10-21-2007
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Re: Peer to Peer network Vista and XP locks out after a time.
No errors in the event viewer!
"Robert L (MS-MVP)" wrote: Quote:
> Any errors in the event viewer?
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> Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
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> "kimberley873" <kimberley873@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:B7D3D3C3-349D-449B-B0C0-2DD89881EC15@xxxxxx Quote:
> > Hello,
> > I am having a hell of a time with a network of Dell Vista Business desktop
> > and two XP laptops.
> >
> > I have setup shared folders on the Vista machine. These are password
> > protected and I have created a local user for each XP laptop. I also have
> > shared a Dell printer the Vista Desktop. It all works really well, both
> > printing and file sharing but after an unspecified time, both XP laptops
> > are
> > simultaneously locked out, explorer freezing for a time. The Vista
> > Desktop
> > does not freeze (doesn't even blink). The network does not restore
> > itself,
> > printing or file sharing, Vista appears unavailable.
> >
> > I have tried restarting the Server, Workstation and Computer Browser
> > services on Vista. I have also changed the auto-disconnect setting on
> > Vista
> > to a much higher setting. I can ping the Vista machine while disconnected
> > from the XP machines. The only way to get the network going again is to
> > reboot the Vista machine, then it is all fabulous for a while.
> >
> > The Vista machine is a brand new Dell, with all updates. It also runs
> > Office and uses Norton Internet Security 2007. At the time of
> > disconnection
> > there are no events of note in Event Viewer.
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> > Kim
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