Re: Windows Networking issues

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Message when going from the XP into the 2k:
The network path is not found, pls contact your system administrator.
This win2k computer is visible on other XP computers on the network with the
same message.

I cannot map a network drive with another password. It claims that the
username is not found so I checked it and it does exist and the password is
correct.

Any other leads?

Thanks
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Lowe" <ron-msng@{d.e.l.e.t.e.}lowe-family.me.uk>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web
Sent: Friday, April 22, 2005 6:51 PM
Subject: Re: Windows Networking issues


> "timc" <timc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:2FB5570C-8E8A-4550-8051-CA3BAC5D286F@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Hi,
> > I am having an issue with 2 of my networked computers, one a win2k(A)
and
> > the other xp Pro (B). I can see A from B , but I "am not allowed access"
> > or
> > some junk like that, and can not see B at all from A. Both are connected
> > with
> > a router which automatically assigns IP addresses. I can ping them from
> > each
> > other as well and router sees both. Both have no issues accessing the
> > internet provided by the router.
> >
> > Anyone out there now what going on?
> >
> > Cheers
>
>
> 2 seperate issues, most likely.
>
> The fact that you can access the Internet via the router indicates that
the
> basic TCP/IP configuration is OK.
>
> Item 1: 'Access Denied' attempting to connect to win2k from XP
>
> ( BTW, ""am not allowed access" or some junk like that" is not really good
> enough. The exact error message contains valuable information which can
> help identify the problem. )
>
> This is most likely a permissions problem.
> The username XP is supplying to win2k is not recognised by the win2k box.
> Simplest solution is to set up the same user name and password on both
> machines.
>
> If you can't do that for some reason, then do this instead:
> On XP, go to Windows Explorer, Tools, Map Network Drive.
> Map any spare drive letter to \\win200box\sharename, but...
> Choose the option to 'Connect using a different username'.
> Enter a username which is valid on the win2k box, in the format:
> win2kbox_name\Username
> along with the matching password.
>
> The drive should map, and the credentials will be cached.
> You should now be able to browse the machine, too.
>
> Item 2: XP machine not visible on the network
>
> This is most likely a firewall issue.
> If you have XP-SP2, go into the Windows Firewall options, exceptions tab,
> and enable the F+P Sharing exception.
> If you have a pre-SP2 version of XP, then the firewall is called Internet
> Connection Firewall. Disable it on the LAN connection.
>
> --
> Best Regards,
> Ron Lowe
> MS-MVP Windows Networking
>
>

"Ron Lowe" <ron-msng@{d.e.l.e.t.e.}lowe-family.me.uk> wrote in message
news:#syXAlyRFHA.996@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> "timc" <timc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:2FB5570C-8E8A-4550-8051-CA3BAC5D286F@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Hi,
> > I am having an issue with 2 of my networked computers, one a win2k(A)
and
> > the other xp Pro (B). I can see A from B , but I "am not allowed access"
> > or
> > some junk like that, and can not see B at all from A. Both are connected
> > with
> > a router which automatically assigns IP addresses. I can ping them from
> > each
> > other as well and router sees both. Both have no issues accessing the
> > internet provided by the router.
> >
> > Anyone out there now what going on?
> >
> > Cheers
>
>
> 2 seperate issues, most likely.
>
> The fact that you can access the Internet via the router indicates that
the
> basic TCP/IP configuration is OK.
>
> Item 1: 'Access Denied' attempting to connect to win2k from XP
>
> ( BTW, ""am not allowed access" or some junk like that" is not really good
> enough. The exact error message contains valuable information which can
> help identify the problem. )
>
> This is most likely a permissions problem.
> The username XP is supplying to win2k is not recognised by the win2k box.
> Simplest solution is to set up the same user name and password on both
> machines.
>
> If you can't do that for some reason, then do this instead:
> On XP, go to Windows Explorer, Tools, Map Network Drive.
> Map any spare drive letter to \\win200box\sharename, but...
> Choose the option to 'Connect using a different username'.
> Enter a username which is valid on the win2k box, in the format:
> win2kbox_name\Username
> along with the matching password.
>
> The drive should map, and the credentials will be cached.
> You should now be able to browse the machine, too.
>
> Item 2: XP machine not visible on the network
>
> This is most likely a firewall issue.
> If you have XP-SP2, go into the Windows Firewall options, exceptions tab,
> and enable the F+P Sharing exception.
> If you have a pre-SP2 version of XP, then the firewall is called Internet
> Connection Firewall. Disable it on the LAN connection.
>
> --
> Best Regards,
> Ron Lowe
> MS-MVP Windows Networking
>
>


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