Is it possible to have no entries in "Search Domains:", which is located under the DNS tab if Network of System Preferences?
I'm trying to solve the problem of having Windows computers connect with my Mac, and getting help in this effort from Microsoft forums. My Mac has no problems in connecting to the Windows systems.
There is no requirements to have a search domain. They are just there to allow you to not need to enter the entire name name.
For example: If you have a search doman for MyCompany.com, then you can if you have a hostname such as Fred.MyComputer.com, you can just enter "Fred", and the search domain will automatically provide the MyCompany.com
But you are welcome to enter the full domain name.
If the [-] does not become active when you select a search domain, then it is possible your DHCP server has provided the search domain, and it is not in your control. BUT, you should be able to enter your own search domain, and that should that priority.
Bob and PN2,
Finally have 2 windows connecting to the shared folders on the iMac. Windows 8.1 and 10.
It took a registry change on each for that to happen. And, we're moving on to Windows 7.
FYI, in case one of you is not in the US, Thursday is a holiday, and I'm leaving for 5 days.
If you both are in the US, Happy Thanksgiving.
FYI, in case one of you is not in the US, Thursday is a holiday, and I'm leaving for 5 days.
If you both are in the US, Happy Thanksgiving.
About 45 minutes from Boston. Happy Thanksgiving.
And I wish I was leaving for vacation too 😢
Bob and PN2,
Hope you guys had a good Thanksgiving.
Well, it looks like my helpers at social.technet.microsoft.com have abandoned the effort. :-(
There was a late suggestion made before I left, and I replied to it on Monday the 27th. Not a single reply.
A couple days before Thanksgiving, we did get Windows 8.1 and 10 to connect to the Mac, and access the shared drives and folders. For Windows 7 and older, still does not work.
So, it would seem the Mac is not the issue, as I had to remind the helpers a couple of time. I do have to give them some modicum of benefit of a doubt, as it was obvious that English is not their primary language.
But the Mac connects to everything Windows I've tried to connect to. And since all but one computer is within 5' of this Mac, things will work, but just be inconvenient. I'm not one for having any extra and unnecessary "footwork" when doing just about anything. LOL The biggest inconvenience will be in printing, as my default printer is a USB connection to the Mac. My network printer died a couple years ago.
Unless one of you have a "flash of brilliance" on what the Windows settings should be, I'm giving up the effort until I stumble on to some suggestion that actually works.
The next networking task will be to get Linux Mint 18.2 to connect to everything. Wish me luck!!! ROFL
I hope you both have a great Holiday Season.
Thanks for the update & wishes : the same for you, and good luck too, of course.
>>Unless one of you have a "flash of brilliance" on what the Windows settings should be,
I'm afraid my experience stopped firmly with Windows 95. There are no related error messages on Mac or PC ?.
I should have known... As soon as I posted my helper disappeared, he/she showed up! LOL
I think "the help" is a bit stumped at this point. Mapping drives was just mentioned as a work around, but that means my W10 computer would have to be turned on when access is needed, and I don't use W10 unless I need to learn something about it.
The only error messages I get on the Mac is "Hey, Stupid, you didn't type in the right username and password!!!!" LOL Once I have that ironed out, I save it in the keychain. Then the Mac connects right away, with the replacement modem.
Windows 7 has a known bug when it comes to updating the network connections, and they aren't going to fix it now, with Windows 10 being their priority. Sometimes it takes forever just to "see" the Mac.
Windows 7 says it cannot access the Mac, the network path cannot be found, and when you run "diagnose" it will say things seem to be properly configured, but the Mac is not answering.
I've learned to never trust the accuracy of error message dialogs! LOL
BobHarris wrote:
On the Mac, you would go spelunking through the Applications -> Utilities -> Console app that will show all the different logs kept by the Mac.
Oh, Good Grief!!!! I haven't got the foggiest idea what I should look for, or even terms/words that would be a clue.
On Windows, I do not have a clue (sorry 😕 )
That's OK, I've proposed to my MS helper that there might be something in the Windows event logs that might help. But I'll have the same problem there, no clue what to look for. LOL
Well, we finally got it to where we can "map" the Mac drives to Windows 7, and we are calling it good.
Not what I would like, since my printers are USB connected to the Mac, and I would like to print directly to them. AIUI, that can't be done unless there is a true network connection.
Since Windows 8 and 10 are networked, I'll figure out how to print directly from those systems first, then pursue doing it in Windows 7.
Everyone have a safe and happy holiday season.
Hi, Bob.
Then, how do I determine if my DHCP server, which I presume is my modem/router, is providing the search domain?
Thanks for the updates & good wishes : Happy Thanksgiving to you too.
Good thought!!!!
Now, what log, and where is it? <G>
On the Mac, you would go spelunking through the Applications -> Utilities -> Console app that will show all the different logs kept by the Mac.
On Windows, I do not have a clue (sorry 😕 )
Hi, PN2,
Thanks
I just finished posting the link in the MS thread, and as usual, I'll let you know how it turns out.
PN2,
That link has to do with Domain Name Controllers, whatever they do...LOL
Hi
Maybe it goes to a different page for me, but here it includes network capture results when having problems connecting to file sharing.
This is the page that opens for me:
I tried reading the page, but it's wa-a-a-a-a-ay above my pay grade! LOL
Clear search domains in network preferences
