vista x64 vs xp x86 networking issue

dedix

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Hi there all!

I've got a pretty simple network at home. Two PC's, a Linksys WRT54GS router and an ADSL modem connected via ethernet cables. Internet works fine on both computers but file sharing not quite well. I am able to reach the contents of shared folders by IP, using form "\\192.168.1.xxx" or "\\computername" but I cannot see the computers in Network window. I have installed LLTD on computer runs xp. I also have got the lastest service packs (vista: SP1, xp: SP3) and the latest updates installed on both computers. This 64 bit vista is newly installed, because of new hardwares (mobo, cpu, ram). I used a 32 bit version before and the sharing stuff worked fine. XP system is the same, I did not touch it except LLTD. Both computer belongs to the same workgroup. Of course in vista I have enabled File sharing, Network discovery and Public folder sharing. I have set a Private Network.

So my problem briefly is that I can access other computer's content by typing IPs or computer names in Run dialog box, but I cannot see them (only local computer) in Network window.

Things I have tried so far:

I have enabled NetBIOS over TC/IP on both computer (I've got DHCP disabled in my router, so I use static IPs)
For some suggestions I have set Network Address for network adapter to "HOME" (It's the name of the workgroup)
I have edited hosts file and created an lmhosts file. Before I did I could have only used IP addresses.


Any help would be highly appreciated!
 

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I remember having to run the network setup wizard in Windows XP aswell as setting up in Vista, I could be wrong but I think XP needs to have networking enabled fully to register in the workgroup.
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    AMD Phenom 2.3GHz (Tri-core)
    Memory
    2GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia 9400GT
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    19" Widescreen VA1903wmb
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    1x500GB Samsung
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Internet Keyboard
    Mouse
    USB Mouse
    Internet Speed
    256kbps
Well, my problem is eventually solved. Very strange but after a firmware upgrade of my router everything is going fine. It's weird because with vista x86 it worked fine. Anyway thanks for everybody for replies/suggestions.

P.S.: Now I'm using a 3rd party firmware (DD-WRT v24 (05/24/08) std).

Thanks again!

Bye
 

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