Vista - Networking Vista to 2 XP computers (again!)

10-25-2007

Like User earlier this week, I can't seem to fully share my new Vista
computer with 2 Windows XP machines. I've been reading through this
newsgroup, and am nearly cross-eyed from trying everything that I can. Why,
oh, why does Microsoft make it so difficult for one computer to read
*everything* on another?

When in Windows Explorer on XP, I can see Vista (L

under 'My Computer' but
trying to access that drive produces the error "L:\ is not accessible.
Access is denied." Also on the XP, under 'My Network Places', I see and can
access 'MyWorks on Vista' [whatever that is] and 'Public on Vista' [which I
don't use]; I can also see 'LDG on Vista' but trying to access it results in
'\\Vista\LDG is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
network resource. Contact the administrator of this server [that's me] to
find out if you have access permissions. Access is denied.'

I've been through all the suggestions I could find in this newsgroup -- same
workgroup name for all computers, network set to Private, all Sharing and
Discovery items (except Password protected sharing) are On. In Properties,
I've ticked everything relevant that I can find on the Sharing and Security
tabs.

What else can I do to allow the 2 XP computers to fully access the Vista
computer?

Lindsay Graham
Canberra, Australia

10-25-2007

On Fri, 26 Oct 2007 01:22:58 +1000, "Lindsay Graham" <LDGraham@xxxxxx>
wrote:

Quote:

>Like User earlier this week, I can't seem to fully share my new Vista
>computer with 2 Windows XP machines. I've been reading through this
>newsgroup, and am nearly cross-eyed from trying everything that I can. Why,
>oh, why does Microsoft make it so difficult for one computer to read
>*everything* on another?
>
>When in Windows Explorer on XP, I can see Vista (L

under 'My Computer' but
>trying to access that drive produces the error "L:\ is not accessible.
>Access is denied." Also on the XP, under 'My Network Places', I see and can
>access 'MyWorks on Vista' [whatever that is] and 'Public on Vista' [which I
>don't use]; I can also see 'LDG on Vista' but trying to access it results in
>'\\Vista\LDG is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
>network resource. Contact the administrator of this server [that's me] to
>find out if you have access permissions. Access is denied.'
>
>I've been through all the suggestions I could find in this newsgroup -- same
>workgroup name for all computers, network set to Private, all Sharing and
>Discovery items (except Password protected sharing) are On. In Properties,
>I've ticked everything relevant that I can find on the Sharing and Security
>tabs.
>
>What else can I do to allow the 2 XP computers to fully access the Vista
>computer?
>
>Lindsay Graham
>Canberra, Australia

Lindsay,

The "access denied" error can come from one of two problems.
1) Personal firewall blocking access.
2) In correctly set authentication / authorisation.
You say "except Password protected sharing". If you disable PPS, you have to
have the Guest account enabled for network access.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0....html#Activate

And check (double check) all other Vista unique settings.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/12/windows-xp-and-vista-on-lan-together.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/1...-together.html

--
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.

11-02-2007

"Lindsay Graham" <LDGraham@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:E22D1BE6-FF37-44B7-AE25-7500DD7E75E9@xxxxxx

Quote:

> Like User earlier this week, I can't seem to fully share my new Vista
> computer with 2 Windows XP machines. I've been reading through this
> newsgroup, and am nearly cross-eyed from trying everything that I can.
> Why, oh, why does Microsoft make it so difficult for one computer to read
> *everything* on another?
>
> When in Windows Explorer on XP, I can see Vista (L

under 'My Computer'
> but trying to access that drive produces the error "L:\ is not accessible.
> Access is denied." Also on the XP, under 'My Network Places', I see and
> can access 'MyWorks on Vista' [whatever that is] and 'Public on Vista'
> [which I don't use]; I can also see 'LDG on Vista' but trying to access it
> results in '\\Vista\LDG is not accessible. You might not have permission
> to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server
> [that's me] to find out if you have access permissions. Access is
> denied.'
>
> I've been through all the suggestions I could find in this newsgroup --
> same workgroup name for all computers, network set to Private, all Sharing
> and Discovery items (except Password protected sharing) are On. In
> Properties, I've ticked everything relevant that I can find on the Sharing
> and Security tabs.
>
> What else can I do to allow the 2 XP computers to fully access the Vista
> computer?
>
> Lindsay Graham
> Canberra, Australia

Same here . Networking is something that a hell of a lot of users do but
Microsoft have missed the boat here badly.

Let us know if you resolve this issue

10-25-2007	#1 (permalink)
Lindsay Graham n/a posts	Networking Vista to 2 XP computers (again!) Like User earlier this week, I can't seem to fully share my new Vista computer with 2 Windows XP machines. I've been reading through this newsgroup, and am nearly cross-eyed from trying everything that I can. Why, oh, why does Microsoft make it so difficult for one computer to read everything on another? When in Windows Explorer on XP, I can see Vista (L under 'My Computer' but trying to access that drive produces the error "L:\ is not accessible. Access is denied." Also on the XP, under 'My Network Places', I see and can access 'MyWorks on Vista' [whatever that is] and 'Public on Vista' [which I don't use]; I can also see 'LDG on Vista' but trying to access it results in '\\Vista\LDG is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server [that's me] to find out if you have access permissions. Access is denied.' I've been through all the suggestions I could find in this newsgroup -- same workgroup name for all computers, network set to Private, all Sharing and Discovery items (except Password protected sharing) are On. In Properties, I've ticked everything relevant that I can find on the Sharing and Security tabs. What else can I do to allow the 2 XP computers to fully access the Vista computer? Lindsay Graham Canberra, Australia
My System Specs

10-25-2007	#2 (permalink)
Chuck [MVP] n/a posts	Re: Networking Vista to 2 XP computers (again!) On Fri, 26 Oct 2007 01:22:58 +1000, "Lindsay Graham" <LDGraham@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote: >Like User earlier this week, I can't seem to fully share my new Vista >computer with 2 Windows XP machines. I've been reading through this >newsgroup, and am nearly cross-eyed from trying everything that I can. Why, >oh, why does Microsoft make it so difficult for one computer to read >everything on another? > >When in Windows Explorer on XP, I can see Vista (L under 'My Computer' but >trying to access that drive produces the error "L:\ is not accessible. >Access is denied." Also on the XP, under 'My Network Places', I see and can >access 'MyWorks on Vista' [whatever that is] and 'Public on Vista' [which I >don't use]; I can also see 'LDG on Vista' but trying to access it results in >'\\Vista\LDG is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server [that's me] to >find out if you have access permissions. Access is denied.' > >I've been through all the suggestions I could find in this newsgroup -- same >workgroup name for all computers, network set to Private, all Sharing and >Discovery items (except Password protected sharing) are On. In Properties, >I've ticked everything relevant that I can find on the Sharing and Security >tabs. > >What else can I do to allow the 2 XP computers to fully access the Vista >computer? > >Lindsay Graham >Canberra, Australia Lindsay, The "access denied" error can come from one of two problems. 1) Personal firewall blocking access. 2) In correctly set authentication / authorisation. You say "except Password protected sharing". If you disable PPS, you have to have the Guest account enabled for network access. <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Activate> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0....html#Activate And check (double check) all other Vista unique settings. <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/12/windows-xp-and-vista-on-lan-together.html> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/1...-together.html -- 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.
My System Specs

11-02-2007	#3 (permalink)
will_s n/a posts	Re: Networking Vista to 2 XP computers (again!) "Lindsay Graham" <LDGraham@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:E22D1BE6-FF37-44B7-AE25-7500DD7E75E9@xxxxxx Quote: > Like User earlier this week, I can't seem to fully share my new Vista > computer with 2 Windows XP machines. I've been reading through this > newsgroup, and am nearly cross-eyed from trying everything that I can. > Why, oh, why does Microsoft make it so difficult for one computer to read > everything on another? > > When in Windows Explorer on XP, I can see Vista (L under 'My Computer' > but trying to access that drive produces the error "L:\ is not accessible. > Access is denied." Also on the XP, under 'My Network Places', I see and > can access 'MyWorks on Vista' [whatever that is] and 'Public on Vista' > [which I don't use]; I can also see 'LDG on Vista' but trying to access it > results in '\\Vista\LDG is not accessible. You might not have permission > to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server > [that's me] to find out if you have access permissions. Access is > denied.' > > I've been through all the suggestions I could find in this newsgroup -- > same workgroup name for all computers, network set to Private, all Sharing > and Discovery items (except Password protected sharing) are On. In > Properties, I've ticked everything relevant that I can find on the Sharing > and Security tabs. > > What else can I do to allow the 2 XP computers to fully access the Vista > computer? > > Lindsay Graham > Canberra, Australia Same here . Networking is something that a hell of a lot of users do but Microsoft have missed the boat here badly. Let us know if you resolve this issue
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