(Msg. 25) Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 3:30 pm
Post subject: Re: Cannot see Windows XP Computers Add to elertz [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: microsoft>public>windows>vista>networking_sharing (more info?)
On the XP machine.
Create a file in notepad named FIXANON.REG with the following contents:
------------------- Use text after this line -------------------
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa]
"restrictanonymous"=dword:00000000
------------------- Use text before this line -----------------
Double click on the file and say Yes to the merge into registry question.
On Sun, 3 Jun 2007 21:45:00 -0700, Carter <Carter RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote:
>Are there any known compatibility issues with Windows Vista home accessing a
>Windows XP computer on a workgroup? I have a hard time believing we are the
>only ones with this problem. I have disabled all firewalls, shared
>everything, and still get an ACCESS DENIED message on the Vista computer
>whenever I try to access shares on an XP computer.
>
>Thanks for your help. -Carter
>
>
>
>
>"Sen [MSFT]" wrote:
>
>> Samski,
>> Have you configured Norton so that it allows network discovery and file &
>> printer sharing to take place seamlessly? If not, can you please try these
>> steps?
>>
>> <Instructions referenced from one of Dr.Stretch' posts to this newsgroup but
>> edited for your case>
>> 1. Open your Norton or, other Virus program
>> (I have NIS 2007 on Vista & NIS 2006 on XP) they both look the same.
>> 2. Expand the Setting Tab
>> 3. Under Web Browsing, click Personal Firewall
>> 4. Click Configure, then if you are (Admin. click continue)
>> 5. Goto Advance Settings (on side menu)
>> 6. Click Configure
>> 7. You are there (Do you notice all the RED arrows)
>> 8. Choose any selection that has the word either "sharing" or NetBIOS
>> 9. Click Modify and choose Allow (or equivalent)
>>
>> Repeat steps 8 & 9 for every such selection.
>>
>> Please note that one firewall (either Windows or any 3rd party) must be
>> enabled at any time for security purposes.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Sen.
>>
>> "Samski" wrote:
>>
>> > Ok... wait for it! Its not working again!
>> >
>> > Ok so im doing better now. I can find the pcs on both ends and it appears i
>> > have to disable my firewall (norton) in order to find the xp pc from this
>> > one, then i can reactivate the firewall and it is still there. When i say
>> > 'appears' though i mean it is intermitent. Once firewall is disabled i can
>> > find other pc by searching \\pc name and when firewall comes on again i can
>> > still do this, however it is still not appearing in the network folder all
>> > the time - sometimes it decides to and sometimes it doesnt!
>> >
>> > Any ideas?
>> >
>> > "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
>> >
>> > > Mike,
>> > >
>> > > Glad to head you fixed it. We learned from your experience. Thank you for the feedback and post back if you have other questions.
>> > >
>> > > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
>> > > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net >> > > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com >> > > "Mike S." <MikeS RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:CAF8294E-C4E4-4060-89C6-8BB48A0288BB@microsoft.com...
>> > > I have also fixed this problem, but it was not firewall related. I had also
>> > > tried all versions of disabling firewalls and rebooting with no luck.
>> > >
>> > > It turns out that I had a Creative Live! wireless webcam in my garage from
>> > > several months back that powered on and connected, even though it wasn't
>> > > actually working. It took Network Magic to point me in this direction, where
>> > > it showed up as an unnamed device. Unplugging it resulted in all issues
>> > > disappearing. Why the simple existence of this device on the network would
>> > > prevent Vista from networking with XP systems is beyond me. I also have a
>> > > VOIP modem connected to the router, which apparently doesn't cause problems,
>> > > but which I had tried disconnecting anyway.
>> > >
>> > > "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
>> > >
>> > > > Samski,
>> > > >
>> > > > Thank you for the detail feedback.
>> > > >
>> > > > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
>> > > > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net >> > > > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com >> > > > "Samski" <Samski RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:07BA9115-E6D6-472C-B880-4D4FCCA86484@microsoft.com...
>> > > > WAHOO! Its working. I disabled my firewall and booted the main pc and it
>> > > > popped up all working in myt network place... Dont know whether the pcs just
>> > > > needed a reboot or it was the firewall... Have now reconnected firewall and
>> > > > all is loverly. Here are my settings (i hope they help):
>> > > >
>> > > > Network discovery: on
>> > > > File sharing: on
>> > > > public folder sharing: off
>> > > > printer sharing: on (password protected)
>> > > > Password protected sharing: on
>> > > > Media sharing: off
>> > > >
>> > > > I also changed my workgroup name from WORKGROUP to MSHOME and briefly turned
>> > > > of my firewall (dont know how important that it). DID NOT disable anything in
>> > > > my wireless connection properties, all the tcp lltd tc things are ticked.
>> > > >
>> > > > I think microsoft could have atleast included something to detect worgroup
>> > > > names etc.
>> > > >
>> > > > oh well... good look to you guys!
>> > > >
>> > > > sam
>> > > >
>> > > >
>> > > > "Mike S." wrote:
>> > > >
>> > > > > Bob, come on, please take this a little more seriously. I have tried every
>> > > > > imaginable fix for this, including this one. All I really want to do is
>> > > > > connect thsi stupid Vista machine to my printer.
>> > > > >
>> > > > > "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
>> > > > >
>> > > > > > Make sure all computers are in the same workgroup. Also make sure enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP. These troubleshooting may help,
>> > > > > >
>> > > > > > Step by step troubleshooting VISTA sharing
>> > > > > > http://www.chicagotech.net/forum1.htm >> > > > > >
>> > > > > > Vista Troubleshooting Collections
>> > > > > > http://www.chicagotech.net/forum1.htm >> > > > > >
>> > > > > > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
>> > > > > > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net >> > > > > > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com >> > > > > > "Bill Fry" <BillFry RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:450229BE-7ADF-4BBB-B102-F71EDF9EFC24@microsoft.com...
>> > > > > > I have 3 PC's, and 2 Notebooks on a home network. I purchased a Vista
>> > > > > > Machine and can not see the XP Pro Machines. I have upgraded one machine to
>> > > > > > Vista and can see the other Vista machine, but still can not see the XP
>> > > > > > Boxes. All have file sharing and all have the same Workgroup Name.
>> > > > > >
>> > > > > > I can ping the machines, just not connect to them
(Msg. 26) Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 8:05 pm
Post subject: Re: Cannot see Windows XP Computers Add to elertz [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
Hi - I have been following your postings in trying to resolve my
troubles viewing and accessing XP computers (and computers running
other non Vista operating systems) from a new Vista loaded laptop.
This is going to sound really stupid - but after also looking at other
forums - the trouble seems to be with Norton and registering "trusted
sites" within Norton Internet Security software. I know, everyone has
turned off firewalls, but the Norton version installed on newer
machines has other "helpful" programs that operate even when users
choose to refuse the Norton firewall.
Because a number of actions seem to bounce machines off of Norton's
Trusted list without the user's knowledge (sounds like Norton doesn't
it?) - the intermitant successes of some users is explained.
The fellow on the TechNet forum says to add individual IP addresses of
XP machines to the Norton trusted list on the Vista computer. So far, I
have turned off every action that Norton could possible execute - and
full access to my network is finally available. I plan to gradully turn
on and refine Norton options, checking as I go to maintain connectivity.
I have turned on Windows firewall options on all computers (after
turning Norton off) and do continue to "see" and share printers across
my home network.
Before modifying Norton the following conditions were true: I could
ping computers on my network using IP addresses from all computers on
the network, I installed LLTD on my XP computer and could therefore see
the XP computer on my Vista Network Map but still not access it - the XP
computer did not show up as a member of a workgroup on my Vista machine
however, I had all computers on the network members of the same
workgroup, I had changed network connection properties to choose
Netbios over TCP/IP on both the XP and Vista computers.
(Msg. 27) Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 8:41 pm
Post subject: Re: Cannot see Windows XP Computers Add to elertz [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
"Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
> Make sure all computers are in the same workgroup. Also make sure enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP. These troubleshooting may help,
>
> Step by step troubleshooting VISTA sharing
> http://www.chicagotech.net/forum1.htm >
> Vista Troubleshooting Collections
> http://www.chicagotech.net/forum1.htm >
> Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com > "Bill Fry" <BillFry.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:450229BE-7ADF-4BBB-B102-F71EDF9EFC24@microsoft.com...
> I have 3 PC's, and 2 Notebooks on a home network. I purchased a Vista
> Machine and can not see the XP Pro Machines. I have upgraded one machine to
> Vista and can see the other Vista machine, but still can not see the XP
> Boxes. All have file sharing and all have the same Workgroup Name.
>
> I can ping the machines, just not connect to them
(Msg. 28) Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 8:49 pm
Post subject: Re: Cannot see Windows XP Computers Add to elertz [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
Like Mike S I agree that this is a useless reply. With a fully developed
product one does not expect to have to go into the depths that these links
lead you into. The people here, like me, are asking an end-user question,
not a developer's question!
I expected a simple answer such as ensuring the workgroup name matches.
Of course I had made sure this was right as well as correctly configuring
Norton IS firewall allowed computers addresses. Well the answer in my case,
simply, was to disable (uncheck) tcpip v6 in the properties box of the
network connection. Once that was done access to WinXP computers came up
with full access.
(Msg. 29) Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 6:13 pm
Post subject: Re: Cannot see Windows XP Computers Add to elertz [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
i have tried every thing that all of you have written and still can not
access the files on my pc that runs xp pro from my laptop that has vista
premium on it....the vista laptop sees my xp pro pc as a media device not a
computer.....anyone want to tackle this one.....i think bill gates dropped
the ball on this one......allowing vista to be on the market until all the
bugs were ironed out.....and back and forth...ect....ect.
--
Goat Granny
"Sen [MSFT]" wrote:
> Samski,
> Have you configured Norton so that it allows network discovery and file &
> printer sharing to take place seamlessly? If not, can you please try these
> steps?
>
> <Instructions referenced from one of Dr.Stretch' posts to this newsgroup but
> edited for your case>
> 1. Open your Norton or, other Virus program
> (I have NIS 2007 on Vista & NIS 2006 on XP) they both look the same.
> 2. Expand the Setting Tab
> 3. Under Web Browsing, click Personal Firewall
> 4. Click Configure, then if you are (Admin. click continue)
> 5. Goto Advance Settings (on side menu)
> 6. Click Configure
> 7. You are there (Do you notice all the RED arrows)
> 8. Choose any selection that has the word either "sharing" or NetBIOS
> 9. Click Modify and choose Allow (or equivalent)
>
> Repeat steps 8 & 9 for every such selection.
>
> Please note that one firewall (either Windows or any 3rd party) must be
> enabled at any time for security purposes.
>
> Thanks,
> Sen.
>
> "Samski" wrote:
>
> > Ok... wait for it! Its not working again!
> >
> > Ok so im doing better now. I can find the pcs on both ends and it appears i
> > have to disable my firewall (norton) in order to find the xp pc from this
> > one, then i can reactivate the firewall and it is still there. When i say
> > 'appears' though i mean it is intermitent. Once firewall is disabled i can
> > find other pc by searching \\pc name and when firewall comes on again i can
> > still do this, however it is still not appearing in the network folder all
> > the time - sometimes it decides to and sometimes it doesnt!
> >
> > Any ideas?
> >
> > "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
> >
> > > Mike,
> > >
> > > Glad to head you fixed it. We learned from your experience. Thank you for the feedback and post back if you have other questions.
> > >
> > > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> > > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net > > > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com > > > "Mike S." <MikeS DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:CAF8294E-C4E4-4060-89C6-8BB48A0288BB@microsoft.com...
> > > I have also fixed this problem, but it was not firewall related. I had also
> > > tried all versions of disabling firewalls and rebooting with no luck.
> > >
> > > It turns out that I had a Creative Live! wireless webcam in my garage from
> > > several months back that powered on and connected, even though it wasn't
> > > actually working. It took Network Magic to point me in this direction, where
> > > it showed up as an unnamed device. Unplugging it resulted in all issues
> > > disappearing. Why the simple existence of this device on the network would
> > > prevent Vista from networking with XP systems is beyond me. I also have a
> > > VOIP modem connected to the router, which apparently doesn't cause problems,
> > > but which I had tried disconnecting anyway.
> > >
> > > "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Samski,
> > > >
> > > > Thank you for the detail feedback.
> > > >
> > > > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> > > > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net > > > > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com > > > > "Samski" <Samski DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:07BA9115-E6D6-472C-B880-4D4FCCA86484@microsoft.com...
> > > > WAHOO! Its working. I disabled my firewall and booted the main pc and it
> > > > popped up all working in myt network place... Dont know whether the pcs just
> > > > needed a reboot or it was the firewall... Have now reconnected firewall and
> > > > all is loverly. Here are my settings (i hope they help):
> > > >
> > > > Network discovery: on
> > > > File sharing: on
> > > > public folder sharing: off
> > > > printer sharing: on (password protected)
> > > > Password protected sharing: on
> > > > Media sharing: off
> > > >
> > > > I also changed my workgroup name from WORKGROUP to MSHOME and briefly turned
> > > > of my firewall (dont know how important that it). DID NOT disable anything in
> > > > my wireless connection properties, all the tcp lltd tc things are ticked.
> > > >
> > > > I think microsoft could have atleast included something to detect worgroup
> > > > names etc.
> > > >
> > > > oh well... good look to you guys!
> > > >
> > > > sam
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Mike S." wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Bob, come on, please take this a little more seriously. I have tried every
> > > > > imaginable fix for this, including this one. All I really want to do is
> > > > > connect thsi stupid Vista machine to my printer.
> > > > >
> > > > > "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > Make sure all computers are in the same workgroup. Also make sure enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP. These troubleshooting may help,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Step by step troubleshooting VISTA sharing
> > > > > > http://www.chicagotech.net/forum1.htm > > > > > >
> > > > > > Vista Troubleshooting Collections
> > > > > > http://www.chicagotech.net/forum1.htm > > > > > >
> > > > > > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> > > > > > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net > > > > > > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com > > > > > > "Bill Fry" <BillFry DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:450229BE-7ADF-4BBB-B102-F71EDF9EFC24@microsoft.com...
> > > > > > I have 3 PC's, and 2 Notebooks on a home network. I purchased a Vista
> > > > > > Machine and can not see the XP Pro Machines. I have upgraded one machine to
> > > > > > Vista and can see the other Vista machine, but still can not see the XP
> > > > > > Boxes. All have file sharing and all have the same Workgroup Name.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I can ping the machines, just not connect to them
(Msg. 30) Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 4:20 pm
Post subject: Re: Cannot see Windows XP Computers Add to elertz [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
Hi Everybody,
I have HP lappie with Vista Home Premium and Norton Internet security 2007
(preinstalled 60 days). I was facing the same problem since i bought the
laptop. I followed Sen's above said steps to reconfigure the firewall of
Norton Internet security and i can now connect between any computers, share
files, printers, etc. whether XP or Vista with windows firewall of on my
Vista.
ThankYou!!! Sen
"Sen [MSFT]" wrote:
> Samski,
> Have you configured Norton so that it allows network discovery and file &
> printer sharing to take place seamlessly? If not, can you please try these
> steps?
>
> <Instructions referenced from one of Dr.Stretch' posts to this newsgroup but
> edited for your case>
> 1. Open your Norton or, other Virus program
> (I have NIS 2007 on Vista & NIS 2006 on XP) they both look the same.
> 2. Expand the Setting Tab
> 3. Under Web Browsing, click Personal Firewall
> 4. Click Configure, then if you are (Admin. click continue)
> 5. Goto Advance Settings (on side menu)
> 6. Click Configure
> 7. You are there (Do you notice all the RED arrows)
> 8. Choose any selection that has the word either "sharing" or NetBIOS
> 9. Click Modify and choose Allow (or equivalent)
>
> Repeat steps 8 & 9 for every such selection.
>
> Please note that one firewall (either Windows or any 3rd party) must be
> enabled at any time for security purposes.
>
> Thanks,
> Sen.
>
> "Samski" wrote:
>
> > Ok... wait for it! Its not working again!
> >
> > Ok so im doing better now. I can find the pcs on both ends and it appears i
> > have to disable my firewall (norton) in order to find the xp pc from this
> > one, then i can reactivate the firewall and it is still there. When i say
> > 'appears' though i mean it is intermitent. Once firewall is disabled i can
> > find other pc by searching \\pc name and when firewall comes on again i can
> > still do this, however it is still not appearing in the network folder all
> > the time - sometimes it decides to and sometimes it doesnt!
> >
> > Any ideas?
> >
> > "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
> >
> > > Mike,
> > >
> > > Glad to head you fixed it. We learned from your experience. Thank you for the feedback and post back if you have other questions.
> > >
> > > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> > > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net > > > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com > > > "Mike S." <MikeS.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:CAF8294E-C4E4-4060-89C6-8BB48A0288BB@microsoft.com...
> > > I have also fixed this problem, but it was not firewall related. I had also
> > > tried all versions of disabling firewalls and rebooting with no luck.
> > >
> > > It turns out that I had a Creative Live! wireless webcam in my garage from
> > > several months back that powered on and connected, even though it wasn't
> > > actually working. It took Network Magic to point me in this direction, where
> > > it showed up as an unnamed device. Unplugging it resulted in all issues
> > > disappearing. Why the simple existence of this device on the network would
> > > prevent Vista from networking with XP systems is beyond me. I also have a
> > > VOIP modem connected to the router, which apparently doesn't cause problems,
> > > but which I had tried disconnecting anyway.
> > >
> > > "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Samski,
> > > >
> > > > Thank you for the detail feedback.
> > > >
> > > > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> > > > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net > > > > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com > > > > "Samski" <Samski.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:07BA9115-E6D6-472C-B880-4D4FCCA86484@microsoft.com...
> > > > WAHOO! Its working. I disabled my firewall and booted the main pc and it
> > > > popped up all working in myt network place... Dont know whether the pcs just
> > > > needed a reboot or it was the firewall... Have now reconnected firewall and
> > > > all is loverly. Here are my settings (i hope they help):
> > > >
> > > > Network discovery: on
> > > > File sharing: on
> > > > public folder sharing: off
> > > > printer sharing: on (password protected)
> > > > Password protected sharing: on
> > > > Media sharing: off
> > > >
> > > > I also changed my workgroup name from WORKGROUP to MSHOME and briefly turned
> > > > of my firewall (dont know how important that it). DID NOT disable anything in
> > > > my wireless connection properties, all the tcp lltd tc things are ticked.
> > > >
> > > > I think microsoft could have atleast included something to detect worgroup
> > > > names etc.
> > > >
> > > > oh well... good look to you guys!
> > > >
> > > > sam
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Mike S." wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Bob, come on, please take this a little more seriously. I have tried every
> > > > > imaginable fix for this, including this one. All I really want to do is
> > > > > connect thsi stupid Vista machine to my printer.
> > > > >
> > > > > "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > Make sure all computers are in the same workgroup. Also make sure enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP. These troubleshooting may help,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Step by step troubleshooting VISTA sharing
> > > > > > http://www.chicagotech.net/forum1.htm > > > > > >
> > > > > > Vista Troubleshooting Collections
> > > > > > http://www.chicagotech.net/forum1.htm > > > > > >
> > > > > > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> > > > > > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net > > > > > > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com > > > > > > "Bill Fry" <BillFry.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:450229BE-7ADF-4BBB-B102-F71EDF9EFC24@microsoft.com...
> > > > > > I have 3 PC's, and 2 Notebooks on a home network. I purchased a Vista
> > > > > > Machine and can not see the XP Pro Machines. I have upgraded one machine to
> > > > > > Vista and can see the other Vista machine, but still can not see the XP
> > > > > > Boxes. All have file sharing and all have the same Workgroup Name.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I can ping the machines, just not connect to them
(Msg. 31) Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 7:50 am
Post subject: Re: Cannot see Windows XP Computers Add to elertz [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
--
Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
http://www.HowToNetworking.com
"Viney" <Viney.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:F74253BF-BF73-4CE5-918F-8E3E9F23ED01@microsoft.com...
> Hi Everybody,
>
> I have HP lappie with Vista Home Premium and Norton Internet security 2007
> (preinstalled 60 days). I was facing the same problem since i bought the
> laptop. I followed Sen's above said steps to reconfigure the firewall of
> Norton Internet security and i can now connect between any computers,
> share
> files, printers, etc. whether XP or Vista with windows firewall of on my
> Vista.
>
> ThankYou!!! Sen
>
> "Sen [MSFT]" wrote:
>
>> Samski,
>> Have you configured Norton so that it allows network discovery and file &
>> printer sharing to take place seamlessly? If not, can you please try
>> these
>> steps?
>>
>> <Instructions referenced from one of Dr.Stretch' posts to this newsgroup
>> but
>> edited for your case>
>> 1. Open your Norton or, other Virus program
>> (I have NIS 2007 on Vista & NIS 2006 on XP) they both look the same.
>> 2. Expand the Setting Tab
>> 3. Under Web Browsing, click Personal Firewall
>> 4. Click Configure, then if you are (Admin. click continue)
>> 5. Goto Advance Settings (on side menu)
>> 6. Click Configure
>> 7. You are there (Do you notice all the RED arrows)
>> 8. Choose any selection that has the word either "sharing" or NetBIOS
>> 9. Click Modify and choose Allow (or equivalent)
>>
>> Repeat steps 8 & 9 for every such selection.
>>
>> Please note that one firewall (either Windows or any 3rd party) must be
>> enabled at any time for security purposes.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Sen.
>>
>> "Samski" wrote:
>>
>> > Ok... wait for it! Its not working again!
>> >
>> > Ok so im doing better now. I can find the pcs on both ends and it
>> > appears i
>> > have to disable my firewall (norton) in order to find the xp pc from
>> > this
>> > one, then i can reactivate the firewall and it is still there. When i
>> > say
>> > 'appears' though i mean it is intermitent. Once firewall is disabled i
>> > can
>> > find other pc by searching \\pc name and when firewall comes on again i
>> > can
>> > still do this, however it is still not appearing in the network folder
>> > all
>> > the time - sometimes it decides to and sometimes it doesnt!
>> >
>> > Any ideas?
>> >
>> > "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
>> >
>> > > Mike,
>> > >
>> > > Glad to head you fixed it. We learned from your experience. Thank you
>> > > for the feedback and post back if you have other questions.
>> > >
>> > > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
>> > > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
>> > > http://www.ChicagoTech.net >> > > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
>> > > http://www.HowToNetworking.com >> > > "Mike S." <MikeS.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> > > news:CAF8294E-C4E4-4060-89C6-8BB48A0288BB@microsoft.com...
>> > > I have also fixed this problem, but it was not firewall related. I
>> > > had also
>> > > tried all versions of disabling firewalls and rebooting with no
>> > > luck.
>> > >
>> > > It turns out that I had a Creative Live! wireless webcam in my
>> > > garage from
>> > > several months back that powered on and connected, even though it
>> > > wasn't
>> > > actually working. It took Network Magic to point me in this
>> > > direction, where
>> > > it showed up as an unnamed device. Unplugging it resulted in all
>> > > issues
>> > > disappearing. Why the simple existence of this device on the
>> > > network would
>> > > prevent Vista from networking with XP systems is beyond me. I also
>> > > have a
>> > > VOIP modem connected to the router, which apparently doesn't cause
>> > > problems,
>> > > but which I had tried disconnecting anyway.
>> > >
>> > > "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
>> > >
>> > > > Samski,
>> > > >
>> > > > Thank you for the detail feedback.
>> > > >
>> > > > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
>> > > > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
>> > > http://www.ChicagoTech.net >> > > > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
>> > > http://www.HowToNetworking.com >> > > > "Samski" <Samski.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> > > news:07BA9115-E6D6-472C-B880-4D4FCCA86484@microsoft.com...
>> > > > WAHOO! Its working. I disabled my firewall and booted the main
>> > > pc and it
>> > > > popped up all working in myt network place... Dont know whether
>> > > the pcs just
>> > > > needed a reboot or it was the firewall... Have now reconnected
>> > > firewall and
>> > > > all is loverly. Here are my settings (i hope they help):
>> > > >
>> > > > Network discovery: on
>> > > > File sharing: on
>> > > > public folder sharing: off
>> > > > printer sharing: on (password protected)
>> > > > Password protected sharing: on
>> > > > Media sharing: off
>> > > >
>> > > > I also changed my workgroup name from WORKGROUP to MSHOME and
>> > > briefly turned
>> > > > of my firewall (dont know how important that it). DID NOT
>> > > disable anything in
>> > > > my wireless connection properties, all the tcp lltd tc things
>> > > are ticked.
>> > > >
>> > > > I think microsoft could have atleast included something to
>> > > detect worgroup
>> > > > names etc.
>> > > >
>> > > > oh well... good look to you guys!
>> > > >
>> > > > sam
>> > > >
>> > > >
>> > > > "Mike S." wrote:
>> > > >
>> > > > > Bob, come on, please take this a little more seriously. I
>> > > have tried every
>> > > > > imaginable fix for this, including this one. All I really
>> > > want to do is
>> > > > > connect thsi stupid Vista machine to my printer.
>> > > > >
>> > > > > "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
>> > > > >
>> > > > > > Make sure all computers are in the same workgroup. Also
>> > > make sure enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP. These troubleshooting may help,
>> > > > > >
>> > > > > > Step by step troubleshooting VISTA sharing
>> > > > > > http://www.chicagotech.net/forum1.htm >> > > > > >
>> > > > > > Vista Troubleshooting Collections
>> > > > > > http://www.chicagotech.net/forum1.htm >> > > > > >
>> > > > > > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
>> > > > > > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
>> > > http://www.ChicagoTech.net >> > > > > > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
>> > > http://www.HowToNetworking.com >> > > > > > "Bill Fry" <BillFry.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
>> > > message news:450229BE-7ADF-4BBB-B102-F71EDF9EFC24@microsoft.com...
>> > > > > > I have 3 PC's, and 2 Notebooks on a home network. I
>> > > purchased a Vista
>> > > > > > Machine and can not see the XP Pro Machines. I have
>> > > upgraded one machine to
>> > > > > > Vista and can see the other Vista machine, but still can
>> > > not see the XP
>> > > > > > Boxes. All have file sharing and all have the same
>> > > Workgroup Name.
>> > > > > >
>> > > > > > I can ping the machines, just not connect to them
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