XP and Vista Networking + file sharing problem

> Have a read of the XP > vista info below.
>
> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb727037.aspx
>
> Have a read of the above link re Vista File and Printer Sharing.
>
> Permissions/Share info is there as well.
>
> If using Norton, McAfee, Trend Micro I.S., make sure file and printer
> sharing is enabled in THEIR firewall (or LAN allowed, depending on how their
> Exceptions are worded in their Firewall)
>
> 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, and no
> identical usernames/passwords, you will be asked for a username and password
> when you try to access a Vista computer from an XP computer, or a Vista
> computer.
>
> Also, run the XP’s Home or Small Office Network File and Printer Sharing
> Wizard, even if you had an XP Network set up prior to adding a Vista computer
> to it(redoing the Wizard seems to work for XP machines!).
>
> In “My Network Places�: “Set up a Home or Small Office Network�
> OR under Accessories > Communications > Network Setup Wizard > Allow File
> and Printer Sharing.
>
> --
> Mad Mike
>
>
> "Ristar" wrote:
>

> > i need to share files between 2 systems, one XP, one Vista.
> >
> > the XP PC can detect Vista PC on the network. but returns a not accessible,
> > no permissions message when i try to access it.
> >
> > the Vista PC cant detect XP PC.
> >
> >
> > any help?

>i need to share files between 2 systems, one XP, one Vista.
>
> the XP PC can detect Vista PC on the network. but returns a not
> accessible,
> no permissions message when i try to access it.
>
> the Vista PC cant detect XP PC.
>
>
> any help?

> 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://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb727037.aspx
> 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).
>
>
> "Ristar" <Ristar@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:B9695B83-D60E-453A-998C-6CEE4801E6DA@microsoft.com...

> >i need to share files between 2 systems, one XP, one Vista.
> >
> > the XP PC can detect Vista PC on the network. but returns a not
> > accessible,
> > no permissions message when i try to access it.
> >
> > the Vista PC cant detect XP PC.
> >
> >
> > any help?

>
>

> Hi
> All other computers, which are running on XP, are sharing perfectly. its
> only the laptop which is running on Vista that is having problems.
>
>
> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:
>

>> 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://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb727037.aspx
>> 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).
>>
>>
>> "Ristar" <Ristar@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:B9695B83-D60E-453A-998C-6CEE4801E6DA@microsoft.com...

>> >i need to share files between 2 systems, one XP, one Vista.
>> >
>> > the XP PC can detect Vista PC on the network. but returns a not
>> > accessible,
>> > no permissions message when i try to access it.
>> >
>> > the Vista PC cant detect XP PC.
>> >
>> >
>> > any help?

>>
>>

>
> Hi ristar,
>
> Firstly Microsoft's in depth tutorial is 'here'
> (http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...9265e1033.mspx)
>
> but basically things to check are
>
> Workgroup name identical on all machines
>
> sharing enabled and at least one folder shared on all machines
>
> An identical user with a password set on all machines
>
> If you work through the tutorial and post back with any specific errors
> you receive.
>
> Hope this helps
>
>
> --
> barman58
>
> Regards,
> *Nigel*
> the beginning of knowledge is the discovery of something we do not
> understand.,- frank herbert
>

> i need to share files between 2 systems, one XP, one Vista.
>
> the XP PC can detect Vista PC on the network. but returns a not accessible,
> no permissions message when i try to access it.
>
> the Vista PC cant detect XP PC.

>
>
> any help?

>
>
> "Ristar" wrote:
>

> > i need to share files between 2 systems, one XP, one Vista.
> >
> > the XP PC can detect Vista PC on the network. but returns a not accessible,
> > no permissions message when i try to access it.
> >
> > the Vista PC cant detect XP PC.

>
> I had the same problem.
>
> XP could see and access Vista but Vista could only see my XP computer and
> access was denied.
>
> Have a look at this thread:
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/communities...r=US&sloc=&p=1

> >
> >
> > any help?