Strange behaviour, Vista 64-XP 32 network using Netgear Router. At Vista
start up when XP is already running I am unable to see the XP computer
from the Vista computer, even though the XP is seen on the Vista Network
Map.
When XP is started after Vista computer is up then all is normal and
correct. At all times the XP computer can see and access the Vista
computer, the problem appears only when Vista is booted after the XP
bootup.


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Coolsiggy

Are they both in the same workgroup? Do you have network discovery on?


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SuperXero

Hi
Maybe this can Help.
Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)

"Coolsiggy" wrote in message
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Strange behaviour, Vista 64-XP 32 network using Netgear Router. At Vista
start up when XP is already running I am unable to see the XP computer
from the Vista computer, even though the XP is seen on the Vista Network
Map.
When XP is started after Vista computer is up then all is normal and
correct. At all times the XP computer can see and access the Vista
computer, the problem appears only when Vista is booted after the XP
bootup.


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Coolsiggy

Yes, both are in same workgroup and discovery is on.


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Coolsiggy

This layer-link patch is already installed on my XP computer...I can see
the XP from the Vista Network Map, no problem. This is strictly the fact
that if I boot Vista machine first all is fine, but if the Xp boots
first then I am unable to see or share from the Vista even though XP is
seen on the Vista Netwook Map.

Jack \(MVP-Networking\).;955593 Wrote:
Hi
Maybe this can Help.
Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista -
'Network Map in Windows Vista does not display computers that are
running Windows XP' (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120)
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)

"Coolsiggy" wrote in message
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Strange behaviour, Vista 64-XP 32 network using Netgear Router. At
Vista
start up when XP is already running I am unable to see the XP
computer
from the Vista computer, even though the XP is seen on the Vista
Network
Map.
When XP is started after Vista computer is up then all is normal and
correct. At all times the XP computer can see and access the Vista
computer, the problem appears only when Vista is booted after the XP
bootup.


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Coolsiggy


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Coolsiggy

Does your XP PC have Service Pack 3 installed? If so, you need to reinstall
that Link Layer .....! Reason: SP 3 does not include the Link Layer even so
it may appear in the properties of your XP network. Check your Event Viewer
for errors. There is a certain type of error that appears each time when the
XP machine boots.
Take that error and google it and you will find the solution which is
reinstalling the Link Layer or go to this website:

http://x3webworx3.spaces.live.com/bl...75AE!234.entry

I used the suggested solution and it worked. To explain: I have a laptop
with Vista and a desktop with XP SP 3. The network was working but the
network map showed the Vista machine as not connected to the network. After
I applied the suggested fix; Vista showed the laptop as connected again. I
hope this helps.

MKR

"Coolsiggy" wrote in message
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Yes, both are in same workgroup and discovery is on.


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Coolsiggy

Ok,...after trying many fixes I've finally found the problem.
I had two connections running on my XP machine (1-ethernet,1-wireless),
why?...any how after shutting down one Vista no longer has a problem
seeing my Xp machine regardless of bootup sequence. Another case of self
inflicted chaos.


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Coolsiggy

How did find this out and how did you remove one of them? And did this then
allow your Vista to see the XP

Christopher Fazio VMD


"Coolsiggy" wrote in message
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Ok,...after trying many fixes I've finally found the problem.
I had two connections running on my XP machine (1-ethernet,1-wireless),
why?...any how after shutting down one Vista no longer has a problem
seeing my Xp machine regardless of bootup sequence. Another case of self
inflicted chaos.


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Coolsiggy

Hi Chris
My fault..as described earlier was caused when I enable both a Ethernet
and a wireless connection. This is done via the network connections
window in XP. I run a wireless router and normally I use the Ethernet -
cable connection, however as my XP computer also had a on board 100mps
wireless connection I thought that speed may inprove using both (wrong).
I think this setup confused the Vista computer, in any case I disabled
the wireless connection by left click on the WiFi icon and ticked the
disable option.
Both my Vista and XP computers are up to date and loaded with all the
network upgrades I could find, once I disabled either the WiFi or
ethernet connection Vista had no problem seeing the XP computer.


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Coolsiggy

Thanks for the reply. In my situation, my Vista machine can see XP files
but they are old files which were deleted off the XP machine. It is very
strange. I can access files on the Vista machine from the XP but not vice
a versa. Which is really the opposite of what I would like.


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Christopher Fazio VMD

"Coolsiggy" wrote in message
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Hi Chris
My fault..as described earlier was caused when I enable both a Ethernet
and a wireless connection. This is done via the network connections
window in XP. I run a wireless router and normally I use the Ethernet -
cable connection, however as my XP computer also had a on board 100mps
wireless connection I thought that speed may inprove using both (wrong).
I think this setup confused the Vista computer, in any case I disabled
the wireless connection by left click on the WiFi icon and ticked the
disable option.
Both my Vista and XP computers are up to date and loaded with all the
network upgrades I could find, once I disabled either the WiFi or
ethernet connection Vista had no problem seeing the XP computer.


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Coolsiggy