Sharing problem in XP

Error Message : no more conections can be made to the remote computer
Cause : If the computer reaches the maximum number of inbound connections that the computer can host.

For Windows XP Professional, the maximum number of other computers that are permitted to simultaneously connect over the network is ten. This limit includes all transports and resource sharing protocols combined. For Windows XP Home Edition, the maximum number of other computers that are permitted to simultaneously connect over the network is five. This limit is the number of simultaneous sessions from other computers the system is permitted to host. This limit does not apply to the use of administrative tools that attach from a remote computer.

More than one IP address to a single NIC

To configure extra IP addresses under NT 4.0 perform the following:
Right click on Network Neighborhood and select Properties (if you are unable to do this start the Network Control Panel applet via control panel)
Select the Protocols tab
Select 'TCP/IP Protocol' and click the Properties button
Select the 'IP Address' tab and you will see your normal IP address. Click the Advanced button at the bottom of the dialog
Select the Adapted and click Add under the IP addresses section
Enter the new IP address and subnet mask. Click Add
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Click OK to the advanced dialog
Click Apply then OK to the TCP/IP dialog
Close all other dialogs
Reboot the computer
Under Windows 2000 the procedure is the same except to get the TCP/IP protocol properties you need to:
Right click on "My Network Places" and select Properties
Right click on "Local Area Connection" and select Properties
Select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and select Properties The procedure is then as above except the reboot is not necessary

Crimping Details

Connection type & Cables used
workstation to workstation - Cross over
Workstation to server - Cross over
workstation to hub - Straight-through
Workstation to switch - Straight-through
Server to hub - Straight-through
Server to switch - Straight-through
Hub to switch - Cross over
Switch to switch - Cross over

Clear Memory without restart

If you run a windows computer you’ll know like many others than after a while your system will in doubt start running slow. Most people will restart their computer to remove and idle processes. But if there’s a simpler way, why restart every time windows decides it doesn’t like you today?

1. Right click on an empty spot on your desktop and select New - Shortcut.

2. Type %windir%\system32\rundll32.exe advapi32.dll,ProcessIdleTasks in the box.

3. Click Next.

4. Give your shortcut a nice name like “Clear Memory”.

5. Click Finish and you’re done.

Now whenever your computer starts running slow click this shortcut to clear out your memory and get your computer running at a normal pace again