After setting up the network

G

Guest

I have searched through the posts and am getting no-where.
I have set up the network between 2 PC's running XP Pro+SP2.
The icons tell me both local connection are OK.
I am using a Linksys residential gateway and both PC's contact the net.
How do I communicate between the PC's to drive/fileshare and printer share?
 
C

Chuck

I have searched through the posts and am getting no-where.
I have set up the network between 2 PC's running XP Pro+SP2.
The icons tell me both local connection are OK.
I am using a Linksys residential gateway and both PC's contact the net.
How do I communicate between the PC's to drive/fileshare and printer share?
Click to expand...

Leon,

If you have both computers connected to Internet, then connectivity is OK. Now
look for a misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall, or other security
component. There are several other possibilities too, and any might be the cause
of your problem. Read this article with an open mind.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html

Or look at "browstat status", "ipconfig /all", "net config server", and "net
config workstation", from each computer, and diagnose the problem. Read this
article, and linked articles, and follow instructions precisely (download
browstat!):
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp
 
S

Steve Winograd [MVP]

I have searched through the posts and am getting no-where.
I have set up the network between 2 PC's running XP Pro+SP2.
The icons tell me both local connection are OK.
I am using a Linksys residential gateway and both PC's contact the net.
How do I communicate between the PC's to drive/fileshare and printer share?
Click to expand...

Run the Network Setup Wizard (in Start > All Programs > Accessories >
Communications) on both computers. If the Wizard finds the router's
shared Internet connection, tell it to use that connection.
Otherwise, tell it that the computers connect to the Internet through
a residential gateway (router).

The Wizard will enable file and printer sharing, create a Shared
Documents folder, and share all printers.

If you have a firewall program (Norton, McAfee, PC-cillin, ZoneAlarm,
etc), configure it to allow access by other computers on the local
area network.

To share a folder, right-click it and select Sharing and Security from
the menu.

To see the shared folders on the other computer, click Start > Run,
type the other computer's name in the box as shown below, and click
OK:

\\computer

You might also be able to see the other computer's shared folders in
My Network Places, although that doesn't always work reliably.
--
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
 
G

Guest

That's exactly how I have been setting up the network.
I did it again but still receive the message "\\Perrins2 ( the second PC)

No network provider accepted the given network path.

What can I do now?
 
C

Chuck

That's exactly how I have been setting up the network.
I did it again but still receive the message "\\Perrins2 ( the second PC)

No network provider accepted the given network path.

What can I do now?
Click to expand...

The Network Setup Wizard is a good place to start. If your computer isn't
properly setup, though, it won't give you the right results. You'll have to
find the problem.

First, look for a misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall, or other
security component.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
 
G

Guest

Thanks for your help Chuck.

The PC's still can't see each other but your suggested paths to sort out the
problem are beyond me.
 
C

Chuck

Thanks for your help Chuck.

The PC's still can't see each other but your suggested paths to sort out the
problem are beyond me.
Click to expand...

OK, let's try and diagnose the problem, together. Provide "browstat status",
"ipconfig /all", "net config server", and "net config workstation", from each
computer. Read this article, and linked articles, and follow instructions
precisely (download browstat!):
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp
 
B

Brian

Go to your "Prnters and Faxes" folder,right click on an empty space, select
"add printer", (the "Add Printer Wizard" will then appear). Choose "A
Network Printer or printer attached to another computer" then select "Browse
for Printer". From thereon it should be straight forward.

Good luck,
Brian.

Chuck said:
OK, let's try and diagnose the problem, together. Provide "browstat
status",
"ipconfig /all", "net config server", and "net config workstation", from
each
computer. Read this article, and linked articles, and follow instructions
precisely (download browstat!):
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp




---
avast! Antivirus: Inbound message clean.
Virus Database (VPS): 0635-4, 01/09/2006
Tested on: 9/3/2006 11:27:06
avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2006 ALWIL Software.
http://www.avast.com
Click to expand...




---
avast! Antivirus: Outbound message clean.
Virus Database (VPS): 0635-4, 01/09/2006
Tested on: 9/3/2006 11:37:36
avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2006 ALWIL Software.
http://www.avast.com
 
G

Guest

I'm having problems, so what's new!!!

I enclose a copy of the ipconfig.txt for your advice.

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>ipconfig/all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : MAINPC
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast
Ethe
rnet NIC
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-50-70-52-25-AA
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.50
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>notepad c:\ipconfig.txt

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>c:\utility\browstat status


Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2
F7-9A0E6FB5560F}
Browsing is NOT active on domain.
Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>
 
C

Chuck

I'm having problems, so what's new!!!

I enclose a copy of the ipconfig.txt for your advice.

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>ipconfig/all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : MAINPC
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast
Ethe
rnet NIC
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-50-70-52-25-AA
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.50
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>notepad c:\ipconfig.txt

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>c:\utility\browstat status


Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2
F7-9A0E6FB5560F}
Browsing is NOT active on domain.
Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.
Click to expand...

Keep trying, Leon. YOu have 2 computers, so provide diagnostics from both.

Check the NetBT setting on both computers.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html

And look for misconfigured or overlooked personal firewalls.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html

And type your answers after mine, to help both of us.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting
 
G

Guest

Here we go Chuck, I hope you can make sense of it.
I have made a txt file for each computer and already I think I have a clue
with regard to the PC's names.
I have called the PC's MAINPC and GAMINGPC but it looks like I have also
called them PERRINS1 and PERRINS2.

Main PC first.
Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>ipconfig/all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : MAINPC
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast
Ethe
rnet NIC
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-50-70-52-25-AA
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.50
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>notepad c:\ipconfig.txt






Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>c:\utility\browstat status


Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2
F7-9A0E6FB5560F}
Browsing is NOT active on domain.
Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>




Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config server
The Server service is not started.

Is it OK to start it? (Y/N) [Y]: y
The Server service is starting.
The Server service was started successfully.

Server Name \\MAINPC
Server Comment MainPC

Software version Windows 2002
Server is active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225aa)


Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 10
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>


Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config workstation
Computer name \\MAINPC
Full Computer name MAINPC
User name Leon Perrins

Workstation active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225AA)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain MSHOME
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain MAINPC

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>

Now the Gaming PC.

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>ipconfig/all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : PERRINS2
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Mixed
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : domain_not_set.invalid

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 2:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : NVIDIA nForce Networking
Controller
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-3C-C6

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : domain_not_set.invalid
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Marvell Yukon 88E8053 PCI-E
Gigabit
Ethernet Controller
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-35-C8
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.64
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 212.74.112.66
212.74.112.67
80.225.252.178
80.225.252.186
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 04 September 2006 08:43:43
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 05 September 2006 08:43:43

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>notepad c:\ipconfig.txt



Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>browstat status


Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2
C3-0989C66924EF}
Browsing is active on domain.
Master browser name is: PERRINS2
Master browser is running build 2600
1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
\\PERRINS2
There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
There are 1 domains in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>


Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config server
Server Name \\PERRINS2
Server Comment Gaming PC

Software version Windows 2002
Server is active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015f2af35c8)


Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 10
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>



Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config workstation
Computer name \\PERRINS2
Full Computer name PERRINS2
User name Leon

Workstation active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015F2AF35C8)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain MSHOME
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain PERRINS2

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>


Gratefully

leonperrins
 
C

Chuck

Here we go Chuck, I hope you can make sense of it.
I have made a txt file for each computer and already I think I have a clue
with regard to the PC's names.
I have called the PC's MAINPC and GAMINGPC but it looks like I have also
called them PERRINS1 and PERRINS2.

Main PC first.
Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>ipconfig/all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : MAINPC
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast
Ethe
rnet NIC
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-50-70-52-25-AA
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.50
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>notepad c:\ipconfig.txt






Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>c:\utility\browstat status


Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2
F7-9A0E6FB5560F}
Browsing is NOT active on domain.
Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>




Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config server
The Server service is not started.

Is it OK to start it? (Y/N) [Y]: y
The Server service is starting.
The Server service was started successfully.

Server Name \\MAINPC
Server Comment MainPC

Software version Windows 2002
Server is active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225aa)


Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 10
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>


Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config workstation
Computer name \\MAINPC
Full Computer name MAINPC
User name Leon Perrins

Workstation active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225AA)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain MSHOME
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain MAINPC

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>

Now the Gaming PC.

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>ipconfig/all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : PERRINS2
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Mixed
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : domain_not_set.invalid

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 2:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : NVIDIA nForce Networking
Controller
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-3C-C6

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : domain_not_set.invalid
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Marvell Yukon 88E8053 PCI-E
Gigabit
Ethernet Controller
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-35-C8
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.64
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 212.74.112.66
212.74.112.67
80.225.252.178
80.225.252.186
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 04 September 2006 08:43:43
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 05 September 2006 08:43:43

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>notepad c:\ipconfig.txt



Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>browstat status


Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2
C3-0989C66924EF}
Browsing is active on domain.
Master browser name is: PERRINS2
Master browser is running build 2600
1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
\\PERRINS2
There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
There are 1 domains in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>


Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config server
Server Name \\PERRINS2
Server Comment Gaming PC

Software version Windows 2002
Server is active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015f2af35c8)


Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 10
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>



Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config workstation
Computer name \\PERRINS2
Full Computer name PERRINS2
User name Leon

Workstation active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015F2AF35C8)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain MSHOME
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain PERRINS2

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>


Gratefully

leonperrins
Click to expand...

OK, Leon,

With MainPC reporting
Browsing is NOT active on domain.

and PERRINS2 reporting
Master browser name is: PERRINS2
Master browser is running build 2600
1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
\\PERRINS2
There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME

We're going to have to look for a firewall or protocol problem. PERRINS2 can
see SMBs from both computers. MainPC sees nothing.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html

Did you perchance rerun browstat, on both computers, AFTER you started the
server service? If so, how long after? Remember there is latency in the
browser operation.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html
 
G

Guest

Chuck

I did ran browstat on an evening on MainPC and the next morning on GamingPC,
I have now run them immediately after the other.
As you can see, I had to start Workstation Services for MainPC(The other one
I didn't)
TCP/IP is enabled on both computers
I am mystified with regard to "firewalls". Surely they need to be enabled
during normal use when connected to the net so what is the point in removing
them whilst setting up a network?
I have tried with them (Zone alarm on both, Norton AV on Mainpc and AVG on
the other) disabled but it made no difference.

Regards

leonperrins

MainPC/PERRINS1

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>browstat status
'browstat' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>c:\utility\browstat status
Unable to retrieve workstation information: The Workstation service has not
been
started.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>c:\utility\browstat status


Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2
F7-9A0E6FB5560F}
Browsing is NOT active on domain.
Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>

GamingPC

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.



C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>c:\utility\browstat status


Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2
C3-0989C66924EF}
Browsing is active on domain.
Master browser name is: PERRINS2
Master browser is running build 2600
1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
\\PERRINS2
There are 1 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
There are 1 domains in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>

..




Chuck said:
Here we go Chuck, I hope you can make sense of it.
I have made a txt file for each computer and already I think I have a clue
with regard to the PC's names.
I have called the PC's MAINPC and GAMINGPC but it looks like I have also
called them PERRINS1 and PERRINS2.

Main PC first.
Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>ipconfig/all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : MAINPC
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast
Ethe
rnet NIC
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-50-70-52-25-AA
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.50
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>notepad c:\ipconfig.txt






Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>c:\utility\browstat status


Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2
F7-9A0E6FB5560F}
Browsing is NOT active on domain.
Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>




Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config server
The Server service is not started.

Is it OK to start it? (Y/N) [Y]: y
The Server service is starting.
The Server service was started successfully.

Server Name \\MAINPC
Server Comment MainPC

Software version Windows 2002
Server is active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225aa)


Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 10
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>


Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config workstation
Computer name \\MAINPC
Full Computer name MAINPC
User name Leon Perrins

Workstation active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225AA)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain MSHOME
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain MAINPC

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>

Now the Gaming PC.

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>ipconfig/all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : PERRINS2
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Mixed
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : domain_not_set.invalid

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 2:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : NVIDIA nForce Networking
Controller
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-3C-C6

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : domain_not_set.invalid
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Marvell Yukon 88E8053 PCI-E
Gigabit
Ethernet Controller
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-35-C8
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.64
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 212.74.112.66
212.74.112.67
80.225.252.178
80.225.252.186
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 04 September 2006 08:43:43
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 05 September 2006 08:43:43

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>notepad c:\ipconfig.txt



Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>browstat status


Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2
C3-0989C66924EF}
Browsing is active on domain.
Master browser name is: PERRINS2
Master browser is running build 2600
1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
\\PERRINS2
There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
There are 1 domains in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>


Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config server
Server Name \\PERRINS2
Server Comment Gaming PC

Software version Windows 2002
Server is active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015f2af35c8)


Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 10
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>



Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config workstation
Computer name \\PERRINS2
Full Computer name PERRINS2
User name Leon

Workstation active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015F2AF35C8)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain MSHOME
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain PERRINS2

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>


Gratefully

leonperrins
Click to expand...

OK, Leon,

With MainPC reporting
Browsing is NOT active on domain.

and PERRINS2 reporting
Master browser name is: PERRINS2
Master browser is running build 2600
1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
\\PERRINS2
There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME

We're going to have to look for a firewall or protocol problem. PERRINS2 can
see SMBs from both computers. MainPC sees nothing.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html

Did you perchance rerun browstat, on both computers, AFTER you started the
server service? If so, how long after? Remember there is latency in the
browser operation.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html
Click to expand...
 
C

Chuck

Chuck said:
Here we go Chuck, I hope you can make sense of it.
I have made a txt file for each computer and already I think I have a clue
with regard to the PC's names.
I have called the PC's MAINPC and GAMINGPC but it looks like I have also
called them PERRINS1 and PERRINS2.

Main PC first.
Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>ipconfig/all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : MAINPC
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast
Ethe
rnet NIC
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-50-70-52-25-AA
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.50
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>notepad c:\ipconfig.txt






Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>c:\utility\browstat status


Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2
F7-9A0E6FB5560F}
Browsing is NOT active on domain.
Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>




Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config server
The Server service is not started.

Is it OK to start it? (Y/N) [Y]: y
The Server service is starting.
The Server service was started successfully.

Server Name \\MAINPC
Server Comment MainPC

Software version Windows 2002
Server is active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225aa)


Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 10
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>


Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config workstation
Computer name \\MAINPC
Full Computer name MAINPC
User name Leon Perrins

Workstation active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225AA)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain MSHOME
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain MAINPC

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>

Now the Gaming PC.

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>ipconfig/all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : PERRINS2
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Mixed
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : domain_not_set.invalid

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 2:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : NVIDIA nForce Networking
Controller
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-3C-C6

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : domain_not_set.invalid
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Marvell Yukon 88E8053 PCI-E
Gigabit
Ethernet Controller
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-35-C8
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.64
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 212.74.112.66
212.74.112.67
80.225.252.178
80.225.252.186
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 04 September 2006 08:43:43
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 05 September 2006 08:43:43

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>notepad c:\ipconfig.txt



Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>browstat status


Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2
C3-0989C66924EF}
Browsing is active on domain.
Master browser name is: PERRINS2
Master browser is running build 2600
1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
\\PERRINS2
There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
There are 1 domains in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>


Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config server
Server Name \\PERRINS2
Server Comment Gaming PC

Software version Windows 2002
Server is active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015f2af35c8)


Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 10
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>



Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config workstation
Computer name \\PERRINS2
Full Computer name PERRINS2
User name Leon

Workstation active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015F2AF35C8)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain MSHOME
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain PERRINS2

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>


Gratefully

leonperrins
Click to expand...

OK, Leon,

With MainPC reporting
Browsing is NOT active on domain.

and PERRINS2 reporting
Master browser name is: PERRINS2
Master browser is running build 2600
1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
\\PERRINS2
There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME

We're going to have to look for a firewall or protocol problem. PERRINS2 can
see SMBs from both computers. MainPC sees nothing.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html

Did you perchance rerun browstat, on both computers, AFTER you started the
server service? If so, how long after? Remember there is latency in the
browser operation.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Chuck

I did ran browstat on an evening on MainPC and the next morning on GamingPC,
I have now run them immediately after the other.
As you can see, I had to start Workstation Services for MainPC(The other one
I didn't)
TCP/IP is enabled on both computers
I am mystified with regard to "firewalls". Surely they need to be enabled
during normal use when connected to the net so what is the point in removing
them whilst setting up a network?
I have tried with them (Zone alarm on both, Norton AV on Mainpc and AVG on
the other) disabled but it made no difference.

Regards

leonperrins

MainPC/PERRINS1

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>browstat status
'browstat' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>c:\utility\browstat status
Unable to retrieve workstation information: The Workstation service has not
been
started.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>c:\utility\browstat status


Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2
F7-9A0E6FB5560F}
Browsing is NOT active on domain.
Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>

GamingPC

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.



C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>c:\utility\browstat status


Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2
C3-0989C66924EF}
Browsing is active on domain.
Master browser name is: PERRINS2
Master browser is running build 2600
1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
\\PERRINS2
There are 1 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
There are 1 domains in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
Click to expand...

Leon,

Please make sure that all required services are Started and Automatic at all
times, on all computers. No exceptions.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#Components>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#Components
 
G

Guest

Chuck

I have set the following to automatic on the MainPC, they were already in
that state on the GamingPC.
Tcp/IP Netbios etc.
Windows firewall/Internet connection etc.
Workstation
Server
DHCP client.

Are there anymore that I should set?

There is still no sign of the PC's on each other.

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>ipconfig/all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : PERRINS1
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast
Ethe
rnet NIC
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-50-70-52-25-AA
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.50
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>c:\utility\browstat status


Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2
F7-9A0E6FB5560F}
Browsing is NOT active on domain.
Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config server
Server Name \\PERRINS1
Server Comment MainPC

Software version Windows 2002
Server is active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225aa)


Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 10
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config workstation
Computer name \\PERRINS1
Full Computer name PERRINS1
User name Leon Perrins

Workstation active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225AA)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain MSHOME
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain PERRINS1

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>ipconfig/all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : PERRINS2
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Mixed
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : domain_not_set.invalid

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 2:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : NVIDIA nForce Networking
Controller
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-3C-C6

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : domain_not_set.invalid
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Marvell Yukon 88E8053 PCI-E
Gigabit
Ethernet Controller
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-35-C8
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.64
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 212.74.112.66
212.74.112.67
80.225.252.178
80.225.252.186
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 07 September 2006 09:20:28
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 08 September 2006 09:20:28

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>c:\utility\browstat status


Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2
C3-0989C66924EF}
Browsing is active on domain.
Master browser name is: PERRINS2
Master browser is running build 2600
1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
\\PERRINS2
There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
There are 1 domains in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config server
Server Name \\PERRINS2
Server Comment Gaming PC

Software version Windows 2002
Server is active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015f2af35c8)


Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 10
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config workstation
Computer name \\PERRINS2
Full Computer name PERRINS2
User name Leon

Workstation active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015F2AF35C8)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain MSHOME
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain PERRINS2

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.

Regards

Leon



Chuck said:
Chuck said:
On Tue, 5 Sep 2006 06:59:03 -0700, leonperrins

Here we go Chuck, I hope you can make sense of it.
I have made a txt file for each computer and already I think I have a clue
with regard to the PC's names.
I have called the PC's MAINPC and GAMINGPC but it looks like I have also
called them PERRINS1 and PERRINS2.

Main PC first.
Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>ipconfig/all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : MAINPC
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast
Ethe
rnet NIC
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-50-70-52-25-AA
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.50
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>notepad c:\ipconfig.txt






Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>c:\utility\browstat status


Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2
F7-9A0E6FB5560F}
Browsing is NOT active on domain.
Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>




Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config server
The Server service is not started.

Is it OK to start it? (Y/N) [Y]: y
The Server service is starting.
The Server service was started successfully.

Server Name \\MAINPC
Server Comment MainPC

Software version Windows 2002
Server is active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225aa)


Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 10
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>


Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config workstation
Computer name \\MAINPC
Full Computer name MAINPC
User name Leon Perrins

Workstation active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225AA)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain MSHOME
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain MAINPC

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>

Now the Gaming PC.

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>ipconfig/all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : PERRINS2
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Mixed
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : domain_not_set.invalid

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 2:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : NVIDIA nForce Networking
Controller
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-3C-C6

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : domain_not_set.invalid
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Marvell Yukon 88E8053 PCI-E
Gigabit
Ethernet Controller
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-35-C8
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.64
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 212.74.112.66
212.74.112.67
80.225.252.178
80.225.252.186
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 04 September 2006 08:43:43
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 05 September 2006 08:43:43

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>notepad c:\ipconfig.txt



Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>browstat status


Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2
C3-0989C66924EF}
Browsing is active on domain.
Master browser name is: PERRINS2
Master browser is running build 2600
1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
\\PERRINS2
There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
There are 1 domains in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>


Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config server
Server Name \\PERRINS2
Server Comment Gaming PC

Software version Windows 2002
Server is active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015f2af35c8)


Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 10
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>



Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config workstation
Computer name \\PERRINS2
Full Computer name PERRINS2
User name Leon

Workstation active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015F2AF35C8)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain MSHOME
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain PERRINS2

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>


Gratefully

leonperrins

OK, Leon,

With MainPC reporting
Browsing is NOT active on domain.

and PERRINS2 reporting
Master browser name is: PERRINS2
Master browser is running build 2600
1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
\\PERRINS2
There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME

We're going to have to look for a firewall or protocol problem. PERRINS2 can
see SMBs from both computers. MainPC sees nothing.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html

Did you perchance rerun browstat, on both computers, AFTER you started the
server service? If so, how long after? Remember there is latency in the
browser operation.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Chuck

I did ran browstat on an evening on MainPC and the next morning on GamingPC,
I have now run them immediately after the other.
As you can see, I had to start Workstation Services for MainPC(The other one
I didn't)
TCP/IP is enabled on both computers
I am mystified with regard to "firewalls". Surely they need to be enabled
during normal use when connected to the net so what is the point in removing
them whilst setting up a network?
I have tried with them (Zone alarm on both, Norton AV on Mainpc and AVG on
the other) disabled but it made no difference.

Regards

leonperrins

MainPC/PERRINS1

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>browstat status
'browstat' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
C

Chuck

OK, Leon,

With MainPC reporting
Browsing is NOT active on domain.

and PERRINS2 reporting
Master browser name is: PERRINS2
Master browser is running build 2600
1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
\\PERRINS2
There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME

We're going to have to look for a firewall or protocol problem. PERRINS2 can
see SMBs from both computers. MainPC sees nothing.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html

Did you perchance rerun browstat, on both computers, AFTER you started the
server service? If so, how long after? Remember there is latency in the
browser operation.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html
Click to expand...
Chuck

I did ran browstat on an evening on MainPC and the next morning on GamingPC,
I have now run them immediately after the other.
As you can see, I had to start Workstation Services for MainPC(The other one
I didn't)
TCP/IP is enabled on both computers
I am mystified with regard to "firewalls". Surely they need to be enabled
during normal use when connected to the net so what is the point in removing
them whilst setting up a network?
I have tried with them (Zone alarm on both, Norton AV on Mainpc and AVG on
the other) disabled but it made no difference.

Regards

leonperrins

MainPC/PERRINS1

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>browstat status
'browstat' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Chuck

I have set the following to automatic on the MainPC, they were already in
that state on the GamingPC.
Tcp/IP Netbios etc.
Windows firewall/Internet connection etc.
Workstation
Server
DHCP client.

Are there anymore that I should set?

There is still no sign of the PC's on each other.

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>ipconfig/all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : PERRINS1
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast
Ethe
rnet NIC
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-50-70-52-25-AA
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.50
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>c:\utility\browstat status


Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2
F7-9A0E6FB5560F}
Browsing is NOT active on domain.
Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config server
Server Name \\PERRINS1
Server Comment MainPC

Software version Windows 2002
Server is active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225aa)


Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 10
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config workstation
Computer name \\PERRINS1
Full Computer name PERRINS1
User name Leon Perrins

Workstation active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225AA)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain MSHOME
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain PERRINS1

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>ipconfig/all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : PERRINS2
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Mixed
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : domain_not_set.invalid

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 2:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : NVIDIA nForce Networking
Controller
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-3C-C6

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : domain_not_set.invalid
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Marvell Yukon 88E8053 PCI-E
Gigabit
Ethernet Controller
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-35-C8
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.64
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 212.74.112.66
212.74.112.67
80.225.252.178
80.225.252.186
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 07 September 2006 09:20:28
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 08 September 2006 09:20:28

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>c:\utility\browstat status


Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2
C3-0989C66924EF}
Browsing is active on domain.
Master browser name is: PERRINS2
Master browser is running build 2600
1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
\\PERRINS2
There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
There are 1 domains in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config server
Server Name \\PERRINS2
Server Comment Gaming PC

Software version Windows 2002
Server is active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015f2af35c8)


Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 10
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config workstation
Computer name \\PERRINS2
Full Computer name PERRINS2
User name Leon

Workstation active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015F2AF35C8)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain MSHOME
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain PERRINS2

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.

Regards

Leon
Click to expand...

Well, Leon,

From Perrins2:
Browsing is active on domain.
Master browser name is: PERRINS2
Master browser is running build 2600
1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
\\PERRINS2
There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
Click to expand...

So Perrins2 does see Perrins1.

Let's try a rigorous services check on each computer.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/cpsserv-comprehensive-psservice-source.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/cpsserv-comprehensive-psservice-source.html

Now, you asked a good question about firewalls. You need personal firewalls, to
protect each computer from the other, when you're using the network. Until you
get the network working, that isn't a concern. Generally, we advise removal of
all personal firewalls when problems like this come up. If you will Google or
browse this forum for "Norton AV" or "Zone Alarm", you will find beaucoup
threads where problems have been solved only by un installing. And I don't mean
run an uninstall wizard. Get advice from the vendor - sometimes specifically
for your version of firewall. Be thorough - because something is blocking
Perrins2 from being seen by Perrins1.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html
 
G

Guest

Chuck
I have run "cpsserv" and below are the 4-files.(Direct into Notepad & Copy
of listing in Command Promt window)

I am working on removing the firewalls.


Start CPSServ V1.10 - PERRINS1

Find Computer Browser ("browser")

Checking \\PERRINS1...
Found browser on:

\\PERRINS1

Checking \\PERRINS2...Unable to open Service Control Manager database on
\\\PERRINS2:


Find DHCP Client ("dhcp")

Checking \\PERRINS1...
Found dhcp on:

\\PERRINS1

Checking \\PERRINS2...Unable to open Service Control Manager database on
\\\PERRINS2:


Find TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper ("lmhosts")

Checking \\PERRINS1...
Found lmhosts on:

\\PERRINS1

Checking \\PERRINS2...Unable to open Service Control Manager database on
\\\PERRINS2:


Find Remote Registry ("remoteregistry")

Checking \\PERRINS1...
Found remoteregistry on:

\\PERRINS1

Checking \\PERRINS2...Unable to open Service Control Manager database on
\\\PERRINS2:


Find Server ("server")

Checking \\PERRINS1...
Found server on:

\\PERRINS1

Checking \\PERRINS2...Unable to open Service Control Manager database on
\\\PERRINS2:


Find WF / ICS ("sharedaccess")

Checking \\PERRINS1...
Found sharedaccess on:

\\PERRINS1

Checking \\PERRINS2...Unable to open Service Control Manager database on
\\\PERRINS2:


Find Workstation ("workstation")

Checking \\PERRINS1...
Found workstation on:

\\PERRINS1

Checking \\PERRINS2...Unable to open Service Control Manager database on
\\\PERRINS2:

End CPSServ V1.10 - PERRINS1

CPSServ Comprehensive Networking Services V1.10 - PERRINS1
Find Computer Browser ("browser").

PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com

The RPC server is unavailable.
Find DHCP Client ("dhcp").

PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com

The RPC server is unavailable.
Find TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper ("lmhosts").

PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com

The RPC server is unavailable.
Find Remote Registry ("remoteregistry").

PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com

The RPC server is unavailable.
Find Server ("server").

PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com

The RPC server is unavailable.
Find WF / ICS ("sharedaccess").

PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com

The RPC server is unavailable.
Find Workstation ("workstation").

PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com

The RPC server is unavailable.


Start CPSServ V1.10 - PERRINS2

Find Computer Browser ("browser")
Error browsing network:
No active service named browser found.


Find DHCP Client ("dhcp")
Error browsing network:
No active service named dhcp found.


Find TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper ("lmhosts")
No active service named lmhosts found.


Find Remote Registry ("remoteregistry")
No active service named remoteregistry found.


Find Server ("server")
No active service named server found.


Find WF / ICS ("sharedaccess")
No active service named sharedaccess found.


Find Workstation ("workstation")
No active service named workstation found.

End CPSServ V1.10 - PERRINS2


CPSServ Comprehensive Networking Services V1.10 - PERRINS2
Find Computer Browser ("browser").

PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com

The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available
Find DHCP Client ("dhcp").

PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com

The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available
Find TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper ("lmhosts").

PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com

Find Remote Registry ("remoteregistry").

PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com

Find Server ("server").

PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com

Find WF / ICS ("sharedaccess").

PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com

Find Workstation ("workstation").

PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com

Hope is shows something.

Leon



Chuck said:
Chuck said:
On Wed, 6 Sep 2006 01:33:01 -0700, leonperrins


:

On Tue, 5 Sep 2006 06:59:03 -0700, leonperrins
Click to expand...
OK, Leon,

With MainPC reporting
Browsing is NOT active on domain.

and PERRINS2 reporting
Master browser name is: PERRINS2
Master browser is running build 2600
1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
\\PERRINS2
There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME

We're going to have to look for a firewall or protocol problem. PERRINS2 can
see SMBs from both computers. MainPC sees nothing.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html

Did you perchance rerun browstat, on both computers, AFTER you started the
server service? If so, how long after? Remember there is latency in the
browser operation.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html

Chuck

I did ran browstat on an evening on MainPC and the next morning on GamingPC,
I have now run them immediately after the other.
As you can see, I had to start Workstation Services for MainPC(The other one
I didn't)
TCP/IP is enabled on both computers
I am mystified with regard to "firewalls". Surely they need to be enabled
during normal use when connected to the net so what is the point in removing
them whilst setting up a network?
I have tried with them (Zone alarm on both, Norton AV on Mainpc and AVG on
the other) disabled but it made no difference.

Regards

leonperrins

MainPC/PERRINS1

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>browstat status
'browstat' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Chuck

I have set the following to automatic on the MainPC, they were already in
that state on the GamingPC.
Tcp/IP Netbios etc.
Windows firewall/Internet connection etc.
Workstation
Server
DHCP client.

Are there anymore that I should set?

There is still no sign of the PC's on each other.

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>ipconfig/all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : PERRINS1
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast
Ethe
rnet NIC
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-50-70-52-25-AA
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.50
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>c:\utility\browstat status


Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2
F7-9A0E6FB5560F}
Browsing is NOT active on domain.
Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config server
Server Name \\PERRINS1
Server Comment MainPC

Software version Windows 2002
Server is active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225aa)


Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 10
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config workstation
Computer name \\PERRINS1
Full Computer name PERRINS1
User name Leon Perrins

Workstation active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225AA)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain MSHOME
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain PERRINS1

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>ipconfig/all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : PERRINS2
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Mixed
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : domain_not_set.invalid

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 2:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : NVIDIA nForce Networking
Controller
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-3C-C6

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : domain_not_set.invalid
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Marvell Yukon 88E8053 PCI-E
Gigabit
Ethernet Controller
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-35-C8
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.64
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 212.74.112.66
212.74.112.67
80.225.252.178
80.225.252.186
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 07 September 2006 09:20:28
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 08 September 2006 09:20:28

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>c:\utility\browstat status


Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2
C3-0989C66924EF}
Browsing is active on domain.
Master browser name is: PERRINS2
Master browser is running build 2600
1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
\\PERRINS2
There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
There are 1 domains in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config server
Server Name \\PERRINS2
Server Comment Gaming PC

Software version Windows 2002
Server is active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015f2af35c8)


Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 10
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config workstation
Computer name \\PERRINS2
Full Computer name PERRINS2
User name Leon

Workstation active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015F2AF35C8)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain MSHOME
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain PERRINS2

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.

Regards

Leon
Click to expand...

Well, Leon,

From Perrins2:
Browsing is active on domain.
Master browser name is: PERRINS2
Master browser is running build 2600
1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
\\PERRINS2
There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
Click to expand...

So Perrins2 does see Perrins1.

Let's try a rigorous services check on each computer.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/cpsserv-comprehensive-psservice-source.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/cpsserv-comprehensive-psservice-source.html

Now, you asked a good question about firewalls. You need personal firewalls, to
protect each computer from the other, when you're using the network. Until you
get the network working, that isn't a concern. Generally, we advise removal of
all personal firewalls when problems like this come up. If you will Google or
browse this forum for "Norton AV" or "Zone Alarm", you will find beaucoup
threads where problems have been solved only by un installing. And I don't mean
run an uninstall wizard. Get advice from the vendor - sometimes specifically
for your version of firewall. Be thorough - because something is blocking
Perrins2 from being seen by Perrins1.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html
Click to expand...
 
C

Chuck

Chuck said:
:

On Wed, 6 Sep 2006 01:33:01 -0700, leonperrins


:

On Tue, 5 Sep 2006 06:59:03 -0700, leonperrins
Click to expand...

OK, Leon,

With MainPC reporting
Browsing is NOT active on domain.

and PERRINS2 reporting
Master browser name is: PERRINS2
Master browser is running build 2600
1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
\\PERRINS2
There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME

We're going to have to look for a firewall or protocol problem. PERRINS2 can
see SMBs from both computers. MainPC sees nothing.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html

Did you perchance rerun browstat, on both computers, AFTER you started the
server service? If so, how long after? Remember there is latency in the
browser operation.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html

Chuck

I did ran browstat on an evening on MainPC and the next morning on GamingPC,
I have now run them immediately after the other.
As you can see, I had to start Workstation Services for MainPC(The other one
I didn't)
TCP/IP is enabled on both computers
I am mystified with regard to "firewalls". Surely they need to be enabled
during normal use when connected to the net so what is the point in removing
them whilst setting up a network?
I have tried with them (Zone alarm on both, Norton AV on Mainpc and AVG on
the other) disabled but it made no difference.

Regards

leonperrins

MainPC/PERRINS1

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>browstat status
'browstat' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
Click to expand...
Chuck

I have set the following to automatic on the MainPC, they were already in
that state on the GamingPC.
Tcp/IP Netbios etc.
Windows firewall/Internet connection etc.
Workstation
Server
DHCP client.

Are there anymore that I should set?

There is still no sign of the PC's on each other.

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>ipconfig/all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : PERRINS1
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast
Ethe
rnet NIC
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-50-70-52-25-AA
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.50
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>c:\utility\browstat status


Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2
F7-9A0E6FB5560F}
Browsing is NOT active on domain.
Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config server
Server Name \\PERRINS1
Server Comment MainPC

Software version Windows 2002
Server is active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225aa)


Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 10
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config workstation
Computer name \\PERRINS1
Full Computer name PERRINS1
User name Leon Perrins

Workstation active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225AA)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain MSHOME
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain PERRINS1

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>ipconfig/all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : PERRINS2
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Mixed
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : domain_not_set.invalid

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 2:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : NVIDIA nForce Networking
Controller
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-3C-C6

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : domain_not_set.invalid
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Marvell Yukon 88E8053 PCI-E
Gigabit
Ethernet Controller
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-35-C8
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.64
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 212.74.112.66
212.74.112.67
80.225.252.178
80.225.252.186
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 07 September 2006 09:20:28
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 08 September 2006 09:20:28

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>c:\utility\browstat status


Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2
C3-0989C66924EF}
Browsing is active on domain.
Master browser name is: PERRINS2
Master browser is running build 2600
1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
\\PERRINS2
There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
There are 1 domains in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config server
Server Name \\PERRINS2
Server Comment Gaming PC

Software version Windows 2002
Server is active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015f2af35c8)


Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 10
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config workstation
Computer name \\PERRINS2
Full Computer name PERRINS2
User name Leon

Workstation active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015F2AF35C8)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain MSHOME
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain PERRINS2

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.

Regards

Leon
Click to expand...

Well, Leon,

From Perrins2:
Browsing is active on domain.
Master browser name is: PERRINS2
Master browser is running build 2600
1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
\\PERRINS2
There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
Click to expand...

So Perrins2 does see Perrins1.

Let's try a rigorous services check on each computer.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/cpsserv-comprehensive-psservice-source.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/cpsserv-comprehensive-psservice-source.html

Now, you asked a good question about firewalls. You need personal firewalls, to
protect each computer from the other, when you're using the network. Until you
get the network working, that isn't a concern. Generally, we advise removal of
all personal firewalls when problems like this come up. If you will Google or
browse this forum for "Norton AV" or "Zone Alarm", you will find beaucoup
threads where problems have been solved only by un installing. And I don't mean
run an uninstall wizard. Get advice from the vendor - sometimes specifically
for your version of firewall. Be thorough - because something is blocking
Perrins2 from being seen by Perrins1.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Chuck
I have run "cpsserv" and below are the 4-files.(Direct into Notepad & Copy
of listing in Command Promt window)

I am working on removing the firewalls.


Start CPSServ V1.10 - PERRINS1

Find Computer Browser ("browser")

Checking \\PERRINS1...
Found browser on:

\\PERRINS1

Checking \\PERRINS2...Unable to open Service Control Manager database on
\\\PERRINS2:


Find DHCP Client ("dhcp")

Checking \\PERRINS1...
Found dhcp on:

\\PERRINS1

Checking \\PERRINS2...Unable to open Service Control Manager database on
\\\PERRINS2:


Find TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper ("lmhosts")

Checking \\PERRINS1...
Found lmhosts on:

\\PERRINS1

Checking \\PERRINS2...Unable to open Service Control Manager database on
\\\PERRINS2:


Find Remote Registry ("remoteregistry")

Checking \\PERRINS1...
Found remoteregistry on:

\\PERRINS1

Checking \\PERRINS2...Unable to open Service Control Manager database on
\\\PERRINS2:


Find Server ("server")

Checking \\PERRINS1...
Found server on:

\\PERRINS1

Checking \\PERRINS2...Unable to open Service Control Manager database on
\\\PERRINS2:


Find WF / ICS ("sharedaccess")

Checking \\PERRINS1...
Found sharedaccess on:

\\PERRINS1

Checking \\PERRINS2...Unable to open Service Control Manager database on
\\\PERRINS2:


Find Workstation ("workstation")

Checking \\PERRINS1...
Found workstation on:

\\PERRINS1

Checking \\PERRINS2...Unable to open Service Control Manager database on
\\\PERRINS2:

End CPSServ V1.10 - PERRINS1

CPSServ Comprehensive Networking Services V1.10 - PERRINS1
Find Computer Browser ("browser").

PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com

The RPC server is unavailable.
Find DHCP Client ("dhcp").

PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com

The RPC server is unavailable.
Find TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper ("lmhosts").

PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com

The RPC server is unavailable.
Find Remote Registry ("remoteregistry").

PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com

The RPC server is unavailable.
Find Server ("server").

PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com

The RPC server is unavailable.
Find WF / ICS ("sharedaccess").

PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com

The RPC server is unavailable.
Find Workstation ("workstation").

PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com

The RPC server is unavailable.


Start CPSServ V1.10 - PERRINS2

Find Computer Browser ("browser")
Error browsing network:
No active service named browser found.


Find DHCP Client ("dhcp")
Error browsing network:
No active service named dhcp found.


Find TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper ("lmhosts")
No active service named lmhosts found.


Find Remote Registry ("remoteregistry")
No active service named remoteregistry found.


Find Server ("server")
No active service named server found.


Find WF / ICS ("sharedaccess")
No active service named sharedaccess found.


Find Workstation ("workstation")
No active service named workstation found.

End CPSServ V1.10 - PERRINS2


CPSServ Comprehensive Networking Services V1.10 - PERRINS2
Find Computer Browser ("browser").

PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com

The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available
Find DHCP Client ("dhcp").

PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com

The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available
Find TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper ("lmhosts").

PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com

Find Remote Registry ("remoteregistry").

PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com

Find Server ("server").

PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com

Find WF / ICS ("sharedaccess").

PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com

Find Workstation ("workstation").

PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com

Hope is shows something.

Leon
Click to expand...

Leon,

Mainly, what it shows, I suspect, is that I don't know yet what's going on here.

What is the significance of 2 runs of CPSServ on each computer, and the
differing results on each? Is the RPC Server running on each computer?
<http://www.dead-eye.net/Windows XP Professional Services Details.htm#Remote Procedure Call (RPC)>
http://www.dead-eye.net/Windows XP Professional Services Details.htm#Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

And please when you copy and paste any log, try not to omit even one line of the
log - specifically the starting or ending line.

What operating system (name, edition, and version) is running on each computer?
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/11/windows-xp-which-edition-should-i.html#Identify>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/11/windows-xp-which-edition-should-i.html#Identify

And please start typing your answers below mine, which will help both of us in
the long run.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting
 
G

Guest

Chuck

I can't seem to reach your last message when I hit the "Reply" button so I
have copied and pasted it here.


Leon,

Mainly, what it shows, I suspect, is that I don't know yet what's going on
here.

What is the significance of 2 runs of CPSServ on each computer, and the
differing results on each? Is the RPC Server running on each computer?
<http://www.dead-eye.net/Windows XP Professional Services Details.htm#Remote Procedure Call (RPC)>
http://www.dead-eye.net/Windows XP Professional Services Details.htm#Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

And please when you copy and paste any log, try not to omit even one line of
the
log - specifically the starting or ending line.

I wasn't aware that I had dropped any lines.
I didn't run cpsserv twice. Two readouts showed up at the same time, one
straight into notepad and one in the Command Prompt window which I copied and
pasted into a separate notepad file because I thought they looked different.

What operating system (name, edition, and version) is running on each
computer?
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/11/windows-xp-which-edition-should-i.html#Identify>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/11/windows-xp-which-edition-should-i.html#Identify

I', running XP Pro+ SP2 on both computers.

And please start typing your answers below mine, which will help both of us in
the long run.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting

I have looked at this page but am afraid I wasn't sure what to do.
In any case I couldn't display your last reply in "Reply" mode.

Cheers Leon



Chuck said:
Chuck said:
On Thu, 7 Sep 2006 01:50:01 -0700, leonperrins

:

On Wed, 6 Sep 2006 01:33:01 -0700, leonperrins


:

On Tue, 5 Sep 2006 06:59:03 -0700, leonperrins


<SNIP>


OK, Leon,

With MainPC reporting
Browsing is NOT active on domain.

and PERRINS2 reporting
Master browser name is: PERRINS2
Master browser is running build 2600
1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
\\PERRINS2
There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME

We're going to have to look for a firewall or protocol problem. PERRINS2 can
see SMBs from both computers. MainPC sees nothing.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html

Did you perchance rerun browstat, on both computers, AFTER you started the
server service? If so, how long after? Remember there is latency in the
browser operation.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html

Chuck

I did ran browstat on an evening on MainPC and the next morning on GamingPC,
I have now run them immediately after the other.
As you can see, I had to start Workstation Services for MainPC(The other one
I didn't)
TCP/IP is enabled on both computers
I am mystified with regard to "firewalls". Surely they need to be enabled
during normal use when connected to the net so what is the point in removing
them whilst setting up a network?
I have tried with them (Zone alarm on both, Norton AV on Mainpc and AVG on
the other) disabled but it made no difference.

Regards

leonperrins

MainPC/PERRINS1

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>browstat status
'browstat' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.


Chuck

I have set the following to automatic on the MainPC, they were already in
that state on the GamingPC.
Tcp/IP Netbios etc.
Windows firewall/Internet connection etc.
Workstation
Server
DHCP client.

Are there anymore that I should set?

There is still no sign of the PC's on each other.

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>ipconfig/all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : PERRINS1
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast
Ethe
rnet NIC
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-50-70-52-25-AA
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.50
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>c:\utility\browstat status


Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2
F7-9A0E6FB5560F}
Browsing is NOT active on domain.
Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config server
Server Name \\PERRINS1
Server Comment MainPC

Software version Windows 2002
Server is active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225aa)


Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 10
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config workstation
Computer name \\PERRINS1
Full Computer name PERRINS1
User name Leon Perrins

Workstation active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225AA)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain MSHOME
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain PERRINS1

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>ipconfig/all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : PERRINS2
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Mixed
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : domain_not_set.invalid

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 2:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : NVIDIA nForce Networking
Controller
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-3C-C6

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : domain_not_set.invalid
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Marvell Yukon 88E8053 PCI-E
Gigabit
Ethernet Controller
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-35-C8
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.64
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 212.74.112.66
212.74.112.67
80.225.252.178
80.225.252.186
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 07 September 2006 09:20:28
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 08 September 2006 09:20:28

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>c:\utility\browstat status


Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2
C3-0989C66924EF}
Browsing is active on domain.
Master browser name is: PERRINS2
Master browser is running build 2600
1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
\\PERRINS2
There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
There are 1 domains in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}

C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config server
Server Name \\PERRINS2
Server Comment Gaming PC

Software version Windows 2002
Server is active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015f2af35c8)


Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 10
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.


C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config workstation
Computer name \\PERRINS2
Full Computer name PERRINS2
User name Leon

Workstation active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015F2AF35C8)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain MSHOME
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain PERRINS2

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.

Regards

Leon

Well, Leon,

From Perrins2:
Browsing is active on domain.
Master browser name is: PERRINS2
Master browser is running build 2600
1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
\\PERRINS2
There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}

So Perrins2 does see Perrins1.

Let's try a rigorous services check on each computer.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/cpsserv-comprehensive-psservice-source.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/cpsserv-comprehensive-psservice-source.html

Now, you asked a good question about firewalls. You need personal firewalls, to
protect each computer from the other, when you're using the network. Until you
get the network working, that isn't a concern. Generally, we advise removal of
all personal firewalls when problems like this come up. If you will Google or
browse this forum for "Norton AV" or "Zone Alarm", you will find beaucoup
threads where problems have been solved only by un installing. And I don't mean
run an uninstall wizard. Get advice from the vendor - sometimes specifically
for your version of firewall. Be thorough - because something is blocking
Perrins2 from being seen by Perrins1.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Chuck
I have run "cpsserv" and below are the 4-files.(Direct into Notepad & Copy
of listing in Command Promt window)
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