I had everything working, and after the last Microsoft download Vista update,
the peer-to-peer file sharing, printer sharing, and even the recognition of
two machines both running Windows stopped completely and all efforts to
restore such a simple connection have failed. How can I undo Microsoft's
last download, which is clearly the problem in this situation?
Mike
"Mick Murphy" wrote:
Quote:
> Do not touch TCP/IPv4!
> That is to do with internet connectivity(IP>Internet Protocol!)
> You can try disabling TCP/IPv6 if you have trouble getting to the NET.
>
> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb727037.aspx
>
> Have a read of the above link re Vista File and Printer Sharing.
> How to give Permissions are there, too.
> If you are running Norton, etc’s Firewall, check its settings.
>
> 1st thing to do is make sure that the Workgroup Name of ALL the computers is
> the SAME.
>
> In Vista Network and Sharing:
>
> Network Discovery: ON (So it can see the other computers)
>
> Network set to Private (Public is for hotspots, airports, etc)
>
> File Sharing: ON
>
> Public Folder Sharing: ON (Vista’s Public Folder is the same as XP’s Shared
> Docs)
>
> Password Protected: OFF (unless you want to set up identical usernames and
> passwords on ALL computers in your Network) If you have it ON, you will be
> asked for a username and password when you try to access a Vista computer
> from an XP computer.
>
> Also, run the XP’s Home Network File and Printer sharing Wizard.
>
>
> "Mike" wrote:
> Quote:
> > I'm using the AV software that came with the machine when it was delivered in
> > 12/07, Trend Micro. I learned in my early attempts to get two machines with
> > Microsoft operating systems to connect with each other like they always used
> > to ... was to first deactivate the AV software. When their 30 day trial
> > ends, I'll delete it and shift to the Windows Firewall software.
> >
> > I actually had both machines working fine until I installed some of the
> > downloads that Microsoft recommended this week ... and at that point lost
> > complete connectivity and have not been able to get it back. That's scary.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > "Chuck [MVP]" wrote:
> > Quote:
> > > On Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:34:01 -0800, Mike <Mike@xxxxxx> wrote:
> > >
> > > >I've downloaded the upgrades that I know about for both of these operating
> > > >systems, now neither machine sees the other or its files & printers. Anybody
> > > >got any idea what's wrong?
> > >
> > > Mike,
> > >
> > > There are a number of possible causes for your symptom. The most commonly
> > > reported cause is a misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall. What
> > > anti-virus protection do you use?
> > > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
> > > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...ther-help.html
> > >
> > > You may be able to diagnose the problem, using logs from "browstat status",
> > > "ipconfig /all", "net config server", and "net config workstation", from each
> > > computer. Read this article, and linked articles, and follow instructions
> > > precisely (Download browstat, and note how to open a command window in Windows
> > > Vista!):
> > > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>
> > > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...#AskingForHelp
> > >
> > > --
> > > Cheers,
> > > Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
> > > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
> > > Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
> > > My email is AT DOT
> > > actual address pchuck mvps org.
> > >