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May 4th 09, 01:15 PM
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I tried installing the LLTD onto my XP machine but got the message that it
was not going to load because the file on my machine was up to date and therefore not nescessary. BUT, I still cannot get the network to work. On the Vista machine I can see the XP machine but clicking on it gets the message that it is inaccessible. The computer name is correct.On the XP machine I see nothing except the local area connection icon. Both machines are in the same workgroup. Some of the network must be working OK because the XP machine and Vista machine both access the internet using the network to get to the Netgear router. Setting up networking on the XP asks you to make a n/w disk for the other machines but - It only allows your to use the Adisk (floppy) - who has floppies or A drives anymore? Is this disc necessary? There MUST be a way of doing this but two days later I have not found it!!! Any advice GREATLY received. Many thanks. 
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May 4th 09, 02:06 PM
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Hello,
If you haven't already, please review this TechNet article. The Network Setup Wizard isn't necessary to run on XP. You can configure the network manually. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb727037.aspx -- Eric Cross Microsoft MVP (Windows Desktop Experience) http://mvp.support.microsoft.com "peebs24" wrote in message ... I tried installing the LLTD onto my XP machine but got the message that it was not going to load because the file on my machine was up to date and therefore not nescessary. BUT, I still cannot get the network to work. On the Vista machine I can see the XP machine but clicking on it gets the message that it is inaccessible. The computer name is correct.On the XP machine I see nothing except the local area connection icon. Both machines are in the same workgroup. Some of the network must be working OK because the XP machine and Vista machine both access the internet using the network to get to the Netgear router. Setting up networking on the XP asks you to make a n/w disk for the other machines but - It only allows your to use the Adisk (floppy) - who has floppies or A drives anymore? Is this disc necessary? There MUST be a way of doing this but two days later I have not found it!!! Any advice GREATLY received. Many thanks.
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May 4th 09, 02:52 PM
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Hi
Make sure that the Software Firewall on each computer allows free local traffic. If you use 3rd party Firewall On, Vista/XP Native Firewall should be Off, and the active Firewall has to adjusted to your Network IP numbers on what is some time called the Trusted Zone (consult your 3rd Party Firewall instructions. General example, http://www.ezlan.net/faq#trusted 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 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). "peebs24" wrote in message ... I tried installing the LLTD onto my XP machine but got the message that it was not going to load because the file on my machine was up to date and therefore not nescessary. BUT, I still cannot get the network to work. On the Vista machine I can see the XP machine but clicking on it gets the message that it is inaccessible. The computer name is correct.On the XP machine I see nothing except the local area connection icon. Both machines are in the same workgroup. Some of the network must be working OK because the XP machine and Vista machine both access the internet using the network to get to the Netgear router. Setting up networking on the XP asks you to make a n/w disk for the other machines but - It only allows your to use the Adisk (floppy) - who has floppies or A drives anymore? Is this disc necessary? There MUST be a way of doing this but two days later I have not found it!!! Any advice GREATLY received. Many thanks.
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May 5th 09, 05:18 PM
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"Jack [MVP-Networking]" wrote: Hi Make sure that the Software Firewall on each computer allows free local traffic. If you use 3rd party Firewall On, Vista/XP Native Firewall should be Off, and the active Firewall has to adjusted to your Network IP numbers on what is some time called the Trusted Zone (consult your 3rd Party Firewall instructions. General example, http://www.ezlan.net/faq#trusted 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 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). "peebs24" wrote in message ... I tried installing the LLTD onto my XP machine but got the message that it was not going to load because the file on my machine was up to date and therefore not nescessary. BUT, I still cannot get the network to work. On the Vista machine I can see the XP machine but clicking on it gets the message that it is inaccessible. The computer name is correct.On the XP machine I see nothing except the local area connection icon. Both machines are in the same workgroup. Some of the network must be working OK because the XP machine and Vista machine both access the internet using the network to get to the Netgear router. Setting up networking on the XP asks you to make a n/w disk for the other machines but - It only allows your to use the Adisk (floppy) - who has floppies or A drives anymore? Is this disc necessary? There MUST be a way of doing this but two days later I have not found it!!! Any advice GREATLY received. Many thanks. Many thanks to you both. When MS advised me by email that there was a response, the link they gave me opened onto a blank page!!! I then re-submitted my problem.
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May 6th 09, 12:20 AM
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Excellent article. Thank you Eric.
"Eric Cross" wrote: Hello, If you haven't already, please review this TechNet article. The Network Setup Wizard isn't necessary to run on XP. You can configure the network manually. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb727037.aspx -- Eric Cross Microsoft MVP (Windows Desktop Experience) http://mvp.support.microsoft.com "peebs24" wrote in message ... I tried installing the LLTD onto my XP machine but got the message that it was not going to load because the file on my machine was up to date and therefore not nescessary. BUT, I still cannot get the network to work. On the Vista machine I can see the XP machine but clicking on it gets the message that it is inaccessible. The computer name is correct.On the XP machine I see nothing except the local area connection icon. Both machines are in the same workgroup. Some of the network must be working OK because the XP machine and Vista machine both access the internet using the network to get to the Netgear router. Setting up networking on the XP asks you to make a n/w disk for the other machines but - It only allows your to use the Adisk (floppy) - who has floppies or A drives anymore? Is this disc necessary? There MUST be a way of doing this but two days later I have not found it!!! Any advice GREATLY received. Many thanks.
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