Tony Collums

Tim,
We are using simple networking with everything set to MSHome for workgroup,
the XP default. Only real difference is laptop 1 uses Norton and Laptop 2
uses McAfee. Norton is on one that doesn't see devices but McAffe one sees
them. I have checked Norton settings and Windows Firewall and there doesn't
appear to be any differences. I have completely disabled Norton but same
results. I don't think problem is in antivirus because both computers are
running same firewall.. I am thinking there must be some hidden setting that
didn't get transfered with the Windows Migration Wizard that the Laplink did
transfer. I am just about ready to reinstall Vista on the laptop 1. Any
suggestions would be appreciated.

TIA
Tony

"Tim" wrote:

> Tony Collums wrote:
> > My company recently purchased two new HP Pavilion laptops, both with vista
> > Home. The first was migrated from a Gateway XP machine using the Microsoft
> > Vista migration tool. The second was migrated using Laplink's PC Mover from a
> > Sony Viao XP machine. Other than different users and some email differences
> > the two machines were very similar user configurations. The first had no
> > major migration issues other than some changes required due to Mail's no
> > longer accepting web based email accounts and some duplication of files and
> > address book problems. The secong had literally no issues with any
> > applications. The first was up and running for the user in a couple of days
> > after dealing with the email account changes and address importation issues.
> > The second was fully operational with in hours. The question or problem comes
> > up with networking. The first laptaop does not see or recognize any pc's on
> > our network, can not access shared files or printers and the other pc's can't
> > access this new laptop either. ( note - all pcs have had the network
> > discovery patch added and all run XP). The second new laptop functions
> > perfectly normal, sees the XP pc's, shares files and printers. i have checked
> > both new laptops, compared networking setup, share settings and appear to be
> > setup identical. Can you provide any assistance on solving why the first
> > laptop can not access any network resources? I have checked virtually every
> > thing I can thru control panel and user setting. As I am not a guru just the
> > unlucky soul that gets stuck with this problem, any help would be
> > appreciated. Soory for being lengthy, but I tried to convey every thing I
> > could first time out.
> >
> > Thanks in advance
> >
> > Tony
> You didn't mention if your company network is a "workgroup" or a
> "domain". Vista Home (why would a company purchase the Home edition??)
> cannot join a domain.
>
> Tim
>