We have 4 computers networked together using a switch, and we use one of the computers to store important files, documents, etc. Lately some of the computers get the message "No more connections can be made to this remote computer at this time b/c there are already as many connections as the computer can accept." This prevents a couple of people from accessing necassary files and documents. After about 30min, all computers can continue to access the main computer without any problems. Any ideas on what causes this issue?

Hmm.... what operating systems are all of the machines running?

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Windows XP. This is probably the simplest network possible.

I googled the problem and this is what i found.
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Where would I find services and license logging?

Try going to Control Panel [in classic view] > Administration Tools > Services [ the wording might be different ]

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On the Off chance that he does return,remember that his OS may be limiting his connections.

Specifically that if the machine he is using as a file server is XP home, pro, it has a low limit on the number of NETBIOS connections (file and print sharing). If they are using the computer as a file and print server, it is possible that the number of netbios connections goes above(or meets actually) the limitation, and stays there till the connection is closed (his example of the 30 minute time limit, and I don't remember the timeout off the top of my head). XP home limits netbios connections to 5, and pro to 10 (inbound).

So the best option is to get windows 2003 server which has a higher limit (again depending on version)., or to get another little machine to share the file sharing/storage load.

Edit: fix some typos

Yep, that's why I asked what OS the user was running. XP really doesn't make a good server OS, unless you are sharing your files and printers to just one or two computers.

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Well, XP has a 10 concurrent user license for its Samba and ISS systems, so if you have had more than or up to 10 connection at anyone time and the computer thinks they are still connected it may decline the connection. It might also decline it if its under alot of load.

Are there any other symptoms or noticeable affects?

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I am lost after all those comments. We have 4 total computers. We store information on 1 base computer. This computer is running Windows XP 2002 Edition. This computer also shares a printer. 2 other computers also share printers. It seems to me that the base computer has 5 connections, but I could be wrong. At the moment the only way I can fix it is to unplug our cable modem and switch, wait a couple of minutes and turn it back on. Afterwards it works perfectly.

The problem here is likley to be down to your XP computer, although you still haven't specified if it's running XP Home or Pro and what service pack is installed.

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As my area of expertise is not in computers or any other electronic device, so helping people with these topics is not feasible. I would be happy to help someone else with a problem if I know the solution. Also, this is the first forum that I've seen where I've had a requirement to help other people before I get help. If you provide a free membership, then people expect free answers. If you only want to help people with paid memberships, don't let anybody sign up for free. I don't have time during the day to constantly monitor websites, so if you don't want to help just say so and I'll go somewhere else.

I'm not saying that I don't want to help, but other sites will have the exact same policy. If you want computer help without giving back, there are many companies that will be more than happy to take your money. A premium membership is not required, it just helps pay for the site. The ads don't make much at all, and I'll need to pay out $30 from my own pocket for updates next month.
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