WindowsXP-->Vista Ultimate network problem

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GladiatorYU

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Here is the thing: I have one computer with XP instaled, and I wont it to be with internet connection. My second computer is with Vista Ultimate, and I want that computer just for playing (no interrnet).Also I want to move downloaded files from XP computer to Vista computer. Now, I managed network and computer with XP see Vista but when I tried to open it getting massage "... not accesible. You may not have permission to use this network resource". In the same time Vista does not seen XP at all. Workgroup name is the same, network is set to private, network discovery is on, file sharing is on. If anyone knows what is wrong, please answer.
 

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I have the same problem but with XP SP3 verses Vista Home Premium.

I've been able to see the XP computer on my VISTA machine perhaps 2 times over the last week. I NEVER see the VISTA machine on the XP machine. The XP computer is what I used three years ago to set up my home network. I have another XP machine and the two XP's are cozy on the network. VISTA won't cooperate. Please help. This is the most frustrating thing I've encountered with VISTA. I'm tempted to dump it and install XP.
 

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GladiatorYU said:
Problem solved. I installed SP3, and everything worked.
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That's convenient :cool:

jorgeviola said:
I have the same problem but with XP SP3 verses Vista Home Premium...
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GladiatorYU said:
...Workgroup name is the same, network is set to private, network discovery is on, file sharing is on...
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Have you done all this? ^

And all the firewalls are set up for local access?

If so you are in the same boat I was like a year ago; Two XP PCs working perfectly on a router, and then not being able to integrate a new Vista PC.

I can't remember what I did [took me a few hours :eek:], but I'll try and go through the motions again and help you out.
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP tx2000z
    CPU
    AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-68 Gold Edition
    Motherboard
    Quanta 305E/nVidia nForce 430
    Memory
    4096MB DDR2 PC2-5300 @ 5-5-5-15
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GeForce Go 6150 64MB
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio/Altec Lansing
    Hard Drives
    250GB 5400RPM SATA
    PSU
    8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
    Case
    HP Echo tx2000z
Brian the King said:
GladiatorYU said:
Problem solved. I installed SP3, and everything worked.
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That's convenient :cool:

jorgeviola said:
I have the same problem but with XP SP3 verses Vista Home Premium...
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GladiatorYU said:
...Workgroup name is the same, network is set to private, network discovery is on, file sharing is on...
Click to expand...

Have you done all this? ^

And all the firewalls are set up for local access?

If so you are in the same boat I was like a year ago; Two XP PCs working perfectly on a router, and then not being able to integrate a new Vista PC.

I can't remember what I did [took me a few hours :eek:], but I'll try and go through the motions again and help you out.
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Thank you mucho! It would really help.
 

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Ok I don't even remember..

Go through all this though. Hopefully we find it.

Every computer on the network has a name

Every computer on the network is in the same Workgroup, with no spaces before or after

Assign each computer an IP address. Navigate to your router from a web browser [usually 192.168.x.x in the address bar, different for each router] and disable the DHCP Server. Then follow this picture [it's slightly different in Vista but not really.]. Start with 192.168.x.x+1 and go up one for each computer. As an example, if I assumed your router was 192.168.1.1, and you have three computers, each computer would be 192.168.1.2/3/4

http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/4448/halpat1.jpg

All firewalls should be set to accept the IP addresses on your network. Most programs let you set a range of allowed addresses [in my case I allow 192.168.2.1-192.168.2.7]. Include the router and all devices on the router.

On your Vista computer, allow everything I have allowed, and make sure the network type is 'private'.

http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/194/lulcn7.jpg

Edit; hopefully you're not extremely computer savvy and already did all these things. I'll try and think of what else could be an issue, hopefully someone can chime in as well if nothing works.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP tx2000z
    CPU
    AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-68 Gold Edition
    Motherboard
    Quanta 305E/nVidia nForce 430
    Memory
    4096MB DDR2 PC2-5300 @ 5-5-5-15
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GeForce Go 6150 64MB
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio/Altec Lansing
    Hard Drives
    250GB 5400RPM SATA
    PSU
    8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
    Case
    HP Echo tx2000z
Are you saying to disable STATIC DHCP Server? And/or plain ol' DHCP Server? There are two things to disable:

DHCP Server The DI-524 can be setup as a DHCP Server to distribute IP addresses to the LAN network. DHCP Server Enabled Disabled
Starting IP Address 192 . 168 . 0 .
Ending IP Address 192 . 168 . 0 .
Lease Time 1 Hour 2 Hours 3 Hours 1 Day 2 Days 3 Days 1 Week

Static DHCP Static DHCP is used to allow DHCP server to assign same IP address to specific MAC address. Enabled Disabled
Name IP 192 . 168 . 0 . MAC Address - - - - - DHCP Client
 

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Sorry just the Server
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP tx2000z
    CPU
    AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-68 Gold Edition
    Motherboard
    Quanta 305E/nVidia nForce 430
    Memory
    4096MB DDR2 PC2-5300 @ 5-5-5-15
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GeForce Go 6150 64MB
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio/Altec Lansing
    Hard Drives
    250GB 5400RPM SATA
    PSU
    8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
    Case
    HP Echo tx2000z
Hey! Guess what...it all works! Thank you so much! I was ready to get rid of Vista. It was apparently a simple little toggle that I didn't toggle correctly on my XP machine.

Again, thank you for your time and help. May the gauds grant you anything you want!
 

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jorgeviola said:
Hey! Guess what...it all works! Thank you so much! I was ready to get rid of Vista. It was apparently a simple little toggle that I didn't toggle correctly on my XP machine.

Again, thank you for your time and help. May the gauds grant you anything you want!
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Not a problem, I'm just glad you got it working. I definitely know the frustration network problems bring.

Regards :cool:
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP tx2000z
    CPU
    AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-68 Gold Edition
    Motherboard
    Quanta 305E/nVidia nForce 430
    Memory
    4096MB DDR2 PC2-5300 @ 5-5-5-15
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GeForce Go 6150 64MB
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio/Altec Lansing
    Hard Drives
    250GB 5400RPM SATA
    PSU
    8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
    Case
    HP Echo tx2000z
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