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    Windows Server 2003 problem

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by ATG, Sep 22, 2009.

  1. ATG

    ATG 2x4 Super Moderator

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    Hi,

    I have a problem with a computer running Windows Server 2003. I want to change the TCP/IP settings of one of the NICs but whenever I open the NIC properties I see the message "Some of the controls on this property sheet are disabled because one or more other network property sheets are already open. To use these controls close all these property sheets and then reopen this one.". Well I'm sure there aren't any other "network property sheets" open, and this happens even after fresh restart. I'm running as an Administrator. Any ideas?

    Thanks in advance
     
    ATG, Sep 22, 2009
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  2. makaveli72

    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    I have no idea why this is but did you try doing this in Safe Mode?

    Edit: Doing a google search leads to various causes/possible solutions. You might want to try digging around there. Some talk about Vmware, MCafee etc etc. Have you made any significant changes recently?
     
    makaveli72, Sep 22, 2009
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    It's a work machine and I'm not the admin so I've no idea what has been done to it recently. Of course I did a research first but nothing was "working" for me so I've decided to create a thread about it.

    The problem has been solved...by itself upon the 5th restart. No idea how but it's working now. :)
     
    ATG, Sep 22, 2009
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    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    Oh ok...cool!

    Might have been a Windows thing then. :rolleyes:
     
    makaveli72, Sep 22, 2009
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