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Duplicate Vista system name and document folders.
Twice in the past two days, suddenly, while trying to access shared folders
on the Vista (Home Premium) system, I received the message, "You were not connected because a duplicate name exists on the network." I renamed the Vista system and rebooted. Then the old and new names appeared in My Network Places on a networked XP notebook; the original name, as might be expected, was a 'dead' link. But I was then able to access the shared folders on the Vista system with the new name. I then renamed the Vista back to the original name and rebooted. Then only that name appeared in My Network Places and I was able to access the shared folders. So, what would be causing the duplicate name to suddenly appear on the network? What can be done to avoid it? Also, several days ago a duplicate (not a shortcut) of my Documents folder appeared in the my Users folder, Tom. Both, via Properties, indicate they are not shared. However, one has a shared icon and, for both, when I click Share on the Toolbar, a message appears stating that the folder is already shared. I'm afraid if I try to delete one folder I'll delete all the content of the other, too. Is this a know problem? What can be done to avoid and/or fix it? BTW, I've only had this system a little over two weeks and have spent most of my time (25+ hours) trying to work around numerous Vista bugs and annoyances. |
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Duplicate Vista system name and document folders.
Try to disable IPv6. Please post back with the result.
Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com "-Tom" wrote in message ... Twice in the past two days, suddenly, while trying to access shared folders on the Vista (Home Premium) system, I received the message, "You were not connected because a duplicate name exists on the network." I renamed the Vista system and rebooted. Then the old and new names appeared in My Network Places on a networked XP notebook; the original name, as might be expected, was a 'dead' link. But I was then able to access the shared folders on the Vista system with the new name. I then renamed the Vista back to the original name and rebooted. Then only that name appeared in My Network Places and I was able to access the shared folders. So, what would be causing the duplicate name to suddenly appear on the network? What can be done to avoid it? Also, several days ago a duplicate (not a shortcut) of my Documents folder appeared in the my Users folder, Tom. Both, via Properties, indicate they are not shared. However, one has a shared icon and, for both, when I click Share on the Toolbar, a message appears stating that the folder is already shared. I'm afraid if I try to delete one folder I'll delete all the content of the other, too. Is this a know problem? What can be done to avoid and/or fix it? BTW, I've only had this system a little over two weeks and have spent most of my time (25+ hours) trying to work around numerous Vista bugs and annoyances. |
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Duplicate Vista system name and document folders.
Bob,
Once again, I have a duplicate name of the Vista system and, therefore, cannot access it. IPv6 has been disabled since Saturday. So, again, I will change the name in order to access shared folders. -Tom "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote: Try to disable IPv6. Please post back with the result. Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com "-Tom" wrote in message ... Twice in the past two days, suddenly, while trying to access shared folders on the Vista (Home Premium) system, I received the message, "You were not connected because a duplicate name exists on the network." I renamed the Vista system and rebooted. Then the old and new names appeared in My Network Places on a networked XP notebook; the original name, as might be expected, was a 'dead' link. But I was then able to access the shared folders on the Vista system with the new name. I then renamed the Vista back to the original name and rebooted. Then only that name appeared in My Network Places and I was able to access the shared folders. So, what would be causing the duplicate name to suddenly appear on the network? What can be done to avoid it? Also, several days ago a duplicate (not a shortcut) of my Documents folder appeared in the my Users folder, Tom. Both, via Properties, indicate they are not shared. However, one has a shared icon and, for both, when I click Share on the Toolbar, a message appears stating that the folder is already shared. I'm afraid if I try to delete one folder I'll delete all the content of the other, too. Is this a know problem? What can be done to avoid and/or fix it? BTW, I've only had this system a little over two weeks and have spent most of my time (25+ hours) trying to work around numerous Vista bugs and annoyances |
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Duplicate Vista system name and document folders.
Here's more information on the problem.
After renaming and rebooting the Vista system, both the old (duplicate) and new names appear on the Network list; the new one allows me access to the shared folders on the Vista system, the old name is not accessible, still treated at a duplicate. When I reboot once more, briefly the old name appears on the list with the shared folder accessible but within less than a minute it disappears from the list (i.e., when I open a new network list it no longer is there), leaving only the renamed system with shared access. I hope this gives someone a clue about what's happening... -Tom "-Tom" wrote: Bob, Once again, I have a duplicate name of the Vista system and, therefore, cannot access it. IPv6 has been disabled since Saturday. So, again, I will change the name in order to access shared folders. -Tom "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote: Try to disable IPv6. Please post back with the result. Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com "-Tom" wrote in message ... Twice in the past two days, suddenly, while trying to access shared folders on the Vista (Home Premium) system, I received the message, "You were not connected because a duplicate name exists on the network." I renamed the Vista system and rebooted. Then the old and new names appeared in My Network Places on a networked XP notebook; the original name, as might be expected, was a 'dead' link. But I was then able to access the shared folders on the Vista system with the new name. I then renamed the Vista back to the original name and rebooted. Then only that name appeared in My Network Places and I was able to access the shared folders. So, what would be causing the duplicate name to suddenly appear on the network? What can be done to avoid it? Also, several days ago a duplicate (not a shortcut) of my Documents folder appeared in the my Users folder, Tom. Both, via Properties, indicate they are not shared. However, one has a shared icon and, for both, when I click Share on the Toolbar, a message appears stating that the folder is already shared. I'm afraid if I try to delete one folder I'll delete all the content of the other, too. Is this a know problem? What can be done to avoid and/or fix it? BTW, I've only had this system a little over two weeks and have spent most of my time (25+ hours) trying to work around numerous Vista bugs and annoyances |
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Duplicate Vista system name and document folders.
Any errors in the event viewer? Also you may want to use browstat to check the master browser status.
Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com "-Tom" wrote in message ... Here's more information on the problem. After renaming and rebooting the Vista system, both the old (duplicate) and new names appear on the Network list; the new one allows me access to the shared folders on the Vista system, the old name is not accessible, still treated at a duplicate. When I reboot once more, briefly the old name appears on the list with the shared folder accessible but within less than a minute it disappears from the list (i.e., when I open a new network list it no longer is there), leaving only the renamed system with shared access. I hope this gives someone a clue about what's happening... -Tom "-Tom" wrote: Bob, Once again, I have a duplicate name of the Vista system and, therefore, cannot access it. IPv6 has been disabled since Saturday. So, again, I will change the name in order to access shared folders. -Tom "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote: Try to disable IPv6. Please post back with the result. Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com "-Tom" wrote in message ... Twice in the past two days, suddenly, while trying to access shared folders on the Vista (Home Premium) system, I received the message, "You were not connected because a duplicate name exists on the network." I renamed the Vista system and rebooted. Then the old and new names appeared in My Network Places on a networked XP notebook; the original name, as might be expected, was a 'dead' link. But I was then able to access the shared folders on the Vista system with the new name. I then renamed the Vista back to the original name and rebooted. Then only that name appeared in My Network Places and I was able to access the shared folders. So, what would be causing the duplicate name to suddenly appear on the network? What can be done to avoid it? Also, several days ago a duplicate (not a shortcut) of my Documents folder appeared in the my Users folder, Tom. Both, via Properties, indicate they are not shared. However, one has a shared icon and, for both, when I click Share on the Toolbar, a message appears stating that the folder is already shared. I'm afraid if I try to delete one folder I'll delete all the content of the other, too. Is this a know problem? What can be done to avoid and/or fix it? BTW, I've only had this system a little over two weeks and have spent most of my time (25+ hours) trying to work around numerous Vista bugs and annoyances |
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Duplicate Vista system name and document folders.
An Easy Fix. 1. Goto: Start Menu Run Type regedit 2. Goto: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders 3. Edit String: 'Personal' Change to the Drive/Folder that you want as 'My Documents' (contains all your user folders). 4. Close and Restart Your Computer. After the restart you will no longer have duplicate user folders. ~ Shane K. -- Alcheme |