Network between XP & Vista

[marklouca]

Hello,
I hope you can help me. I am a novice with computers and am having problems
setting up a home network. My desktop is running XP and is cabled to a
Netgear wireless router. My wireless laptop is running vista. I can access
the internet without any problems on my laptop through the router, but can't
connect to the desktop. It would come in handy to access files, but the main
reason is i want to use the printer that is connected to the desktop.
My router does not have a USB, or flash port.
During my fumblings I have had the laptop appear on the desktop and vice
versa in workgroup computers, but I can,t access the computer once it appears.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. If you could use little words that
would be even better.
Thanks a lot.......Mark.

 

[Robert L. \(MS-MVP\)]

Sounds like permission issue. You may want to create the same username and
password on both computers. Or this search result may help.

Vista Permission IssuesCan I assume the external drive used to be connecting
to other computer and you just re-connect it the the Vista? Check the
permission using this command: . ...
www.chicagotech.net/vista/vistapermission.htm


--
Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
http://www.HowToNetworking.com

 

[Mick Murphy]

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727037.aspx

Have a read of the above link re Vista File and Printer Sharing.

Permissions/Share info is there as well.

If using Norton, McAfee, Trend Micro I.S., make sure file and printer
sharing is enabled in THEIR firewall.

1st thing to do is make sure that the Workgroup Name of ALL the computers is
the SAME.

In Vista Network and Sharing:

Network Discovery: ON (So it can see the other computers)

Network set to Private (Public is for hotspots, airports, etc)

File Sharing: ON

Public Folder Sharing: ON (Vista’s Public Folder is the same as XP’s Shared
Docs)

Password Protected: OFF (unless you want to set up identical usernames and
passwords(they can be different) on ALL computers in your Network) If you
have it ON, you will be asked for a username and password when you try to
access a Vista computer from an XP computer.

Also, run the XP’s Home Network File and Printer Sharing Wizard to include
Vista in your “New†Network, even if you had an XP Network set up prior to
adding a Vista computer to it.

 

[Steve Winograd]

The first thing you need to do is download and install the LLTD
Responder component. This patch allows XP and Vista computers to
properly see each other on a network.

go to this link:

_'Microsoft_Corporation' (http://tinyurl.com/25tvod)_
__
__
Also, ensure File and Print Sharing are enabled in Windows Firewall.

The LLTD Responder is not necessary. Vista and XP can share files
without it. You should be able to see the XP computer from the Vista
computer in either of these ways, without installing the LLTP
Responder:

1. Click Start > Network

or:

2. Type the XP computer's name in the Start > "Start Search" box in
this form:

\\computer

The only purpose of the LLTD Responder on XP is to allow the XP
computer to appear in Vista's "Network Map".
--
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[Steve Winograd]

[snip]
Also, run the XP’s Home Network File and Printer Sharing Wizard to include
Vista in your “New” Network, even if you had an XP Network set up prior to
adding a Vista computer to it.

I assume that you mean XP's "Network Setup Wizard". I don't see
anything called "Home Network File and Printer Sharing Wizard" on XP.

In my experience, it's never necessary to run XP's Network Setup
Wizard. You can make all of the initial network settings without it,
and running the Wizard more than once doesn't accomplish anything.

Please describe exactly what you think the Wizard will do if you run
it again.
--
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Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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[Mick Murphy]

That termimologoly was to cover "Set up a Home or Small Office Network".

I thought people would understand that. and peoople here have thanked me
for that info.

It is quite simple with the Network wizard, and it is not what I think it
might do, it is what it DOES do.

I have found that to share files from XP to vista, it is a cinch when you
run the XP's wizard again, after vista joins an existing Network..

It only takes a moment, and it works!
--
Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia

[snip]
Also, run the XP’s Home Network File and Printer Sharing Wizard to include
Vista in your “New†Network, even if you had an XP Network set up prior to
adding a Vista computer to it.

I assume that you mean XP's "Network Setup Wizard". I don't see
anything called "Home Network File and Printer Sharing Wizard" on XP.

In my experience, it's never necessary to run XP's Network Setup
Wizard. You can make all of the initial network settings without it,
and running the Wizard more than once doesn't accomplish anything.

Please describe exactly what you think the Wizard will do if you run
it again.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

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[Steve Winograd]

[snip]
Also, run the XP’s Home Network File and Printer Sharing Wizard to include
Vista in your “New” Network, even if you had an XP Network set up prior to
adding a Vista computer to it.

I assume that you mean XP's "Network Setup Wizard". I don't see
anything called "Home Network File and Printer Sharing Wizard" on XP.

In my experience, it's never necessary to run XP's Network Setup
Wizard. You can make all of the initial network settings without it,
and running the Wizard more than once doesn't accomplish anything.

Please describe exactly what you think the Wizard will do if you run
it again.

That termimologoly was to cover "Set up a Home or Small Office Network".

I thought people would understand that. and peoople here have thanked me
for that info.

It is quite simple with the Network wizard, and it is not what I think it
might do, it is what it DOES do.

I have found that to share files from XP to vista, it is a cinch when you
run the XP's wizard again, after vista joins an existing Network..

It only takes a moment, and it works!

To avoid confusing people who ask for help, I believe in using
accurate terminology and giving technically correct information when
replying to questions in a news group.

You can run the Network Setup Wizard by clicking Start > All Programs

Accessories > Communications > Network Setup Wizard, or (as you

implied) by clicking "Set up a home or small office network" in My
Network Places.

Yes, it's simple to run the Wizard, and it's OK to run it. However,
in my opinion, telling people to run the Network Setup Wizard again in
order to fix a networking problem is misleading. Once you've run the
Wizard the first time, there's no reason to run it again. It doesn't
do anything new after the first run. It doesn't do anything to "add"
another computer to a network. It has no effect on whether XP can see
another computer and access its shared resources.

XP and Vista network with each other and share files and printers just
fine without ever running the Network Setup Wizard.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

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[Mick Murphy]

OK Steve; you totally object to my advice re: the Wizard as being unneccesary.
..
If your advice is 100% correct, I'll gladly drop that part re: rerun Wizard
of my advice.

Cheers.
--
Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia

[snip]
Also, run the XP’s Home Network File and Printer Sharing Wizard to include
Vista in your “New†Network, even if you had an XP Network set up prior to
adding a Vista computer to it.

I assume that you mean XP's "Network Setup Wizard". I don't see
anything called "Home Network File and Printer Sharing Wizard" on XP.

In my experience, it's never necessary to run XP's Network Setup
Wizard. You can make all of the initial network settings without it,
and running the Wizard more than once doesn't accomplish anything.

Please describe exactly what you think the Wizard will do if you run
it again.

That termimologoly was to cover "Set up a Home or Small Office Network".

I thought people would understand that. and peoople here have thanked me
for that info.

It is quite simple with the Network wizard, and it is not what I think it
might do, it is what it DOES do.

I have found that to share files from XP to vista, it is a cinch when you
run the XP's wizard again, after vista joins an existing Network..

It only takes a moment, and it works!

To avoid confusing people who ask for help, I believe in using
accurate terminology and giving technically correct information when
replying to questions in a news group.

You can run the Network Setup Wizard by clicking Start > All Programs

Accessories > Communications > Network Setup Wizard, or (as you

implied) by clicking "Set up a home or small office network" in My
Network Places.

Yes, it's simple to run the Wizard, and it's OK to run it. However,
in my opinion, telling people to run the Network Setup Wizard again in
order to fix a networking problem is misleading. Once you've run the
Wizard the first time, there's no reason to run it again. It doesn't
do anything new after the first run. It doesn't do anything to "add"
another computer to a network. It has no effect on whether XP can see
another computer and access its shared resources.

XP and Vista network with each other and share files and printers just
fine without ever running the Network Setup Wizard.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

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[NGrant.com]

Hi Mick

I have tried this solution and I am still getting the "Logon unsuccessfull"
when I attempt to map a drive to the XP machine from my Vista Business laptop.

I can now see the shares on the XP PCs from the Vista Bus. Laptop, I can
"see" all the XP machines on the Vista Business Laptop.

BTW - I had to "run the XP’s Home Network File and Printer Sharing Wizard"
before these PC were "visible" to each other, so I am glad you mentioned this.

Can you suggest any other "things" I can check ???????

TIA

Nigel Grant - ACT - OZ

 

[NGrant.com]

Ok, I am now able to map from the Vista Bus. Laptop, but not to a hidden
share like C$.

I can only get a map to work if it is to a "normal" share.

NG

 

[Steve Winograd]

[snip]
Yes, it's simple to run the Wizard, and it's OK to run it. However,
in my opinion, telling people to run the Network Setup Wizard again in
order to fix a networking problem is misleading. Once you've run the
Wizard the first time, there's no reason to run it again. It doesn't
do anything new after the first run. It doesn't do anything to "add"
another computer to a network. It has no effect on whether XP can see
another computer and access its shared resources.

XP and Vista network with each other and share files and printers just
fine without ever running the Network Setup Wizard.

OK Steve; you totally object to my advice re: the Wizard as being unneccesary.
.
If your advice is 100% correct, I'll gladly drop that part re: rerun Wizard
of my advice.

Cheers.

OK, Mick.

You've reminded me that running the Network Setup Wizard can be
helpful, so I'm going to include this in my generic response to XP
networking problems:

If you haven't already done so, run the Network Setup Wizard (in
Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications), and tell the
Wizard to enable File and Printer Sharing.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

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[Mick Murphy]

Thanks Steve. I've put your wording in for the XP's Wizard part.
I'll bump into you here again!

Cheers

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727037.aspx

Have a read of the above link re Vista File and Printer Sharing.

Permissions/Share info is there as well.

If using Norton, McAfee, Trend Micro I.S., make sure file and printer
sharing is enabled in THEIR firewall .(LAN allowed)

1st thing to do is make sure that the Workgroup Name of ALL the computers is
the SAME.

In Vista Network and Sharing:

Network Discovery: ON (So it can see the other computers)

Network set to Private (Public is for hotspots, airports, etc)

File Sharing: ON

Public Folder Sharing: ON (Vista’s Public Folder is the same as XP’s Shared
Docs)

Password Protected: OFF (unless you want to set up identical usernames, and
passwords (they can be different) on ALL computers in your Network). If you
have it ON, you will be asked for a username and password when you try to
access a Vista computer from an XP computer, or a vista Computer.

Also, If you haven’t done so already, run XP’s Network Setup Wizard (in
Start >All Programs >Accessories >Communications), and tell the Wizard to
enable File and Printer Sharing.

--
Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia

[snip]
Yes, it's simple to run the Wizard, and it's OK to run it. However,
in my opinion, telling people to run the Network Setup Wizard again in
order to fix a networking problem is misleading. Once you've run the
Wizard the first time, there's no reason to run it again. It doesn't
do anything new after the first run. It doesn't do anything to "add"
another computer to a network. It has no effect on whether XP can see
another computer and access its shared resources.

XP and Vista network with each other and share files and printers just
fine without ever running the Network Setup Wizard.

OK Steve; you totally object to my advice re: the Wizard as being unneccesary.
.
If your advice is 100% correct, I'll gladly drop that part re: rerun Wizard
of my advice.

Cheers.

OK, Mick.

You've reminded me that running the Network Setup Wizard can be
helpful, so I'm going to include this in my generic response to XP
networking problems:

If you haven't already done so, run the Network Setup Wizard (in
Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications), and tell the
Wizard to enable File and Printer Sharing.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

 

[Dean]

Mick

Thanks for your post. You were right on with the settings changes in Vista.
The key one that worked for me was to set the Network Type to "Private". My
other settings were as you described except I did not change "Password
Protected" to OFF as this setting applies only to inbound connections to
Vista. Since I wanted to go from Vista to XP, I left Vista in the more
secure state of ON. If my situation had been reversed, you'd have been
perfectly correct in recommending as you did.

Best regards,

Dean
(e-mail address removed)
www.betterwaynutrition.com

Thanks Steve. I've put your wording in for the XP's Wizard part.
I'll bump into you here again!

Cheers

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727037.aspx

Have a read of the above link re Vista File and Printer Sharing.

Permissions/Share info is there as well.

If using Norton, McAfee, Trend Micro I.S., make sure file and printer
sharing is enabled in THEIR firewall .(LAN allowed)

1st thing to do is make sure that the Workgroup Name of ALL the computers is
the SAME.

In Vista Network and Sharing:

Network Discovery: ON (So it can see the other computers)

Network set to Private (Public is for hotspots, airports, etc)

File Sharing: ON

Public Folder Sharing: ON (Vista’s Public Folder is the same as XP’s Shared
Docs)

Password Protected: OFF (unless you want to set up identical usernames, and
passwords (they can be different) on ALL computers in your Network). If you
have it ON, you will be asked for a username and password when you try to
access a Vista computer from an XP computer, or a vista Computer.

Also, If you haven’t done so already, run XP’s Network Setup Wizard (in
Start >All Programs >Accessories >Communications), and tell the Wizard to
enable File and Printer Sharing.

--
Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia

[snip]
Yes, it's simple to run the Wizard, and it's OK to run it. However,
in my opinion, telling people to run the Network Setup Wizard again in
order to fix a networking problem is misleading. Once you've run the
Wizard the first time, there's no reason to run it again. It doesn't
do anything new after the first run. It doesn't do anything to "add"
another computer to a network. It has no effect on whether XP can see
another computer and access its shared resources.

XP and Vista network with each other and share files and printers just
fine without ever running the Network Setup Wizard.

OK Steve; you totally object to my advice re: the Wizard as being unneccesary.
.
If your advice is 100% correct, I'll gladly drop that part re: rerun Wizard
of my advice.

Cheers.

OK, Mick.

You've reminded me that running the Network Setup Wizard can be
helpful, so I'm going to include this in my generic response to XP
networking problems:

If you haven't already done so, run the Network Setup Wizard (in
Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications), and tell the
Wizard to enable File and Printer Sharing.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

 

[Brett Chandler]

I've been reading this thread(and many others), and I still can't access the
XP machine. I've downloaded the LLTD patch, set to Private, same workgroup
name, run the wizard(s), shared folders, Network discovery on, file sharing
on. My setup is a new Dell Vista machine trying to download files from the
XP machine(for the kids). I have a new trendnet router running wired
ethernet to both machines. Both are getting internet and I can see the XP
but can't access the shared folders, and the name is spelled correctly.

Thanks Steve. I've put your wording in for the XP's Wizard part.
I'll bump into you here again!

Cheers

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727037.aspx

Have a read of the above link re Vista File and Printer Sharing.

Permissions/Share info is there as well.

If using Norton, McAfee, Trend Micro I.S., make sure file and printer
sharing is enabled in THEIR firewall .(LAN allowed)

1st thing to do is make sure that the Workgroup Name of ALL the computers is
the SAME.

In Vista Network and Sharing:

Network Discovery: ON (So it can see the other computers)

Network set to Private (Public is for hotspots, airports, etc)

File Sharing: ON

Public Folder Sharing: ON (Vista’s Public Folder is the same as XP’s Shared
Docs)

Password Protected: OFF (unless you want to set up identical usernames, and
passwords (they can be different) on ALL computers in your Network). If you
have it ON, you will be asked for a username and password when you try to
access a Vista computer from an XP computer, or a vista Computer.

Also, If you haven’t done so already, run XP’s Network Setup Wizard (in
Start >All Programs >Accessories >Communications), and tell the Wizard to
enable File and Printer Sharing.

--
Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia

[snip]
Yes, it's simple to run the Wizard, and it's OK to run it. However,
in my opinion, telling people to run the Network Setup Wizard again in
order to fix a networking problem is misleading. Once you've run the
Wizard the first time, there's no reason to run it again. It doesn't
do anything new after the first run. It doesn't do anything to "add"
another computer to a network. It has no effect on whether XP can see
another computer and access its shared resources.

XP and Vista network with each other and share files and printers just
fine without ever running the Network Setup Wizard.

OK Steve; you totally object to my advice re: the Wizard as being unneccesary.
.
If your advice is 100% correct, I'll gladly drop that part re: rerun Wizard
of my advice.

Cheers.

OK, Mick.

You've reminded me that running the Network Setup Wizard can be
helpful, so I'm going to include this in my generic response to XP
networking problems:

If you haven't already done so, run the Network Setup Wizard (in
Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications), and tell the
Wizard to enable File and Printer Sharing.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

 

[Dean Johnston]

How about the firewalls? Make sure they are set correctly for file sharing.

I've been reading this thread(and many others), and I still can't access the
XP machine. I've downloaded the LLTD patch, set to Private, same workgroup
name, run the wizard(s), shared folders, Network discovery on, file sharing
on. My setup is a new Dell Vista machine trying to download files from the
XP machine(for the kids). I have a new trendnet router running wired
ethernet to both machines. Both are getting internet and I can see the XP
but can't access the shared folders, and the name is spelled correctly.

Thanks Steve. I've put your wording in for the XP's Wizard part.
I'll bump into you here again!

Cheers

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727037.aspx

Have a read of the above link re Vista File and Printer Sharing.

Permissions/Share info is there as well.

If using Norton, McAfee, Trend Micro I.S., make sure file and printer
sharing is enabled in THEIR firewall .(LAN allowed)

1st thing to do is make sure that the Workgroup Name of ALL the computers is
the SAME.

In Vista Network and Sharing:

Network Discovery: ON (So it can see the other computers)

Network set to Private (Public is for hotspots, airports, etc)

File Sharing: ON

Public Folder Sharing: ON (Vista’s Public Folder is the same as XP’s Shared
Docs)

Password Protected: OFF (unless you want to set up identical usernames, and
passwords (they can be different) on ALL computers in your Network). If you
have it ON, you will be asked for a username and password when you try to
access a Vista computer from an XP computer, or a vista Computer.

Also, If you haven’t done so already, run XP’s Network Setup Wizard (in
Start >All Programs >Accessories >Communications), and tell the Wizard to
enable File and Printer Sharing.

--
Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia

On Wed, 2 Apr 2008 13:19:00 -0700, Mick Murphy
[snip]
Yes, it's simple to run the Wizard, and it's OK to run it. However,
in my opinion, telling people to run the Network Setup Wizard again in
order to fix a networking problem is misleading. Once you've run the
Wizard the first time, there's no reason to run it again. It doesn't
do anything new after the first run. It doesn't do anything to "add"
another computer to a network. It has no effect on whether XP can see
another computer and access its shared resources.

XP and Vista network with each other and share files and printers just
fine without ever running the Network Setup Wizard.

OK Steve; you totally object to my advice re: the Wizard as being unneccesary.
.
If your advice is 100% correct, I'll gladly drop that part re: rerun Wizard
of my advice.

Cheers.

OK, Mick.

You've reminded me that running the Network Setup Wizard can be
helpful, so I'm going to include this in my generic response to XP
networking problems:

If you haven't already done so, run the Network Setup Wizard (in
Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications), and tell the
Wizard to enable File and Printer Sharing.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

 

[kawagnermd]

I've read all of this and don't see my problem, maybe ya'll can help me.
I'm pretty good at XP but new to Vista. I have 7 computors running XP one is
the "server" and all connect to internet thru it. All was happy in my office
until....the dreaded Vista machine entered. This machine is the bane of my
existence. It hates me I thnk. One day it works fine the next it can't
"see" any other network computors. I've downloaded the LT fix and it worked
that day, but no more. I've remapped the network drive over and over and
that would usually get it to work for the day. Well; this am it doesn't
recognize teh network name (servername). This is driving me nuts. It
should never lose it, I never turn off any of the computors, especially the
server, it even has a back up battery and 2 external backup drives for data.
None of the XP machines have ever done this!

 

[Ed Stoddard]

Marklouca,

You may have solved your networking problems by now, however, if not, you
may want to try a software program, Network Magic, at this site:
http://www.networkmagic.com/

They make setting up a network with file and printer sharing between
computers on a wired or wireless network easy. You can try out their
software free for 7 days to see if it would be of help to you.

Microsoft has done a much better job with networking setup for Vista than
with XP. Still, it is not as "user friendly" as it could be for the average
Joe to figure out. Microsoft often forgets the average folks when creating
parts of the OS. I think the corporate/business world with IT departments is
their main target, so many of their components are "geek" access only, and we
poor average folk must struggle to understand how to use many of the OS
features.

 

[Ed Stoddard]

kawagnermd,

This may or may not work but is what I would do to try to solve the problem:

Have you tried turning off UAC (User Account Control) before setting up your
Vista computer to connect to your network? Some settings will not remain
when changed or setup as a regular Administrator, which is with UAC active.

Go to Control Panel and then User Accounts - double click it. In your
account you will see a line that states "Turn User Account Control off".
Double click that and uncheck the box that will appear and restart the
computer. Then setup Vista to recognize your network and make certain the
firewall allows access. After your network is recognized on Vista and
working, go back to Control Panel/User Accounts and turn UAC back on and
reboot the computer. Then check to see if the network is recognized on you
Vista computer.

You didn't say but I have assumed this computer is hard wired. If wireless,
make certain the Vista machine knows the SSID name of your network. If not,
your wireless connection will be not work consistently.

 

[Alex]

I have a similar problem also. I have a PC running XP Pro that is hard wired
to a router. I have a laptop running vista that is connected wirelessly. I
am trying to set it up so that i can print from the laptop and share folders.
I am so confused. Can someone help?

 

[kimberly in oregon]

I have exactly same problem with Brett Chandler and set off firewalls for
both computers as well. Still, can see xp but not get into the files from
vista while vice versa works fine; I can open vista follders from xp but not
xp folder from vista. getting tired after days and nights work on this....

How about the firewalls? Make sure they are set correctly for file sharing.

I've been reading this thread(and many others), and I still can't access the
XP machine. I've downloaded the LLTD patch, set to Private, same workgroup
name, run the wizard(s), shared folders, Network discovery on, file sharing
on. My setup is a new Dell Vista machine trying to download files from the
XP machine(for the kids). I have a new trendnet router running wired
ethernet to both machines. Both are getting internet and I can see the XP
but can't access the shared folders, and the name is spelled correctly.

Thanks Steve. I've put your wording in for the XP's Wizard part.
I'll bump into you here again!

Cheers

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727037.aspx

Have a read of the above link re Vista File and Printer Sharing.

Permissions/Share info is there as well.

If using Norton, McAfee, Trend Micro I.S., make sure file and printer
sharing is enabled in THEIR firewall .(LAN allowed)

1st thing to do is make sure that the Workgroup Name of ALL the computers is
the SAME.

In Vista Network and Sharing:

Network Discovery: ON (So it can see the other computers)

Network set to Private (Public is for hotspots, airports, etc)

File Sharing: ON

Public Folder Sharing: ON (Vista’s Public Folder is the same as XP’s Shared
Docs)

Password Protected: OFF (unless you want to set up identical usernames, and
passwords (they can be different) on ALL computers in your Network). If you
have it ON, you will be asked for a username and password when you try to
access a Vista computer from an XP computer, or a vista Computer.

Also, If you haven’t done so already, run XP’s Network Setup Wizard (in
Start >All Programs >Accessories >Communications), and tell the Wizard to
enable File and Printer Sharing.

--
Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia


:

On Wed, 2 Apr 2008 13:19:00 -0700, Mick Murphy
[snip]
Yes, it's simple to run the Wizard, and it's OK to run it. However,
in my opinion, telling people to run the Network Setup Wizard again in
order to fix a networking problem is misleading. Once you've run the
Wizard the first time, there's no reason to run it again. It doesn't
do anything new after the first run. It doesn't do anything to "add"
another computer to a network. It has no effect on whether XP can see
another computer and access its shared resources.

XP and Vista network with each other and share files and printers just
fine without ever running the Network Setup Wizard.

OK Steve; you totally object to my advice re: the Wizard as being unneccesary.
.
If your advice is 100% correct, I'll gladly drop that part re: rerun Wizard
of my advice.

Cheers.

OK, Mick.

You've reminded me that running the Network Setup Wizard can be
helpful, so I'm going to include this in my generic response to XP
networking problems:

If you haven't already done so, run the Network Setup Wizard (in
Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications), and tell the
Wizard to enable File and Printer Sharing.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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