Hi,

I believe I've exhausted most of the suggestions in this forum; but, I am
still unsuccesful in my attempt to get the two computers to share files in
both directions.

I will try to recap the system details and the efforts to network as of now.

Problem: The Vista machine sees the XP machine; but, when I try to expand
the XP machine by double-clicking on it, I get an error message that the XP
machine is not accessible and that access is denied (immediately). If,
however, I look at the network from the XP machine I see the Vista machine,
and when I double-click on the Vista machine icon, it expands to show the
various folders. I can also transfer files from the XP machine to the Vista
machine.

The basics of the system are as follows:

1. XP machine running SP2.
2. Vista machine is new with most current updates.
3. The machines are connected through an SMC wireless router; however, the
two machines are connected in a wired configuration.
4. I have an administrator account with the same name and same password set
up on each system.
5. The network name is the same on both systems.
6. File sharing is enabled on both systems.
7. Both networks are set up as private.
8. I even went so far as to uninstall Norton Internet Security and install
Kaspersky Internet Security 7.
9. I can ping the Vista computer from the XP computer.
10. I can ping the XP computer from the Vista computer.
11. I have used the network configuration wizard on the XP system.
12. I uninstalled both Counter Spy and Spy Sweeper.

I may have left a few things out; but, those are the highlights.

The thing that sticks out is that the error message appears immediately when
I double-click on the XP icon when on the Vista system.

I'm out of ideas. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Jeff

You did most troubleshooting we can think about. Try one more test. What do
you receive if using net use \\xpipaddress\sharedname?

--
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


"Jeff" wrote in message
news
Hi,

I believe I've exhausted most of the suggestions in this forum; but, I am
still unsuccesful in my attempt to get the two computers to share files in
both directions.

I will try to recap the system details and the efforts to network as of
now.

Problem: The Vista machine sees the XP machine; but, when I try to expand
the XP machine by double-clicking on it, I get an error message that the
XP
machine is not accessible and that access is denied (immediately). If,
however, I look at the network from the XP machine I see the Vista
machine,
and when I double-click on the Vista machine icon, it expands to show the
various folders. I can also transfer files from the XP machine to the
Vista
machine.

The basics of the system are as follows:

1. XP machine running SP2.
2. Vista machine is new with most current updates.
3. The machines are connected through an SMC wireless router; however, the
two machines are connected in a wired configuration.
4. I have an administrator account with the same name and same password
set
up on each system.
5. The network name is the same on both systems.
6. File sharing is enabled on both systems.
7. Both networks are set up as private.
8. I even went so far as to uninstall Norton Internet Security and install
Kaspersky Internet Security 7.
9. I can ping the Vista computer from the XP computer.
10. I can ping the XP computer from the Vista computer.
11. I have used the network configuration wizard on the XP system.
12. I uninstalled both Counter Spy and Spy Sweeper.

I may have left a few things out; but, those are the highlights.

The thing that sticks out is that the error message appears immediately
when
I double-click on the XP icon when on the Vista system.

I'm out of ideas. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Jeff

On Mon, 8 Oct 2007 07:20:01 -0700, Jeff wrote:

Hi,

I believe I've exhausted most of the suggestions in this forum; but, I am
still unsuccesful in my attempt to get the two computers to share files in
both directions.

I will try to recap the system details and the efforts to network as of now.

Problem: The Vista machine sees the XP machine; but, when I try to expand
the XP machine by double-clicking on it, I get an error message that the XP
machine is not accessible and that access is denied (immediately). If,
however, I look at the network from the XP machine I see the Vista machine,
and when I double-click on the Vista machine icon, it expands to show the
various folders. I can also transfer files from the XP machine to the Vista
machine.

The basics of the system are as follows:

1. XP machine running SP2.
2. Vista machine is new with most current updates.
3. The machines are connected through an SMC wireless router; however, the
two machines are connected in a wired configuration.
4. I have an administrator account with the same name and same password set
up on each system.
5. The network name is the same on both systems.
6. File sharing is enabled on both systems.
7. Both networks are set up as private.
8. I even went so far as to uninstall Norton Internet Security and install
Kaspersky Internet Security 7.
9. I can ping the Vista computer from the XP computer.
10. I can ping the XP computer from the Vista computer.
11. I have used the network configuration wizard on the XP system.
12. I uninstalled both Counter Spy and Spy Sweeper.

I may have left a few things out; but, those are the highlights.

The thing that sticks out is that the error message appears immediately when
I double-click on the XP icon when on the Vista system.

I'm out of ideas. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Jeff

Jeff,

When you say "File sharing is enabled", do you maybe mean Simple File Sharing on
the XP computer? What's the setting for Password Protected Sharing on the Vista
computer?
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/12/windows-xp-and-vista-on-lan-together.html
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/1...-together.html

If you're using SFS (XP) / PPS Disabled (Vista), is the Guest account activated
for network access, on both computers? Remember in this case administrative
accounts are worthless for network access.
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0....html#Activate

Both Norton and Kaspersky contain an anti-worm component that could cause the
problem. Have you tried un installing both, as a baseline test?
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...ther-help.html

And there is a currently reported problem with an Internet Explorer update (yes,
I said IE) which may affect Windows Networking.
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2007/09/changes-in-internet-explorer-security.html
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2007/0...-security.html

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.

On Mon, 8 Oct 2007 07:20:01 -0700, Jeff wrote:

Hi,

I believe I've exhausted most of the suggestions in this forum; but, I am
still unsuccesful in my attempt to get the two computers to share files in
both directions.

I will try to recap the system details and the efforts to network as of now.

Problem: The Vista machine sees the XP machine; but, when I try to expand
the XP machine by double-clicking on it, I get an error message that the XP
machine is not accessible and that access is denied (immediately). If,
however, I look at the network from the XP machine I see the Vista machine,
and when I double-click on the Vista machine icon, it expands to show the
various folders. I can also transfer files from the XP machine to the Vista
machine.

The basics of the system are as follows:

1. XP machine running SP2.
2. Vista machine is new with most current updates.
3. The machines are connected through an SMC wireless router; however, the
two machines are connected in a wired configuration.
4. I have an administrator account with the same name and same password set
up on each system.
5. The network name is the same on both systems.
6. File sharing is enabled on both systems.
7. Both networks are set up as private.
8. I even went so far as to uninstall Norton Internet Security and install
Kaspersky Internet Security 7.
9. I can ping the Vista computer from the XP computer.
10. I can ping the XP computer from the Vista computer.
11. I have used the network configuration wizard on the XP system.
12. I uninstalled both Counter Spy and Spy Sweeper.

I may have left a few things out; but, those are the highlights.

The thing that sticks out is that the error message appears immediately when
I double-click on the XP icon when on the Vista system.

I'm out of ideas. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Jeff

Jeff,

When you say "File sharing is enabled", do you maybe mean Simple File Sharing on
the XP computer? What's the setting for Password Protected Sharing on the Vista
computer?
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/12/windows-xp-and-vista-on-lan-together.html
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/1...-together.html

If you're using SFS (XP) / PPS Disabled (Vista), is the Guest account activated
for network access, on both computers? Remember in this case administrative
accounts are worthless for network access.
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0....html#Activate

Both Norton and Kaspersky contain an anti-worm component that could cause the
problem. Have you tried un installing both, as a baseline test?
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...ther-help.html

And there is a currently reported problem with an Internet Explorer update (yes,
I said IE) which may affect Windows Networking.
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2007/09/changes-in-internet-explorer-security.html
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2007/0...-security.html

I'd also look at logs from "browstat status", "ipconfig /all", "net config
server", and "net config workstation", from each computer, and diagnose the
problem. Read this article, and linked articles, and follow instructions
precisely (download browstat!) (note the command window in Vista):
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...#AskingForHelp

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.

Hi Bob,

Thanks for the quick reply.

On both machines I receive the following message after typing
"\\xpipaddress\sharedname":

"The network path was not found."

Thanks for your help.

Jeff

"Robert L (MS-MVP)" wrote:

You did most troubleshooting we can think about. Try one more test. What do
you receive if using net use \\xpipaddress\sharedname?

--
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


"Jeff" wrote in message
news
Hi,

I believe I've exhausted most of the suggestions in this forum; but, I am
still unsuccesful in my attempt to get the two computers to share files in
both directions.

I will try to recap the system details and the efforts to network as of
now.

Problem: The Vista machine sees the XP machine; but, when I try to expand
the XP machine by double-clicking on it, I get an error message that the
XP
machine is not accessible and that access is denied (immediately). If,
however, I look at the network from the XP machine I see the Vista
machine,
and when I double-click on the Vista machine icon, it expands to show the
various folders. I can also transfer files from the XP machine to the
Vista
machine.

The basics of the system are as follows:

1. XP machine running SP2.
2. Vista machine is new with most current updates.
3. The machines are connected through an SMC wireless router; however, the
two machines are connected in a wired configuration.
4. I have an administrator account with the same name and same password
set
up on each system.
5. The network name is the same on both systems.
6. File sharing is enabled on both systems.
7. Both networks are set up as private.
8. I even went so far as to uninstall Norton Internet Security and install
Kaspersky Internet Security 7.
9. I can ping the Vista computer from the XP computer.
10. I can ping the XP computer from the Vista computer.
11. I have used the network configuration wizard on the XP system.
12. I uninstalled both Counter Spy and Spy Sweeper.

I may have left a few things out; but, those are the highlights.

The thing that sticks out is that the error message appears immediately
when
I double-click on the XP icon when on the Vista system.

I'm out of ideas. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Jeff

Sorry, "xpipaddress" should be the XP computer IP address. For example net
use \\192.168.12\mydatad. You can find the ipconfig using ipconfig command.

--
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


"Jeff" wrote in message
...
Hi Bob,

Thanks for the quick reply.

On both machines I receive the following message after typing
"\\xpipaddress\sharedname":

"The network path was not found."

Thanks for your help.

Jeff

"Robert L (MS-MVP)" wrote:

You did most troubleshooting we can think about. Try one more test. What
do
you receive if using net use \\xpipaddress\sharedname?

--
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


"Jeff" wrote in message
news
Hi,

I believe I've exhausted most of the suggestions in this forum; but, I
am
still unsuccesful in my attempt to get the two computers to share files
in
both directions.

I will try to recap the system details and the efforts to network as of
now.

Problem: The Vista machine sees the XP machine; but, when I try to
expand
the XP machine by double-clicking on it, I get an error message that
the
XP
machine is not accessible and that access is denied (immediately). If,
however, I look at the network from the XP machine I see the Vista
machine,
and when I double-click on the Vista machine icon, it expands to show
the
various folders. I can also transfer files from the XP machine to the
Vista
machine.

The basics of the system are as follows:

1. XP machine running SP2.
2. Vista machine is new with most current updates.
3. The machines are connected through an SMC wireless router; however,
the
two machines are connected in a wired configuration.
4. I have an administrator account with the same name and same password
set
up on each system.
5. The network name is the same on both systems.
6. File sharing is enabled on both systems.
7. Both networks are set up as private.
8. I even went so far as to uninstall Norton Internet Security and
install
Kaspersky Internet Security 7.
9. I can ping the Vista computer from the XP computer.
10. I can ping the XP computer from the Vista computer.
11. I have used the network configuration wizard on the XP system.
12. I uninstalled both Counter Spy and Spy Sweeper.

I may have left a few things out; but, those are the highlights.

The thing that sticks out is that the error message appears immediately
when
I double-click on the XP icon when on the Vista system.

I'm out of ideas. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Jeff

Hi Bob,

I guess that was a case of being too literal.

The following are the results:

XP System: "The specified network name is no longer valid."

Vista System: "The network name cannot be found."

Thanks

Jeff


"Robert L (MS-MVP)" wrote:

Sorry, "xpipaddress" should be the XP computer IP address. For example net
use \\192.168.12\mydatad. You can find the ipconfig using ipconfig command.

--
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


"Jeff" wrote in message
...
Hi Bob,

Thanks for the quick reply.

On both machines I receive the following message after typing
"\\xpipaddress\sharedname":

"The network path was not found."

Thanks for your help.

Jeff

"Robert L (MS-MVP)" wrote:

You did most troubleshooting we can think about. Try one more test. What
do
you receive if using net use \\xpipaddress\sharedname?

--
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


"Jeff" wrote in message
news Hi,

I believe I've exhausted most of the suggestions in this forum; but, I
am
still unsuccesful in my attempt to get the two computers to share files
in
both directions.

I will try to recap the system details and the efforts to network as of
now.

Problem: The Vista machine sees the XP machine; but, when I try to
expand
the XP machine by double-clicking on it, I get an error message that
the
XP
machine is not accessible and that access is denied (immediately). If,
however, I look at the network from the XP machine I see the Vista
machine,
and when I double-click on the Vista machine icon, it expands to show
the
various folders. I can also transfer files from the XP machine to the
Vista
machine.

The basics of the system are as follows:

1. XP machine running SP2.
2. Vista machine is new with most current updates.
3. The machines are connected through an SMC wireless router; however,
the
two machines are connected in a wired configuration.
4. I have an administrator account with the same name and same password
set
up on each system.
5. The network name is the same on both systems.
6. File sharing is enabled on both systems.
7. Both networks are set up as private.
8. I even went so far as to uninstall Norton Internet Security and
install
Kaspersky Internet Security 7.
9. I can ping the Vista computer from the XP computer.
10. I can ping the XP computer from the Vista computer.
11. I have used the network configuration wizard on the XP system.
12. I uninstalled both Counter Spy and Spy Sweeper.

I may have left a few things out; but, those are the highlights.

The thing that sticks out is that the error message appears immediately
when
I double-click on the XP icon when on the Vista system.

I'm out of ideas. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Jeff

Hi Chuck,

Thanks for your resply.

I am working through the information you provided.

I'll report back.

Thanks

Jeff


"Chuck [MVP]" wrote:

On Mon, 8 Oct 2007 07:20:01 -0700, Jeff wrote:

Hi,

I believe I've exhausted most of the suggestions in this forum; but, I am
still unsuccesful in my attempt to get the two computers to share files in
both directions.

I will try to recap the system details and the efforts to network as of now.

Problem: The Vista machine sees the XP machine; but, when I try to expand
the XP machine by double-clicking on it, I get an error message that the XP
machine is not accessible and that access is denied (immediately). If,
however, I look at the network from the XP machine I see the Vista machine,
and when I double-click on the Vista machine icon, it expands to show the
various folders. I can also transfer files from the XP machine to the Vista
machine.

The basics of the system are as follows:

1. XP machine running SP2.
2. Vista machine is new with most current updates.
3. The machines are connected through an SMC wireless router; however, the
two machines are connected in a wired configuration.
4. I have an administrator account with the same name and same password set
up on each system.
5. The network name is the same on both systems.
6. File sharing is enabled on both systems.
7. Both networks are set up as private.
8. I even went so far as to uninstall Norton Internet Security and install
Kaspersky Internet Security 7.
9. I can ping the Vista computer from the XP computer.
10. I can ping the XP computer from the Vista computer.
11. I have used the network configuration wizard on the XP system.
12. I uninstalled both Counter Spy and Spy Sweeper.

I may have left a few things out; but, those are the highlights.

The thing that sticks out is that the error message appears immediately when
I double-click on the XP icon when on the Vista system.

I'm out of ideas. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Jeff

Jeff,

When you say "File sharing is enabled", do you maybe mean Simple File Sharing on
the XP computer? What's the setting for Password Protected Sharing on the Vista
computer?
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/12/windows-xp-and-vista-on-lan-together.html
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/1...-together.html

If you're using SFS (XP) / PPS Disabled (Vista), is the Guest account activated
for network access, on both computers? Remember in this case administrative
accounts are worthless for network access.
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0....html#Activate

Both Norton and Kaspersky contain an anti-worm component that could cause the
problem. Have you tried un installing both, as a baseline test?
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...ther-help.html

And there is a currently reported problem with an Internet Explorer update (yes,
I said IE) which may affect Windows Networking.
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2007/09/changes-in-internet-explorer-security.html
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2007/0...-security.html

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.

On Mon, 8 Oct 2007 11:01:01 -0700, Jeff wrote:

"Chuck [MVP]" wrote:

On Mon, 8 Oct 2007 07:20:01 -0700, Jeff wrote:

Hi,

I believe I've exhausted most of the suggestions in this forum; but, I am
still unsuccesful in my attempt to get the two computers to share files in
both directions.

I will try to recap the system details and the efforts to network as of now.

Problem: The Vista machine sees the XP machine; but, when I try to expand
the XP machine by double-clicking on it, I get an error message that the XP
machine is not accessible and that access is denied (immediately). If,
however, I look at the network from the XP machine I see the Vista machine,
and when I double-click on the Vista machine icon, it expands to show the
various folders. I can also transfer files from the XP machine to the Vista
machine.

The basics of the system are as follows:

1. XP machine running SP2.
2. Vista machine is new with most current updates.
3. The machines are connected through an SMC wireless router; however, the
two machines are connected in a wired configuration.
4. I have an administrator account with the same name and same password set
up on each system.
5. The network name is the same on both systems.
6. File sharing is enabled on both systems.
7. Both networks are set up as private.
8. I even went so far as to uninstall Norton Internet Security and install
Kaspersky Internet Security 7.
9. I can ping the Vista computer from the XP computer.
10. I can ping the XP computer from the Vista computer.
11. I have used the network configuration wizard on the XP system.
12. I uninstalled both Counter Spy and Spy Sweeper.

I may have left a few things out; but, those are the highlights.

The thing that sticks out is that the error message appears immediately when
I double-click on the XP icon when on the Vista system.

I'm out of ideas. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Jeff

Jeff,

When you say "File sharing is enabled", do you maybe mean Simple File Sharing on
the XP computer? What's the setting for Password Protected Sharing on the Vista
computer?
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/12/windows-xp-and-vista-on-lan-together.html
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/1...-together.html

If you're using SFS (XP) / PPS Disabled (Vista), is the Guest account activated
for network access, on both computers? Remember in this case administrative
accounts are worthless for network access.
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0....html#Activate

Both Norton and Kaspersky contain an anti-worm component that could cause the
problem. Have you tried un installing both, as a baseline test?
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...ther-help.html

And there is a currently reported problem with an Internet Explorer update (yes,
I said IE) which may affect Windows Networking.
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2007/09/changes-in-internet-explorer-security.html
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2007/0...-security.html

Hi Chuck,

Thanks for your resply.

I am working through the information you provided.

I'll report back.

Thanks

Jeff

OK, Jeff,

If the error is "Network name not found", aka Error 53, concentrate on the last
2 possibilities. And look at general name resolution issues.
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/mysterious-error-53-aka-name-not-found.html
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...not-found.html

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.

I wish you post the system error code. I assume it is system error 67. These
links may help,

The network name cannot be foundThe network name cannot be found ... You
cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this
forum You cannot edit your posts in this ...
http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums...opic.php?t=451


The specified network name is no longer valid
http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums...hp?p=3023#3023



--
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


"Jeff" wrote in message
...
Hi Bob,

I guess that was a case of being too literal.

The following are the results:

XP System: "The specified network name is no longer valid."

Vista System: "The network name cannot be found."

Thanks

Jeff


"Robert L (MS-MVP)" wrote:

Sorry, "xpipaddress" should be the XP computer IP address. For example
net
use \\192.168.12\mydatad. You can find the ipconfig using ipconfig
command.

--
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


"Jeff" wrote in message
...
Hi Bob,

Thanks for the quick reply.

On both machines I receive the following message after typing
"\\xpipaddress\sharedname":

"The network path was not found."

Thanks for your help.

Jeff

"Robert L (MS-MVP)" wrote:

You did most troubleshooting we can think about. Try one more test.
What
do
you receive if using net use \\xpipaddress\sharedname?

--
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


"Jeff" wrote in message
news Hi,

I believe I've exhausted most of the suggestions in this forum; but,
I
am
still unsuccesful in my attempt to get the two computers to share
files
in
both directions.

I will try to recap the system details and the efforts to network as
of
now.

Problem: The Vista machine sees the XP machine; but, when I try to
expand
the XP machine by double-clicking on it, I get an error message that
the
XP
machine is not accessible and that access is denied (immediately).
If,
however, I look at the network from the XP machine I see the Vista
machine,
and when I double-click on the Vista machine icon, it expands to
show
the
various folders. I can also transfer files from the XP machine to
the
Vista
machine.

The basics of the system are as follows:

1. XP machine running SP2.
2. Vista machine is new with most current updates.
3. The machines are connected through an SMC wireless router;
however,
the
two machines are connected in a wired configuration.
4. I have an administrator account with the same name and same
password
set
up on each system.
5. The network name is the same on both systems.
6. File sharing is enabled on both systems.
7. Both networks are set up as private.
8. I even went so far as to uninstall Norton Internet Security and
install
Kaspersky Internet Security 7.
9. I can ping the Vista computer from the XP computer.
10. I can ping the XP computer from the Vista computer.
11. I have used the network configuration wizard on the XP system.
12. I uninstalled both Counter Spy and Spy Sweeper.

I may have left a few things out; but, those are the highlights.

The thing that sticks out is that the error message appears
immediately
when
I double-click on the XP icon when on the Vista system.

I'm out of ideas. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Jeff