I have a desktop with XP and a laptop I recently purchased with Vista on it.
I have been trying to access shared folders between the two computers and
have found it impossible access each other. Here are some things you should
know:

- Network discovery, file sharing, public folder sharing, and media sharing
is turned ON. Printer sharing and Password protected sharing are OFF.

- Network is set to Private

- All computers are verified to be in the workgroup "WORKGROUP"

- Both computers can ping eachother

- Windows firewall is disabled on both computers. I have disabled and
deleted Norton Anti Virus from both computers as well.

- Resolving through IP or Computer Name does NOT work

- Downloaded and installed Link Layer Topology Discovery (LLTD) Responder on
XP Computer from microsofts website
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

- Tried enabled NetBIOS on all computers as suggested by a forum post I read


And so far, I have had NO luck. It's obviously very frustrating. However,
one thing I CAN do is connect to my xp computer as a Media Device through
WMP, since I installed the Media Extender patch from microsoft to allow me to
stream media to my xbox 360, which apparently makes it show up as a media
device. I can stream songs and such that I've imported into WMP on the XP
computer, but nothing more. HELP!?

perhaps I should mention also that the XP computer does show up on the
network MAP, but not as one of the shared computers

"ElenionTolto" wrote:

I have a desktop with XP and a laptop I recently purchased with Vista on it.
I have been trying to access shared folders between the two computers and
have found it impossible access each other. Here are some things you should
know:

- Network discovery, file sharing, public folder sharing, and media sharing
is turned ON. Printer sharing and Password protected sharing are OFF.

- Network is set to Private

- All computers are verified to be in the workgroup "WORKGROUP"

- Both computers can ping eachother

- Windows firewall is disabled on both computers. I have disabled and
deleted Norton Anti Virus from both computers as well.

- Resolving through IP or Computer Name does NOT work

- Downloaded and installed Link Layer Topology Discovery (LLTD) Responder on
XP Computer from microsofts website
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

- Tried enabled NetBIOS on all computers as suggested by a forum post I read


And so far, I have had NO luck. It's obviously very frustrating. However,
one thing I CAN do is connect to my xp computer as a Media Device through
WMP, since I installed the Media Extender patch from microsoft to allow me to
stream media to my xbox 360, which apparently makes it show up as a media
device. I can stream songs and such that I've imported into WMP on the XP
computer, but nothing more. HELP!?

On Tue, 8 Jan 2008 20:08:00 -0800, ElenionTolto
wrote:

I have a desktop with XP and a laptop I recently purchased with Vista on it.
I have been trying to access shared folders between the two computers and
have found it impossible access each other. Here are some things you should
know:

- Network discovery, file sharing, public folder sharing, and media sharing
is turned ON. Printer sharing and Password protected sharing are OFF.

- Network is set to Private

- All computers are verified to be in the workgroup "WORKGROUP"

- Both computers can ping eachother

- Windows firewall is disabled on both computers. I have disabled and
deleted Norton Anti Virus from both computers as well.

- Resolving through IP or Computer Name does NOT work

- Downloaded and installed Link Layer Topology Discovery (LLTD) Responder on
XP Computer from microsofts website
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

- Tried enabled NetBIOS on all computers as suggested by a forum post I read


And so far, I have had NO luck. It's obviously very frustrating. However,
one thing I CAN do is connect to my xp computer as a Media Device through
WMP, since I installed the Media Extender patch from microsoft to allow me to
stream media to my xbox 360, which apparently makes it show up as a media
device. I can stream songs and such that I've imported into WMP on the XP
computer, but nothing more. HELP!?

Elenion,

I'd diagnose the problem, starting with logs from "browstat status", "ipconfig
/all", "net config server", and "net config workstation", from each computer.
Read this article, and linked articles, and follow instructions precisely
(Download browstat, and note how to start a Vista command window!):
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.

Run the XP's home Network file and Printer sharing wizard, so that it will
know Vista is there to share with!

"ElenionTolto" wrote:

I have a desktop with XP and a laptop I recently purchased with Vista on it.
I have been trying to access shared folders between the two computers and
have found it impossible access each other. Here are some things you should
know:

- Network discovery, file sharing, public folder sharing, and media sharing
is turned ON. Printer sharing and Password protected sharing are OFF.

- Network is set to Private

- All computers are verified to be in the workgroup "WORKGROUP"

- Both computers can ping eachother

- Windows firewall is disabled on both computers. I have disabled and
deleted Norton Anti Virus from both computers as well.

- Resolving through IP or Computer Name does NOT work

- Downloaded and installed Link Layer Topology Discovery (LLTD) Responder on
XP Computer from microsofts website
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

- Tried enabled NetBIOS on all computers as suggested by a forum post I read


And so far, I have had NO luck. It's obviously very frustrating. However,
one thing I CAN do is connect to my xp computer as a Media Device through
WMP, since I installed the Media Extender patch from microsoft to allow me to
stream media to my xbox 360, which apparently makes it show up as a media
device. I can stream songs and such that I've imported into WMP on the XP
computer, but nothing more. HELP!?

Tried that already

"Mick Murphy" wrote:

Run the XP's home Network file and Printer sharing wizard, so that it will
know Vista is there to share with!

"ElenionTolto" wrote:

I have a desktop with XP and a laptop I recently purchased with Vista on it.
I have been trying to access shared folders between the two computers and
have found it impossible access each other. Here are some things you should
know:

- Network discovery, file sharing, public folder sharing, and media sharing
is turned ON. Printer sharing and Password protected sharing are OFF.

- Network is set to Private

- All computers are verified to be in the workgroup "WORKGROUP"

- Both computers can ping eachother

- Windows firewall is disabled on both computers. I have disabled and
deleted Norton Anti Virus from both computers as well.

- Resolving through IP or Computer Name does NOT work

- Downloaded and installed Link Layer Topology Discovery (LLTD) Responder on
XP Computer from microsofts website
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

- Tried enabled NetBIOS on all computers as suggested by a forum post I read


And so far, I have had NO luck. It's obviously very frustrating. However,
one thing I CAN do is connect to my xp computer as a Media Device through
WMP, since I installed the Media Extender patch from microsoft to allow me to
stream media to my xbox 360, which apparently makes it show up as a media
device. I can stream songs and such that I've imported into WMP on the XP
computer, but nothing more. HELP!?

I have had the exact same problem and have just solved it!
1. As already stated, make sure both computers have the same name, and i
mean renaming the xp computer at the basic level not just creating a user
account.
2. I was getting an error message that the original name was not a "proper"
computer name, even though the LLTD renamed the computer.
3. Switch on Windows firewall on both computers.
4. Make sure you share a folder on your Vista computer. Go through the steps
outlined in "Network and SharingCenter" .
5. Restart both computers and the Vista computer should say "configuring
updates" as it shuts down.
6. When they restart you should be able to not only see each computer but
also transfer files.
I really hope this works for you as it has done for me.
"ElenionTolto" wrote:

I have a desktop with XP and a laptop I recently purchased with Vista on it.
I have been trying to access shared folders between the two computers and
have found it impossible access each other. Here are some things you should
know:

- Network discovery, file sharing, public folder sharing, and media sharing
is turned ON. Printer sharing and Password protected sharing are OFF.

- Network is set to Private

- All computers are verified to be in the workgroup "WORKGROUP"

- Both computers can ping eachother

- Windows firewall is disabled on both computers. I have disabled and
deleted Norton Anti Virus from both computers as well.

- Resolving through IP or Computer Name does NOT work

- Downloaded and installed Link Layer Topology Discovery (LLTD) Responder on
XP Computer from microsofts website
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

- Tried enabled NetBIOS on all computers as suggested by a forum post I read


And so far, I have had NO luck. It's obviously very frustrating. However,
one thing I CAN do is connect to my xp computer as a Media Device through
WMP, since I installed the Media Extender patch from microsoft to allow me to
stream media to my xbox 360, which apparently makes it show up as a media
device. I can stream songs and such that I've imported into WMP on the XP
computer, but nothing more. HELP!?

On Wed, 9 Jan 2008 10:32:01 -0800, Witchypoo wrote:

1. As already stated, make sure both computers have the same name, and i
mean renaming the xp computer at the basic level not just creating a user
account.

Thanks for reporting back!

However, two computers in a workgroup should never have the same
computer name.

Hans-Georg
--
No mail, please.

Hi Chuck,

I'm having trouble getting my Vista Ultimate desktop to see the XP machines
and vice versa. I'll copy and paste all the info I'm sure you'll need below
but let me say right now that the browstat wouldn't run on the Vista PC.
When I opened to text file it was empty. Also, you'll notice in the
ipconfig that it says NetBios over TCPIP is disable but it's not. I have no
idea why it says disabled (see pic)
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1..._IPsetting.jpg. This
is gonna be lengthy so please forgive me

#1 - XP Home (Wireless laptop)
IPCONFIG INFO:
Windows IP Configuration
Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : HPPavilion
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : hsd1.il.comcast.net.
Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection :
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : hsd1.il.comcast.net.
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Network Connection
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-13-02-46-7E-F0
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.16
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 68.87.72.130
68.87.77.130
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Wednesday, January 09, 2008
8:56:05 PM
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Thursday, January 10, 2008
8:56:05 PM

NET CONFIG INFO:
Server Name \\HPPAVILION
Server Comment My Laptop

Software version Windows 2002
Server is active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{C78B04BA-2931-4523-9388-45894790CA01} (001302467ef0)

Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 5
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.

Computer name \\HPPAVILION
Full Computer name HPPavilion
User name Wyman

Workstation active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{C78B04BA-2931-4523-9388-45894790CA01} (001302467EF0)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain WGHOME
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain HPPAVILION

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully

BROWSTAT:
Status for domain WGHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{C78B04BA-2931-4523-9388-45894790CA01}
Browsing is active on domain.
Master browser name is: HPPAVILION
Master browser is running build 2600
1 backup servers retrieved from master HPPAVILION
\\HPPAVILION
There are 2 servers in domain WGHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{C78B04BA-2931-4523-9388-45894790CA01}
There are 1 domains in domain WGHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{C78B04BA-2931-4523-9388-45894790CA01}

#2 - XP MCE (Ethernet desktop)
IPCONFIG info:
Windows IP Configuration
Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : officepc
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : hsd1.il.comcast.net.

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection :
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : hsd1.il.comcast.net.
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Marvell Yukon 88E8001/8003/8010
PCI Gigabit Ethernet Controller
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-0F-EA-69-FE-43
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.18
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 68.87.72.130
68.87.77.130
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Wednesday, January 09, 2008
8:56:40 PM
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Thursday, January 10, 2008
8:56:40 PM

NET CONFIG INFO:
Server Name \\OFFICEPC
Server Comment Office PC
Software version Windows 2002
Server is active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{B3554BB2-272F-43DB-8344-EF58BD5B7540} (000fea69fe43)

Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 10
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.

Computer name \\OFFICEPC
Full Computer name officepc
User name Wyman

Workstation active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{B3554BB2-272F-43DB-8344-EF58BD5B7540} (000FEA69FE43)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain WGHOME
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain OFFICEPC

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.

BROWSTAT:
Status for domain WGHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{B3554BB2-272F-43DB-8344-EF58BD5B7540}
Browsing is active on domain.
Master browser name is: HPPAVILION
Could not connect to registry, error = 53 Unable to determine build
of browser master: 53
\\\\HPPAVILION . Version:05.01 Flags: 51203 NT POTENTIAL MASTER
1 backup servers retrieved from master HPPAVILION
\\HPPAVILION
There are 2 servers in domain WGHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{B3554BB2-272F-43DB-8344-EF58BD5B7540}
There are 1 domains in domain WGHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{B3554BB2-272F-43DB-8344-EF58BD5B7540}

#3 - VISTA ULTIMATE (Wireless desktop)
IPCONFIG INFO:
Windows IP Configuration
Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : Vista
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : hsd1.il.comcast.net.

Wireless LAN adapter Wireless Network Connection :

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : hsd1.il.comcast.net.
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Linksys Wireless-G PCI Adapter #2
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-18-F8-AE-B9-3C
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.20(Preferred)
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Wednesday, January 09, 2008 8:56:09
PM
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Thursday, January 10, 2008 8:56:09 PM
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 68.87.72.130
68.87.77.130
NetBIOS over Tcpip. . . . . . . . : Disabled

NET CONFIG INFO:
Server Name \\VISTA
Server Comment
Software version Windows Vista (TM) Ultimate
Server is active on
NetbiosSmb (VISTA)
Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 10
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.

Computer name \\VISTA
Full Computer name Vista
User name Wyman

Workstation active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)

Software version Windows Vista (TM) Ultimate

Workstation domain WGHOME
Logon domain VISTA

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.

BROWSTAT:
(file was blank) no info given

So hopefully this is all the info you need but if you need more just let me
know. I've also inserted links to some screen prints. Please note I've
since changed the name of the workgroup to WGHOME. Also, if you are
interested in connecting to my machine via LogMeIn, I'm open to that. I'm
on CST.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...tworkmap-1.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...eychgo/NSC.jpg

Thanks for your help.

Wy


"Chuck [MVP]" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 8 Jan 2008 20:08:00 -0800, ElenionTolto
wrote:

I have a desktop with XP and a laptop I recently purchased with Vista on
it.
I have been trying to access shared folders between the two computers and
have found it impossible access each other. Here are some things you
should
know:

- Network discovery, file sharing, public folder sharing, and media
sharing
is turned ON. Printer sharing and Password protected sharing are OFF.

- Network is set to Private

- All computers are verified to be in the workgroup "WORKGROUP"

- Both computers can ping eachother

- Windows firewall is disabled on both computers. I have disabled and
deleted Norton Anti Virus from both computers as well.

- Resolving through IP or Computer Name does NOT work

- Downloaded and installed Link Layer Topology Discovery (LLTD) Responder
on
XP Computer from microsofts website
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

- Tried enabled NetBIOS on all computers as suggested by a forum post I
read


And so far, I have had NO luck. It's obviously very frustrating.
However,
one thing I CAN do is connect to my xp computer as a Media Device through
WMP, since I installed the Media Extender patch from microsoft to allow me
to
stream media to my xbox 360, which apparently makes it show up as a media
device. I can stream songs and such that I've imported into WMP on the XP
computer, but nothing more. HELP!?

Elenion,

I'd diagnose the problem, starting with logs from "browstat status",
"ipconfig
/all", "net config server", and "net config workstation", from each
computer.
Read this article, and linked articles, and follow instructions precisely
(Download browstat, and note how to start a Vista command window!):
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.

Yes, but it works!

"Hans-Georg Michna" wrote:

On Wed, 9 Jan 2008 10:32:01 -0800, Witchypoo wrote:

1. As already stated, make sure both computers have the same name, and i
mean renaming the xp computer at the basic level not just creating a user
account.

Thanks for reporting back!

However, two computers in a workgroup should never have the same
computer name.

Hans-Georg
--
No mail, please.

On Thu, 10 Jan 2008 06:52:03 -0800, Witchypoo wrote:

"Hans-Georg Michna" wrote:

However, two computers in a workgroup should never have the same
computer name.

Yes, but it works!

May cause other problems later. It should work at least as well
if the two computers have different computer names, as they
should have.

It is useful if the workgroup name is the same on both computers
though.

Hans-Georg
--
No mail, please.