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XP and Vista Networking + file sharing problem
  1. #1


    Ristar Guest

    XP and Vista Networking + file sharing problem

    i need to share files between 2 systems, one XP, one Vista.

    the XP PC can detect Vista PC on the network. but returns a not accessible,
    no permissions message when i try to access it.

    the Vista PC cant detect XP PC.


    any help?



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  2. #2


    Jack \(MVP-Networking\). Guest

    Re: XP and Vista Networking + file sharing problem

    Hi
    Successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network settings,
    http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html
    As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what it is
    allowed to be shared.
    Vista File and Printer Sharing-
    http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb727037.aspx
    Windows XP File Sharing -
    http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040
    Printer Sharing XP -
    http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...utt_july2.mspx
    Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
    Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista -
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
    Jack (MVP-Networking).


    "Ristar" <Ristar@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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    >i need to share files between 2 systems, one XP, one Vista.
    >
    > the XP PC can detect Vista PC on the network. but returns a not
    > accessible,
    > no permissions message when i try to access it.
    >
    > the Vista PC cant detect XP PC.
    >
    >
    > any help?

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    Re: XP and Vista Networking + file sharing problem

    Hi ristar,

    Firstly Microsoft's in depth tutorial is here

    but basically things to check are

    Workgroup name identical on all machines

    sharing enabled and at least one folder shared on all machines

    An identical user with a password set on all machines

    If you work through the tutorial and post back with any specific errors you receive.

    Hope this helps

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  4. #4


    Ristar Guest

    Re: XP and Vista Networking + file sharing problem

    Hi
    All other computers, which are running on XP, are sharing perfectly. its
    only the laptop which is running on Vista that is having problems.


    "Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:

    > Hi
    > Successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network settings,
    > http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html
    > As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what it is
    > allowed to be shared.
    > Vista File and Printer Sharing-
    > http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb727037.aspx
    > Windows XP File Sharing -
    > http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040
    > Printer Sharing XP -
    > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...utt_july2.mspx
    > Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
    > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
    > Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista -
    > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
    > Jack (MVP-Networking).
    >
    >
    > "Ristar" <Ristar@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    > news:B9695B83-D60E-453A-998C-6CEE4801E6DA@xxxxxx

    > >i need to share files between 2 systems, one XP, one Vista.
    > >
    > > the XP PC can detect Vista PC on the network. but returns a not
    > > accessible,
    > > no permissions message when i try to access it.
    > >
    > > the Vista PC cant detect XP PC.
    > >
    > >
    > > any help?
    >
    >

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  5. #5


    Jack \(MVP-Networking\). Guest

    Re: XP and Vista Networking + file sharing problem

    Hi
    Did you tune the Firewall to allow sharing.
    Try to add Port 445 manually to the exceptions.
    Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)

    "Ristar" <Ristar@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    news:A206F321-F091-4907-A17B-8A485DA436E4@xxxxxx

    > Hi
    > All other computers, which are running on XP, are sharing perfectly. its
    > only the laptop which is running on Vista that is having problems.
    >
    >
    > "Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:
    >

    >> Hi
    >> Successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network
    >> settings,
    >> http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html
    >> As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what it is
    >> allowed to be shared.
    >> Vista File and Printer Sharing-
    >> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb727037.aspx
    >> Windows XP File Sharing -
    >> http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040
    >> Printer Sharing XP -
    >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...utt_july2.mspx
    >> Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
    >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
    >> Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista -
    >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
    >> Jack (MVP-Networking).
    >>
    >>
    >> "Ristar" <Ristar@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    >> news:B9695B83-D60E-453A-998C-6CEE4801E6DA@xxxxxx

    >> >i need to share files between 2 systems, one XP, one Vista.
    >> >
    >> > the XP PC can detect Vista PC on the network. but returns a not
    >> > accessible,
    >> > no permissions message when i try to access it.
    >> >
    >> > the Vista PC cant detect XP PC.
    >> >
    >> >
    >> > any help?
    >>
    >>

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  6. #6


    Dazman Guest

    RE: XP and Vista Networking + file sharing problem



    "Ristar" wrote:

    > i need to share files between 2 systems, one XP, one Vista.
    >
    > the XP PC can detect Vista PC on the network. but returns a not accessible,
    > no permissions message when i try to access it.
    >
    > the Vista PC cant detect XP PC.
    I had the same problem.

    XP could see and access Vista but Vista could only see my XP computer and
    access was denied.

    Have a look at this thread:

    http://www.microsoft.com/communities...r=US&sloc=&p=1

    >
    >
    > any help?

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  7. #7


    Ristar Guest

    RE: XP and Vista Networking + file sharing problem

    i read your post before posting this new topic, actually.

    but... i dun have "Security Settings" in "Administrative Tools" and
    "gpedit.msc".

    my OSes are: XP Home and Vista Home Basic.


    "Dazman" wrote:

    >
    >
    > "Ristar" wrote:
    >

    > > i need to share files between 2 systems, one XP, one Vista.
    > >
    > > the XP PC can detect Vista PC on the network. but returns a not accessible,
    > > no permissions message when i try to access it.
    > >
    > > the Vista PC cant detect XP PC.
    >
    > I had the same problem.
    >
    > XP could see and access Vista but Vista could only see my XP computer and
    > access was denied.
    >
    > Have a look at this thread:
    >
    > http://www.microsoft.com/communities...r=US&sloc=&p=1

    > >
    > >
    > > any help?

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  8. #8


    sathyansri Guest

    Re: XP and Vista Networking + file sharing problem


    I have a vista ultimate sp1 laptop and xp sp3 desktop connected on teh
    same workgroup and router (linksys wireless router, does dhcp). i am
    unable to access to printer or shared folders from vista to xp desktop
    and viceversa. i am unable to even ping each other using computer name
    or ipaddress. i cant map netwrok drive either. and i dont see them in
    the network map on vista laptop or xp machine.

    i did everything suggested in this forum including:
    1. enabling sharing on vista (network and sharing center). enable
    everything.
    2. turn on file and printer sharing on xp
    2a. run through network sharing wizard on xp.
    3. sharing drives on both
    4. create same user on both vista laptop and xp pc
    5. they are on teh same workgroup
    6. they can both access internet, but i cant access printer or shared
    folders on xp desktop from vista laptop.
    7. turn off firewalls on both laptops
    8. i have ESET anti-virus and its not blocking anything.
    9. network type on vista is set to private.

    the only way i can get them to see each other and share folders is by
    giving my xp desktop a static ip. but this makes the xp machine lose
    connection to the internet. i am guessing it loses internet connectivity
    because the router is setup to do dhcp.

    Please help.
    Seth


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    Jack [MVP-Networking] Guest

    Re: XP and Vista Networking + file sharing problem

    Hi
    Make sure that the Software Firewall on each computer allows free local
    traffic. If you use 3rd party Firewall On, Vista/XP Native Firewall should
    be Off, and the active Firewall has to adjusted to your Network IP numbers
    on what is some time called the Trusted Zone (consult your 3rd Party
    Firewall instructions.
    General example, http://www.ezlan.net/faq#trusted
    Vista File and Printer Sharing-
    http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb727037.aspx
    Windows XP File Sharing -
    http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040
    http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040
    Printer Sharing XP -
    http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...utt_july2.mspx
    Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
    Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista (Not need for XP-SP3) -
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
    Jack (MVP-Networking).


    "sathyansri" <sathyansri.3taifd@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    news:sathyansri.3taifd@xxxxxx

    >
    > I have a vista ultimate sp1 laptop and xp sp3 desktop connected on teh
    > same workgroup and router (linksys wireless router, does dhcp). i am
    > unable to access to printer or shared folders from vista to xp desktop
    > and viceversa. i am unable to even ping each other using computer name
    > or ipaddress. i cant map netwrok drive either. and i dont see them in
    > the network map on vista laptop or xp machine.
    >
    > i did everything suggested in this forum including:
    > 1. enabling sharing on vista (network and sharing center). enable
    > everything.
    > 2. turn on file and printer sharing on xp
    > 2a. run through network sharing wizard on xp.
    > 3. sharing drives on both
    > 4. create same user on both vista laptop and xp pc
    > 5. they are on teh same workgroup
    > 6. they can both access internet, but i cant access printer or shared
    > folders on xp desktop from vista laptop.
    > 7. turn off firewalls on both laptops
    > 8. i have ESET anti-virus and its not blocking anything.
    > 9. network type on vista is set to private.
    >
    > the only way i can get them to see each other and share folders is by
    > giving my xp desktop a static ip. but this makes the xp machine lose
    > connection to the internet. i am guessing it loses internet connectivity
    > because the router is setup to do dhcp.
    >
    > Please help.
    > Seth
    >
    >
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  10. #10


    Ande Guest

    Re: XP and Vista Networking + file sharing problem

    I have been through all of these steps, and others, to allow me to access my
    XP computers from this Vista computer. So far, I have been successful twice.
    And now, Vista has stopped accessing the XP computers again! I can see the
    computer names, but can not even ping them. I have no firewall or other
    third party software. Those were the first thinhgs I had to get rid of and
    turn. I do use Static IPs, which should help stabilize the connection by
    removing any external influences from a router.

    Surely Microsoft has to have a better solution than just blaming third party
    software and firewalls. I remember a couple of issues like this with XP's
    first release. Then Microsoft provided an update and corrected the issue.

    What can be done to establish a Solid Network between XP computers and
    Vista????

    Thanks

    "Jack [MVP-Networking]" wrote:

    > Hi
    > Make sure that the Software Firewall on each computer allows free local
    > traffic. If you use 3rd party Firewall On, Vista/XP Native Firewall should
    > be Off, and the active Firewall has to adjusted to your Network IP numbers
    > on what is some time called the Trusted Zone (consult your 3rd Party
    > Firewall instructions.
    > General example, http://www.ezlan.net/faq#trusted
    > Vista File and Printer Sharing-
    > http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb727037.aspx
    > Windows XP File Sharing -
    > http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040
    > http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040
    > Printer Sharing XP -
    > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...utt_july2.mspx
    > Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
    > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
    > Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista (Not need for XP-SP3) -
    > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
    > Jack (MVP-Networking).
    >
    >
    > "sathyansri" <sathyansri.3taifd@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    > news:sathyansri.3taifd@xxxxxx

    > >
    > > I have a vista ultimate sp1 laptop and xp sp3 desktop connected on teh
    > > same workgroup and router (linksys wireless router, does dhcp). i am
    > > unable to access to printer or shared folders from vista to xp desktop
    > > and viceversa. i am unable to even ping each other using computer name
    > > or ipaddress. i cant map netwrok drive either. and i dont see them in
    > > the network map on vista laptop or xp machine.
    > >
    > > i did everything suggested in this forum including:
    > > 1. enabling sharing on vista (network and sharing center). enable
    > > everything.
    > > 2. turn on file and printer sharing on xp
    > > 2a. run through network sharing wizard on xp.
    > > 3. sharing drives on both
    > > 4. create same user on both vista laptop and xp pc
    > > 5. they are on teh same workgroup
    > > 6. they can both access internet, but i cant access printer or shared
    > > folders on xp desktop from vista laptop.
    > > 7. turn off firewalls on both laptops
    > > 8. i have ESET anti-virus and its not blocking anything.
    > > 9. network type on vista is set to private.
    > >
    > > the only way i can get them to see each other and share folders is by
    > > giving my xp desktop a static ip. but this makes the xp machine lose
    > > connection to the internet. i am guessing it loses internet connectivity
    > > because the router is setup to do dhcp.
    > >
    > > Please help.
    > > Seth
    > >
    > >
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    > >
    >
    >

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