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network problem between xp and vista pcs
gally56
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Ok tried in vain to search this problem so maybe you guys and gals can help.
My network is set up thus I have an XP sp2 pc set up as a server to a dlink router (dir-615) I have another xp sp2 pc set up in my daughter's bedroom which connects to the network via a wieless adapter and finally I have a vista home edition pc connected to the router via an ether net cable as is the first XP machine.
OK the main xp machine sees the other xp pc and the vista pc and is able to access and send files to both machines no problem.
The Pc in my daughters room can connect to the vista pc files but not on the main xp pc (shows cannot access... you may not have administration.. err0r)
The same problem is happening with the vista pc so basically MAin server Xp pc can access the other pcs on my network but the other pcs cannot access my Main Xp server pc.
Any ideas on how to set the main server pc to allow access to its shared files all firewall are off and the workgroup name on all PCs are the same
My network is set up thus I have an XP sp2 pc set up as a server to a dlink router (dir-615) I have another xp sp2 pc set up in my daughter's bedroom which connects to the network via a wieless adapter and finally I have a vista home edition pc connected to the router via an ether net cable as is the first XP machine.
OK the main xp machine sees the other xp pc and the vista pc and is able to access and send files to both machines no problem.
The Pc in my daughters room can connect to the vista pc files but not on the main xp pc (shows cannot access... you may not have administration.. err0r)
The same problem is happening with the vista pc so basically MAin server Xp pc can access the other pcs on my network but the other pcs cannot access my Main Xp server pc.
Any ideas on how to set the main server pc to allow access to its shared files all firewall are off and the workgroup name on all PCs are the same
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Are the usernames the same?
Also check to see if "Guest" account is enabled on all machines.Laters
Sol
"Have you found the secrets of the universe? Asked Zebade "I'm sure I left them here somewhere"0 -
you have actually installed network file sharing protocol and set up a "share" ?click here to achieve nothing!0
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Yes! I remember having the same problem and I spent hours trying to find out what was wrong!
I can't find a link to the solution but I do remember that Vista doesn't properly remember the sharing settings. You have to go through all of them and 'apply' those that you want. It is stupid but Vista has this as a bug.
Perhaps Vista service pack 1 will solve it? http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=B0C7136D-5EBB-413B-89C9-CB3D06D12674&displaylang=en0 -
1. Its easier if all pc's are in the same workgroup.
2. Turn OFF the Guest account, very dangerous lets in anyone!0
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