Windows cannot communicate with domain or network locations

ISSUE:

Windows 7 installation already member in a domain could not find any network locations. Pinging network locations was possible though.


SOLUTION:

Removed PC from domain, but when trying to reconnect, Windows could not find the domain. The issue was resolved after installing "Client for Microsoft Networks" in the network adapter properties.

Internet Explorer 8 cannot be installed (Windows XP SP3)

ISSUE:

When trying to install IE 8 on Windows XP SP3 you get the message that a certain update is required. When trying to install that update you get the message that it is already installed.


SOLUTION:

Uninstall SP3 and reinstall it.