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How do I reset ALL network settings in Windows 7 Ultimate x64?

Anonymous
2011-01-24T00:02:02+00:00

I have searched mulitple sites and forums for the last couple of days and have yet to find an answer to this seamingly simple task...How do I reset ALL network setting back to stock in Windows 7 Ultimate?

I have been having issues with my home network since upgrading my router (Cisco E-4200) and my operating system (from Home Premium to Ultimate with anytime upgrade).  Prior to this I had no difficulty in accessing my homegroup or my home network storage drive.  I know it is not the router because I have similar but different issues with another computer, here is the problem and why I want to just start all over fresh.

(Both laptops are running Windows 7 Ultimate, one is x64 and one is x32)

Laptop 1 (x-64) can access my home network in all its glory ONLY wirelessly...plug in the ethernet cable and I cant access laptop 2 or my network storage...Laptop 1 is also unable to join my homegroup even after deleting the old one and creating a new one.

Laptop 2 (x-32) can access my home network in most of its glory ONLY wired...unplug the ethernet cable and I cant access my network storage and it becomes unavailable to Laptop 1 over the network.  Laptop 2 is also not able to connect to Laptop 1 even though Laptop 1 can (sometimes) access files from Laptop 2's shared folders.

Also Laptop 2 cannot see a homegroup created by Laptop 1, but can create a homegroup that Laptop 1 can see but CAN'T join.

I have run all the trouble shooters that the system throws at me to no avail, they all say that I have an unknown network error that it cant fix.

So...how can I resolve this problem?

Thanks for the help, and if I have left out any crucial details, just ask and I will supply them to the best of my ability.

Edit: I do have internet access on both laptops regardless of wired or wireless, and I spent over 2 hours with Cisco tech support trying to ensure that it wasnt a problem on their end...boy, that was a treat...

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-08-12T15:23:30+00:00

    to do a reset of network settings in win 7 open a dos box and type ipconfig /renew

    or if you want just type in ipconfig /? and do whatever ..

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-08-12T15:52:41+00:00

    I have some doubt if this will resolve the problem, but it might be worth a try.

    How to reset Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/299357

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  3. Anonymous
    2011-01-24T00:15:03+00:00

    Hi

    There is No total reset of the Network per-se, you have to go through the correct configuration.

    Maybe this can Help.

    Homegroup-networking-the-easy-way - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/help/home-sweet-homegroup-networking-the-easy-way

    HomeGroup-recommended-links - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/HomeGroup-recommended-links

    HomeGroup-frequently-asked-questions - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/HomeGroup-frequently-asked-questions

    Why can't I create a homegroup? - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Why-cant-I-create-a-homegroup

    Change-a-homegroup-password - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Change-a-homegroup-password

     How to leave a homegroup - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Leave-a-homegroup

    To enable/disable and fix IPv6 components  - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929852


    Jack - Microsoft MVP, Windows Networking. WWW.EZLAN.NET

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  4. Anonymous
    2011-08-26T21:38:42+00:00

    This is a problem i have had, it was a dell laptop and a dlink router, try plugging the laptop into the router via ethernet and then join the homegroup.This worked for me, once joined by ethernet it should work on wireless also.

    Good luck.

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  5. Anonymous
    2011-01-24T02:28:41+00:00

    Thanks for the advice, I will try those suggestions and post if it works out or not.

    Tried all of those, no go...still cant join or create a homegroup that laptop 2 can see.

    Anyone else?

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