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

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

Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2004 15:22:01 -0800

Malke:
Followed your steps but still a no-go. Specifically:
Step 1. okay (but the machine will still allow me to boot even if I don't
enter a password but I do so anyway)
Step 2. okay
Step 3. okay
Step 4. decided to pass until I get everything sorted out
Step 5. The account name is the one I have been using (its the same under
the ME and XP) added a password using the same as the ME machine. Now have
to input whenever booting the XP machine.
Step 6. Yes resouces are shared (the sharedox folder).
Step 7. Have disabled all the firewalls I can find on the XP. There is no
firewall (to the best of my knowledge on the ME machine).

Still can't ping the XP machine from the XP machine but can ping the ME from
the XP.

Robert L had requested I post the results of Net Share. Here it is. Hope it
helps

Microsoft(R) Windows DOS
(C)Copyright Microsoft Corp 1990-2001.

C:\DOCUME~1\>net share

Share name Resource Remark

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
print$ C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\drivers
                                             Printer Drivers
C$ C:\ Default share
ADMIN$ C:\WINDOWS Remote Admin
IPC$ Remote IPC
SharedDocs C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\ALL USERS\DOCUMENTS

Printer DOT4_001 Spooled hp officejet 5100 series fax
Printer2 DOT4_001 Spooled hp officejet 5100 series
Printer3 Microsoft Document Ima Spooled Microsoft Office Document Image
Wr
The command completed successfully.

"help8400" wrote:

> 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
> > Elephant Boy Computers
> > www.elephantboycomputers.com
> > "Don't Panic!"
> >

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