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Troubleshooting for IBM Network Coordinators

The following case files have been collected from network coordinators
Consider the problem as if one of your teachers asked you.
Devise a solution to the problem.
Caution - For many of these problems there will be more than one solution

  Tip for Odd Behavior of any kind when the system is not frozen:
Quit whatever you are doing and Restart the computer. Often this will clear the glitch.

 

Netscape was unable to create a network socket connection.

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When I tried to clean out my Email messages sent file, a window opened saying I was making an illegal operation. I have over 100 messages in that file, could that be the problem?

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I can't get the TV to have the same picture as the computer.

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The TV is black and white while on computer feed, and the cable connection is plugged in all the way (re-plugged twice).

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Cannot access any program on the computer, cannot use Works, CD ROM or any type of program without some type of error showing on the screen.

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My icon for Word, Works, Inspiration, etc... is missing.

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Computer dialog box when starting "Invalid system disk, Replace the disk, and then press any key."

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Unable to write data to drive C:.

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A network error occurred while Netscape was receiving data.

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My mouse will not function.

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No sound

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Can not send data to the printer. The printer does not respond to the computer.

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Invalid System disk followed by C:\ which does not function.

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Machine won't come up (runs POST then hangs).

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Data error reading drive C:.

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The printer is set to work off line on student workstation computers I can not get the check mark to go away. The printer only works with the teacher workstation.

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The computer will not come on at all.

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Teacher reports that files he saves to diskette are corrupted., and he suspects the A: drive. When you arrive at the room to check out the A: drive, you find a stack of diskettes on top of the monitor.

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