Microsoft NetMeeting How to Reset Netmeeting

You Need to Reset Netmeeting if -


You Cannot find Directory Server


You Cannot find Names in the Directory


Your Names Directory is Empty.

There is no backup for NetMeeting and the directory cannot be restored. Directory service works by re-registering the current IP address on the directory.

۰ Reset IP address
۰ Start
۰ Run
۰ Type cmd
۰ Ok


In the blackboard type ipconfig /release, (forward slash) wait for the IP Address to clear to Zeros. Then type ipconfig /renew, wait for the IP Address to appear. It may be the same IP address as before or a new one, it doesn’t matter.



Accessing NetMeeting
۰ Windows 2000
۰ Click Start / Programs / Accessories / Communications
۰ Click NetMeeting
The NetMeeting Window will appear

Windows 2000 / XP
۰ Click Start / Run
۰ Type Conf
۰ Press the Enter key or click OK
The NetMeeting Window will appear

In Netmeeting Window
۰ Click tools
۰ Click Options



This will bring up Your My Directory Information Window
۰ In the General Tab make sure user preferences are right
۰ In Directory Settings
۰ Type: netmeeting.yourpreference.com
۰ Check preferences.
۰ Click ok



Wait for the hourglass to change to the double computer icon on the bottom right hand side. This lets you know you are connected to the Directory Server. The phonebook will show all names in the Directory.



Note: Once NetMeeting works, you will need to restore the registry keys one at a time as the registry will keep the old incorrect keys.


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