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Re: networking problem Vista & XP
"wacko163" wrote:
> I'm having similar issues with my new Vista loaded laptop. My other computers
> all have XP and I can see the new laptop from them, but, Vista can't seem to
> find anything else in the workgroup. I have spent several hours trying
> everything to get this system to find the other workgroup computers and
> printers, to no avail.
>
> Thus far, I'm not overly impressed with Microsofts latest offering. It's not
> overly user friendly nor compatible with anything XP or previous. I'm not
> going to upgrade any of my other hardware until they get these connectivity
> issues fixed.
>
> "BooAngel03" wrote:
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> > I shut down the firewall and I am still not able to see the other computers
> > on the network. The only thing I can see is their media players so I know
> > we're connected. Do you have any other suggestions???
> >
> > "JP" wrote:
> >
> > > Try disabling the Windows Firewall and then see if you can connect.
> > > You might have to explicitly allow file and print sharing in the Windows Firewall.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Robert de Ridder" <ridder@remove.bigfoot.com> wrote in message
> > > news:uu0qr$%23SHHA.1016@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> > > >I bought a new notebook with Vista Home Premium on it.
> > > > I changed the workgroup name to be the same as on my home network.
> > > > When trying to connect to a XP Pro system I can't see that computer or its shared folders in the
> > > > network group, only as a windows media player device.
> > > > Anyone know of a solution for this.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks in advance,
> > > > Robert
> > >
> > >
> > >
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