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networking three comps
04-04-2008 9:15 PM
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I have three computers on a wired network which all connect to the internet through a netgear router fine. I am having trouble connecting to the pc with XP on it. The vista machines can see it but i just get access denied. Also, i cant set up a network peinter which is conneted to the XP m/c. Any help please
Thanks Craig P
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04-04-2008 9:22 PM
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04-04-2008 9:52 PM
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04-04-2008 10:47 PM
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04-04-2008 11:13 PM
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You also need to get the update for xp to fix Link-Layer Topology Discovery networking from
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
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04-04-2008 11:17 PM
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Quote from: samuria You also need to get the update for xp to fix Link-Layer Topology Discovery networking
Only if you want to use that mapping feature in Vista? My XP/Vista network shares stuff around quite happily without it.
Re: networking three comps
05-04-2008 12:27 AM
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To change the Xp machines: Right Click on "My Computer" and select Properties. Go to the Computer Name tab and hit the "Change" button. Change the workgroup name to "Workgoup" (or whatever workgroup name you've assigned to your Vista machines).
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05-04-2008 2:59 PM
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thanks for the replys and advise. I have now set a password on my xp machine and can access the vista comp and all its files. I still can only see the xp machine in vista and it will not allow me acess to it to set up a network printer or do anything else
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Craig P
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05-04-2008 5:16 PM
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good luck with finding that simple soultion
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05-04-2008 8:08 PM
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http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/newsgroups/reader.mspx?dg=microsoft.public.windowsxp.n...
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318030
In my experience with home networking you have to get some understanding of the principles involved.
When you have that knowledge things do become clearer. Home networks are very hit and miss with issues such as browser conflicts and that My Network Places is unusable.
It is important that each machine is set up using the network wizard
If you are connecting through a router use the residential gateway option
All computers to have same workgroup name
Same username and password for each machine
Turn off guest accounts
Turn off simple file sharing
Turn on file and printer sharing
Set up sharing on folders to be shared with appropriate permissions.
Problems with firewalls are probably the biggest issue with set ups on home networks
In Zone labs for example you can set a range of trusted IP addresses for your network.
Have a browse through the links and you will find what you need to figure out your network.
When you look at the XP newgroups there are thousands of people struggling with this!
Vista is more network friendly than XP but I would work through the set up on each machine as I have described.
I hope this helps you. Let us know how you make out.
Re: networking three comps
05-04-2008 8:11 PM
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Sometimes, even when you do know exactly what you're doing it inexplicably just doesn't work properly!
(The uninitiated sometimes just don't have a hope)
Re: networking three comps
05-04-2008 8:31 PM
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That is why I made the point to Craig that is is important to get an understanding of this as it is not just a case getting the network set up, but maintaining it too.
For example I found if I run XP Manager for a bit of a clean up I get all sorts of browser conflicts. Now this is one of those things that I fix but not sure how I did it.
Also for Craig when you do get your network don't bother using MY Network Places as it only works on high days and holy days.
Go to Network tasks, view workgroup computers and create your own shortcuts directly to each machine as required.
Re: networking three comps
05-04-2008 8:49 PM
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05-04-2008 8:57 PM
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Thanks to you all for the in depth info. Im still banging my head against a wall as I can access some folders on the XP machine if i put a short cut to that folder in the public folder on the vista machine and then drag it to the desktop. Not sure what is going on but i will let you all know when i find out !!!
Re: networking three comps
05-04-2008 11:25 PM
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The best way is to map a drive from the command prompt goto start then run enter cmd press return.
Net use p: \\xppc ip\c$ password on xp pc /user:username on xp pc So it will look like
net use p: \\10.0.0.5\c$ password /user:admin
This will map the c drive on xp as drive p: (change p: if you want another drive letter) The username must be an admin on the xp pc. You can use the ip or the pc name
save the command when it works mapper.cmd and then to remap the drive just double click on it.
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