Sharing folders between XP & Vista

On Jun 16, 10:31 pm, Chuck <n...@example.net> wrote:

> On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 14:06:37 -0700, tafkam...@googlemail.com wrote:

> >Apologies if I ramble incoherently - it will quickly become clear that
> >I only just about understand what I'm talking about.

>

> >We have an PC with XP SP2
> >We have just bought a laptop, with Vista, and a Belkin router. The
> >router is currently between modem & PC - both ethernet connections;
> >the laptop connects wirelessly

>

> >It was easy to get the laptop to share the internet connection.

>

> >After considerable playing about I managed to share the Documents
> >folder on the laptop and have since mapped a drive on the PC to see
> >the laptop Documents folder. However, the Vista laptop seems unable to
> >access anything on the XP PC.

>

> >In the network window, when you look at the full map it shows the
> >Desktop connected via 'Switch' on the wireless network. But, I can't
> >find a way of actually accessing shared folders on the PC.

>

> >Any thoughts?

>
> I'd start by looking at both computers, personal firewalls on each, and the
> NetBT setting on each.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/07/advanced-windows-networking-usi...>http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/0...networking-usi...
>
> And you could describe exactly what you're observing when you "can't find a way
> of actually accessing shared folders on the PC.".
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-i...>http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...ation-useful-i...
>
> And you could look at logs from "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all", from each
> computer, and diagnose the problem. Read this article, and linked articles, and
> follow instructions precisely (download browstat!):
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighbo...>http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...etwork-neighbo...
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Chuck, MS-MVP [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.

Thank you for your offer of assistance.

I'll do my best to add detail.
Firstly, I have a PC running Windows XP SP2. It is connected via
ethernet to the Belkin 54g router which is in turn connected via
ethernet to a cable modem.
I also have a laptop running Windows Vista Home Basic. It is connected
via an in-built network card to the same Belkin router.

Both computers are able to access the internet via the router.
I have set up a 'Home Network' workgroup, to which both computers are
registered.
Using the XP-PC, I am able to see several of the laptop's shared
folders in my 'My Network Places' window, including 'Users' and
'Public' on the laptop. I have also used the 'Map Network Drive'
function to assign the drive letter L: on the PC to access \\Laptop
\Users\Michael which works well. From it, I am able to see my
documents that are stored on the laptop

On the laptop itself, the machine is registered to a Private Network.
When looking at the full network map it shows (correctly in my
opinion) the laptop being connected wirelessly to the Wireless
network, which is in turn connected to the Internet. It also shows a
'Switch' coming from the Wirless network connected directly to the
desktop PC.

Double-clicking on the laptop icon brings up the drives on the laptop;
it is not possible to double-clicking on the desktop PC icon. I have
enabled 'Network Discovery', 'File sharing' and 'Public folder
sharing' no the Vista laptop. I have disabled 'Password protected
sharing' and have switched off all firewalls, including Windows
Firewalls on both machines, and ZoneAlarm on the PC.

When I select 'View Computers and devices' on the laptop, only the
Laptop itself appears in the window.

Hopefully this explains a bit better? I shall look at running the
instructions you suggest and pasting the results here.

Thanks again
Michael

On Jun 16, 10:31 pm, Chuck <n...@example.net> wrote:

> On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 14:06:37 -0700, tafkam...@googlemail.com wrote:

> >Apologies if I ramble incoherently - it will quickly become clear that
> >I only just about understand what I'm talking about.

>

> >We have an PC with XP SP2
> >We have just bought a laptop, with Vista, and a Belkin router. The
> >router is currently between modem & PC - both ethernet connections;
> >the laptop connects wirelessly

>

> >It was easy to get the laptop to share the internet connection.

>

> >After considerable playing about I managed to share the Documents
> >folder on the laptop and have since mapped a drive on the PC to see
> >the laptop Documents folder. However, the Vista laptop seems unable to
> >access anything on the XP PC.

>

> >In the network window, when you look at the full map it shows the
> >Desktop connected via 'Switch' on the wireless network. But, I can't
> >find a way of actually accessing shared folders on the PC.

>

> >Any thoughts?

>
> I'd start by looking at both computers, personal firewalls on each, and the
> NetBT setting on each.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/07/advanced-windows-networking-usi...>http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/0...networking-usi...
>
> And you could describe exactly what you're observing when you "can't find a way
> of actually accessing shared folders on the PC.".
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-i...>http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...ation-useful-i...
>
> And you could look at logs from "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all", from each
> computer, and diagnose the problem. Read this article, and linked articles, and
> follow instructions precisely (download browstat!):
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighbo...>http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...etwork-neighbo...
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Chuck, MS-MVP [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.

IPCONFIG data for Windows XP SP2 on Desktop PC


Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : DESKTOP
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : Belkin

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : Belkin
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : SiS 900 PCI Fast Ethernet
Adapter
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-13-D4-16-2F-A0
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.2
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 62.30.112.39
194.117.134.19
62.30.0.39
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 16 June 2007 23:23:08
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 19 January 2038 04:14:07

IPCONFIG data for Windows Vista on laptop

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : Laptop
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : Belkin

Wireless LAN adapter Wireless Network Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : Belkin
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Atheros AR5005G Wireless
Network Adapter
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-C0-A8-D9-C3-D8
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
Link-local IPv6 Address . . . . . : fe80::54f:38bf:106e:
7727%9(Preferred)
IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.3(Preferred)
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 16 June 2007 19:39:47
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 24 July 2143 06:32:30
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.1
DHCPv6 IAID . . . . . . . . . . . : 151044264
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 62.30.112.39
194.117.134.19
62.30.0.39
NetBIOS over Tcpip. . . . . . . . : Enabled

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : VIA Rhine II Fast Ethernet
Adapter
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-14-0B-0D-E1-0E
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 6:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : isatap.{13088C53-
DDBC-4E07-81D5-6A2684E6F208}
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 7:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-
Interface
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 02-00-54-55-4E-01
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 9:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : Belkin
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : isatap.Belkin
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
Link-local IPv6 Address . . . . . : fe80::5efe:
192.168.2.3%12(Preferred)
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . :
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 62.30.112.39
194.117.134.19
62.30.0.39
NetBIOS over Tcpip. . . . . . . . : Disabled

On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 15:56:29 -0700, tafkamtes@googlemail.com wrote:

>On Jun 16, 10:31 pm, Chuck <n...@example.net> wrote:

>> On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 14:06:37 -0700, tafkam...@googlemail.com wrote:

>> >Apologies if I ramble incoherently - it will quickly become clear that
>> >I only just about understand what I'm talking about.

>>

>> >We have an PC with XP SP2
>> >We have just bought a laptop, with Vista, and a Belkin router. The
>> >router is currently between modem & PC - both ethernet connections;
>> >the laptop connects wirelessly

>>

>> >It was easy to get the laptop to share the internet connection.

>>

>> >After considerable playing about I managed to share the Documents
>> >folder on the laptop and have since mapped a drive on the PC to see
>> >the laptop Documents folder. However, the Vista laptop seems unable to
>> >access anything on the XP PC.

>>

>> >In the network window, when you look at the full map it shows the
>> >Desktop connected via 'Switch' on the wireless network. But, I can't
>> >find a way of actually accessing shared folders on the PC.

>>

>> >Any thoughts?

>>
>> I'd start by looking at both computers, personal firewalls on each, and the
>> NetBT setting on each.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/07/advanced-windows-networking-usi...>http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/0...networking-usi...
>>
>> And you could describe exactly what you're observing when you "can't find a way
>> of actually accessing shared folders on the PC.".
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-i...>http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...ation-useful-i...
>>
>> And you could look at logs from "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all", from each
>> computer, and diagnose the problem. Read this article, and linked articles, and
>> follow instructions precisely (download browstat!):
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighbo...>http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...etwork-neighbo...
>>
>> --
>> Cheers,
>> Chuck, MS-MVP [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.

>
>Thank you for your offer of assistance.
>
>I'll do my best to add detail.
>Firstly, I have a PC running Windows XP SP2. It is connected via
>ethernet to the Belkin 54g router which is in turn connected via
>ethernet to a cable modem.
>I also have a laptop running Windows Vista Home Basic. It is connected
>via an in-built network card to the same Belkin router.
>
>Both computers are able to access the internet via the router.
>I have set up a 'Home Network' workgroup, to which both computers are
>registered.
>Using the XP-PC, I am able to see several of the laptop's shared
>folders in my 'My Network Places' window, including 'Users' and
>'Public' on the laptop. I have also used the 'Map Network Drive'
>function to assign the drive letter L: on the PC to access \\Laptop
>\Users\Michael which works well. From it, I am able to see my
>documents that are stored on the laptop
>
>On the laptop itself, the machine is registered to a Private Network.
>When looking at the full network map it shows (correctly in my
>opinion) the laptop being connected wirelessly to the Wireless
>network, which is in turn connected to the Internet. It also shows a
>'Switch' coming from the Wirless network connected directly to the
>desktop PC.
>
>Double-clicking on the laptop icon brings up the drives on the laptop;
>it is not possible to double-clicking on the desktop PC icon. I have
>enabled 'Network Discovery', 'File sharing' and 'Public folder
>sharing' no the Vista laptop. I have disabled 'Password protected
>sharing' and have switched off all firewalls, including Windows
>Firewalls on both machines, and ZoneAlarm on the PC.
>
>When I select 'View Computers and devices' on the laptop, only the
>Laptop itself appears in the window.
>
>Hopefully this explains a bit better? I shall look at running the
>instructions you suggest and pasting the results here.
>
>Thanks again
>Michael

Hi Michael,

If you have ZoneAlarm on the problem computer, I'd get the instructions from
Zone Labs for the right version, and un install it very carefully. Zone Alarm
isn't as intrusive as Symantec, but it's a close second. Behind a NAT router,
you're reasonably safe, if you practice layered security.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/please-protect-yourself-layer-your.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...ayer-your.html

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP [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.

On Jun 16, 10:31 pm, Chuck <n...@example.net> wrote:

> On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 14:06:37 -0700, tafkam...@googlemail.com wrote:

> >Apologies if I ramble incoherently - it will quickly become clear that
> >I only just about understand what I'm talking about.

>

> >We have an PC with XP SP2
> >We have just bought a laptop, with Vista, and a Belkin router. The
> >router is currently between modem & PC - both ethernet connections;
> >the laptop connects wirelessly

>

> >It was easy to get the laptop to share the internet connection.

>

> >After considerable playing about I managed to share the Documents
> >folder on the laptop and have since mapped a drive on the PC to see
> >the laptop Documents folder. However, the Vista laptop seems unable to
> >access anything on the XP PC.

>

> >In the network window, when you look at the full map it shows the
> >Desktop connected via 'Switch' on the wireless network. But, I can't
> >find a way of actually accessing shared folders on the PC.

>

> >Any thoughts?

>
> I'd start by looking at both computers, personal firewalls on each, and the
> NetBT setting on each.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/07/advanced-windows-networking-usi...>http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/0...networking-usi...
>
> And you could describe exactly what you're observing when you "can't find a way
> of actually accessing shared folders on the PC.".
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-i...>http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...ation-useful-i...
>
> And you could look at logs from "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all", from each
> computer, and diagnose the problem. Read this article, and linked articles, and
> follow instructions precisely (download browstat!):
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighbo...>http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...etwork-neighbo...
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Chuck, MS-MVP [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.

NETCONFIG output for Windows XP SP2 PC
Server Name \\DESKTOP
Server Comment Main PC

Software version Windows 2002
Server is active on
NwlnkIpx (0013d4162fa0)
NwlnkNb (0013d4162fa0)
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)


Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 5
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.

Computer name \\DESKTOP
Full Computer name DESKTOP
User name Michael

Workstation active on
NwlnkNb (0013D4162FA0)
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{7124D31E-0ADF-4ED8-8C32-017E9FCDA8DE} (0013D4162FA0)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain MC.NET
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain DESKTOP

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.


When attempting to repeat the same process on the Vista laptop in the
cmd windows I got error message:
System error 5 has occured

Access is denied.

On Jun 17, 12:21 am, Chuck <n...@example.net> wrote:

> On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 15:56:29 -0700, tafkam...@googlemail.com wrote:

> >On Jun 16, 10:31 pm, Chuck <n...@example.net> wrote:

> >> On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 14:06:37 -0700, tafkam...@googlemail.com wrote:
> >> >Apologies if I ramble incoherently - it will quickly become clear that
> >> >I only just about understand what I'm talking about.

>

> >> >We have an PC with XP SP2
> >> >We have just bought a laptop, with Vista, and a Belkin router. The
> >> >router is currently between modem & PC - both ethernet connections;
> >> >the laptop connects wirelessly

>

> >> >It was easy to get the laptop to share the internet connection.

>

> >> >After considerable playing about I managed to share the Documents
> >> >folder on the laptop and have since mapped a drive on the PC to see
> >> >the laptop Documents folder. However, the Vista laptop seems unable to
> >> >access anything on the XP PC.

>

> >> >In the network window, when you look at the full map it shows the
> >> >Desktop connected via 'Switch' on the wireless network. But, I can't
> >> >find a way of actually accessing shared folders on the PC.

>

> >> >Any thoughts?

>

> >> I'd start by looking at both computers, personal firewalls on each, and the
> >> NetBT setting on each.
> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/07/advanced-windows-networking-usi...>http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/0...networking-usi...

>

> >> And you could describe exactly what you're observing when you "can't find a way
> >> of actually accessing shared folders on the PC.".
> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-i...>http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...ation-useful-i...

>

> >> And you could look at logs from "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all", from each
> >> computer, and diagnose the problem. Read this article, and linked articles, and
> >> follow instructions precisely (download browstat!):
> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighbo...>http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...etwork-neighbo...

>

> >> --
> >> Cheers,
> >> Chuck, MS-MVP [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.

>

> >Thank you for your offer of assistance.

>

> >I'll do my best to add detail.
> >Firstly, I have a PC running Windows XP SP2. It is connected via
> >ethernet to the Belkin 54g router which is in turn connected via
> >ethernet to a cable modem.
> >I also have a laptop running Windows Vista Home Basic. It is connected
> >via an in-built network card to the same Belkin router.

>

> >Both computers are able to access the internet via the router.
> >I have set up a 'Home Network' workgroup, to which both computers are
> >registered.
> >Using the XP-PC, I am able to see several of the laptop's shared
> >folders in my 'My Network Places' window, including 'Users' and
> >'Public' on the laptop. I have also used the 'Map Network Drive'
> >function to assign the drive letter L: on the PC to access \\Laptop
> >\Users\Michael which works well. From it, I am able to see my
> >documents that are stored on the laptop

>

> >On the laptop itself, the machine is registered to a Private Network.
> >When looking at the full network map it shows (correctly in my
> >opinion) the laptop being connected wirelessly to the Wireless
> >network, which is in turn connected to the Internet. It also shows a
> >'Switch' coming from the Wirless network connected directly to the
> >desktop PC.

>

> >Double-clicking on the laptop icon brings up the drives on the laptop;
> >it is not possible to double-clicking on the desktop PC icon. I have
> >enabled 'Network Discovery', 'File sharing' and 'Public folder
> >sharing' no the Vista laptop. I have disabled 'Password protected
> >sharing' and have switched off all firewalls, including Windows
> >Firewalls on both machines, and ZoneAlarm on the PC.

>

> >When I select 'View Computers and devices' on the laptop, only the
> >Laptop itself appears in the window.

>

> >Hopefully this explains a bit better? I shall look at running the
> >instructions you suggest and pasting the results here.

>

> >Thanks again
> >Michael

>
> Hi Michael,
>
> If you have ZoneAlarm on the problem computer, I'd get the instructions from
> Zone Labs for the right version, and un install it very carefully. Zone Alarm
> isn't as intrusive as Symantec, but it's a close second. Behind a NAT router,
> you're reasonably safe, if you practice layered security.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/please-protect-yourself-layer-y...>http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...urself-layer-y...
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Chuck, MS-MVP [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.

Ah, might that be the cause of the problem, even when switched off?

On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 16:21:01 -0700, tafkamtes@googlemail.com wrote:

>On Jun 16, 10:31 pm, Chuck <n...@example.net> wrote:

>> On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 14:06:37 -0700, tafkam...@googlemail.com wrote:

>> >Apologies if I ramble incoherently - it will quickly become clear that
>> >I only just about understand what I'm talking about.

>>

>> >We have an PC with XP SP2
>> >We have just bought a laptop, with Vista, and a Belkin router. The
>> >router is currently between modem & PC - both ethernet connections;
>> >the laptop connects wirelessly

>>

>> >It was easy to get the laptop to share the internet connection.

>>

>> >After considerable playing about I managed to share the Documents
>> >folder on the laptop and have since mapped a drive on the PC to see
>> >the laptop Documents folder. However, the Vista laptop seems unable to
>> >access anything on the XP PC.

>>

>> >In the network window, when you look at the full map it shows the
>> >Desktop connected via 'Switch' on the wireless network. But, I can't
>> >find a way of actually accessing shared folders on the PC.

>>

>> >Any thoughts?

>>
>> I'd start by looking at both computers, personal firewalls on each, and the
>> NetBT setting on each.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/07/advanced-windows-networking-usi...>http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/0...networking-usi...
>>
>> And you could describe exactly what you're observing when you "can't find a way
>> of actually accessing shared folders on the PC.".
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-i...>http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...ation-useful-i...
>>
>> And you could look at logs from "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all", from each
>> computer, and diagnose the problem. Read this article, and linked articles, and
>> follow instructions precisely (download browstat!):
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighbo...>http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...etwork-neighbo...
>>
>> --
>> Cheers,
>> Chuck, MS-MVP [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.

>
>NETCONFIG output for Windows XP SP2 PC
>Server Name \\DESKTOP
>Server Comment Main PC
>
>Software version Windows 2002
>Server is active on
> NwlnkIpx (0013d4162fa0)
> NwlnkNb (0013d4162fa0)
> NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
>
>
>Server hidden No
>Maximum Logged On Users 5
>Maximum open files per session 16384
>
>Idle session time (min) 15
>The command completed successfully.
>
>Computer name \\DESKTOP
>Full Computer name DESKTOP
>User name Michael
>
>Workstation active on
> NwlnkNb (0013D4162FA0)
> NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
> NetBT_Tcpip_{7124D31E-0ADF-4ED8-8C32-017E9FCDA8DE} (0013D4162FA0)
>
>Software version Windows 2002
>
>Workstation domain MC.NET
>Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
>Logon domain DESKTOP
>
>COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
>COM Send Count (byte) 16
>COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
>The command completed successfully.
>
>
>When attempting to repeat the same process on the Vista laptop in the
>cmd windows I got error message:
>System error 5 has occured
>
>Access is denied.

To run net config on Vista:
1) Run as admin.
2) Redirect to current working directory.
net config >netconfig.txt
notepad netconfig.txt

But you have 2 items of interest there already.

> NwlnkIpx (0013d4162fa0)
> NwlnkNb (0013d4162fa0)

<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/fix-network-problems-but-clean-up.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...-clean-up.html

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP [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.

On Jun 17, 12:23 am, tafkam...@googlemail.com wrote:

> On Jun 17, 12:21 am, Chuck <n...@example.net> wrote:
>
>
>

> > On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 15:56:29 -0700, tafkam...@googlemail.com wrote:

> > >On Jun 16, 10:31 pm, Chuck <n...@example.net> wrote:
> > >> On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 14:06:37 -0700, tafkam...@googlemail.com wrote:
> > >> >Apologies if I ramble incoherently - it will quickly become clear that
> > >> >I only just about understand what I'm talking about.

>

> > >> >We have an PC with XP SP2
> > >> >We have just bought a laptop, with Vista, and a Belkin router. The
> > >> >router is currently between modem & PC - both ethernet connections;
> > >> >the laptop connects wirelessly

>

> > >> >It was easy to get the laptop to share the internet connection.

>

> > >> >After considerable playing about I managed to share the Documents
> > >> >folder on the laptop and have since mapped a drive on the PC to see
> > >> >the laptop Documents folder. However, the Vista laptop seems unable to
> > >> >access anything on the XP PC.

>

> > >> >In the network window, when you look at the full map it shows the
> > >> >Desktop connected via 'Switch' on the wireless network. But, I can't
> > >> >find a way of actually accessing shared folders on the PC.

>

> > >> >Any thoughts?

>

> > >> I'd start by looking at both computers, personal firewalls on each, and the
> > >> NetBT setting on each.
> > >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/07/advanced-windows-networking-usi...>http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/0...networking-usi...

>

> > >> And you could describe exactly what you're observing when you "can't find a way
> > >> of actually accessing shared folders on the PC.".
> > >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-i...>http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...ation-useful-i...

>

> > >> And you could look at logs from "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all", from each
> > >> computer, and diagnose the problem. Read this article, and linked articles, and
> > >> follow instructions precisely (download browstat!):
> > >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighbo...>http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...etwork-neighbo...

>

> > >> --
> > >> Cheers,
> > >> Chuck, MS-MVP [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.

>

> > >Thank you for your offer of assistance.

>

> > >I'll do my best to add detail.
> > >Firstly, I have a PC running Windows XP SP2. It is connected via
> > >ethernet to the Belkin 54g router which is in turn connected via
> > >ethernet to a cable modem.
> > >I also have a laptop running Windows Vista Home Basic. It is connected
> > >via an in-built network card to the same Belkin router.

>

> > >Both computers are able to access the internet via the router.
> > >I have set up a 'Home Network' workgroup, to which both computers are
> > >registered.
> > >Using the XP-PC, I am able to see several of the laptop's shared
> > >folders in my 'My Network Places' window, including 'Users' and
> > >'Public' on the laptop. I have also used the 'Map Network Drive'
> > >function to assign the drive letter L: on the PC to access \\Laptop
> > >\Users\Michael which works well. From it, I am able to see my
> > >documents that are stored on the laptop

>

> > >On the laptop itself, the machine is registered to a Private Network.
> > >When looking at the full network map it shows (correctly in my
> > >opinion) the laptop being connected wirelessly to the Wireless
> > >network, which is in turn connected to the Internet. It also shows a
> > >'Switch' coming from the Wirless network connected directly to the
> > >desktop PC.

>

> > >Double-clicking on the laptop icon brings up the drives on the laptop;
> > >it is not possible to double-clicking on the desktop PC icon. I have
> > >enabled 'Network Discovery', 'File sharing' and 'Public folder
> > >sharing' no the Vista laptop. I have disabled 'Password protected
> > >sharing' and have switched off all firewalls, including Windows
> > >Firewalls on both machines, and ZoneAlarm on the PC.

>

> > >When I select 'View Computers and devices' on the laptop, only the
> > >Laptop itself appears in the window.

>

> > >Hopefully this explains a bit better? I shall look at running the
> > >instructions you suggest and pasting the results here.

>

> > >Thanks again
> > >Michael

>

> > Hi Michael,

>

> > If you have ZoneAlarm on the problem computer, I'd get the instructions from
> > Zone Labs for the right version, and un install it very carefully. Zone Alarm
> > isn't as intrusive as Symantec, but it's a close second. Behind a NAT router,
> > you're reasonably safe, if you practice layered security.
> > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/please-protect-yourself-layer-y...>http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...urself-layer-y...

>

> > --
> > Cheers,
> > Chuck, MS-MVP [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.

>
> Ah, might that be the cause of the problem, even when switched off?

Aha!
Having uninstalled the link programme from the PC I can now see the PC
from the laptop!
Thank you!

Still haven't quite understood how to run netconfig on Vista, but I
presume that with the problem identified and resolved, that I won't
need to reinstall that offending protocol?

Thank you muchly for your assistance!

On Sun, 17 Jun 2007 04:02:43 -0700, tafkamtes@googlemail.com wrote:

>On Jun 17, 12:23 am, tafkam...@googlemail.com wrote:

>> On Jun 17, 12:21 am, Chuck <n...@example.net> wrote:
>>
>>
>>

>> > On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 15:56:29 -0700, tafkam...@googlemail.com wrote:
>> > >On Jun 16, 10:31 pm, Chuck <n...@example.net> wrote:
>> > >> On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 14:06:37 -0700, tafkam...@googlemail.com wrote:
>> > >> >Apologies if I ramble incoherently - it will quickly become clear that
>> > >> >I only just about understand what I'm talking about.

>>

>> > >> >We have an PC with XP SP2
>> > >> >We have just bought a laptop, with Vista, and a Belkin router. The
>> > >> >router is currently between modem & PC - both ethernet connections;
>> > >> >the laptop connects wirelessly

>>

>> > >> >It was easy to get the laptop to share the internet connection.

>>

>> > >> >After considerable playing about I managed to share the Documents
>> > >> >folder on the laptop and have since mapped a drive on the PC to see
>> > >> >the laptop Documents folder. However, the Vista laptop seems unable to
>> > >> >access anything on the XP PC.

>>

>> > >> >In the network window, when you look at the full map it shows the
>> > >> >Desktop connected via 'Switch' on the wireless network. But, I can't
>> > >> >find a way of actually accessing shared folders on the PC.

>>

>> > >> >Any thoughts?

>>

>> > >> I'd start by looking at both computers, personal firewalls on each, and the
>> > >> NetBT setting on each.
>> > >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/07/advanced-windows-networking-usi...>http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/0...networking-usi...

>>

>> > >> And you could describe exactly what you're observing when you "can't find a way
>> > >> of actually accessing shared folders on the PC.".
>> > >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-i...>http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...ation-useful-i...

>>

>> > >> And you could look at logs from "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all", from each
>> > >> computer, and diagnose the problem. Read this article, and linked articles, and
>> > >> follow instructions precisely (download browstat!):
>> > >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighbo...>http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...etwork-neighbo...

>>

>> > >> --
>> > >> Cheers,
>> > >> Chuck, MS-MVP [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.

>>

>> > >Thank you for your offer of assistance.

>>

>> > >I'll do my best to add detail.
>> > >Firstly, I have a PC running Windows XP SP2. It is connected via
>> > >ethernet to the Belkin 54g router which is in turn connected via
>> > >ethernet to a cable modem.
>> > >I also have a laptop running Windows Vista Home Basic. It is connected
>> > >via an in-built network card to the same Belkin router.

>>

>> > >Both computers are able to access the internet via the router.
>> > >I have set up a 'Home Network' workgroup, to which both computers are
>> > >registered.
>> > >Using the XP-PC, I am able to see several of the laptop's shared
>> > >folders in my 'My Network Places' window, including 'Users' and
>> > >'Public' on the laptop. I have also used the 'Map Network Drive'
>> > >function to assign the drive letter L: on the PC to access \\Laptop
>> > >\Users\Michael which works well. From it, I am able to see my
>> > >documents that are stored on the laptop

>>

>> > >On the laptop itself, the machine is registered to a Private Network.
>> > >When looking at the full network map it shows (correctly in my
>> > >opinion) the laptop being connected wirelessly to the Wireless
>> > >network, which is in turn connected to the Internet. It also shows a
>> > >'Switch' coming from the Wirless network connected directly to the
>> > >desktop PC.

>>

>> > >Double-clicking on the laptop icon brings up the drives on the laptop;
>> > >it is not possible to double-clicking on the desktop PC icon. I have
>> > >enabled 'Network Discovery', 'File sharing' and 'Public folder
>> > >sharing' no the Vista laptop. I have disabled 'Password protected
>> > >sharing' and have switched off all firewalls, including Windows
>> > >Firewalls on both machines, and ZoneAlarm on the PC.

>>

>> > >When I select 'View Computers and devices' on the laptop, only the
>> > >Laptop itself appears in the window.

>>

>> > >Hopefully this explains a bit better? I shall look at running the
>> > >instructions you suggest and pasting the results here.

>>

>> > >Thanks again
>> > >Michael

>>

>> > Hi Michael,

>>

>> > If you have ZoneAlarm on the problem computer, I'd get the instructions from
>> > Zone Labs for the right version, and un install it very carefully. Zone Alarm
>> > isn't as intrusive as Symantec, but it's a close second. Behind a NAT router,
>> > you're reasonably safe, if you practice layered security.
>> > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/please-protect-yourself-layer-y...>http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...urself-layer-y...

>>

>> > --
>> > Cheers,
>> > Chuck, MS-MVP [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.

>>
>> Ah, might that be the cause of the problem, even when switched off?

>
>Aha!
>Having uninstalled the link programme from the PC I can now see the PC
>from the laptop!
>Thank you!
>
>Still haven't quite understood how to run netconfig on Vista, but I
>presume that with the problem identified and resolved, that I won't
>need to reinstall that offending protocol?
>
>Thank you muchly for your assistance!

If ZoneAlarm is what you uninstalled, then I'd say you should be OK. You have
Windows Firewall to protect you, plus you're behind NAT. So I'd say that you're
good to go.

Glad that I was able to advise you successfully. 8-D

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP [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.