Re: XP Home cannot see XP Pro

On Wed, 5 Oct 2005 09:08:38 -0400, "Roger Tregelles"
<roger.tregelles@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>Chuck,
>
>Yes...it's weird that the XP Pro system cannot even see itself. I'm using
>Norton Antivirus 2005 (latest updates and definitions). The computer did
>come pre-loaded with the McAfee Security Suite (I assume that it had it's
>own firewall because Windows was turned off). I uninstalled the McAfee as I
>prefer Norton and already owned a spare copy. I have the Windows XP Firewall
>turned on. The system has all the latest Windows updates installed
>(including SP2). I'm at work now so I will need to check the components and
>services you mention in the hyperlink when I get home. I'm 99% sure the
>Firewall is setup properly based on my reading of your articles on your
>site. What should I try next?
>
>I'm getting ready to re-install the OS at this rate. This is absolutely
>unbelievable. I logged onto Dell Chat support last night but because they
>feel it's not a hardware problem I would have to use their telephone pay
>support for a solution that they do not guarantee. Forget that!
>
>Thanks so much for your time, help and patience.
>
>Roger

Roger,

Please start by un installing both firewalls. Totally. Follow all instructions
of each vendor. Then run LSP / Winsock repair.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html>

Are you actually reading all articles?

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.
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