Can't view XP computer in network.

I have Vista x64, when on XP I could see my brothers XP computer fin
but now I've upgraded it's no longer the case. I have to typ
\\computername in the search to see his computer. How can I make it s
that when I open up the 'Network' from the start menu I can just see hi
computer?

Thank

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Rackers

You may want to install LLTD. Or this search result may help,

Networking between Vista and othersNetworking between Vista and other
Windows OS Can't access XP with error 0x80070005 · Vista can ping XP but see
it because of no LLTD installed ...
www.chicagotech.net/vista/vista&others.htm


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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


"Rackers" <Rackers.34mdz7@no-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
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>
> I have Vista x64, when on XP I could see my brothers XP computer fine
> but now I've upgraded it's no longer the case. I have to type
> \\computername in the search to see his computer. How can I make it so
> that when I open up the 'Network' from the start menu I can just see his
> computer?
>
> Thanks
>
>
> --
> Rackers

Have you put the Vista machine in the same workgroup?

Remember Vista uses a different default name for workgroups.

"Rackers" wrote:

>
> I have Vista x64, when on XP I could see my brothers XP computer fine
> but now I've upgraded it's no longer the case. I have to type
> \\computername in the search to see his computer. How can I make it so
> that when I open up the 'Network' from the start menu I can just see his
> computer?
>
> Thanks
>
>
> --
> Rackers
>

Well the XP machine is in a group called 'WORKGROUP' but under 'My
Computer' it says something about MSHOME. What is correct?


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Rackers

Hi
Successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network settings,
http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html
As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what it is
allowed to be shared.
Vista File and Printer Sharing-
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/net.../vista_fp.mspx
Windows XP File Sharing -
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040
Printer Sharing XP -
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...utt_july2.mspx
Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
Jack (MVP-Networking).


"Rackers" <Rackers.34mdz7@no-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
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>
> I have Vista x64, when on XP I could see my brothers XP computer fine
> but now I've upgraded it's no longer the case. I have to type
> \\computername in the search to see his computer. How can I make it so
> that when I open up the 'Network' from the start menu I can just see his
> computer?
>
> Thanks
>
>
> --
> Rackers

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb727037.aspx

Have a read of the above link re Vista File and Printer Sharing.

How to give Permissions are there, too.

If you are running Norton, Trend Micro, McAfee, etc’s Firewall, check its
settings to make sure it allows file and printer sharing..

1st thing to do is make sure that the Workgroup Name of ALL the computers is
the SAME.

In Vista Network and Sharing:

Network Discovery: ON (So it can see the other computers)

Network set to Private (Public is for hotspots, airports, etc)

File Sharing: ON

Public Folder Sharing: ON (Vista’s Public Folder is the same as XP’s Shared
Docs)

Password Protected: OFF (unless you want to set up identical usernames and
passwords on ALL computers in your Network) If you have it ON, you will be
asked for a username and password when you try to access a Vista computer
from an XP computer.

Also, run the XP’s Home Network File and Printer sharing Wizard.


"Rackers" wrote:

>
> I have Vista x64, when on XP I could see my brothers XP computer fine
> but now I've upgraded it's no longer the case. I have to type
> \\computername in the search to see his computer. How can I make it so
> that when I open up the 'Network' from the start menu I can just see his
> computer?
>
> Thanks
>
>
> --
> Rackers
>