Can 2 xp computers and 2 vista computers exist in a family network

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Hi. We have had 4 computers on a family network forever. 2 are connected to
the router via cable - 1 xp and 1 vista. 2 are connected to the network
wirelessly, 1 xp and 1 vista. The 2 computers running vista can see each
other and the relevant printers. The 2 computers running xp cannot connect
to the network at all and cannot connect to the networked printers either -
PLEASE HELP!
 
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Chuck [MVP - Windows Networking]

Hi. We have had 4 computers on a family network forever. 2 are connected to
the router via cable - 1 xp and 1 vista. 2 are connected to the network
wirelessly, 1 xp and 1 vista. The 2 computers running vista can see each
other and the relevant printers. The 2 computers running xp cannot connect
to the network at all and cannot connect to the networked printers either -
PLEASE HELP!

Are personal firewalls, and the NetBT setting, consistent on all computers?
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/07/advanced-windows-networking-using.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/07/advanced-windows-networking-using.html

Are both Vista computers setup with a Network Location Type of Private?
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/12/windows-xp-and-vista-on-lan-together.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/12/windows-xp-and-vista-on-lan-together.html

Look at logs from "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all", 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

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Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.
 
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Robert L [MVP - Networking]

Sure, they should be able to see each other. Can you ping each by IP?

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
Hi. We have had 4 computers on a family network forever. 2 are connected to
the router via cable - 1 xp and 1 vista. 2 are connected to the network
wirelessly, 1 xp and 1 vista. The 2 computers running vista can see each
other and the relevant printers. The 2 computers running xp cannot connect
to the network at all and cannot connect to the networked printers either -
PLEASE HELP!
 

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