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05-15-2008

On Thu, 15 May 2008 08:10:17 -0400, "Robert Schuldenfrei" <bob@xxxxxx-i-inc.com>
wrote:

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>"Chuck [MVP]" <none@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>news:67im24553rjg2mjecupl1ro6n3bc9k8ued@xxxxxx

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>> On Wed, 14 May 2008 14:02:55 -0400, "Robert Schuldenfrei"
>> <bob@xxxxxx-i-inc.com>
>> wrote:

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>>>> "Robert Schuldenfrei" <RobertSchuldenfrei@xxxxxx>
>>>> wrote
>>>> in message news:061D75A6-7437-4F23-B368-7BCD5B28ADD8@xxxxxx

>>

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>>>"Robert L. (MS-MVP)" <chicagotech@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>>>news:eOp8J$PtIHA.4476@xxxxxx
>>>> You need to setup a password for vista sharing. this search result may
>>>> help.
>>>>
>>>> Vista Password IssuesVista password protection on after rebooting · Why
>>>> do
>>>> I need password · Post your questions, comments, feedbacks and
>>>> suggestions. Related Topics ...
>>>> www.chicagotech.net/vista/vistapassword.htm

>>
>>

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>>>>> Dear NG,
>>>>>
>>>>> I have a small LAN with a Vista desktop (called Osiris) and a few XP
>>>>> laptops
>>>>> (one of which is called Snowdancer. Last week I did a "clean" install
>>>>> of
>>>>> Vista on Osiris. Before this clean install I had two way
>>>>> communications
>>>>> between Snowdancer and Osiris. I use Windows Explorer to move files
>>>>> between
>>>>> the two.
>>>>>
>>>>> After the clean install Osiris could still manipulate files on
>>>>> Snowdancer,
>>>>> but the reverse is not happening. BTW, print sharing works and so does
>>>>> "Public Folders." From this I conclude that I do not have a connection
>>>>> issue, right?
>>>>>
>>>>> I do not have a Domain. My C: drive is "Shared." I log into
>>>>> Snowdancer
>>>>> with my full name Robert Schuldenfrei and a password. I log into
>>>>> Osiris
>>>>> with
>>>>> my nickname Bob and no password. I am an administrator on both
>>>>> systems.
>>>>> I
>>>>> have searched through this NG for similar problems and there are lots
>>>>> of
>>>>> posts. I have come up short with every repair I have looked into, so I
>>>>> must
>>>>> be missing something. Remember, before my clean install I had this
>>>>> working
>>>>> just fine.
>>>>>
>>>>> TIA,
>>>>>
>>>>> Bob

>>

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>>>Hi Robert & Chuck,
>>>
>>>It is only getting worse

. I took the advise for setting up a password,
>>>but I did it on the Guest account, not wanting to use a password when I
>>>signed into Osiris. I may have done a few other things too, but I did not
>>>write them down. My bad! When I tried to see the files on Osiris from
>>>Snowdancer I still failed and now I have lost the ability to print from
>>>Snowdancer on the printer that is attached to Osiris.
>>>
>>>I really need a step-by-step procedure to follow. At each step I need a
>>>test I can execute to confirm that I have performed the test correctly.
>>>
>>>TIA,
>>>
>>>Bob

>>
>> Bob,
>>
>> Let's take this one step at a time then. Look at logs from "browstat
>> status",
>> "ipconfig /all", "net config server", and "net config workstation", from
>> each
>> computer, and diagnose the problem. Read this article, and linked
>> articles, and
>> follow instructions precisely (Download browstat, and run all programs
>> from a
>> command window started as admin, in Vista.):
>> <http://networking.nitecruzr.net/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>
>> http://networking.nitecruzr.net/2005...#AskingForHelp

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>Hi Chuck and NG,
>
>Password did it! I was about to plow into your very excellent notes when I
>decided to add password protection to User: Bob. That did it. File and
>Printer Sharing now working 100%. I will read about auto-login later this
>morning. I would rather not have to type in my password on Osiris if I do
>not have to, but will if I must. As part of my learning experience (at 65
>years old I am still learning) I am going to read and experiment with
>"layered" network testing. Browstat.exe has been downloaded and installed.
>Chuck, I will work my way through all of your articles. I really want to
>understand this technology as I support many other users.
>
>Thank you very much for your help,
>
>Cheers,
>
>Bob
>bob@xxxxxx-i-inc.com

All right, Bob! Glad we got you going in the right direction. Thanks for the
feedback.

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://networking.nitecruzr.net/

05-15-2008	#8 (permalink)
Chuck [MVP] n/a posts	Re: XP -> Vista file sharing On Thu, 15 May 2008 08:10:17 -0400, "Robert Schuldenfrei" <bob@xxxxxx-i-inc.com> wrote: Quote: >"Chuck [MVP]" <none@xxxxxx> wrote in message >news:67im24553rjg2mjecupl1ro6n3bc9k8ued@xxxxxx Quote: >> On Wed, 14 May 2008 14:02:55 -0400, "Robert Schuldenfrei" >> <bob@xxxxxx-i-inc.com> >> wrote: Quote: >>>> "Robert Schuldenfrei" <RobertSchuldenfrei@xxxxxx> >>>> wrote >>>> in message news:061D75A6-7437-4F23-B368-7BCD5B28ADD8@xxxxxx >> Quote: >>>"Robert L. (MS-MVP)" <chicagotech@xxxxxx> wrote in message >>>news:eOp8J$PtIHA.4476@xxxxxx >>>> You need to setup a password for vista sharing. this search result may >>>> help. >>>> >>>> Vista Password IssuesVista password protection on after rebooting · Why >>>> do >>>> I need password · Post your questions, comments, feedbacks and >>>> suggestions. Related Topics ... >>>> www.chicagotech.net/vista/vistapassword.htm >> >> Quote: >>>>> Dear NG, >>>>> >>>>> I have a small LAN with a Vista desktop (called Osiris) and a few XP >>>>> laptops >>>>> (one of which is called Snowdancer. Last week I did a "clean" install >>>>> of >>>>> Vista on Osiris. Before this clean install I had two way >>>>> communications >>>>> between Snowdancer and Osiris. I use Windows Explorer to move files >>>>> between >>>>> the two. >>>>> >>>>> After the clean install Osiris could still manipulate files on >>>>> Snowdancer, >>>>> but the reverse is not happening. BTW, print sharing works and so does >>>>> "Public Folders." From this I conclude that I do not have a connection >>>>> issue, right? >>>>> >>>>> I do not have a Domain. My C: drive is "Shared." I log into >>>>> Snowdancer >>>>> with my full name Robert Schuldenfrei and a password. I log into >>>>> Osiris >>>>> with >>>>> my nickname Bob and no password. I am an administrator on both >>>>> systems. >>>>> I >>>>> have searched through this NG for similar problems and there are lots >>>>> of >>>>> posts. I have come up short with every repair I have looked into, so I >>>>> must >>>>> be missing something. Remember, before my clean install I had this >>>>> working >>>>> just fine. >>>>> >>>>> TIA, >>>>> >>>>> Bob >> Quote: >>>Hi Robert & Chuck, >>> >>>It is only getting worse. I took the advise for setting up a password, >>>but I did it on the Guest account, not wanting to use a password when I >>>signed into Osiris. I may have done a few other things too, but I did not >>>write them down. My bad! When I tried to see the files on Osiris from >>>Snowdancer I still failed and now I have lost the ability to print from >>>Snowdancer on the printer that is attached to Osiris. >>> >>>I really need a step-by-step procedure to follow. At each step I need a >>>test I can execute to confirm that I have performed the test correctly. >>> >>>TIA, >>> >>>Bob >> >> Bob, >> >> Let's take this one step at a time then. Look at logs from "browstat >> status", >> "ipconfig /all", "net config server", and "net config workstation", from >> each >> computer, and diagnose the problem. Read this article, and linked >> articles, and >> follow instructions precisely (Download browstat, and run all programs >> from a >> command window started as admin, in Vista.): >> <http://networking.nitecruzr.net/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp> >> http://networking.nitecruzr.net/2005...#AskingForHelp Quote: >Hi Chuck and NG, > >Password did it! I was about to plow into your very excellent notes when I >decided to add password protection to User: Bob. That did it. File and >Printer Sharing now working 100%. I will read about auto-login later this >morning. I would rather not have to type in my password on Osiris if I do >not have to, but will if I must. As part of my learning experience (at 65 >years old I am still learning) I am going to read and experiment with >"layered" network testing. Browstat.exe has been downloaded and installed. >Chuck, I will work my way through all of your articles. I really want to >understand this technology as I support many other users. > >Thank you very much for your help, > >Cheers, > >Bob >bob@xxxxxx-i-inc.com All right, Bob! Glad we got you going in the right direction. Thanks for the feedback. -- Cheers, Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking] http://networking.nitecruzr.net/
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