Cannot transfer files between networked computers

[Rick C]

I cannot reliably transfer files between two computers both running
WinXP/Home-SP1a. I have set sharing for both computers. I can actually see
some directories on the other computer, but not too deep into the structure.
When I try to copy files by drag and drop, or right-click Copy to Folder,
most of the time only the header is copied, but no content. Sometimes, the
file is actually transferred, but it takes a long time (20-30 min) over a
54Mbps 802.11g wireless link. Most of the time, nothing happens but the file
transfer progress bar appears. Any ideas?

Rick C.

 

[DCC]

I don't know if these will help you. Mine was very slow most of the time. It
is worth a try I'm sure.
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1. Like many people running a home LAN using XP machines, I have trouble
with very slow browsing files on the network. I found a solution which works
for me )

I used the following method- My Network Places, View Network Connections.
Select Advanced menu & Advanced Settings. Select the Provider Order tab. I
changed the Provider Order to Microsoft Windows Network, followed by Web
Client Network and then Microsoft Terminal Services last on the
list. ---Alan
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2. It turns out that XP and Win2K may enable "LMHosts lookup" on your TCP/IP
connections. If there's no LAN Manager Host on your network (and there won't
be on most small networks), XP and Win2K may spin their wheels each time you
launch an app as they look in vain for the Host that isn't there. Simply
disabling the LMHosts Lookup solves the problem completely and allows apps
to open at normal speed.

Here's how to disable LMHosts Lookup: Right-click to network
connections/properties, then right click on your "local area
connection"/properties. Find the "Internet Protocol" entry and select
Properties/Advanced/WINS. Once there, UNcheck the "Enable LMHosts lookup."
You may also wish to click to "disable NetBIOS over TCP" to improve local
security.

Related general networking info:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;102878