Re: Unable to open shared files on wireless network

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On 10 Aug 2006 09:08:47 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.lennon@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Chuck wrote:
On 10 Aug 2006 06:12:42 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.lennon@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I am having a sharing problem I think. I have a desktop pc running
Windows XP PRO and a laptop also running Windows XP PRO. They are both
networked through my wireless router D-Link DI524. Internet and
network drive mapping works great. I can access all media files on my
laptop from my wired computer. But, I cannot access anything shared on
the desktop from the laptop.

I can't seem to figure this out since the desktop can access everything
on my laptop but not vice versa, so I know it's not a router firewall
setting. I have both computers in my trusted zone in Zonealarm and I
still can't open MP3 or video files. MP3 play for at most 4 seconds
before being cut off. Videos don't start from the beginning. If I
access all from Windows Media Player 9, i get the error that it cannot
open the file and to check network connections etc.

Both computers are assigned to the workgroup: HOME.
Both computers have the same user ID and password.
Both computers can see each other on the network.
Both computers can be successfully pinged by the other computer.

Any ideas why I can't open any files with my laptop stored on my
desktop but shared on the network?

Jeff,

One of the most common causes of this problem would be a misconfigured or
overlooked personal firewall, or other security component. There are several
other possibilities too, and any might be the cause of your problem. What
antivirus products do you use? Read this article with an open mind.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html

Besides that, you have the WiFi issue. Are both computers connected by WiFi?

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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.

Computer A - Self Built Computer B - Dell
Inspiron 7500
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------­-------------------------------|

Windows XP PRO SP2 Windows XP PRO SP2
Chaintech 7NJIF2 400MHZ FSB
Amd Athlon XP 2500 (1.8GHZ) Pentium III 450 MHZ
ATI Radeon 9600 PRO 128MB ATI Rage Mobile 4MB
1.0 GHZ PC2700 DDR SDRAM 128 MB PC100 SDRAM
NFORCE 2 Integrated NIC 802.11g 2.4ghz 54Mbps WiFi
AVG 7.0 Anti-virus AVG 7.0 Anti-virus
ZoneAlarm Firewall ZoneAlarm Firewall

Both connected to D-Link 524 802.11g Router

|------------------------------------------------------------------------­-------------------------------|


Computer A is WIRED directly to the router.
Computer B is connected via WiFi.


Both computers are set up in TRUSTED ZONE of one another's firewalls.
Per the article, I have no ping issue associated with the NFORCE hidden
firewall, so that does not apply to my problem.


I'm at work right now, so I can't check all the settings listed on that
webpage right now. It just seems wierd that I have access to everything
but when it comes to my audio and video files I can't open them. I have
the drives set to share with everyone and allow users write access.

Well, if it's Ethernet / WiFi mixed, then it's not going to be a WiFi collision
scenario that I'd envisioned. But how about you eliminate the possibilities.
Try all Ethernet (and all WiFi if at all possible). See if the problem
continues, without WiFi in the picture.

However, I don't agree with saying that since you can ping then an nVidia
firewall problem is not the cause. Read the nVidia forums please.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/02/hidden-personal-firewall-nvidia-nforce.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/02/hidden-personal-firewall-nvidia-nforce.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.
.

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