Windows 2000 Administrative Problem

[Mrwurm]

A few months ago the crew here at TBN helped me solve an immediate problem that I had for accessing files across my home network. It was discovered that a program called 'services' was not being launched when one of my computers was booted. The computers network name is Oscar. The work around that I have been using to get access to Oscars files across the network is as follows:

My computer
Control Panel
Administrative Tools
Services

I then scroll down to server, right click and select start. I have created a shortcut on my desktop to the final menu but I still must do this every time the computer is booted. There are options in the properties menu to automate this process, but it produces a message that I can't get past. (See attachment)

I now have time to look at this problem a little closer. Any suggestions?

 

[MikePA]

Is your Server service set to Automatic in the Startup Type?

 

[Mrwurm]

I have another computer that runs Windows 2000 also. This program starts automatically on that one.

 

[MikePA]

See attachment.

 

[Mrwurm]

Yes Mike, it is set to automatic, but it does not start. When I try to set recovery options, such as retrying, I get the message in the first post.

 

[MikePA]

What's the Event Log indicate for why it's not starting automatically?

 

[MikePA]

You also have Computer Browser as Automatic and Started, right?

 

[Mrwurm]

Computer browser is set to automatic but it will not start on its own either. Starting 'server' solves my problem so I did'nt even mention that one. (you are too sharp, Mike)

 

[MikePA]

The Event Log should reveal what's causing the problem.

 

[Mrwurm]

Ok, you got me on the 'event log.' Where do I find that?