Re: XP Network Problem.....

On Sun, 15 Oct 2006 11:59:01 -0700, LeeB <LeeB@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I have one computer {call it A} in my network that others {B and C} are
unable to see. While B and C can successfully ping A using the IP address,
pinging using the computer name returns a "53 error". Additionally, when
addressing A from B or C using the net view command, an invalid path message
results. This is true using either A's IP address or its name.

A is able to see all the files/folders/printers in B and C that are enabled
for sharing -- and works exactly as expected.

All three computers have been set to "Broadcast" node; NetBT has been
enabled on each computer; and there are no problem entries in either the Host
or LMHost files.

Finally, I have a Linksys BEFSR 41 v 1 with the latest firmware -- for what
it's worth.

Computer A is a Lenovo T60 notebook on a docking station running XP Pro; B
is an eMachine desktop running XP Home; and C is a Dell desktop running ME.

Thanks........

Lee,

An "error 53" is name resolution error, which typically comes from SMBs being
blocked somewhere, ie by a personal firewall (not the BEFSR41, which is a switch
on the LAN).
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/mysterious-error-53-aka-name-not-found.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/mysterious-error-53-aka-name-not-found.html

Let's look at "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all", from each computer, so we
can diagnose the problem. Read this article, and linked articles, and follow
instructions precisely (download browstat!):
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp

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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.
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