SHAME ON MS !

Cari, I have posted here 2 or three times ! Look on the forum post. Left High
and dry Each and everytime. And for those who think its a simple rant, then
why all the same problems as everyone else. Problems with Network printing ?
I admit I'm no Pro but I am not a Novice Either. I do setup networks with no
problems.

Cari to say it all again.......
Laptop = Vista Home Premium, Networkname = MSHOME, Printer Sharing On
Desktop = XP Media Center Home, Networkname = MSHOME, Printer and Files
Shared ( Can share , delete,copy files, but can not access printer )

Get "ACCESS DENIED " when trying to print from Laptop to Desktop.
There are No Passwords assigned as I am the Administrator on both Machines.
Have tried the \\computer\printername\ option to no avail.

Again look further down the post and you will see where I was left high and
dry with no answers.

Now if you think you have a solution then please let me know.
Thank you

Yes Vista Sees the Printer ( Canon i9900 ).

"Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:

> Sigh... perhaps you did not read the part of Microsoft's website that says
> installation problems are not charged for... unless of course it's an OEM
> version of Vista, in which case it's the PC manufacturer's responsibility to
> support it.
>
> Since you don't even tell us any details of your 'network printing problem'
> how are we supposed to solve it?
> --
> Cari (MS-MVP)
> Windows Technologies - Printing & Imaging
> http://www.coribright.com/windows
>
> "CPickens" <CPickens@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:7EC97056-C714-4AF5-BE55-4F198038F869@microsoft.com...
> > MS has screwed the consumer once again ! Look at all these problems ! The
> > only thing that will cause them to admit they blew it is another lawsuit.
> > Look at all these damned network printing problems. Call MS they say Call
> > The
> > computer Mfg Company. Call the Computer Mfg Compnay and they Say its a
> > Vista
> > Problem. Then MS WIL NOT SUPPORT THIER OWN SYSTEM WITHOUT WANTING TO
> > CHARGE
> > $75 an Hr. !!! BLOW IT OUT YOUR ASS MS !
>
>

In the Properties of the printer (on the MCE PC) is i9900 the Shared name of
the printer? I have an MCE 2005 with an i950 on the USB port (as well as a
Lexmark Optra S on the parallel).... again, no UserNames or Passwords and my
Vista PCs can see both OK... the Optra installed automatically, the i950
shared when I installed it on the Vista but said it needed a driver
update.... there is an update for that printer on the Canon website but no
info as to whether the update is for the Vista PC or the XP PC, so I
installed it on both and now it seems to be fine.

Because you are posting on the forums, as opposed to the Newsgroups, some
people do get lost.... if you open Windows Mail on the Vista PC, you will
see they are already set up for the Microsoft Newsgroups. It's a lot
quicker and easier to find responses through these.

Is UAC enabled or disabled on the Vista PC?

On the Vista PC, what are you Network settings? (found in the Network and
Sharing Center)

I'm presuming since you say MSHome this is not a Domain (and set to Private
Network)...

in mine: Network Discovery: On
File Sharing: On
Public folder sharing: On
Printer sharing: On
Password protected sharing Off
Media Sharing On

Let's go through it one step at a time and find out where the hitch is.....
--
Cari (MS-MVP)
Windows Technologies - Printing & Imaging
http://www.coribright.com/windows


"CPickens" <CPickens@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:5388B7AC-C351-4CA6-8480-01BA9DBFCBFD@microsoft.com...
> Cari, I have posted here 2 or three times ! Look on the forum post. Left
> High
> and dry Each and everytime. And for those who think its a simple rant,
> then
> why all the same problems as everyone else. Problems with Network printing
> ?
> I admit I'm no Pro but I am not a Novice Either. I do setup networks with
> no
> problems.
>
> Cari to say it all again.......
> Laptop = Vista Home Premium, Networkname = MSHOME, Printer Sharing On
> Desktop = XP Media Center Home, Networkname = MSHOME, Printer and Files
> Shared ( Can share , delete,copy files, but can not access printer )
>
> Get "ACCESS DENIED " when trying to print from Laptop to Desktop.
> There are No Passwords assigned as I am the Administrator on both
> Machines.
> Have tried the \\computer\printername\ option to no avail.
>
> Again look further down the post and you will see where I was left high
> and
> dry with no answers.
>
> Now if you think you have a solution then please let me know.
> Thank you
>
> Yes Vista Sees the Printer ( Canon i9900 ).
>
> "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
>
>> Sigh... perhaps you did not read the part of Microsoft's website that
>> says
>> installation problems are not charged for... unless of course it's an OEM
>> version of Vista, in which case it's the PC manufacturer's responsibility
>> to
>> support it.
>>
>> Since you don't even tell us any details of your 'network printing
>> problem'
>> how are we supposed to solve it?
>> --
>> Cari (MS-MVP)
>> Windows Technologies - Printing & Imaging
>> http://www.coribright.com/windows
>>
>> "CPickens" <CPickens@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:7EC97056-C714-4AF5-BE55-4F198038F869@microsoft.com...
>> > MS has screwed the consumer once again ! Look at all these problems !
>> > The
>> > only thing that will cause them to admit they blew it is another
>> > lawsuit.
>> > Look at all these damned network printing problems. Call MS they say
>> > Call
>> > The
>> > computer Mfg Company. Call the Computer Mfg Compnay and they Say its a
>> > Vista
>> > Problem. Then MS WIL NOT SUPPORT THIER OWN SYSTEM WITHOUT WANTING TO
>> > CHARGE
>> > $75 an Hr. !!! BLOW IT OUT YOUR ASS MS !
>>
>>

> Is UAC enabled or disabled on the Vista PC?
I haven't a clue, guide me to it, and I can give you a definative answer.

> In the Properties of the printer (on the MCE PC) is i9900 the Shared name of
> the printer?

It was i9900, I have renamed it to CANONPRINTER and still No acccess. It can
be seen when adding a printer in Vista, but gives me "Acess is Denied " when
trying to connect to it.

> update.... there is an update for that printer on the Canon website but no
> info as to whether the update is for the Vista PC or the XP PC, so I
> installed it on both and now it seems to be fine.

I have Installed the Addon for Vista and the Version 1.75 driver in XP. All
drivers are up to date.


> On the Vista PC, what are you Network settings? (found in the Network and
> Sharing Center)
>
> I'm presuming since you say MSHome this is not a Domain (and set to Private
> Network)...
>
> in mine: Network Discovery: On
> File Sharing: On
> Public folder sharing: On
> Printer sharing: On
> Password protected sharing Off
> Media Sharing On
>

Mine

File Sharing: On
Public folder sharing: On
Printer sharing: On
Password protected sharing Off
Media Sharing On




"Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:

> In the Properties of the printer (on the MCE PC) is i9900 the Shared name of
> the printer? I have an MCE 2005 with an i950 on the USB port (as well as a
> Lexmark Optra S on the parallel).... again, no UserNames or Passwords and my
> Vista PCs can see both OK... the Optra installed automatically, the i950
> shared when I installed it on the Vista but said it needed a driver
> update.... there is an update for that printer on the Canon website but no
> info as to whether the update is for the Vista PC or the XP PC, so I
> installed it on both and now it seems to be fine.
>
> Because you are posting on the forums, as opposed to the Newsgroups, some
> people do get lost.... if you open Windows Mail on the Vista PC, you will
> see they are already set up for the Microsoft Newsgroups. It's a lot
> quicker and easier to find responses through these.
>
> Is UAC enabled or disabled on the Vista PC?
>
> On the Vista PC, what are you Network settings? (found in the Network and
> Sharing Center)
>
> I'm presuming since you say MSHome this is not a Domain (and set to Private
> Network)...
>
> in mine: Network Discovery: On
> File Sharing: On
> Public folder sharing: On
> Printer sharing: On
> Password protected sharing Off
> Media Sharing On
>
> Let's go through it one step at a time and find out where the hitch is.....
> --
> Cari (MS-MVP)
> Windows Technologies - Printing & Imaging
> http://www.coribright.com/windows
>
>
> "CPickens" <CPickens@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:5388B7AC-C351-4CA6-8480-01BA9DBFCBFD@microsoft.com...
> > Cari, I have posted here 2 or three times ! Look on the forum post. Left
> > High
> > and dry Each and everytime. And for those who think its a simple rant,
> > then
> > why all the same problems as everyone else. Problems with Network printing
> > ?
> > I admit I'm no Pro but I am not a Novice Either. I do setup networks with
> > no
> > problems.
> >
> > Cari to say it all again.......
> > Laptop = Vista Home Premium, Networkname = MSHOME, Printer Sharing On
> > Desktop = XP Media Center Home, Networkname = MSHOME, Printer and Files
> > Shared ( Can share , delete,copy files, but can not access printer )
> >
> > Get "ACCESS DENIED " when trying to print from Laptop to Desktop.
> > There are No Passwords assigned as I am the Administrator on both
> > Machines.
> > Have tried the \\computer\printername\ option to no avail.
> >
> > Again look further down the post and you will see where I was left high
> > and
> > dry with no answers.
> >
> > Now if you think you have a solution then please let me know.
> > Thank you
> >
> > Yes Vista Sees the Printer ( Canon i9900 ).
> >
> > "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
> >
> >> Sigh... perhaps you did not read the part of Microsoft's website that
> >> says
> >> installation problems are not charged for... unless of course it's an OEM
> >> version of Vista, in which case it's the PC manufacturer's responsibility
> >> to
> >> support it.
> >>
> >> Since you don't even tell us any details of your 'network printing
> >> problem'
> >> how are we supposed to solve it?
> >> --
> >> Cari (MS-MVP)
> >> Windows Technologies - Printing & Imaging
> >> http://www.coribright.com/windows
> >>
> >> "CPickens" <CPickens@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:7EC97056-C714-4AF5-BE55-4F198038F869@microsoft.com...
> >> > MS has screwed the consumer once again ! Look at all these problems !
> >> > The
> >> > only thing that will cause them to admit they blew it is another
> >> > lawsuit.
> >> > Look at all these damned network printing problems. Call MS they say
> >> > Call
> >> > The
> >> > computer Mfg Company. Call the Computer Mfg Compnay and they Say its a
> >> > Vista
> >> > Problem. Then MS WIL NOT SUPPORT THIER OWN SYSTEM WITHOUT WANTING TO
> >> > CHARGE
> >> > $75 an Hr. !!! BLOW IT OUT YOUR ASS MS !
> >>
> >>
>
>

What are the security settings on the printer shared from the XP Media
Center machine?

Printer, Properties, Security

Verify Everyone is allowed Print rights.


Also on the XP machine, verify that the Guest account is enabled since you
do not require passwords (it sounds like it already is).

Also from the Vista machine, you should be able to view the directory
contents of the print$ share on the XP machine
dir \\XPmachinename\print$
If you do not get the directory list then you will need access to this to
get the driver files.

--
Alan Morris
Windows Printing Team
Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base here:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];kbhowto

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.

"CPickens" <CPickens@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:FDC8863D-A821-47C3-AF32-CF74AA82D65A@microsoft.com...
>> Is UAC enabled or disabled on the Vista PC?
> I haven't a clue, guide me to it, and I can give you a definative answer.
>
>> In the Properties of the printer (on the MCE PC) is i9900 the Shared name
>> of
>> the printer?
>
> It was i9900, I have renamed it to CANONPRINTER and still No acccess. It
> can
> be seen when adding a printer in Vista, but gives me "Acess is Denied "
> when
> trying to connect to it.
>
>> update.... there is an update for that printer on the Canon website but
>> no
>> info as to whether the update is for the Vista PC or the XP PC, so I
>> installed it on both and now it seems to be fine.
>
> I have Installed the Addon for Vista and the Version 1.75 driver in XP.
> All
> drivers are up to date.
>
>
>> On the Vista PC, what are you Network settings? (found in the Network and
>> Sharing Center)
>>
>> I'm presuming since you say MSHome this is not a Domain (and set to
>> Private
>> Network)...
>>
>> in mine: Network Discovery: On
>> File Sharing: On
>> Public folder sharing: On
>> Printer sharing: On
>> Password protected sharing Off
>> Media Sharing On
>>
>
> Mine
>
> File Sharing: On
> Public folder sharing: On
> Printer sharing: On
> Password protected sharing Off
> Media Sharing On
>
>
>
>
> "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
>
>> In the Properties of the printer (on the MCE PC) is i9900 the Shared name
>> of
>> the printer? I have an MCE 2005 with an i950 on the USB port (as well as
>> a
>> Lexmark Optra S on the parallel).... again, no UserNames or Passwords and
>> my
>> Vista PCs can see both OK... the Optra installed automatically, the i950
>> shared when I installed it on the Vista but said it needed a driver
>> update.... there is an update for that printer on the Canon website but
>> no
>> info as to whether the update is for the Vista PC or the XP PC, so I
>> installed it on both and now it seems to be fine.
>>
>> Because you are posting on the forums, as opposed to the Newsgroups, some
>> people do get lost.... if you open Windows Mail on the Vista PC, you will
>> see they are already set up for the Microsoft Newsgroups. It's a lot
>> quicker and easier to find responses through these.
>>
>> Is UAC enabled or disabled on the Vista PC?
>>
>> On the Vista PC, what are you Network settings? (found in the Network and
>> Sharing Center)
>>
>> I'm presuming since you say MSHome this is not a Domain (and set to
>> Private
>> Network)...
>>
>> in mine: Network Discovery: On
>> File Sharing: On
>> Public folder sharing: On
>> Printer sharing: On
>> Password protected sharing Off
>> Media Sharing On
>>
>> Let's go through it one step at a time and find out where the hitch
>> is.....
>> --
>> Cari (MS-MVP)
>> Windows Technologies - Printing & Imaging
>> http://www.coribright.com/windows
>>
>>
>> "CPickens" <CPickens@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:5388B7AC-C351-4CA6-8480-01BA9DBFCBFD@microsoft.com...
>> > Cari, I have posted here 2 or three times ! Look on the forum post.
>> > Left
>> > High
>> > and dry Each and everytime. And for those who think its a simple rant,
>> > then
>> > why all the same problems as everyone else. Problems with Network
>> > printing
>> > ?
>> > I admit I'm no Pro but I am not a Novice Either. I do setup networks
>> > with
>> > no
>> > problems.
>> >
>> > Cari to say it all again.......
>> > Laptop = Vista Home Premium, Networkname = MSHOME, Printer Sharing On
>> > Desktop = XP Media Center Home, Networkname = MSHOME, Printer and Files
>> > Shared ( Can share , delete,copy files, but can not access printer )
>> >
>> > Get "ACCESS DENIED " when trying to print from Laptop to Desktop.
>> > There are No Passwords assigned as I am the Administrator on both
>> > Machines.
>> > Have tried the \\computer\printername\ option to no avail.
>> >
>> > Again look further down the post and you will see where I was left high
>> > and
>> > dry with no answers.
>> >
>> > Now if you think you have a solution then please let me know.
>> > Thank you
>> >
>> > Yes Vista Sees the Printer ( Canon i9900 ).
>> >
>> > "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Sigh... perhaps you did not read the part of Microsoft's website that
>> >> says
>> >> installation problems are not charged for... unless of course it's an
>> >> OEM
>> >> version of Vista, in which case it's the PC manufacturer's
>> >> responsibility
>> >> to
>> >> support it.
>> >>
>> >> Since you don't even tell us any details of your 'network printing
>> >> problem'
>> >> how are we supposed to solve it?
>> >> --
>> >> Cari (MS-MVP)
>> >> Windows Technologies - Printing & Imaging
>> >> http://www.coribright.com/windows
>> >>
>> >> "CPickens" <CPickens@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:7EC97056-C714-4AF5-BE55-4F198038F869@microsoft.com...
>> >> > MS has screwed the consumer once again ! Look at all these problems
>> >> > !
>> >> > The
>> >> > only thing that will cause them to admit they blew it is another
>> >> > lawsuit.
>> >> > Look at all these damned network printing problems. Call MS they say
>> >> > Call
>> >> > The
>> >> > computer Mfg Company. Call the Computer Mfg Compnay and they Say its
>> >> > a
>> >> > Vista
>> >> > Problem. Then MS WIL NOT SUPPORT THIER OWN SYSTEM WITHOUT WANTING TO
>> >> > CHARGE
>> >> > $75 an Hr. !!! BLOW IT OUT YOUR ASS MS !
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>

> What are the security settings on the printer shared from the XP Media
> Center machine?
>
> Printer, Properties, Security

Sharing is allowed By Everyone.


> Also from the Vista machine, you should be able to view the directory
> contents of the print$ share on the XP machine
> dir \\XPmachinename\print$
> If you do not get the directory list then you will need access to this to
> get the driver files.


Again Just How do I "access" this directory ?

I do have an Update.
I have set My complete Drive C: on My XP Desktop to allow Sharing. It Now
allows me to connect to the printer and print. But I know this is not the
best solution to this problem.

Why would this be the case ? And how do I get to the Point where my networks
main Drive is not wide open ? I only Want To Share the printer, not the
complete Drives contents.


> Also on the XP machine, verify that the Guest account is enabled since you
> do not require passwords (it sounds like it already is).

You are correct Guest account is enabled.




"Alan Morris [MSFT]" wrote:

> What are the security settings on the printer shared from the XP Media
> Center machine?
>
> Printer, Properties, Security
>
> Verify Everyone is allowed Print rights.
>
>
> Also on the XP machine, verify that the Guest account is enabled since you
> do not require passwords (it sounds like it already is).
>
> Also from the Vista machine, you should be able to view the directory
> contents of the print$ share on the XP machine
> dir \\XPmachinename\print$
> If you do not get the directory list then you will need access to this to
> get the driver files.
>
> --
> Alan Morris
> Windows Printing Team
> Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base here:
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];kbhowto
>
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
>
> "CPickens" <CPickens@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:FDC8863D-A821-47C3-AF32-CF74AA82D65A@microsoft.com...
> >> Is UAC enabled or disabled on the Vista PC?
> > I haven't a clue, guide me to it, and I can give you a definative answer.
> >
> >> In the Properties of the printer (on the MCE PC) is i9900 the Shared name
> >> of
> >> the printer?
> >
> > It was i9900, I have renamed it to CANONPRINTER and still No acccess. It
> > can
> > be seen when adding a printer in Vista, but gives me "Acess is Denied "
> > when
> > trying to connect to it.
> >
> >> update.... there is an update for that printer on the Canon website but
> >> no
> >> info as to whether the update is for the Vista PC or the XP PC, so I
> >> installed it on both and now it seems to be fine.
> >
> > I have Installed the Addon for Vista and the Version 1.75 driver in XP.
> > All
> > drivers are up to date.
> >
> >
> >> On the Vista PC, what are you Network settings? (found in the Network and
> >> Sharing Center)
> >>
> >> I'm presuming since you say MSHome this is not a Domain (and set to
> >> Private
> >> Network)...
> >>
> >> in mine: Network Discovery: On
> >> File Sharing: On
> >> Public folder sharing: On
> >> Printer sharing: On
> >> Password protected sharing Off
> >> Media Sharing On
> >>
> >
> > Mine
> >
> > File Sharing: On
> > Public folder sharing: On
> > Printer sharing: On
> > Password protected sharing Off
> > Media Sharing On
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
> >
> >> In the Properties of the printer (on the MCE PC) is i9900 the Shared name
> >> of
> >> the printer? I have an MCE 2005 with an i950 on the USB port (as well as
> >> a
> >> Lexmark Optra S on the parallel).... again, no UserNames or Passwords and
> >> my
> >> Vista PCs can see both OK... the Optra installed automatically, the i950
> >> shared when I installed it on the Vista but said it needed a driver
> >> update.... there is an update for that printer on the Canon website but
> >> no
> >> info as to whether the update is for the Vista PC or the XP PC, so I
> >> installed it on both and now it seems to be fine.
> >>
> >> Because you are posting on the forums, as opposed to the Newsgroups, some
> >> people do get lost.... if you open Windows Mail on the Vista PC, you will
> >> see they are already set up for the Microsoft Newsgroups. It's a lot
> >> quicker and easier to find responses through these.
> >>
> >> Is UAC enabled or disabled on the Vista PC?
> >>
> >> On the Vista PC, what are you Network settings? (found in the Network and
> >> Sharing Center)
> >>
> >> I'm presuming since you say MSHome this is not a Domain (and set to
> >> Private
> >> Network)...
> >>
> >> in mine: Network Discovery: On
> >> File Sharing: On
> >> Public folder sharing: On
> >> Printer sharing: On
> >> Password protected sharing Off
> >> Media Sharing On
> >>
> >> Let's go through it one step at a time and find out where the hitch
> >> is.....
> >> --
> >> Cari (MS-MVP)
> >> Windows Technologies - Printing & Imaging
> >> http://www.coribright.com/windows
> >>
> >>
> >> "CPickens" <CPickens@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:5388B7AC-C351-4CA6-8480-01BA9DBFCBFD@microsoft.com...
> >> > Cari, I have posted here 2 or three times ! Look on the forum post.
> >> > Left
> >> > High
> >> > and dry Each and everytime. And for those who think its a simple rant,
> >> > then
> >> > why all the same problems as everyone else. Problems with Network
> >> > printing
> >> > ?
> >> > I admit I'm no Pro but I am not a Novice Either. I do setup networks
> >> > with
> >> > no
> >> > problems.
> >> >
> >> > Cari to say it all again.......
> >> > Laptop = Vista Home Premium, Networkname = MSHOME, Printer Sharing On
> >> > Desktop = XP Media Center Home, Networkname = MSHOME, Printer and Files
> >> > Shared ( Can share , delete,copy files, but can not access printer )
> >> >
> >> > Get "ACCESS DENIED " when trying to print from Laptop to Desktop.
> >> > There are No Passwords assigned as I am the Administrator on both
> >> > Machines.
> >> > Have tried the \\computer\printername\ option to no avail.
> >> >
> >> > Again look further down the post and you will see where I was left high
> >> > and
> >> > dry with no answers.
> >> >
> >> > Now if you think you have a solution then please let me know.
> >> > Thank you
> >> >
> >> > Yes Vista Sees the Printer ( Canon i9900 ).
> >> >
> >> > "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> Sigh... perhaps you did not read the part of Microsoft's website that
> >> >> says
> >> >> installation problems are not charged for... unless of course it's an
> >> >> OEM
> >> >> version of Vista, in which case it's the PC manufacturer's
> >> >> responsibility
> >> >> to
> >> >> support it.
> >> >>
> >> >> Since you don't even tell us any details of your 'network printing
> >> >> problem'
> >> >> how are we supposed to solve it?
> >> >> --
> >> >> Cari (MS-MVP)
> >> >> Windows Technologies - Printing & Imaging
> >> >> http://www.coribright.com/windows
> >> >>
> >> >> "CPickens" <CPickens@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> >> news:7EC97056-C714-4AF5-BE55-4F198038F869@microsoft.com...
> >> >> > MS has screwed the consumer once again ! Look at all these problems
> >> >> > !
> >> >> > The
> >> >> > only thing that will cause them to admit they blew it is another
> >> >> > lawsuit.
> >> >> > Look at all these damned network printing problems. Call MS they say
> >> >> > Call
> >> >> > The
> >> >> > computer Mfg Company. Call the Computer Mfg Compnay and they Say its
> >> >> > a
> >> >> > Vista
> >> >> > Problem. Then MS WIL NOT SUPPORT THIER OWN SYSTEM WITHOUT WANTING TO
> >> >> > CHARGE
> >> >> > $75 an Hr. !!! BLOW IT OUT YOUR ASS MS !
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>

Final Update.
After Setting the Complete Drive C: on the XP Machine to be shared I was
able to get the printer working. Once the Printer was installed on the Vista
Laptop, I then reset the Drive C: on my XP Desktop back to unshared. And now
everything is working. This is a horrible work around and risk security
issues if you are not careful.

Anyway it now works.

Curt

"CPickens" wrote:

> > What are the security settings on the printer shared from the XP Media
> > Center machine?
> >
> > Printer, Properties, Security
>
> Sharing is allowed By Everyone.
>
>
> > Also from the Vista machine, you should be able to view the directory
> > contents of the print$ share on the XP machine
> > dir \\XPmachinename\print$
> > If you do not get the directory list then you will need access to this to
> > get the driver files.
>
>
> Again Just How do I "access" this directory ?
>
> I do have an Update.
> I have set My complete Drive C: on My XP Desktop to allow Sharing. It Now
> allows me to connect to the printer and print. But I know this is not the
> best solution to this problem.
>
> Why would this be the case ? And how do I get to the Point where my networks
> main Drive is not wide open ? I only Want To Share the printer, not the
> complete Drives contents.
>
>
> > Also on the XP machine, verify that the Guest account is enabled since you
> > do not require passwords (it sounds like it already is).
>
> You are correct Guest account is enabled.
>
>
>
>
> "Alan Morris [MSFT]" wrote:
>
> > What are the security settings on the printer shared from the XP Media
> > Center machine?
> >
> > Printer, Properties, Security
> >
> > Verify Everyone is allowed Print rights.
> >
> >
> > Also on the XP machine, verify that the Guest account is enabled since you
> > do not require passwords (it sounds like it already is).
> >
> > Also from the Vista machine, you should be able to view the directory
> > contents of the print$ share on the XP machine
> > dir \\XPmachinename\print$
> > If you do not get the directory list then you will need access to this to
> > get the driver files.
> >
> > --
> > Alan Morris
> > Windows Printing Team
> > Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base here:
> > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];kbhowto
> >
> > This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
> >
> > "CPickens" <CPickens@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:FDC8863D-A821-47C3-AF32-CF74AA82D65A@microsoft.com...
> > >> Is UAC enabled or disabled on the Vista PC?
> > > I haven't a clue, guide me to it, and I can give you a definative answer.
> > >
> > >> In the Properties of the printer (on the MCE PC) is i9900 the Shared name
> > >> of
> > >> the printer?
> > >
> > > It was i9900, I have renamed it to CANONPRINTER and still No acccess. It
> > > can
> > > be seen when adding a printer in Vista, but gives me "Acess is Denied "
> > > when
> > > trying to connect to it.
> > >
> > >> update.... there is an update for that printer on the Canon website but
> > >> no
> > >> info as to whether the update is for the Vista PC or the XP PC, so I
> > >> installed it on both and now it seems to be fine.
> > >
> > > I have Installed the Addon for Vista and the Version 1.75 driver in XP.
> > > All
> > > drivers are up to date.
> > >
> > >
> > >> On the Vista PC, what are you Network settings? (found in the Network and
> > >> Sharing Center)
> > >>
> > >> I'm presuming since you say MSHome this is not a Domain (and set to
> > >> Private
> > >> Network)...
> > >>
> > >> in mine: Network Discovery: On
> > >> File Sharing: On
> > >> Public folder sharing: On
> > >> Printer sharing: On
> > >> Password protected sharing Off
> > >> Media Sharing On
> > >>
> > >
> > > Mine
> > >
> > > File Sharing: On
> > > Public folder sharing: On
> > > Printer sharing: On
> > > Password protected sharing Off
> > > Media Sharing On
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
> > >
> > >> In the Properties of the printer (on the MCE PC) is i9900 the Shared name
> > >> of
> > >> the printer? I have an MCE 2005 with an i950 on the USB port (as well as
> > >> a
> > >> Lexmark Optra S on the parallel).... again, no UserNames or Passwords and
> > >> my
> > >> Vista PCs can see both OK... the Optra installed automatically, the i950
> > >> shared when I installed it on the Vista but said it needed a driver
> > >> update.... there is an update for that printer on the Canon website but
> > >> no
> > >> info as to whether the update is for the Vista PC or the XP PC, so I
> > >> installed it on both and now it seems to be fine.
> > >>
> > >> Because you are posting on the forums, as opposed to the Newsgroups, some
> > >> people do get lost.... if you open Windows Mail on the Vista PC, you will
> > >> see they are already set up for the Microsoft Newsgroups. It's a lot
> > >> quicker and easier to find responses through these.
> > >>
> > >> Is UAC enabled or disabled on the Vista PC?
> > >>
> > >> On the Vista PC, what are you Network settings? (found in the Network and
> > >> Sharing Center)
> > >>
> > >> I'm presuming since you say MSHome this is not a Domain (and set to
> > >> Private
> > >> Network)...
> > >>
> > >> in mine: Network Discovery: On
> > >> File Sharing: On
> > >> Public folder sharing: On
> > >> Printer sharing: On
> > >> Password protected sharing Off
> > >> Media Sharing On
> > >>
> > >> Let's go through it one step at a time and find out where the hitch
> > >> is.....
> > >> --
> > >> Cari (MS-MVP)
> > >> Windows Technologies - Printing & Imaging
> > >> http://www.coribright.com/windows
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> "CPickens" <CPickens@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > >> news:5388B7AC-C351-4CA6-8480-01BA9DBFCBFD@microsoft.com...
> > >> > Cari, I have posted here 2 or three times ! Look on the forum post.
> > >> > Left
> > >> > High
> > >> > and dry Each and everytime. And for those who think its a simple rant,
> > >> > then
> > >> > why all the same problems as everyone else. Problems with Network
> > >> > printing
> > >> > ?
> > >> > I admit I'm no Pro but I am not a Novice Either. I do setup networks
> > >> > with
> > >> > no
> > >> > problems.
> > >> >
> > >> > Cari to say it all again.......
> > >> > Laptop = Vista Home Premium, Networkname = MSHOME, Printer Sharing On
> > >> > Desktop = XP Media Center Home, Networkname = MSHOME, Printer and Files
> > >> > Shared ( Can share , delete,copy files, but can not access printer )
> > >> >
> > >> > Get "ACCESS DENIED " when trying to print from Laptop to Desktop.
> > >> > There are No Passwords assigned as I am the Administrator on both
> > >> > Machines.
> > >> > Have tried the \\computer\printername\ option to no avail.
> > >> >
> > >> > Again look further down the post and you will see where I was left high
> > >> > and
> > >> > dry with no answers.
> > >> >
> > >> > Now if you think you have a solution then please let me know.
> > >> > Thank you
> > >> >
> > >> > Yes Vista Sees the Printer ( Canon i9900 ).
> > >> >
> > >> > "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> >> Sigh... perhaps you did not read the part of Microsoft's website that
> > >> >> says
> > >> >> installation problems are not charged for... unless of course it's an
> > >> >> OEM
> > >> >> version of Vista, in which case it's the PC manufacturer's
> > >> >> responsibility
> > >> >> to
> > >> >> support it.
> > >> >>
> > >> >> Since you don't even tell us any details of your 'network printing
> > >> >> problem'
> > >> >> how are we supposed to solve it?
> > >> >> --
> > >> >> Cari (MS-MVP)
> > >> >> Windows Technologies - Printing & Imaging
> > >> >> http://www.coribright.com/windows
> > >> >>
> > >> >> "CPickens" <CPickens@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > >> >> news:7EC97056-C714-4AF5-BE55-4F198038F869@microsoft.com...
> > >> >> > MS has screwed the consumer once again ! Look at all these problems
> > >> >> > !
> > >> >> > The
> > >> >> > only thing that will cause them to admit they blew it is another
> > >> >> > lawsuit.
> > >> >> > Look at all these damned network printing problems. Call MS they say
> > >> >> > Call
> > >> >> > The
> > >> >> > computer Mfg Company. Call the Computer Mfg Compnay and they Say its
> > >> >> > a
> > >> >> > Vista
> > >> >> > Problem. Then MS WIL NOT SUPPORT THIER OWN SYSTEM WITHOUT WANTING TO
> > >> >> > CHARGE
> > >> >> > $75 an Hr. !!! BLOW IT OUT YOUR ASS MS !
> > >> >>
> > >> >>
> > >>
> > >>
> >
> >
> >

I think the issue is with the print$ share that the client connects to in
order to get the print drivers from the "server".

On the Vista machine open a cmd (DOS) windows
then remotely obtain the directory structure of the xp machine print$ share.

dir \\XPMACHINE\print$

color
IA64
W32ALPHA
w32x86
WIN40


If you get access denied, then that was the problem. The print$ share
points to \windows\system32\spool\drivers
--
Alan Morris
Windows Printing Team
Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base here:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];kbhowto

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.

"CPickens" <CPickens@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1678B37E-9A5F-46C3-B53A-167D07983555@microsoft.com...
> Final Update.
> After Setting the Complete Drive C: on the XP Machine to be shared I was
> able to get the printer working. Once the Printer was installed on the
> Vista
> Laptop, I then reset the Drive C: on my XP Desktop back to unshared. And
> now
> everything is working. This is a horrible work around and risk security
> issues if you are not careful.
>
> Anyway it now works.
>
> Curt
>
> "CPickens" wrote:
>
>> > What are the security settings on the printer shared from the XP Media
>> > Center machine?
>> >
>> > Printer, Properties, Security
>>
>> Sharing is allowed By Everyone.
>>
>>
>> > Also from the Vista machine, you should be able to view the directory
>> > contents of the print$ share on the XP machine
>> > dir \\XPmachinename\print$
>> > If you do not get the directory list then you will need access to this
>> > to
>> > get the driver files.
>>
>>
>> Again Just How do I "access" this directory ?
>>
>> I do have an Update.
>> I have set My complete Drive C: on My XP Desktop to allow Sharing. It Now
>> allows me to connect to the printer and print. But I know this is not the
>> best solution to this problem.
>>
>> Why would this be the case ? And how do I get to the Point where my
>> networks
>> main Drive is not wide open ? I only Want To Share the printer, not the
>> complete Drives contents.
>>
>>
>> > Also on the XP machine, verify that the Guest account is enabled since
>> > you
>> > do not require passwords (it sounds like it already is).
>>
>> You are correct Guest account is enabled.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "Alan Morris [MSFT]" wrote:
>>
>> > What are the security settings on the printer shared from the XP Media
>> > Center machine?
>> >
>> > Printer, Properties, Security
>> >
>> > Verify Everyone is allowed Print rights.
>> >
>> >
>> > Also on the XP machine, verify that the Guest account is enabled since
>> > you
>> > do not require passwords (it sounds like it already is).
>> >
>> > Also from the Vista machine, you should be able to view the directory
>> > contents of the print$ share on the XP machine
>> > dir \\XPmachinename\print$
>> > If you do not get the directory list then you will need access to this
>> > to
>> > get the driver files.
>> >
>> > --
>> > Alan Morris
>> > Windows Printing Team
>> > Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base here:
>> > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];kbhowto
>> >
>> > This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
>> > rights.
>> >
>> > "CPickens" <CPickens@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> > news:FDC8863D-A821-47C3-AF32-CF74AA82D65A@microsoft.com...
>> > >> Is UAC enabled or disabled on the Vista PC?
>> > > I haven't a clue, guide me to it, and I can give you a definative
>> > > answer.
>> > >
>> > >> In the Properties of the printer (on the MCE PC) is i9900 the Shared
>> > >> name
>> > >> of
>> > >> the printer?
>> > >
>> > > It was i9900, I have renamed it to CANONPRINTER and still No acccess.
>> > > It
>> > > can
>> > > be seen when adding a printer in Vista, but gives me "Acess is Denied
>> > > "
>> > > when
>> > > trying to connect to it.
>> > >
>> > >> update.... there is an update for that printer on the Canon website
>> > >> but
>> > >> no
>> > >> info as to whether the update is for the Vista PC or the XP PC, so I
>> > >> installed it on both and now it seems to be fine.
>> > >
>> > > I have Installed the Addon for Vista and the Version 1.75 driver in
>> > > XP.
>> > > All
>> > > drivers are up to date.
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >> On the Vista PC, what are you Network settings? (found in the
>> > >> Network and
>> > >> Sharing Center)
>> > >>
>> > >> I'm presuming since you say MSHome this is not a Domain (and set to
>> > >> Private
>> > >> Network)...
>> > >>
>> > >> in mine: Network Discovery: On
>> > >> File Sharing: On
>> > >> Public folder sharing: On
>> > >> Printer sharing: On
>> > >> Password protected sharing Off
>> > >> Media Sharing On
>> > >>
>> > >
>> > > Mine
>> > >
>> > > File Sharing: On
>> > > Public folder sharing: On
>> > > Printer sharing: On
>> > > Password protected sharing Off
>> > > Media Sharing On
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
>> > >
>> > >> In the Properties of the printer (on the MCE PC) is i9900 the Shared
>> > >> name
>> > >> of
>> > >> the printer? I have an MCE 2005 with an i950 on the USB port (as
>> > >> well as
>> > >> a
>> > >> Lexmark Optra S on the parallel).... again, no UserNames or
>> > >> Passwords and
>> > >> my
>> > >> Vista PCs can see both OK... the Optra installed automatically, the
>> > >> i950
>> > >> shared when I installed it on the Vista but said it needed a driver
>> > >> update.... there is an update for that printer on the Canon website
>> > >> but
>> > >> no
>> > >> info as to whether the update is for the Vista PC or the XP PC, so I
>> > >> installed it on both and now it seems to be fine.
>> > >>
>> > >> Because you are posting on the forums, as opposed to the Newsgroups,
>> > >> some
>> > >> people do get lost.... if you open Windows Mail on the Vista PC, you
>> > >> will
>> > >> see they are already set up for the Microsoft Newsgroups. It's a
>> > >> lot
>> > >> quicker and easier to find responses through these.
>> > >>
>> > >> Is UAC enabled or disabled on the Vista PC?
>> > >>
>> > >> On the Vista PC, what are you Network settings? (found in the
>> > >> Network and
>> > >> Sharing Center)
>> > >>
>> > >> I'm presuming since you say MSHome this is not a Domain (and set to
>> > >> Private
>> > >> Network)...
>> > >>
>> > >> in mine: Network Discovery: On
>> > >> File Sharing: On
>> > >> Public folder sharing: On
>> > >> Printer sharing: On
>> > >> Password protected sharing Off
>> > >> Media Sharing On
>> > >>
>> > >> Let's go through it one step at a time and find out where the hitch
>> > >> is.....
>> > >> --
>> > >> Cari (MS-MVP)
>> > >> Windows Technologies - Printing & Imaging
>> > >> http://www.coribright.com/windows
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> > >> "CPickens" <CPickens@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> > >> news:5388B7AC-C351-4CA6-8480-01BA9DBFCBFD@microsoft.com...
>> > >> > Cari, I have posted here 2 or three times ! Look on the forum
>> > >> > post.
>> > >> > Left
>> > >> > High
>> > >> > and dry Each and everytime. And for those who think its a simple
>> > >> > rant,
>> > >> > then
>> > >> > why all the same problems as everyone else. Problems with Network
>> > >> > printing
>> > >> > ?
>> > >> > I admit I'm no Pro but I am not a Novice Either. I do setup
>> > >> > networks
>> > >> > with
>> > >> > no
>> > >> > problems.
>> > >> >
>> > >> > Cari to say it all again.......
>> > >> > Laptop = Vista Home Premium, Networkname = MSHOME, Printer Sharing
>> > >> > On
>> > >> > Desktop = XP Media Center Home, Networkname = MSHOME, Printer and
>> > >> > Files
>> > >> > Shared ( Can share , delete,copy files, but can not access
>> > >> > printer )
>> > >> >
>> > >> > Get "ACCESS DENIED " when trying to print from Laptop to Desktop.
>> > >> > There are No Passwords assigned as I am the Administrator on both
>> > >> > Machines.
>> > >> > Have tried the \\computer\printername\ option to no avail.
>> > >> >
>> > >> > Again look further down the post and you will see where I was left
>> > >> > high
>> > >> > and
>> > >> > dry with no answers.
>> > >> >
>> > >> > Now if you think you have a solution then please let me know.
>> > >> > Thank you
>> > >> >
>> > >> > Yes Vista Sees the Printer ( Canon i9900 ).
>> > >> >
>> > >> > "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
>> > >> >
>> > >> >> Sigh... perhaps you did not read the part of Microsoft's website
>> > >> >> that
>> > >> >> says
>> > >> >> installation problems are not charged for... unless of course
>> > >> >> it's an
>> > >> >> OEM
>> > >> >> version of Vista, in which case it's the PC manufacturer's
>> > >> >> responsibility
>> > >> >> to
>> > >> >> support it.
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> Since you don't even tell us any details of your 'network
>> > >> >> printing
>> > >> >> problem'
>> > >> >> how are we supposed to solve it?
>> > >> >> --
>> > >> >> Cari (MS-MVP)
>> > >> >> Windows Technologies - Printing & Imaging
>> > >> >> http://www.coribright.com/windows
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> "CPickens" <CPickens@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> > >> >> news:7EC97056-C714-4AF5-BE55-4F198038F869@microsoft.com...
>> > >> >> > MS has screwed the consumer once again ! Look at all these
>> > >> >> > problems
>> > >> >> > !
>> > >> >> > The
>> > >> >> > only thing that will cause them to admit they blew it is
>> > >> >> > another
>> > >> >> > lawsuit.
>> > >> >> > Look at all these damned network printing problems. Call MS
>> > >> >> > they say
>> > >> >> > Call
>> > >> >> > The
>> > >> >> > computer Mfg Company. Call the Computer Mfg Compnay and they
>> > >> >> > Say its
>> > >> >> > a
>> > >> >> > Vista
>> > >> >> > Problem. Then MS WIL NOT SUPPORT THIER OWN SYSTEM WITHOUT
>> > >> >> > WANTING TO
>> > >> >> > CHARGE
>> > >> >> > $75 an Hr. !!! BLOW IT OUT YOUR ASS MS !
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >>
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> >
>> >
>> >