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xp and vista networking problems
  1. #1


    ranga_surf Guest

    xp and vista networking problems

    ive got 2 computer networked through a hub to the internet.
    vista can access everything on xp, but doesnt know where to place it on the
    map.
    xp can see vista, can see its files but cant access them
    ive mcafee on both with both firewalls allowing each other connection.
    now when i go to a folder in vista to share it, and go into 'advanced share
    option' in goes "the program will not run, parameter incorrect". ive read soo
    much on this and dont know what to do.



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  2. #2


    Jack \(MVP-Networking\). Guest

    Re: xp and vista networking problems

    Hi
    I assume that by Hub you mean a Cable/DSL Router.
    If you do not have a Router (or you do not get the Internet from a Routed
    source like a central connection of an Apartment building, etc.) then buy
    one.
    Otherwise, 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).


    "ranga_surf" <rangasurf@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    news:BDBA35E4-C89F-451E-9EE6-CBC7E607F0BB@xxxxxx

    > ive got 2 computer networked through a hub to the internet.
    > vista can access everything on xp, but doesnt know where to place it on
    > the
    > map.
    > xp can see vista, can see its files but cant access them
    > ive mcafee on both with both firewalls allowing each other connection.
    > now when i go to a folder in vista to share it, and go into 'advanced
    > share
    > option' in goes "the program will not run, parameter incorrect". ive read
    > soo
    > much on this and dont know what to do.

      My System SpecsSystem Spec

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