No longer able to see my PC on my home network

> Assuming all firewall off, what do you receive when using net view \\desktopipaddress?
>
> 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
> "mayday1996" <mayday1996@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:561CECD2-2FD9-4ABD-8BBD-EE6D49997620@microsoft.com...
> I have the following wireless home network: Desktop running XP wired to
> Netgear router, Laptop running Vista connected wirelessly. I was able to file
> share without any problems.
>
> My Speedstream modem died and had to get a replacement from Windstream.
> After hooking this up, I can no longer see the desktop on the network when
> using the laptop. (However, from the desktop I have no problem getting to my
> files on the laptop). Also, my Xbox and another laptop my wife sometimes uses
> for work are showing, so I don't think it's a network issue.
>
> I can ping the desktop, but when I entered my desktops local ip address in
> the Run box I received a message saying it could not connect. I clicked the
> 'Diagnose problem' button and it said it could find the other computer but
> said something about not being able to connect to it. It said it may be due
> to the firewall on the desktop.
>
> I double checked and both firewalls (Windows and One Care) are off on both
> computers. Also, the modem firewall is off. Any suggestions?

> Assuming all firewall off, what do you receive when using net view \\desktopipaddress?
>
> 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
> "mayday1996" <mayday1996@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:561CECD2-2FD9-4ABD-8BBD-EE6D49997620@microsoft.com...
> I have the following wireless home network: Desktop running XP wired to
> Netgear router, Laptop running Vista connected wirelessly. I was able to file
> share without any problems.
>
> My Speedstream modem died and had to get a replacement from Windstream.
> After hooking this up, I can no longer see the desktop on the network when
> using the laptop. (However, from the desktop I have no problem getting to my
> files on the laptop). Also, my Xbox and another laptop my wife sometimes uses
> for work are showing, so I don't think it's a network issue.
>
> I can ping the desktop, but when I entered my desktops local ip address in
> the Run box I received a message saying it could not connect. I clicked the
> 'Diagnose problem' button and it said it could find the other computer but
> said something about not being able to connect to it. It said it may be due
> to the firewall on the desktop.
>
> I double checked and both firewalls (Windows and One Care) are off on both
> computers. Also, the modem firewall is off. Any suggestions?

>I have the following wireless home network: Desktop running XP wired to
>Netgear router, Laptop running Vista connected wirelessly. I was able to file
>share without any problems.
>
>My Speedstream modem died and had to get a replacement from Windstream.
>After hooking this up, I can no longer see the desktop on the network when
>using the laptop. (However, from the desktop I have no problem getting to my
>files on the laptop). Also, my Xbox and another laptop my wife sometimes uses
>for work are showing, so I don't think it's a network issue.
>
>I can ping the desktop, but when I entered my desktops local ip address in
>the Run box I received a message saying it could not connect. I clicked the
>'Diagnose problem' button and it said it could find the other computer but
>said something about not being able to connect to it. It said it may be due
>to the firewall on the desktop.
>
>I double checked and both firewalls (Windows and One Care) are off on both
>computers. Also, the modem firewall is off. Any suggestions?

> On Tue, 18 Sep 2007 06:56:02 -0700, mayday1996
> <mayday1996@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>

> >I have the following wireless home network: Desktop running XP wired to
> >Netgear router, Laptop running Vista connected wirelessly. I was able to file
> >share without any problems.
> >
> >My Speedstream modem died and had to get a replacement from Windstream.
> >After hooking this up, I can no longer see the desktop on the network when
> >using the laptop. (However, from the desktop I have no problem getting to my
> >files on the laptop). Also, my Xbox and another laptop my wife sometimes uses
> >for work are showing, so I don't think it's a network issue.
> >
> >I can ping the desktop, but when I entered my desktops local ip address in
> >the Run box I received a message saying it could not connect. I clicked the
> >'Diagnose problem' button and it said it could find the other computer but
> >said something about not being able to connect to it. It said it may be due
> >to the firewall on the desktop.
> >
> >I double checked and both firewalls (Windows and One Care) are off on both
> >computers. Also, the modem firewall is off. Any suggestions?

>
> Try to diagnose the problem - look at logs from "browstat status", "ipconfig
> /all", "net config server", and "net config workstation", from each computer.
> 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/2005/0...#AskingForHelp
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [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.
>

>"Chuck [MVP]" wrote:
>

>> On Tue, 18 Sep 2007 06:56:02 -0700, mayday1996
>> <mayday1996@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>

>> >I have the following wireless home network: Desktop running XP wired to
>> >Netgear router, Laptop running Vista connected wirelessly. I was able to file
>> >share without any problems.
>> >
>> >My Speedstream modem died and had to get a replacement from Windstream.
>> >After hooking this up, I can no longer see the desktop on the network when
>> >using the laptop. (However, from the desktop I have no problem getting to my
>> >files on the laptop). Also, my Xbox and another laptop my wife sometimes uses
>> >for work are showing, so I don't think it's a network issue.
>> >
>> >I can ping the desktop, but when I entered my desktops local ip address in
>> >the Run box I received a message saying it could not connect. I clicked the
>> >'Diagnose problem' button and it said it could find the other computer but
>> >said something about not being able to connect to it. It said it may be due
>> >to the firewall on the desktop.
>> >
>> >I double checked and both firewalls (Windows and One Care) are off on both
>> >computers. Also, the modem firewall is off. Any suggestions?

>>
>> Try to diagnose the problem - look at logs from "browstat status", "ipconfig
>> /all", "net config server", and "net config workstation", from each computer.
>> 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/2005/0...#AskingForHelp

>When I ran browstat on the desktop, I received the following. According to
>your articles the garbled name and system 53 error could be due to a name
>resolution problem. Does this look like what it could be to you?
>
>Status for domain WORKGROUP on transport
>\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{FB442946-6BFD-439E-B687-3A61F7804434}
> Browsing is active on domain.
> Master browser name is: ? ???
>Could not connect to registry, error = 53 Unable to determine build
>of browser master: 53
> Unable to determine server information for browser master: 123
> 1 backup servers retrieved from master ? ???
> \\MAYDAY1996
> Unable to retrieve server list from ? ??? : 2351

> On Wed, 19 Sep 2007 05:26:02 -0700, mayday1996
> <mayday1996@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>

> >"Chuck [MVP]" wrote:
> >

> >> On Tue, 18 Sep 2007 06:56:02 -0700, mayday1996
> >> <mayday1996@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >I have the following wireless home network: Desktop running XP wired to
> >> >Netgear router, Laptop running Vista connected wirelessly. I was able to file
> >> >share without any problems.
> >> >
> >> >My Speedstream modem died and had to get a replacement from Windstream.
> >> >After hooking this up, I can no longer see the desktop on the network when
> >> >using the laptop. (However, from the desktop I have no problem getting to my
> >> >files on the laptop). Also, my Xbox and another laptop my wife sometimes uses
> >> >for work are showing, so I don't think it's a network issue.
> >> >
> >> >I can ping the desktop, but when I entered my desktops local ip address in
> >> >the Run box I received a message saying it could not connect. I clicked the
> >> >'Diagnose problem' button and it said it could find the other computer but
> >> >said something about not being able to connect to it. It said it may be due
> >> >to the firewall on the desktop.
> >> >
> >> >I double checked and both firewalls (Windows and One Care) are off on both
> >> >computers. Also, the modem firewall is off. Any suggestions?
> >>
> >> Try to diagnose the problem - look at logs from "browstat status", "ipconfig
> >> /all", "net config server", and "net config workstation", from each computer.
> >> 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/2005/0...#AskingForHelp

>

> >When I ran browstat on the desktop, I received the following. According to
> >your articles the garbled name and system 53 error could be due to a name
> >resolution problem. Does this look like what it could be to you?
> >
> >Status for domain WORKGROUP on transport
> >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{FB442946-6BFD-439E-B687-3A61F7804434}
> > Browsing is active on domain.
> > Master browser name is: ? ???
> >Could not connect to registry, error = 53 Unable to determine build
> >of browser master: 53
> > Unable to determine server information for browser master: 123
> > 1 backup servers retrieved from master ? ???
> > \\MAYDAY1996
> > Unable to retrieve server list from ? ??? : 2351

>
> Error 53:
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/mysterious-error-53-aka-name-not-found.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...not-found.html
>
> A name resolution issue could be caused by inconsistent NetBT settings, or by a
> misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/07/advanced-windows-networking-using.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/0...ing-using.html
>
> Also, LSP / Winsock corruption.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...-layer-in.html
>
> Here are the two error codes.
>
> C:\>net helpmsg 123
> The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect.
>
> C:\>net helpmsg 2351
> This computer name is invalid.
> EXPLANATION
> The specified computer name is invalid.
> ACTION
> Contact technical support.
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [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.
>

>"Chuck [MVP]" wrote:
>

>> On Wed, 19 Sep 2007 05:26:02 -0700, mayday1996
>> <mayday1996@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>

>> >"Chuck [MVP]" wrote:
>> >
>> >> On Tue, 18 Sep 2007 06:56:02 -0700, mayday1996
>> >> <mayday1996@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >I have the following wireless home network: Desktop running XP wired to
>> >> >Netgear router, Laptop running Vista connected wirelessly. I was able to file
>> >> >share without any problems.
>> >> >
>> >> >My Speedstream modem died and had to get a replacement from Windstream.
>> >> >After hooking this up, I can no longer see the desktop on the network when
>> >> >using the laptop. (However, from the desktop I have no problem getting to my
>> >> >files on the laptop). Also, my Xbox and another laptop my wife sometimes uses
>> >> >for work are showing, so I don't think it's a network issue.
>> >> >
>> >> >I can ping the desktop, but when I entered my desktops local ip address in
>> >> >the Run box I received a message saying it could not connect. I clicked the
>> >> >'Diagnose problem' button and it said it could find the other computer but
>> >> >said something about not being able to connect to it. It said it may be due
>> >> >to the firewall on the desktop.
>> >> >
>> >> >I double checked and both firewalls (Windows and One Care) are off on both
>> >> >computers. Also, the modem firewall is off. Any suggestions?
>> >>
>> >> Try to diagnose the problem - look at logs from "browstat status", "ipconfig
>> >> /all", "net config server", and "net config workstation", from each computer.
>> >> 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/2005/0...#AskingForHelp

>>

>> >When I ran browstat on the desktop, I received the following. According to
>> >your articles the garbled name and system 53 error could be due to a name
>> >resolution problem. Does this look like what it could be to you?
>> >
>> >Status for domain WORKGROUP on transport
>> >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{FB442946-6BFD-439E-B687-3A61F7804434}
>> > Browsing is active on domain.
>> > Master browser name is: ? ???
>> >Could not connect to registry, error = 53 Unable to determine build
>> >of browser master: 53
>> > Unable to determine server information for browser master: 123
>> > 1 backup servers retrieved from master ? ???
>> > \\MAYDAY1996
>> > Unable to retrieve server list from ? ??? : 2351

>>
>> Error 53:
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/mysterious-error-53-aka-name-not-found.html>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...not-found.html
>>
>> A name resolution issue could be caused by inconsistent NetBT settings, or by a
>> misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/07/advanced-windows-networking-using.html>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/0...ing-using.html
>>
>> Also, LSP / Winsock corruption.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...-layer-in.html
>>
>> Here are the two error codes.
>>
>> C:\>net helpmsg 123
>> The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect.
>>
>> C:\>net helpmsg 2351
>> This computer name is invalid.
>> EXPLANATION
>> The specified computer name is invalid.
>> ACTION
>> Contact technical support.

>Thanks for your help. I looked at these and tried some of them and I still
>can't get it working. I did notice on my laptop when I look at the Network
>Map my desktop is showing up but when I look at Network it is not showing up.
> I'll just have to keep looking on this I guess. I just think it's weird
>that it worked without any problem before.