Re: Can't share files
- From: Lea <Lea@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2006 15:45:27 -0800
"Chuck" wrote:
On Fri, 10 Feb 2006 15:07:28 -0800, Lea <Lea@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
"Chuck" wrote:
On Fri, 10 Feb 2006 14:09:27 -0800, Lea <Lea@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
"Chuck" wrote:
On Fri, 10 Feb 2006 12:37:27 -0800, Lea <Lea@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:Ive downloaded it.. but when i follow the steps for the command window.. It
"Lea" wrote:
Hi Chuck
Thanks for replying to me so quickly!
I've managed to get the shared internet connection working perfectly now..
Just having problems with the file sharing
I've been reading everything Ive came across regarding this or links in
forums and using what I can from them.. its just, all the help in the world
is not much help to someone who doesnt know much about what they're talking
about hehe
Will read through the links! Thank you :)
"Chuck" wrote:
On Fri, 10 Feb 2006 10:09:18 -0800, Lea <Lea@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi,
Well.. Firstly, Im really bad with computers and been looking through all
these questions etc .. to be honest I havent much of an idea what's going on
in them!
I have my laptop and desktop connected via cable.. went through the
connection wizard.. both computers are saying theyre connected.. But I cant
seem to share the files.. Nothing is showing up in the shared files folder
Im not sure if im just doin it all wrong or not..
I really hope someone can help me (without all the complicated jargon)!
Thanks in advance..
Lea,
I'll try to help you, though I'm not sure about the jargon bit. When you live
in America, you should expect to hear English occasionally (yes just
occasionally, if in LA or Miami for instance). If you're looking for technical
help, in a forum like MPWXNW, expect some jargon. Just ask questions, instead
of ignoring the help.
One of the most common causes of this problem would be a misconfigured or
overlooked personal firewall. There are other possibilities too. Read this
article, with an open mind, and for explanations.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
If no help yet, provide "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all" from each
computer, so we can diagnose the problem. Both browstat and ipconfig are key
diagnostic tools, in file sharing problems, like yours. Read this article, and
linked articles, and follow instructions precisely:
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp
And please, read the linked articles.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/how-to-get-most-out-of-pchucks-network.html#Hypertext>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/how-to-get-most-out-of-pchucks-network.html#Hypertext
I hope this helps... 1st one is host comp
Lea,
Those look clean.
# Both computers on same subnet 192.168.0/24 (192.168.0.x, 255.255.255.0)
# Lea appears to be an ICS server, and Desktop an ICS client.
If the Internet service is working, browstat is an important diagnostic tool.
Did you download it yet?
says its not recognised
Ive downloaded the a folder c:/browstat and unzipped it.. but im not sure
where im going wrong..
Im so sorry for all this hassle
Lea,
Don't sweat the hassle. It's how we learn. Which is the purpose of spending
time here.
Try running it as "c:\browstat\browstat status" (less the ""). Or read the
article on using the Path setting.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-path-and-making-custom-program.html
And Lea, with all that said, try posting after my replies please. This will
benefit both of us.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting
Is this ok? hehe
I think this is what u need.. 1st is the host
Status for domain HOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{DEC1F47D-8BB8-4417-8202
-68B8F6165793}
Browsing is active on domain.
Master browser name is: DESKTOP
Could not open key in registry, error = 5 Unable to determine build
of br
owser master: 5
\\\\DESKTOP . Version:05.01 Flags: 51003 NT POTENTIAL MASTER
1 backup servers retrieved from master DESKTOP
\\DESKTOP
There are 1 servers in domain HOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{DEC1F47
D-8BB8-4417-8202-68B8F6165793}
There are 1 domains in domain HOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{DEC1F47
D-8BB8-4417-8202-68B8F6165793}
---------------------------------------------------------------
Status for domain HOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{CA974ACB-0A5E-4EDE-8DA1
-A5C872C7E1AD}
Browsing is active on domain.
Master browser name is: DESKTOP
Master browser is running build 2600
1 backup servers retrieved from master DESKTOP
\\DESKTOP
There are 1 servers in domain HOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{CA974AC
B-0A5E-4EDE-8DA1-A5C872C7E1AD}
There are 1 domains in domain HOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{CA974AC
B-0A5E-4EDE-8DA1-A5C872C7E1AD}
You got it, Lea!
OK, so what do we know now?
# The good news: both computers recognise Desktop as the master browser. That
means the network is probably physically intact.
# The bad news: both computers only see 1 computer ("There are 1 servers...").
# Questionable: Is Desktop running Windows XP Home, or XP Pro with Simple File
Sharing?
So, time to go thru the long list (noting that we have already examined
"ipconfig /all" and "browstat status"). Here's the article with the list (note
any questions you have may be rolled back into improving the list, so ask away):
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
--
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.
Yea the host is xp home and the other is pro.. but the pro has the simple
file sharing unticked... what should I do?
I didnt realise this would cause a prob..
.
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