Yep; private network is for home or business.
Public network is for wi-fi spots; so increased security.
"ncclone" wrote:
> thanks Mike
> I haved used that link before and I still can't get it to work. I made the
> changes you described. I do have the networks named the same. When you say
> change from public to private, I assume you mean a public network to a
> private network? Any other ideas? Again thanks for you help!
>
> "Mick Murphy" wrote:
>
> > http://www.microsoft.com/technet/net.../vista_fp.mspx
> >
> > The above link will help.
> > Firstly you have to make sure that all computers have the same Workgroup
> > name; Vista has a changed default workgroup name.
> >
> > Second, in Vista's Network and Sharing, turn ON Network Discovery, change
> > public to private, turn ON file sharing, and password protected OFF.
> > If you don't turn password protect off in Vista, you need a password to
> > access from XP, which you don't have!
> >
> > "ncclone" wrote:
> >
> > > I am having issues file sharing with my new vista computer and my old windows
> > > 2000. I first tried using my router to create a network. I could get both
> > > computers onto the internet without any issue. My 2K computer could see the
> > > vista computer on the network but when I tried to access it would tell that
> > > the vista computer is not accessible, network parth was not found. My vista
> > > computer could not see the 2k computer. I tried just connecting the 2
> > > computers using a ethernet crossover cable and had the same results. Any
> > > suggestions of what I am doing wrong.
> > >
> > > thanks
> > >