Solved Can't network but can share drive

[rdwray]

Router: Got me on this one. Win8 has WPA2-Personal/Enterprise; XP and router have WPA2-PSK; which ones?

 

[rdwray]

ok, got the router on WPA2-PSK; what's next?

 

[chev65]

There should also be a setting for encryption, you want to go with AES rather than TKIP.

Does your connection show as connected in the Windows 8 Network and Sharing Center?

 

[rdwray]

There should also be a setting for encryption, you want to go with AES rather than TKIP.

Does your connection show as connected in the Windows 8 Network and Sharing Center?

It does not. I can disconnect and reconnect and it tries to identify the network for about 2 minutes then fails; public even changes to private and goes back to public. It shows the router name and allows me to try and create a homegroup and that also fails.

Edit: The "Access Type" is "Internet".

 

[chev65]

There should also be a setting for encryption, you want to go with AES rather than TKIP.

Does your connection show as connected in the Windows 8 Network and Sharing Center?

It does not. I can disconnect and reconnect and it tries to identify the network for about 2 minutes then fails; public even changes to private and goes back to public. It shows the router name and allows me to try and create a homegroup and that also fails.

Edit: The "Access Type" is "Internet".

It sounds like something left over from Comodo is blocking this connection from being seen by Windows.

Have you tried using the comodo removal tool, the one I posted may not work but it may help to look around for another one.

 

[rdwray]

I did use the removal tool.

 

[chev65]

I did use the removal tool.

Ok, strange problem here probably caused by previous A/V installation or something along those lines.

Try running the file below, unzip and run the file as admin, your machine will reboot itself. Let me know if anything changes.

There could also be some file corruption from what you are saying so try running the sfc/scannow command and let me know what it says.

 

[rdwray]

The log file is attached:

C:\Windows\system32>sfc/scannow

Beginning system scan. This process will take some time.

Beginning verification phase of system scan.
Verification 100% complete.

Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some
of them. Details are included in the CBS.Log windir\Logs\CBS\CBS.log. For
example C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\CBS.log. Note that logging is currently not
supported in offline servicing scenarios.

If you don't want to look through that entire file, here is the unrepaired list:

CSI 00000401 [SR] Cannot repair member file [l:36{18}]"Amd64\CNBJ2530.DPB" of prncacla.inf, Version = 6.2.9200.16430, pA = PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE_AMD64 (9), Culture neutral, VersionScope = 1 nonSxS, PublicKeyToken = {l:8 b:31bf3856ad364e35}, Type = [l:24{12}]"driverUpdate", TypeName neutral, PublicKey neutral in the store, hash mismatch

CSI 00000403 [SR] Cannot repair member file [l:36{18}]"Amd64\CNBJ2530.DPB" of prncacla.inf, Version = 6.2.9200.16430, pA = PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE_AMD64 (9), Culture neutral, VersionScope = 1 nonSxS, PublicKeyToken = {l:8 b:31bf3856ad364e35}, Type = [l:24{12}]"driverUpdate", TypeName neutral, PublicKey neutral in the store, hash mismatch

CSI 000006d4 [SR] Cannot repair member file [l:40{20}]"5 - Task Manager.lnk" of Microsoft-Windows-explorer-shortcuts, Version = 6.2.9200.16384, pA = PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE_AMD64 (9), Culture neutral, VersionScope = 1 nonSxS, PublicKeyToken = {l:8 b:31bf3856ad364e35}, Type neutral, TypeName neutral, PublicKey neutral in the store, hash mismatch

CSI 000006d6 [SR] Cannot repair member file [l:24{12}]"theme2.theme" of Microsoft-Windows-ThemeFiles-Personalization, Version = 6.2.9200.16384, pA = PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE_AMD64 (9), Culture neutral, VersionScope = 1 nonSxS, PublicKeyToken = {l:8 b:31bf3856ad364e35}, Type neutral, TypeName neutral, PublicKey neutral in the store, hash mismatch

CSI 000006d8 [SR] Cannot repair member file [l:36{18}]"Amd64\CNBJ2530.DPB" of prncacla.inf, Version = 6.2.9200.16430, pA = PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE_AMD64 (9), Culture neutral, VersionScope = 1 nonSxS, PublicKeyToken = {l:8 b:31bf3856ad364e35}, Type = [l:24{12}]"driverUpdate", TypeName neutral, PublicKey neutral in the store, hash mismatch

CSI 000006da [SR] Cannot repair member file [l:36{18}]"Amd64\CNBJ2530.DPB" of prncacla.inf, Version = 6.2.9200.16430, pA = PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE_AMD64 (9), Culture neutral, VersionScope = 1 nonSxS, PublicKeyToken = {l:8 b:31bf3856ad364e35}, Type = [l:24{12}]"driverUpdate", TypeName neutral, PublicKey neutral in the store, hash mismatch

CSI 000006dd [SR] Cannot repair member file [l:40{20}]"5 - Task Manager.lnk" of Microsoft-Windows-explorer-shortcuts, Version = 6.2.9200.16384, pA = PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE_AMD64 (9), Culture neutral, VersionScope = 1 nonSxS, PublicKeyToken = {l:8 b:31bf3856ad364e35}, Type neutral, TypeName neutral, PublicKey neutral in the store, hash mismatch

CSI 000006e3 [SR] Cannot repair member file [l:24{12}]"theme2.theme" of Microsoft-Windows-ThemeFiles-Personalization, Version = 6.2.9200.16384, pA = PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE_AMD64 (9), Culture neutral, VersionScope = 1 nonSxS, PublicKeyToken = {l:8 b:31bf3856ad364e35}, Type neutral, TypeName neutral, PublicKey neutral in the store, hash mismatch

 

[chev65]

As I suspected, this problem has nothing to do with networking and lots to do with missing or corrupted files, maybe even the registry is messed up also but who knows. The ipreset won't be able to fix all that. :shock:

At this point it may be best to refresh the system. I'm not sure if this system has ever worked correctly or not but reinstalling is another option.

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2293-refresh-windows-8-a.html

 

[rdwray]

As I suspected, this problem has nothing to do with networking and lots to do with missing or corrupted files, maybe even the registry is messed up also but who knows. The ipreset won't be able to fix all that. :shock:

At this point it may be best to refresh the system. I'm not sure if this system has ever worked correctly or not but reinstalling is another option.

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2293-refresh-windows-8-a.html

ok if you insist.

I have had some blue screens and 2 forced sfc scans; I may do a reset if things do come out right from the refresh. This is not my primary OS on this machine, but I sure would like to get it working so I can keep up with MS.

I installed this over a Preview version, has this been an ongoing problem?

 

[rdwray]

I did the refresh and ran sfc after the install and it did not find any problems, but network is in the same condition.

 

[chev65]

Bizarre problem for sure, it's certainly not normal or repeatable on other systems.

What happens if you connect directly to the modem?

Did you run the IPReset file I posted earlier?

Have you tried using a different driver?

 

[rdwray]

Bizarre problem for sure, it's certainly not normal or repeatable on other systems.

What happens if you connect directly to the modem?

Did you run the IPReset file I posted earlier?

I've done everything you asked. Since refresh saves settings and reloads them, it is possible that there is a bad setting in the registry. Can I do a full install on Win8 which I downloaded? If so, I will format that partition and reinstall from scratch.

 

[znod]

Do you have an install DVD, Install flash drive, or ISO?

 

[chev65]

Bizarre problem for sure, it's certainly not normal or repeatable on other systems.

What happens if you connect directly to the modem?

Did you run the IPReset file I posted earlier?

I've done everything you asked. Since refresh saves settings and reloads them, it is possible that there is a bad setting in the registry. Can I do a full install on Win8 which I downloaded? If so, I will format that partition and reinstall from scratch.

Yes it's acting more like the download or the installation had a problem, I would reinstall the Op system if it was me, you can burn the original .iso if you still have it. I'm sure you have your activation number?

It might even help to download the .iso again and burn it using ImgBurn.

A clean install is much preferred over an upgrade installation from Windows 7.

 

[rdwray]

Yes it's acting more like the download or the installation had a problem, I would reinstall the Op system if it was me, you can burn the original .iso if you still have it. I'm sure you have your activation number?

It might even help to download the .iso again and burn it using ImgBurn.

A clean install is much preferred over an upgrade installation from Windows 7.

What I have is the $39.99 version that is called an "upgrade" that I downloaded and yes I do have the activation number.

EDIT: OOPS, I just happen to think - Win8 took control of the MBR; so how do I move that to another partition?

 

[znod]

Since refresh saves settings and reloads them, it is possible that there is a bad setting in the registry. Can I do a full install on Win8 which I downloaded? If so, I will format that partition and reinstall from scratch.

Refresh your PC—Attempts to solve system problems by replacing system files without affecting user files (similar to what a repair install does WRT to system files at least under earlier Win versions). User files still should be backed up. Installed programs will have to be reinstalled except those from the Windows Store. A list of uninstalled programs is provided. Settings will be maintained (edited).

Don't recall: ?Have you tried:

Automatic Repair—Attempts to make repairs needed to allow Win8 to startup properly.

Have you tried:

SCF /SCANNOW

 

[rdwray]

Since refresh saves settings and reloads them, it is possible that there is a bad setting in the registry. Can I do a full install on Win8 which I downloaded? If so, I will format that partition and reinstall from scratch.

Refresh your PC—Attempts to solve system problems by replacing system files without affecting user files (similar to what a repair install does WRT to system files at least under earlier Win versions). User files still should be backed up. Installed programs will have to be reinstalled except those from the Windows Store. A list of uninstalled programs is provided. Settings will be changed back to defaults.

Don't recall: ?Have you tried:

Automatic Repair—Attempts to make repairs needed to allow Win8 to startup properly.

Don't recall: ?Have you tried:

SCF /SCANNOW

I tried refresh and finally did a reset and it is connected now. Apparently something happened when I up graded from "preview". Anyway it is solved now - my thanks to all of you for your help...

 

[znod]

You are very welcome. Glad you got it working.

 

[chev65]

In case anyone else finds this, a reset is different than a refresh, looks like the reset is nearly like reinstalling the Op system. I'm glad the reset worked, I was confused between the reset and refresh options. This was really just a corrupted Operating system problem rather than a networking problem.

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2302-reset-windows-8-a.html

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2293-refresh-windows-8-a.html

Since refresh saves settings and reloads them, it is possible that there is a bad setting in the registry. Can I do a full install on Win8 which I downloaded? If so, I will format that partition and reinstall from scratch.

Refresh your PC—Attempts to solve system problems by replacing system files without affecting user files (similar to what a repair install does WRT to system files at least under earlier Win versions). User files still should be backed up. Installed programs will have to be reinstalled except those from the Windows Store. A list of uninstalled programs is provided. Settings will be changed back to defaults.

Don't recall: ?Have you tried:

Automatic Repair—Attempts to make repairs needed to allow Win8 to startup properly.

Don't recall: ?Have you tried:

SCF /SCANNOW

Yes we tried all that already