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Old March 17th 07, 12:19 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
Alex
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Default Cannot access computers

Hi there
i have 2 vista pc running ultimate.
The problem is i cannot access other copmputer or it me BUT when i go to
view netowrk map both computer appear to be there but when i say try to
access my other computer i cannot. I have ip addy set manually i can browse
internet whatnot but its just aint working for sharing files. Oh and we are
both on same workgroup too

Thanks

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Old March 17th 07, 01:51 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
Eric Cross [MVP]
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Default Cannot access computers

Hello Alex,

Do you have a personal firewall either Windows Live OneCare, ZoneAlarm, or
Norton installed? If so, you need to make sure it is properly configured for
the local area network.

If you haven't already, please review the TechNet article below and follow
the steps. If you have more questions or run into problems, please let us
know.

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/net.../vista_fp.mspx

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Eric Cross
Microsoft MVP (Windows Networking)
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com


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Hi there
i have 2 vista pc running ultimate.
The problem is i cannot access other copmputer or it me BUT when i go to
view netowrk map both computer appear to be there but when i say try to
access my other computer i cannot. I have ip addy set manually i can
browse internet whatnot but its just aint working for sharing files. Oh
and we are both on same workgroup too

Thanks


 




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