When I click OK or cancel, another window appears asking me for this: "Name of Computer, password, and Domain". unable to solve this I click cancel, and am allowed in. So this is my problem, for now. Thanks Carol..again. Elmoticky


On Monday, July 2, 2007 at 7:42 am, Robert B. Lopez wrote:
>I wrote last week about problems with my new installed AT&T high speed internet activation
>that included DSL applications (on top) of applications
>that I had on my computer that was connected to a
>router(is no more). I took Carol`s advise and deleted the DSL applications (thanks
>also to Steve)
>However, my problem today is self-inflicted. During the installation process (by
>myself), I was
>instructed to enter a domain name somewhere???
>I obviously mis-fired with the keys and entered something no even close to the command
>requested by the installation CD. So now, here is
>my problem.(Carol, I think I am in the right forum)
>with this question: Everytime I click the start button on my computer, everything
>seems normal,
>until this message appears on the screen. "No DOMAIN name is found and you may not
>be able to
>activate some applications". I click on the cancel button, and a next message appears
>asking for the
>name of computer, followed by my password, followed by a request for a domain. I
>click the cancel button and I AM allowed into the internet.
>So what did i do wrong????Help Carol, Steve,anyone. Thanks in advance. Elmoticky

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OK, I see now what you mean. You still need to contact your internet provider, as they're the only ones who'd know what Domain name servers and other info. needs to be input to get you up and running properly.

Hey Thanks again Carol. You know, I soved the domain thing and now I have a message that says: Enter your network password for microsoft network". When i enter my 'own passwordf", I get this: "incorrect parameter"...Come on Carol, solve this one for me. Oh and technical support is a farce. They want me to use the telephone. PHONE BILL!!!


On Monday, July 2, 2007 at 9:48 pm, Carol J wrote:
>
>OK, I see now what you mean. You still need to contact your internet provider,
>as they're the only ones who'd know what Domain name servers and other info. needs
>to be input to get you up and running properly.
>

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I do Not know how to solve your problem, because I can't SEE the situation and check 
things out for myself. If it were my machine, sitting in front of me, I could probably 
figure it out.

I have to call my ISP tech support, when I have problems, too. I know it's a hassle, 
but I don't get charged for it. If you do, I'm sorry, but this is not a Windows ME 
issue. It's between you and your ISP. Period. 

You're probably going to need to contact them sometime or another in the future anyway... 
so, quit being such a pain, and contact your ISP, or ask a knowledgeable acquaintance 
to help you.
 


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A thought... but I'm not at all sure, if this is what the deal is. 

Go into the Control Panel, open the Network applet - for Primary Network Login choose 
Windows Logon. Password Properties - Check 'all users of this PC use the same preferences 
and desktop settings.'


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Carol: Hi once again. I just got off the phone talking with a AT&T high speed internet technician We resolved the "pain" that I had been causing to annoyances.org. You know what? Even though we fixed the network password issue that had me stumped, I got a message that I had fixed before. When we tackled that issue, we concluded that it was not a problem in the computer, but was the result of Microsoft not providing updates any longer, as you should know. Sorry Carol, you have been a great help and a pleasure reading your words of widsom. Thanks again, all is fine here. Elmoticky


On Monday, July 2, 2007 at 7:42 am, Robert B. Lopez wrote:
>I wrote last week about problems with my new installed AT&T high speed internet activation
>that included DSL applications (on top) of applications
>that I had on my computer that was connected to a
>router(is no more). I took Carol`s advise and deleted the DSL applications (thanks
>also to Steve)
>However, my problem today is self-inflicted. During the installation process (by
>myself), I was
>instructed to enter a domain name somewhere???
>I obviously mis-fired with the keys and entered something no even close to the command
>requested by the installation CD. So now, here is
>my problem.(Carol, I think I am in the right forum)
>with this question: Everytime I click the start button on my computer, everything
>seems normal,
>until this message appears on the screen. "No DOMAIN name is found and you may not
>be able to
>activate some applications". I click on the cancel button, and a next message appears
>asking for the
>name of computer, followed by my password, followed by a request for a domain. I
>click the cancel button and I AM allowed into the internet.
>So what did i do wrong????Help Carol, Steve,anyone. Thanks in advance. Elmoticky

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--"When we tackled that issue, we concluded that it was not a problem in the computer, 
but was the result of Microsoft not providing updates any longer, as you should know."

That's a bunch of nonsense, hasn't got a thing to do with the problem. Anyway, I'm 
glad you got it sorted out, Robert.
 


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Carol J. Thank you again for reminding me that we had tackled that issue, although forgive for the short memory, I agree that it is not a problem with the computer. You know what Carol?, I am now convinced that I have to change my system away from WinMe. Without Microsoft updates, no telling what might be ahead for me. I do not like hassles like the one that arised as soon as I finished downloading the junk that was in the CD(mailed)to me in a small box(with instructions). Immediately my computer started locking up on me, and it started from there. Anyway Carol, you have kept me alert looking for your messages which I am very happy to read. Have a good day Carol.


On Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 11:24 am, Carol J wrote:
>
>--"When we tackled that issue, we concluded that it was not a problem in the computer,
>but was the result of Microsoft not providing updates any longer, as you should know."
>
>That's a bunch of nonsense, hasn't got a thing to do with the problem. Anyway, I'm
>glad you got it sorted out, Robert.
>
>
>

No, no... you misunderstand me. I should have been clearer. I was quoting YOU. 
Re: your conversation with tech support.... 
YOU said, --When we tackled that issue, we concluded that it was not a problem 
in the computer, but was the result of Microsoft not providing updates any longer,

To which is replied that's a bunch of nonsense... the fact that MS doesn't provide 
updates any longer didn't have one thing to do with your problem. ISP's always try 
to convince people they need to upgrade to a newer operating system. It would probably 
save them tech support calls and hassles. They're full of it sometimes. 

Of course, it wasn't a problem with your computer. It was operator (Robert) error, 
when you tried to remove all that junk. :) Something went haywire.

Anyhow, Steve has a ME system and never installs updates. He gets along fine, but 
he's an experienced user. However, you'd be doing yourself a big favor, if you Stop 
using Internet Explorer as your main browser. It's extremely vulnerable to malware 
infections. Give Opera or Firefox a try. 

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Hi Carol: You are correct about misunderstanding you with respect to the "tackle" issue with the tech guy. I am in a mild melt-down situation that I have to get up from my computer and walk outside to the hot sun. It must be very easy for you to spot the ignorance of a wanna-be computer savvy, by the way I twist myself with my own mistakes. But hey, nobody is born to a baby bottle attached to a computer. What I mean is that despite my frustrations, I will get there. Oh, by the way, I just got a email message from the tech guy. Get this Carol: He sends me the name of several routers. He instructs me about setups if connected to a router!!! I am not connected to a router. (I used to be). So this gives you an idea of a melt down. But that is another story. Sorry I never got around to responding specifically to your comments. I will go back and read them for next time, O.K? Robert.


On Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 12:49 pm, Carol J wrote:
>
>No, no... you misunderstand me. I should have been clearer. I was quoting YOU.
>Re: your conversation with tech support....
>YOU said, --When we tackled that issue, we concluded that it was not a problem
>in the computer, but was the result of Microsoft not providing updates any longer,
>
>To which is replied that's a bunch of nonsense... the fact that MS doesn't provide
>updates any longer didn't have one thing to do with your problem. ISP's always try
>to convince people they need to upgrade to a newer operating system. It would probably
>save them tech support calls and hassles. They're full of it sometimes.
>
>Of course, it wasn't a problem with your computer. It was operator (Robert) error,
>when you tried to remove all that junk. :) Something went haywire.
>
>Anyhow, Steve has a ME system and never installs updates. He gets along fine, but
>he's an experienced user. However, you'd be doing yourself a big favor, if you Stop
>using Internet Explorer as your main browser. It's extremely vulnerable to malware
>infections. Give Opera or Firefox a try.
>

Robert, no need to respond at all. It was just some added advice, nothing to do with your original issue... So, it's not really open to further discussion.

Carol: I feel that I owe you not only an apology but feel that I must tell you that I have resolved the problem. It was so simple, that I laughed when I realized the trouble and obvious insult to your inteligence. I just wanted to tell you again, Thanks. If you are interested, I will gladly tell you what the stupid "problem" was. Hava a nice day. Robert.


On Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 8:38 pm, Carol J wrote:
>
>Robert, no need to respond at all. It was just some added advice, nothing to do with
>your original issue... So, it's not really open to further discussion.
>

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Yes, I'm interested, so please do tell. After all this, I'd like to know what the deal was.

Good Morning Carol: To you and all Annoyances.org. I am glad that you responded. The problem was really no problem at. If I ever mentioned this to you, I am not sure. I used to be connected to a router using a Microsoft client config on my network. When I switched to AT&T high speed internet, I stopped being a Microsoft client. Does this makes any sense? Anyway, because the error message that had me stumped dealt with no domain server available to verify my password, I therefore clicked that same error to Google. If you care to type "Removing "Enter Network Password" window, in Google, the response will explain what we went through better than I could ever express. Because I said that I would tell you how I solved the problem, I will. I followed the instructions from Google. I clicked network after a few clicks and removed "client for Microsoft" from the network box, and presto. My problem is history(quote taken from Captain Hank) who had the same problem as me and asked Google. Again I want to say Thank you Carol. If I ever went overboad and insulted your inteligence during my melt-down forgive, O.k.???Elmoticky


On Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 5:27 pm, Carol J wrote:
>
>Yes, I'm interested, so please do tell. After all this, I'd like to know what the
>deal was.
>

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Hi again, Robert. 

That's right, you did mention that you were connected to your son's router at one 
time. I'm familiar with how Client for Microsoft Networks works but sure didn't think 
IT was the extent of your problem! 

You didn't insult me, just onfused me a bit but...Thanks for letting me know. Hope 
you have smooth sailing from now on.


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Well, hello there Carol: It is so nice to hear from you. I have thought about you since our last message that I posted for you. Here is what I thought when you remained silent: I thought that you probably said, good riddence of this jerk. Just joking! Hey yeah, I was as surprised as you to find out where the problem was. But after thinking about it, it makes sense, don`t you think? Since I longer was a microsoft client, then it follows that they cut me loose. Then it follows that I had no server or domain name to verify my password. But that problem is now history Carol, and what i see as relief is to note that you say that i did not insult you. Thanks for your kind message. Please respond if you want. I would like to ask you one question if you respond in reference to how nice your blue fonts in you writings are. Have a nice day...Elmoticky


On Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 12:42 pm, Bald Eagle wrote:
>
>Hi again, Robert.
>
>That's right, you did mention that you were connected to your son's router at one
>time. I'm familiar with how Client for Microsoft Networks works but sure didn't think
>IT was the extent of your problem!
>
>You didn't insult me, just onfused me a bit but...Thanks for letting me know. Hope
>you have smooth sailing from now on.
>
>

Robert, I apologize for not getting back to you sooner, under the circumstances! 

I sometimes forget, if I don't reply right away but always save the email notices 
to remind me. I mainly helping on the XP forum, when I'm on Annoyances. 

As for my blue fonts, I use HTML code to add it in each post. You can see the code, 
when you hit reply to one of my posts. If you want to do similar, just don't use 
the same exact color as mine, or I may get upset... LOL 




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Carol: It is as always nice for you to respond, even if our back and forth writings appear to have gotten off the tracks with respect to computer problems. It is frankly, your nice desposition that makes me want to hear from you. You simply do not cease to surprise me. Your helping people in other forums also expose some of the things that I also do in other forums. That is using another name. Yours, well frankly I think you should hang on to the name Carol wherever you go on the web. Bald Eagle??? Look Carol, I am going to say it...I would rather prefer if you wrote to my email instead of putting our conversations out there for others to read and laugh at me. If you want, let me know and i will let you have my email address. Colors of fonts do not go with my thinking Carol. With you, its different. They look rather cool. If you remember don`t hesitate to respond.....Robert


On Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 2:53 pm, Bald Eagle wrote:
>
>Robert, I apologize for not getting back to you sooner, under the circumstances!
>
>I sometimes forget, if I don't reply right away but always save the email notices
>to remind me. I mainly helping on the XP forum, when I'm on Annoyances.
>
>As for my blue fonts, I use HTML code to add it in each post. You can see the code,
>when you hit reply to one of my posts. If you want to do similar, just don't use
>the same exact color as mine, or I may get upset... LOL
>
>
>
>

Thank you for the compliment, but my disposition isn't always 'good'. I needed a 
change is why I'm using a different user name. Everyone who hangs out on these forums 
regularly knows me as Carol, regardless.

You said you had a question about my blue font, so I 'assumed' you wanted to know 
how to use a dif. font color on the forum.. I don't know what conversations you're 
referring to, Robert... laughing at you?


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Hi Carol. Are you awake? I noted that you wrote at 11:15 pm from a PDT time zone. I do not mind what name anyone use while writing in these venues. That is one of the privileges we all enjoy and I think bald eagle was a good choice you made. Oh on disposition, I sort of have to agree with you that "your disposition is not always good". I have read you enough in Annoyances.org to agree with you "just a tad". You did not answer my question with respect to my email address. I have to gather that it was due to unexplained or the unaddressed reasons for such a change. Well I need a savvy mentor with my newly installed AT&T high speed internet that I find somewhat different starting with the tool bars and so on. But I feel rather uncomfortable going into the forum with silly stuff like this. On the other hand, if changed, I feel that I could contact you if expertise were need. But I do not want to impose on you, so do not feel compelled to respond to my request, O.K. BE GOOD, and stay safe. Robert


On Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 11:15 pm, Bald Eagle wrote:
>
>Thank you for the compliment, but my disposition isn't always 'good'. I needed a
>change is why I'm using a different user name. Everyone who hangs out on these forums
>regularly knows me as Carol, regardless.
>
>You said you had a question about my blue font, so I 'assumed' you wanted to know
>how to use a dif. font color on the forum.. I don't know what conversations you're
>referring to, Robert... laughing at you?
>
>

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