WIndows XP/Vista Networking.

[Guest]

Ditto for my fix. I checked the Windows Firewall and it was turned off. I
didn't think to check the Norton Internet Security Tab. Turned off the
Norton FW and everything is singing. Thanks, Bob!

 

[Guest]

I simply uninstalled Norton and now I can access my local area network,
thanks for the help!

 

[whyme!!!]

I know there has been a lot of posts on this subject, but none that have
helped me so my apologies if this is redundent of past posts.

I just bought a new Vista Home Premium HP laptop. Got it on release day, Jan
30. It refuses to see any XP computers on the network.

I have internet access, it works on the vista laptop, but cant see any
non-Vista computers on the network its accessing the internet through.

I tried installing the LLTP protocol on one of the XP computers..no go.
I tried taking down the firewalls..still no luck
All computers are in the same workgroup
Network discovery is on and all the file/printer/media sharing buttons are on.
XP computers are XP Pro.
tried connecting through different lines/wireless routers on the same
network(I am in a fraternity house and we have 3 wireless routers all
connecting to the same base network/internet router.)
The XP computers can see my vista machine, however.

One of my brothers was a Beta tester for Vista and has been running vista
for some time. He has ultimate and can see everyone,(even the XP Pro comps) I
can see him, and he can see me, but I cannot see the other computers. He has
taken a look at my laptop and is just as confused as i am in this matter. He
has no idea why my Vista laptop wont work.

Thanks for any help
Bob

 

[whyme!!!]

HI first posting and have tried every thing listed and suggested apart from
the network magic route, have been trying for 5 days on and off.

i can see the pc,s on the network , disabled windows fire and am running
mcaffe, vista home basic on laptop and xp pro on the desktop which is
connected via a netgear router, internet no problem on both machines all
passwords and settins are the same work group both the same. Error code and
unable verify network path are the issues that i have apart from purchasing
xp pro for my laptop i am really none the wiser and as the name suggets why
me!!!!

regards and answers eagerly required.

THANKS

why me!!!

 

[Malke]

HI first posting and have tried every thing listed and suggested apart from
the network magic route, have been trying for 5 days on and off.

i can see the pc,s on the network , disabled windows fire and am running
mcaffe, vista home basic on laptop and xp pro on the desktop which is
connected via a netgear router, internet no problem on both machines all
passwords and settins are the same work group both the same. Error code and
unable verify network path are the issues that i have apart from purchasing
xp pro for my laptop i am really none the wiser and as the name suggets why
me!!!!

Uninstall McAfee. Then try.


Malke

 

[Paul Knudsen]

apart from
the network magic route,

So why haven't you tried that?

 

[Paul Knudsen]

I just bought a new Vista Home Premium HP laptop. Got it on release day, Jan
30. It refuses to see any XP computers on the network.

For about the 15th time, try Network Magic.

 

[Paul Knudsen]

I FOUND THE SOLUTION BY MYSELF!

I was browsing through many forums and windows help and support program and
microsoft windows vista tech center, finally with luck would have it, the
solution is here.

http://technet2.microsoft.com/Windo...8eb8-45af-b063-4f50f5a77b291033.mspx?mfr=true

I'll recommend this from now on since it is free.

 

[Paul Knudsen]

I could not get a desktop Vista and wireless laptop XP to recogonize
each other although both were able to get to the Internet via my
router.

Downloaded "Network Magic" from networkmagic.com (free 30 day trial
period) and installed it on both computers. Program worked! Virtually
fool proof.

Halaluya! Someone listened!