Tim

Tony Collums wrote:
> 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
>>
Have you tried just turning off the firewall? If your router to the
internet has a decent firewall, do you really need the PC running one as
well?

I assume when you said you said you checked "share settings" that meant
you turned on sharing and network discovery, correct?

What do you get when you run "ipconfig /all" in a DOS window? Can you
ping the other machines?

Tim