No network but internat works fine

[Guest]

i have two pcs running XP pro, both access the internet through a dlink
router no problem.

However i cannot get either computer to see the other.

what i am trying to do is access the C Drive from one computer and copy
files over, it would be nice if i could do this in both directions.

i have tried the network connection wizard and it says everything ok,
however one of the pcs has no "my network places icon" on it and the other pc
just comes up blank.

i am sorry to be vague about this but networking is a new subject to me.

I also have installed norton internet security 2005, microsoft antispy beta
program and the built in firewall (althoough i believe i have disabled this.
#
some one please help, i have downloaded and read everything i can find to no
avail.

Regards

T

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

i have two pcs running XP pro, both access the internet through a dlink
router no problem.

However i cannot get either computer to see the other.

what i am trying to do is access the C Drive from one computer and copy
files over, it would be nice if i could do this in both directions.

i have tried the network connection wizard and it says everything ok,
however one of the pcs has no "my network places icon" on it and the other pc
just comes up blank.

i am sorry to be vague about this but networking is a new subject to me.

I also have installed norton internet security 2005, microsoft antispy beta
program and the built in firewall (althoough i believe i have disabled this.
#
some one please help, i have downloaded and read everything i can find to no
avail.

Regards

T

To make My Network Places appear on the desktop:

1. Right-click an empty spot on the desktop.
2. Click Properties.
3. Click Desktop.
4. Click Customize Desktop.
5. Put a check mark in the My Network Places box.
6. Click OK twice.

To make My Network Places appear in the Start menu:

1. Right-click the Start menu.
2. Click Properties.
3. Click Customize.
4. Click Advanced.
5. Under "Start menu items, put a check mark in the My Network Paces
box.
6. Click OK twice.

Using more than one firewall can cause problems. Since you've
installed NIS (Norton Internet Security), make sure that XP's built-in
firewall is disabled:

1. Click Start | Control Panel | Security Center | Windows Firewall.
2. Click Off (not recommended).
3. Click OK.

Run the Network Setup Wizard again, making sure to specify the right
connection method. If you have a home broadband router, choose
"through a residential gateway".

It can be very hard to configure Norton Internet Security to allow
file sharing on the local area network. If the computers still can't
see each other, get everything working without NIS. On each computer:

1. Physically disconnect the computer from the Internet.
2. Un-install (don't just disable) Norton Internet Security.
3. Reboot.
3. Enable XP's built-in firewall.
4. Physically connect the computer to the Internet.

Once everything is working, re-install Norton Internet Security. If
file sharing stops working, you'll know that NIS isn't properly
configured.

After installing NIS, make sure that the Windows XP firewall is
disabled. NIS might do that automatically.
--
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Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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[Guest]

Steve,

thanks for the quick reply,

will try this and let you know how i get on,

thanks again

Tony

 

[Guest]

Steve,

the above solution worked after uninstalling norton I S, no problem setting
up network.

However the system will not let me access either fo the program file groups
from the other PC, it says it is due to system files being located there, do
you know of a work around as most of the files i wanted access to are in this
folder.

regards

Tony

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

[snip]
It can be very hard to configure Norton Internet Security to allow
file sharing on the local area network. If the computers still can't
see each other, get everything working without NIS. On each computer:

1. Physically disconnect the computer from the Internet.
2. Un-install (don't just disable) Norton Internet Security.
3. Reboot.
3. Enable XP's built-in firewall.
4. Physically connect the computer to the Internet.

Once everything is working, re-install Norton Internet Security. If
file sharing stops working, you'll know that NIS isn't properly
configured.

After installing NIS, make sure that the Windows XP firewall is
disabled. NIS might do that automatically.

Steve,

the above solution worked after uninstalling norton I S, no problem setting
up network.

However the system will not let me access either fo the program file groups
from the other PC, it says it is due to system files being located there, do
you know of a work around as most of the files i wanted access to are in this
folder.

regards

Tony

When Windows XP is installed on an NTFS disk partition, it blocks
networked access to the Program Files and Windows folders and to
individual users' folders within Documents and Settings.

You can share subfolders within those folders. For example, you can
share "C:\Program Files\Outlook Express" or "C:\Documents and
Settings\Username\Desktop" and access that folder from another
computer on the network.

If you have Windows XP Professional, you can disable simple file
sharing, which removes those sharing restrictions:

1. Open My Computer and click Tools | Folder Options | View.
2. Scroll to the end of the advanced settings.
3. Un-check "Use simple file sharing (recommended)".

Why do you want to share Program Files? In most cases, it isn't
possible to run a program on one computer when the program is
installed on a different computer.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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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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[Guest]

the reason for wanting to access all folders is that i tend to store data
files within the relevant program folder ie word documents are all stored
under C:\programfiles\office,

game save files tend also to be in the relevant program folder.

i know its wrong but i have always done it this way,

due to the new pc i wish to copy the files to my new pc then burn them all
to a dvd, hence why i need access as the old machine does not have a writer
installed.

And there is at least eight years worth of info on there.

BY THE WAY THANKYOU FOR THE HELP.

Regards

Tony

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

the reason for wanting to access all folders is that i tend to store data
files within the relevant program folder ie word documents are all stored
under C:\programfiles\office,

game save files tend also to be in the relevant program folder.

i know its wrong but i have always done it this way,

due to the new pc i wish to copy the files to my new pc then burn them all
to a dvd, hence why i need access as the old machine does not have a writer
installed.

And there is at least eight years worth of info on there.

BY THE WAY THANKYOU FOR THE HELP.

Regards

Tony

You're welcome, Tony. Thanks for the explanation.
--
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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