Networking two computers

[Bruce J. Weiers]

Its not like, if it "crashed" it is actually going to break anything.

I have been through this kind of problem before, and sometimes you have
to completely remove and reinstall the network card driver. The problem
won't go away until you do, if that's where your problem is.

Sometimes, it also necessary to actually rename the computer after
removing the networking (software) components. Sometimes, old network
protocols appear to hang on, invisibly, even after you remove them in
the Connection Properities dialog.

"Starting from scratch" is best, because once you truly are at scratch,
it really is wonderfully simple and straightforward to just run the
wizard. Getting to "scratch" is sometimes problematic, and there's
often little use in fiddlin' with individual settings.

 

[Joe]

One last thing Bob why dont you get someone in there to
help you.In other words pay a professional to come in and
network your home. It really wont be that much.
This is all that I can see that will help you.
Joe

 

[David]

Glad to see that you're making some progress. You should be able to tell ZA
to trust the 2 PC IP adresses.
Then you can leave it enabled. I use Sygate PF.

 

[Bob]

Joe,
I may have made some progress on this networking issue.
For some reason, I decided to disable zonealarm. The
good news is that the two computers are finding each
other and I am able to share files. The bad news is
zonealarm is disabled, and I don't want to take any
chances on allowing access to outside computers. Any
ideas?
thanks,
Bob

 

[Guest]

it looks like Zonealarm will not let me network when I'm
using the free edition of ZA. No matter what setting I
put the security at, I can't network. It will only
network when I disable ZA. Maybe I'll try Sygate.
thanks,
Bob

 

[Guest]

Bruce,
I was really being sarcastic with my comment about the
computer crashing if I uninstalled the network card. I
can see where you might have thought I would never try
that. Anyway, I am making some progress. I have
disabled Zonealarm and that is letting me network, but
now I have to figure out what to do with ZA!
thanks,
Bob

 

[Robert Tyler]

You don't have to disable ZoneAlarm - even the free version. All you
have to do is:

Open the ZoneAlarm control center.
Click on 'Firewall' on the left side.
Bottom/right, click on 'Add'.
When the window opens, choose IP Range.
In the Trusted Zone, put the IP number range of your network.
When done, make sure you click on 'Apply' at the bottom/right before
closing ZoneAlarm.

You also shouldn't have to mess with the security options after that -
your netowrk is in the Trusted zone and all should be fine.

Good luck - and welcome to the world of XP networking hell.

Bob Tyler...
Tyler Systems

 

[Joe]

See what I mean I told you to hang in there good I removed
Zone alarm and I amnow using the ICF in window it works
well and the service pack 2 that will be out soon for XP
will further enhance it. Stay with MS products with XP
Joe

 

[Bob]

Joe,
the problem is solved. I was able to list each of the
computers in the trusted zone in ZA. That allows me to
share between the two computers. Situation all normal!
thanks,
Bob

 

[Joe]

Excellent! Bob

-----Original Message-----
Joe,
the problem is solved. I was able to list each of the
computers in the trusted zone in ZA. That allows me to
share between the two computers. Situation all normal!
thanks,
Bob


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[Guest]

I have had exactly the same problem this week. I have now got it working and if you let me know your configuration I am sure I can help. I have a desktop running XP Pro and a laptop running XP Home. the are connected via an SMC broadband router to the internet via a broadband modem
If you have a firewal (Norton etc.) that may need to be disabled or re-configured) and you will probably have to have to disable ICF (internet connection firewall) in the properties of the COnnection. I also released and renewed my IP addresses. I am no expert by any means, but figured it out ok

----- Bob wrote: ----

I have tried dozens of times to get my two computers to
network, but I have had no luck. I have run the Windows
XP netork wizard (if you want to call it that), but
EVERYTIME I run it, it fails to set up the wizard. I
keep getting the following message when I try to View the
workgroup computers-

Mshome is not accessible. You might not have permission
to use this network resource. Contact the administrator
of this server to find out if you have access
permission. The list of servers for this workgroup is
not currently available

Any clues as to what I can do to get this network to
work? Obviously Windows XP does not work well for
networking