Can ping both PCs, transfer/file wizard XP network not found :(

G

Guest

Hello Experts:

This one has me stumped, and if someone could assist, I would be deeply
appreciative.

I have two PCs, which I will call OLD and NEW. Below are the settings:

OLD
192.168.1.100 (IP)
255.255.255.0 (Subnet)
192.168.1.1 (Gateway)

NEW
192.168.1.101
255.255.255.0
192.168.1.1

The new PC is brand new, and has Windows XP SP 2 running. The OLD PC has the
same OS. Inbetween the two PCs is a standard router. If the Windows or Zone
Alarm firewall is running, the PCs can not ping each other, even if allowed
via zone alarm. After disabling the firewalls, the PCs can ping each other,
and do appear in the arp -a command.

After ensuring the firewalls are off, and ensuring the pcs can ping each
other, I then use the Windows XP Transfer and File Settings Wizard (Trying to
get Outlook Express and other folders on the new PC.)

I have used this wizard on many of friends PCs with no issues; however, this
time, when I use the wizard, the error appears: The computer can not be found
on the network. Please check the connection or network and try again. The
error appears whether I start the wizard from the Old or New PC.

Any ideas? This one has me stumped. Thanks!!!! :)
 
G

Guest

PA Bear:

Thank you for the website. I have read the information and it is very
informative; but, it unfortunately does not address why I can ping both PCs
from each other; yet, when using the network option, the wizard states the
computer can not be found on the network. Any ideas? Unfortunately, I do not
have a burner on the old PC, or I would have just burned the needed files and
copied them back. I figured the network would have been the easiest, as I
have used it for friends in the past.

Thanks again!!!
 
P

PA Bear

Run FAST on Machine B and save the data on Machine A. (Do it offline and
after disabling ZA.)
 

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