File/Folder sharing in Windows Vista

I have 3 identical Windows Vista (Business) desktop computers on a wireless
network in a small business. I have created a new folder in the "Public"
folders in which there resides a file to which I want the other two computers
to connect. From each of the other two computers, I can see the "Public"
folders containing all of the default folders (Public Documents, etc.), but
can't see the new folder I have created.

I have all file sharing turned on.
Each of the computers is logged on with the same administrative user and
password.
The Windows firewall is disabled and no other firewall is present.
I have rebooted each of the computers after the new folder was created, but
can still not see that folder from the remote computers.

I have looked in the Microsoft help files and verified the method for
sharing files and folders and have complied with each of them. Can anyone
tell me why the new folder does not show up in the "Public" folders on the
"server" machine? I have also double-checked the shared settings for the new
folder and file and have it set for "Everyone" with "Full Control".

Thanks for any help you can give me.

I have determined the problem. All three machines had the same name and were
only seeing themselves on the network. The problem now is trying to set up a
Linksys router to connect the three computers and a laser printer. All the
computers can see the printer, but not each other ... brick wall.

"llobid" wrote:

> I have 3 identical Windows Vista (Business) desktop computers on a wireless
> network in a small business. I have created a new folder in the "Public"
> folders in which there resides a file to which I want the other two computers
> to connect. From each of the other two computers, I can see the "Public"
> folders containing all of the default folders (Public Documents, etc.), but
> can't see the new folder I have created.
>
> I have all file sharing turned on.
> Each of the computers is logged on with the same administrative user and
> password.
> The Windows firewall is disabled and no other firewall is present.
> I have rebooted each of the computers after the new folder was created, but
> can still not see that folder from the remote computers.
>
> I have looked in the Microsoft help files and verified the method for
> sharing files and folders and have complied with each of them. Can anyone
> tell me why the new folder does not show up in the "Public" folders on the
> "server" machine? I have also double-checked the shared settings for the new
> folder and file and have it set for "Everyone" with "Full Control".
>
> Thanks for any help you can give me.

it could be the name resolution issue. If turn off the firewall, can you ping each other by IP? Or check the name resolution link in this search result,

Vista troubleshootingTroubleshooting Vista Remote Access Issues ... Networking between Vista and other Windows OS ... Info: Step by step troubleshooting VISTA sharing ...
http://www.chicagotech.net/vista/vista.htm


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
"llobid" <llobid@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:5BEDADD2-5670-45BE-9235-AB9D03302A59@microsoft.com...
I have determined the problem. All three machines had the same name and were
only seeing themselves on the network. The problem now is trying to set up a
Linksys router to connect the three computers and a laser printer. All the
computers can see the printer, but not each other ... brick wall.

"llobid" wrote:

> I have 3 identical Windows Vista (Business) desktop computers on a wireless
> network in a small business. I have created a new folder in the "Public"
> folders in which there resides a file to which I want the other two computers
> to connect. From each of the other two computers, I can see the "Public"
> folders containing all of the default folders (Public Documents, etc.), but
> can't see the new folder I have created.
>
> I have all file sharing turned on.
> Each of the computers is logged on with the same administrative user and
> password.
> The Windows firewall is disabled and no other firewall is present.
> I have rebooted each of the computers after the new folder was created, but
> can still not see that folder from the remote computers.
>
> I have looked in the Microsoft help files and verified the method for
> sharing files and folders and have complied with each of them. Can anyone
> tell me why the new folder does not show up in the "Public" folders on the
> "server" machine? I have also double-checked the shared settings for the new
> folder and file and have it set for "Everyone" with "Full Control".
>
> Thanks for any help you can give me.