Network and sharing center freezes, server execution failed

[guest]

> This reply corrects the command to fix this problem and also provides
> all the steps necessary to run it.
>
> 1. Restart Vista.
>
> 2. After your computer's BIOS screen ("press F2 for Setup," whatever)
> displays, keep pressing F8 until you see Vista's startup options screen.
>
> 3. Run "Safe Mode with Command Prompt."
>
> 4. At the Safe Mode command prompt type
>
> net localgroup "Administrators" "Local Service" /add
>
> and then press ENTER.
>
> You should see a "The command completed successfully" message.
>
> 5. Type
>
> exit
>
> and then press RETURN. This closes the command window.
>
> 6. Restart Vista.
>
> 7. When Vista has restarted, log in and try to display the Network and
> Sharing Center. On this laptop, that command fixed the problem
> discussed in this thread: Now its wireless adapter icon reflected its
> connection to the world, and the Network and Sharing Center opened,
> populated, and displayed the system's network connections as expected.
>
> Notice in the command statement that it's not "localhost" but
> "localgroup." (If you execute the command as it was originally posted,
> you receive an error message that clues you in on that by listing the
> top-level syntax of the net command. The only option that starts with
> "local." is "localgroup.") As musicians say on experiencing an epiphany
> in the string section, "Viola!"
>
> Best regards,
>
> Dave

>

[chicagotech]

It Works perfect now! Thank you. Just out of my curiousity, why I didnt had
this problem before ? Is there any glitch in the OS?

"Robert L. (MS-MVP)" wrote:

> The administrator may need to be added to the local service. These link may
> help. Please post back with the result.
>
> Network and sharing center freezes, server execution failed
> http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums/vi ... php?t=2429
>
> No network - server execution failedI think MSN 8.1 screwed mine. When i
> view "network and sharing centre" the first line under the title reads
> "unknown - Server execution failed" ...
> www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?t=1001
>
>
> --
> Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
> http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
> http://www.HowToNetworking.com
>
>
> "verdi" <verdi> wrote in message
> news:5D1A40F4-7F78-4321-8950-906BEFF4121F@microsoft.com...
> > Hi.
> >
> > i have problem with my vista business. everytime I opened the network and
> > sharing center ctrl panel. it takes at least 60-90 secs to open and after
> > opened it freezes. I can't click anything. i must use task manager to
> > close
> > it.
> > I noticed on the same time, it takes me about 1 min or so as well to open
> > the Network folder and Connect to. But once opened i have no problem to
> > access it.
> >
> > pls help.... thanks
>

[chicagotech]

Awesome! You nailed it...worked like a charm! Thank you so much! You are
the man!


"Robert L. (MS-MVP)" <noreply> wrote in message
news:36C4D6AB-A016-42CE-B58D-AD9DB64C6881@microsoft.com...
> We had some posts like this one before. This post may help,
>
> Network and sharing center freezes, server execution failed
> http://chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?t=2429
>
> --
> Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
> http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
> http://www.HowToNetworking.com
>
>
> "Paul Mazaika" <mazman73> wrote in message
> news:eFdLRvWRIHA.4440@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> From control panel I click on network and sharing. After about 2
>> minutes, the window appears, but then freezes up. Nothing is clickable,
>> not even the "close window 'X'", the minimize or maximize buttons. Other
>> options within control panel work properly. Also, my Verizon Broadband
>> Wireless modem stopped working at the same time. Please help. Thanks.
>> Paul.
>

[chicagotech]

turned out when i was restarting at the end of that process it wasn't
restarting correctly, so finally did get to work and it did fix the problem
thank you !

"Robert L. (MS-MVP)" wrote:

> For troubleshooting, try to start the Vista with the clean boot. Do you
> still have the same issue?
>
> --
> Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
> http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
> http://www.HowToNetworking.com

> > that didn't work - same issue still happens even after i tried that
> >
> >
> > "Robert L. (MS-MVP)" wrote:
> >
> >> Have you checked this link?
> >>
> >> Vista issues
> >> Network and sharing center freezes, server execution failed ....
> >> The
> >> Vista Unidentified Network or Limited Connectivity could be hardware, ...
> >> www.chicagotech.net/vista/vistanetissues.htm
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> >> Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
> >> http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> >> How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
> >> http://www.HowToNetworking.com

> >> > I've searched online and know this problem exists for others, but
> >> > couldn't
> >> > find a solution.
> >> >
> >> > When I click on network and sharing it either doesn't open, or opens
> >> > with
> >> > a
> >> > blank window then freezes.
> >> >
> >> > Anyone have a solution? If it matters, my eventual goal is to enable
> >> > file
> >> > sharing so that I can begin the process of transferring my files to a
> >> > mac.
> >> > So if there is an alternate way to enable this, plz let me know.
> >> > Thanks!
> >>
> >>
>
>

[chicagotech]

Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

--
Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
http://www.HowToNetworking.com

> *COULD A MODERATOR OR ADMINISTRATOR PLEASE STICKY THIS THREAD FOR FUTURE
> REFERENCE!?*
>
> For all of the people that can still connect to the internet, but are
> getting the following error when they hover over their tray network
> icon:
>
> "Connection status: unknown
>
> Server execution failed"
>
> There is a solution! Please note that this is only a work-around and
> not an actual update or patch.
>
> To fix this error, open the command prompt by clicking Start and
> searching "cmd". Once cmd.exe shows up, click on it and type:
>
> NET LOCALGROUP ADMINISTRATORS LOCALSERVICE /ADD
> then press Enter.
>
> _Note:_ This error can also be accompanied by little quirks in Windows,
> issues playing media files and firewall and anti-virus detection issues
> are common place.