Re: File/Print share workgroup on ME and XP machines

From: help8400 (help8400_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 11/10/04 

Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2004 12:54:09 -0800

Malke: Before I get into all of this I want to first try and not run my
Norton Antivirus. Even though I didn't activate the firewall, just from
reading other postings with similar problems firewall issues seems to be a
common thread. I am not seeing the Norton in my "Start" folder. Where would
I need to remove it so it does not automatically run when I boot up. Also do
you know of an easy way to check if there are any other firewalls running (I
have already disabled the SP2 one). Many thanks.

"Malke" wrote:

> help8400 wrote:
>
> > Malke: Sorry for being too much of a novice. I haven't entered a
> > password on the ME machine how would I be able to do that (a password
> > box came up during the install of the router (which I did before I
> > purchased the XP machine); the tech help said to ignore and I just
> > press "Enter" w/o a
> > password when the machine boots). Also how can I check if I am using
> > Client
> > for MS Networking (vs. Family Logon)? Finally how would I create a
> > user
> > account and password on the XP. Sorry for all the questions. (but am
> > still unclear why I can't ping the XP box from the XP keyboard).
>
> Please don't apologize for being a novice. Everyone started out that way
> once. Even if you don't have a logon password for the ME machine, you
> have a user name. Unfortunately, ME is the only MS consumer operating
> system I *don't* have running on a box so I can't check exactly for
> you. I will be working from a Win98 box so it might be a little
> different for you on ME, but let's try this:
>
> 1. On the ME desktop, right-click on the icon for My Network Places
> (Network Neighborhood in Win98), then left-click on Properties. This
> will bring you the Network Properties box. On the Configuration tab
> sort of in the middle, you'll see Primary Network Logon with a
> drop-down box. It should say in there, "Client for Microsoft Networks".
> If it says something else, change it. When you do that, you'll probably
> have to reboot and will then get a chance to enter a password. Enter
> one you'll remember - you can set the machine to automatically log you
> in later. That will also give you your user name. After you reboot, you
> can also see the user name if you go to the Start button and on top of
> the Shut Down choice you'll have "Log Off Username".
>
> 2. On the same Configuration tab, my Win98 shows a "File and Printer
> Sharing" button. You should have something similar. Click that button
> and make sure you've allowed file and printer sharing.
>
> 3. Make sure you've actually shared out something. For instance, let's
> say you wanted to share your C: drive. Open My Computer and find the
> icon for the C: drive. Right-click it and choose "Sharing". Now you'll
> be able to make a share and set it for access however you want.
> Probably you'll want to set it for Full access without a password.
>
> 4. Now if you want to automatically log onto ME with that user account
> and password, install the right TweakUI and it will give you a chance
> to set the automatic logon. Here's a link to download TweakUI for ME:
>
> http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/tweakui
>
> I believe after you install TweakUI for ME it will show up as a Control
> Panel applet - (it does in Win98). If you need help installing TweakUI,
> let me know.
>
> Now, onto the XP box.
>
> Go to the Control Panel and double-click the User Accounts applet. Here
> you will be able to create a new account and password with the same
> user name and password you are using on the ME box. You don't need to
> actually *log in* to the XP box with this account - it just needs to be
> there.
>
> Make sure you've shared out resources on the XP box, too.
>
> Last step: check your firewall settings on all machines (and all
> machines should have a firewall). Make sure the Local Area Network
> (lan) is included as trusted.
>
> Sometimes it takes around 15 minutes for the network to propagate. See
> whether this works and if you need more help, please post back. And no
> apologizing!
>
>
> Original post for clarity:
> >> help8400 wrote:
> >>
> >> > Hi: Have an old Compaq running ME hooked into a Linksys Wireless
> >> > router as a
> >> > hub and use a lap top wirelessly. Both machines work fine for
> >> > accessing the
> >> > internet. Recently purchased a Dell 8400. All three machines can
> >> > see the internet through the router.
> >> >
> >> > Want to get file/print sharing between the 8400 and the compaq.
> >> > Ran the
> >> > Network set-up wizard on the 8400 (XP professional) and ran the XP
> >> > set-up disk on the ME machine to set up the workgroup (using the
> >> > Set up home or small office networking option as recommended by the
> >> > dell network guide).
> >> >
> >> > On the ME machine (under Network Places) it is showing me the
> >> > workgroup name
> >> > but only the ME machine, it cannot see the 8400. The 8400 does not
> >> > show me any workgroups and I get this error message when I try to
> >> > force it to look
> >> > for the workgroup "Mshome is not accessable. You might not have
> >> > permission
> >> > to use this network resource. Contact the adminstrator of this
> >> > server to
> >> > find out if you have access permission. The list of servers for
> >> > this
> >> > workgroup is not currently available." Mshome is the same
> >> > workgroup name on
> >> > both computers. I have tried running the wizard several times but
> >> > does not help.
> >> >
> >> > The workgroup name is the same for both machines (the default
> >> > "MSHOME") and the computers have unique names.
> >> >
> >> > Also I got the IP addresses of both machines. When I ping the ME
> >> > machine
> >> > from the Dell running XP it passes all the tests. When I try
> >> > pinging the
> >> > Dell machine while on it I get an error. When I try pinging the
> >> > Dell machine from the ME machine also get an error but am okay when
> >> > ping the ME machine from the ME machine. I have norton antivirus
> >> > running but didn't activate the firewall (I rely on the firewall on
> >> > SP2 and on the router).
>
> Cheers,
>
> Malke
> --
> MS MVP - Windows Shell/User
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