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Cannot View Computers on Network

HankL — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:29:47 GMT

Just by chance, if the other two computers are running Windows XP, try this:

Check the network properties list in the WinXP systems for a component called
the
Link-Layer Topology Discovery (LLTD) Responder. If the LLTD Responder component
is not installed on the Windows XP-based computers they most likely won't be
seen in Vista's Network Map.

Here's a link to an MS fix for the WinXP systems. Note, if they're up to SP3,
the
readily downloadable version (fix v5) probably won't to anything but say that
it's not needed, so then simply request the hotfix patch (fix v6) and apply it
to the
WinXP-SP3 systems.

You must request the hotfix from MS. The how-to information is contained within
the KB article. It will be supplied as a zip file with a time limited password.
After you extract the hotfix patch, simply run it in place on each Win XP
computer.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120

Good luck!

"HankL" wrote in message
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> This computer is on Windows VISTA
> When I select Network icon on my desktop in Office Computer (name of one of my
> computers) so that I can see the other computers on my Network system, they
> are not visible including Office Computer.
> I have 3 computers at home. I can see all computers on the other two
> computers. I am using MSHOME as my workgroup and all computers are set for
> this.
> I believe there may be a problem in the registry and not quite certain where
> to look.
>
> All computers can communicate with each other as an example when I am synching
> info from one computer to another.
>
> It has always worked in the past with no difficulties.
>
>
> Thank you in advance for your support and suggestions,
>
> HankL

LAN network complete instructions

lantrouble — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:09:17 GMT

If anyone is interested on a complete instructions on how to set up LAN
between 2 computers, then try www.exoticpages.info website.

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Sharing issue

Barb — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:28:06 GMT

Hi
Then set the permission and security of the Guest user as Read/Write
permission.
Q: Why it changed? I do not know, can be a mistaken click, or a change
somewhere that created a chain reaction.
In my work with people many times why is important? (Big part of therapy is
the quest to why?) . Contrary to what Sci-Fi movies try to tell us,
computers are just dumb machines. Given the constrains of volunteer help
over the Internet, I rather try to solve the problem then losing time on
why. :D
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking).

"Barb" wrote in message
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> Thanks for both suggestions but...
>
> The guest account is turned on.
>
> I tried setting up both PCs with identical user name and password and this
> did not work either.
>
> To re-iterate, the sharing works - I can see the folder and read the
> documents in the folder across the network, but it appears to be a
> permissions issue - where I am not allowed to move documents into the
> folder.
> Also, this was working a few days ago - I was allowed to move a document
> into the folder - but a setting appears to have been changed which has
> resulted in lesser sharing permissions.
>
> "Jack [MVP-Networking]" wrote:
>
>> Hi
>> Every one means Everyone that is on the list of allowed on the specific
>> computer which the Folder is on.
>> It does Not mean Everyone who is trying to connect to the Computer/Folder
>> from any location on the Network
>> If LAN security is Not a concern, and you are the sole user, then
>> Switching
>> On the Guest account makes it a True Everyone.
>> Jack (MS, MVP-Networking).
>>
>> "Barb" wrote in message
>> news:4B036E5C-EA89-46A9-8D77-7A1962B8B01A@microsoft.com...
>> >I want to be able to move a file across my home network (both PCs are
>> >Vista).
>> > I have shared the destination folder with "Everyone" to be a co-owner.
>> > I
>> > do
>> > not have passwords set up.
>> >
>> > I can "see" the destination folder across the network and can open
>> > documents
>> > in it, but it will not allow me to move files into it. The weird thing
>> > is, I
>> > encountered this for the first time a couple of days ago. The folder
>> > was
>> > shared, but I could not move a file into it. That was when I looked
>> > into
>> > sharing and realized that I had to change permission lever to
>> > "co-owner"
>> > in
>> > order to create documents. Once I updated the sharing, I was allowed
>> > to
>> > move
>> > the file. However, today I am not allowed to perform the very same
>> > action; I
>> > get "Destination Folder Access Denied, you need permission to perform
>> > this
>> > action".
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
>> .
>>

Vista to Vista Network Problem

cambriabiz — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:05:46 GMT

Hi I am new here.

We had 2 systems running XP Home and networked fine for 5 years. We use it every day for work and sharing files (Word Perfect 12 and PDF) One system contained all of the files and the other system was networked to it and read and wrote to the system with the files with no problem.

We just bouth 2 systems with Vista Home Premium and want to use them in the network and retire the XP Machines. Now the only way I can see the documets is in Read-Only mode. I have researched all the permission issues, setting to "Everyone", etc... But to no avail. I can only read diocuments not edit them from the other system.

Can someone help?

Thanks...........

Vists to Vista to XP to XP Network Problem

cambriabiz — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:04:30 GMT

Sorry Duplicate Post

Limited connectivity after failed un-install of Norton 360

Peter Smithson — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:43:18 GMT

Thank you for the update.

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http://www.HowToNetworking.com

"Peter Smithson" wrote in message
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On Nov 16, 2:20 pm, "Bob Lin \(MS-MVP\)"
wrote:
> You may want to use Norton removal tool to uninstall Norton. This post may
> help.

Bob - you were dead right. I managed to find that tool later when I
had time to do some more searching and now the laptop can access the
network.

Just got to sort out the malware that's got onto it now!

Thanks.

Peter.

Network Icon In Notification Area Shows Access Local Only

Saucer Man — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:46:55 GMT

Hi
Assuming that you have Broadband Internet connection with a Router.
Some old Router are Not fully compatible with Vista
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking).

"Saucer Man" wrote in message
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> The network icon shows access Local Only. The network and sharing center
> shows a red X to the internet. However, I have internet access. It's
> just reporting that I don't. This is intermittent. Sometimes rebooting
> solves the issue but the Local Only icon can come back shortly afterwards.
> Has anyone seen this before?
>
> --
> Thanks.
>

Files and Printer Sharing

ColTom2 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:48:01 GMT

Hi:

I finally got the printer to work based upon my comments in other follow
on posting:

Here is a website that addressed a similar issue for Vista.
http://techrepublic.com.com/5208-623...ontent;leftCol

I re-accomplished the above procedures and found that I had made an error
in the process. I have nobody to blame but myself.....

Thanks for all the replies!

ColTom2

"ColTom2" wrote in message
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Hi:

I know that I have addressed this posting to some Vista Newsgroups even
though my computer in question is a Toshiba L455-S5980 running Windows 7
Home Premium, but hopefully someone can help me or direct me otherwise.

I have a wireless network with a Linksys WRT160N router connected to a
Sony desktop running XP MCE(2005). In addition, I have another Toshiba
laptop running XP Home Edition.

With the new Win7 laptop in the Network I can see all 3 computers, as well
as access files in both the XP computers. However, I cannot access any of
the Win 7 files from the XP computers. I also have tried to share an HP
Officejet 6110 with the Win 7 laptop, but when I try to Add Printer, which I
can see the name of with the Wizard, I get an error notice that access is
denied.

The XP computers Workgroup name is MSHOME; however the Win 7 laptop was
named WORKGROUP by default, but I changed this name to MHOME where all 3
computers now have the same Workgroup name,

If anyone can assist me in establishing both file sharing of the Win 7
laptop and adding the sharing of printer I would be most appreciative.

Thanks,

ColTom2

How to logout-relogin wiht new user name

TedT — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:18:01 GMT

Hi
Peer-to-peer Network is less flexible for office Server than a real Server
OS.
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking).

"TedT" wrote in message
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> Hi Jack,
>
> So there is no way to force a logoff and then reloggin? The issue is I am
> using a Vista computer as a file server and have set up users and groups
> to
> access certian folders an a few office staff. if I go to a user's
> computer,
> there is no way I can log them off and then log in as me (as the admin) to
> perform any changes on the server? I really do not want to a new user on
> everyones computer just so log them off.
>
> Thanks
> Ted
>
> "Jack [MVP-Networking]" wrote:
>
>> Hi
>> Make on you own computer another user and set it with other credentials.
>> If you switch on your computer to the second user (Cal-Alt-Del), and it
>> would log in as the second user.
>> Jack (MS, MVP-Networking).
>>
>>
>> "TedT" wrote in message
>> news:CF9A81DD-9B08-4CA6-BEF7-9B619D1517A7@microsoft.com...
>> >I am using a Vista computer as a file server in our office. I have a
>> >few
>> >log
>> > in names, but once I am logged in, everytime I go to the server it
>> > automatically grants access, so I never get a chance to change my
>> > logout
>> > or
>> > log in under another name. I need to reboot my computer before it will
>> > again
>> > ask me for a login name and password. How can I log out of the server
>> > or
>> > force the server to ask me for a login and pass word again without
>> > having
>> > to
>> > reboot my computer?
>> > Thanks
>> > Ted
>>
>> .
>>

Delete WEP network

jacksonmacd — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:30:50 GMT

On Nov 11, 9:45*pm, CrucialHoax wrote:
> Are you using a Dell laptop?
>
> --
> CrucialHoax

The netbook is an Acer.
I've also got a Dell notebook (Vista) that exhibits the same problem.
I recently upgraded it to Win7, but have not tried connecting to the
community centre since the upgrade.

Trying to connect to XBOX Live...

guidolheat — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:08:05 GMT

hi. i own Windows Vista Home Premium 32..
I am trying to connnect my XBOX to XBOXLive trough my Laptop, I have
followed the steps everyone online has given me, however I am having a
problem bridging my Local Network and my Wireless Connection
Network...When I try to Bridge them this message shows up...
"To create a Network Bridge, You must select at least 2 LAN or High
Speed Internet Connections that are not being used by Internet
Connection Settings"

Can someone help me solve this problem? usually my friends connect to
XBOXLive this way but their computer never makes a problem with them
Bridging the etworks...
Thanks in advance...

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disable automatic search for shared printers

tricky300 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:29:12 GMT

"tricky300" wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.
>
> On Win XP there was a tick box under folder options view tab to
> enable/disable automatic searching for network folders and printers.
> I cannot
> find the equivalent for this in Vista Business or Vista Ultimate.
>
> Does anyone know how to do this in Vista?

In XP I used to control this by setting
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Explorer\Advanced\NoNetCrawling
to 1. I don't know if that setting still applies to Vista or not, but
might be worth a try.

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Vell, Zaphod's just zis guy, ya know? - Gag Halfrunt

Unknown Device In Network Map

rak — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:25:30 GMT

Network and Sharing Center/See full map indicates an unknown device between
one of my pc's and the router. Device Manager shows only one unknown entry.
That is a Acronis True Image Backup Archive Explorer. Acronis True Image
10 is on that pc. Should this show up on the network map? It not, how can
I determine what the unknown device is?

Please help

Tom Newton — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:56:52 GMT

Hi,

I'm trying to maintain a connection to two shares (including a printer) on a
home network. Is there a way to make Vista Home Premium remember network
passwords so I do not have to re-enter them every time I re-start my
computer. I have tried checking the remember password option but it does
not do anything. I have read elsewhere that Vista Home Premium -
specifically - doesn't remember user id's/passwords to network shares. Is
this true?

Thanks, Tom

Won't remember network user ids/passwords

Tom Newton — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:24:16 GMT

This is popular question. You may have two options. Check this post.
Vista doesn't remember mapped drives
4 posts - Last post: Mar 27, 2008
What if Windows logon Credential is greyed out beacuse it's Vista Home
Premium? At least that's the only reason I can think it's greyed out. ...
http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums...pic.php?t=1570

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How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
http://www.HowToNetworking.com

"Tom Newton" wrote in message
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> Is there a way to make Vista Home Premium remember network passwords so I
> do
> not have to re-enter them every time I re-start my computer. I have tried
> checking the remember password option but it does not do anything.
>
> Simply want to maintain a network connection to 2 computers and a shared
> printer on a home network. Please don't tell me that Vista Home Premium
> doesn't remember network passwords and Vista Business and Ultimate do!
> Please tell me there is a fix ;)