Re: one of the two networked PCs can't get to the shared files.
From: Chuck (none_at_example.net)
Date: 09/05/04
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Date: 5 Sep 2004 15:08:09 -0500
On Sat, 4 Sep 2004 08:43:05 -0700, "Yiannis" <Yiannis@discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote:
>Hi and thank you both.
>
>> This is actual XP Home, NOT XP Light that they're selling in Asia, right? XP
>> Light does NOT network.
>
>I'm in Greece that is why XP Home version is Greek so no asian cut down
>versions here
>since Greece whether for good or bad was\is not under any circumstances a
>part of Asia. :)
>
>
>> When you activated Guest on the XP Pro computer, did you use Local User Manager
>> (Start - Run - "lusrmgr.msc")? Did you also activate Guest on the XP Home
>> computer?
>
>yup although unfortunately the problem is the Pro version can't connect to
>home
>and afaik Home doesn't have a LUM unless it's a hidden feature.as a matter
>of fact
>i just tried to use it on XP Home the feature is there but it's locked and
>it "reminds"
>me that i'm running Home and that LUM is not available for this version.
>
>
>> Are you running both Client for Microsoft Networks, and File and Printer Sharing
>> for Microsoft Networks (Local Area Connection - Properties), on each computer?
>> Do you have shares setup on each?
>
>Yes they are running on each one and shares are set up properly.
>XP by default share specific folders anyway when on LAN.
>
>
>> Are you running NetBIOS Over TCP/IP (Local Area Connection - Properties - TCP/IP
>> - Properties - Advanced - WINS) on each computer?
>
>yes they are all running on default settings.
>should I turn on DHCP settings perhaps since i'm on fixed IPs atm.
>
>>
>> Make sure the browser service is running on each computer. Control Panel -
>> Administrative Tools - Services. Verify that the Computer Browser service is
>> started.
>
>CB service is up and running
>
>> Is the XP Pro computer running ICS? Make sure that ICF is not activated on the
>> Ethernet connection. And make sure ICF is NOT running on the XP Home computer.
>
>XP Pro is running ICS. ICF is disabled as I run a different firewall
>software which is shut down
>when i'm not connected to the internet.
>I got the same response when the firewall was off as when it was on.
Yiannis,
What is this "different" firewall? Many third party firewalls are known for
interfering with file sharing, even when "shut down". You need to re enable,
then either un install, carefully following all un install procedures provided
by the vendor, or properly configure for file sharing only on your local LAN.
Also, what folder are you sharing on the XP Home computer? The "C:\Windows" and
"C:\Program Files" folders (and sub folders) are not shareable on XP Home; you
need administrative (full user) access, which is not available to Guest.
If no solution, do some diagnostic work.
Please provide ipconfig information for each computer.
Start - Run - "cmd". Type "ipconfig /all >c:\ipconfig.txt" into the command
window - Open c:\ipconfig.txt in Notepad, copy and paste into your next post.
Identify operating system (by name and version) with each ipconfig listing.
The Microsoft Browstat program will show us what browsers you have in your
domain / workgroup, at any time.
<http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=188305>
You can download Browstat from:
<http://www.dynawell.com/reskit/microsoft/win2000/browstat.zip>
<http://rescomp.stanford.edu/staff/manual/rcc/tools/browstat.zip>
Browstat is very small (40K), needs no install, and runs from the command
prompt. Just drop it onto a couple workstations, and run it.
Please provide browstat information for each computer.
Start - Run - "cmd". Type "browstat status >c:\browstat.txt" into the command
window - Open c:\browstat.txt in Notepad, copy and paste into your next post.
Cheers,
Chuck
Paranoia comes from experience - and is not necessarily a bad thing.
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