Can see computers but can't open

I have just added a Vista laptop to my network. Three other computers on
the network use XP. Have changed the workgroup name and downloaded the
protocol for the XP computers. The XP computers see the Vista computer in
the network places. The Vista computer sees the XP computers when I "view
full map" in the network and sharing center. The problem is that when I try
to click on the other computers on the map nothing happens. Also when I try
to map a network drive on the Vista machine, the only computer visible is the
Vista computer. Essentially, though I can see all the computers, I cannot
share anything. I have turned off password protected sharing. What next?

What's the system error if using net use \\remotexpipaddress?

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
"Rob" <Rob@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:6A5CB3C9-EFEC-4FB8-868D-FEC80697326B@microsoft.com...
I have just added a Vista laptop to my network. Three other computers on
the network use XP. Have changed the workgroup name and downloaded the
protocol for the XP computers. The XP computers see the Vista computer in
the network places. The Vista computer sees the XP computers when I "view
full map" in the network and sharing center. The problem is that when I try
to click on the other computers on the map nothing happens. Also when I try
to map a network drive on the Vista machine, the only computer visible is the
Vista computer. Essentially, though I can see all the computers, I cannot
share anything. I have turned off password protected sharing. What next?

Error code: 0x80070035
The network path was not found.
Not a valid host name.

"Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:

> What's the system error if using net use \\remotexpipaddress?
>
> Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
> "Rob" <Rob@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:6A5CB3C9-EFEC-4FB8-868D-FEC80697326B@microsoft.com...
> I have just added a Vista laptop to my network. Three other computers on
> the network use XP. Have changed the workgroup name and downloaded the
> protocol for the XP computers. The XP computers see the Vista computer in
> the network places. The Vista computer sees the XP computers when I "view
> full map" in the network and sharing center. The problem is that when I try
> to click on the other computers on the map nothing happens. Also when I try
> to map a network drive on the Vista machine, the only computer visible is the
> Vista computer. Essentially, though I can see all the computers, I cannot
> share anything. I have turned off password protected sharing. What next?

Hi Rob
I have the same problem at one of customers, i have done the same as you but
no luck.
I have spent the whole day searching for a solution and found none.
Please can you e-mail me if you get a solution to this problem
my email address is mdurand@yoafrica.com
many thanks
Regards
Morne

"Rob" wrote:

> I have just added a Vista laptop to my network. Three other computers on
> the network use XP. Have changed the workgroup name and downloaded the
> protocol for the XP computers. The XP computers see the Vista computer in
> the network places. The Vista computer sees the XP computers when I "view
> full map" in the network and sharing center. The problem is that when I try
> to click on the other computers on the map nothing happens. Also when I try
> to map a network drive on the Vista machine, the only computer visible is the
> Vista computer. Essentially, though I can see all the computers, I cannot
> share anything. I have turned off password protected sharing. What next?