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?

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?

both firewalls are ZoneAlarm.

Vista
-----
Network Name: MSHOME
Private Network, Workgroup name is the same.
Network Discovery: ON
Public File sharing: ON


XP
---
Network Name: MSHOME
Wizard done, still no sign of it appearing on Vista

but, still not working.


"Mick Murphy" wrote:

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?

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" wrote in message
...
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

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" wrote in message
...
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?

everything is in place. (ref post #3)

"barman58" wrote:


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

Hi
Did you tune the Firewall to allow sharing.
Try to add Port 445 manually to the exceptions.
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)

"Ristar" wrote in message
...
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" wrote in message
...
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?

i read your post before posting this new topic, actually.

but... i dun have "Security Settings" in "Administrative Tools" and
"gpedit.msc".

my OSes a XP Home and Vista Home Basic.


"Dazman" wrote:



"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?