Can't View Files

[Morgan]

We have a wireless router with a host computer and three
others hardwired into it, all running XP Home with no
problems at all network-wise, and a laptop that can
access the Internet via the network, but cannot view
network files, although it CAN view the printer on the
host computer, but that's it. It runs on XP Home, too.
We have disabled the firewall and checked to make sure
the settings include TCP/IP and IPX and have read
virtually every article out there to fix this problem,
but haven't been able to. Does anyone have any idea what
to do? We don't anymore. Thanks.

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

We have a wireless router with a host computer and three
others hardwired into it, all running XP Home with no
problems at all network-wise, and a laptop that can
access the Internet via the network, but cannot view
network files, although it CAN view the printer on the
host computer, but that's it. It runs on XP Home, too.
We have disabled the firewall and checked to make sure
the settings include TCP/IP and IPX and have read
virtually every article out there to fix this problem,
but haven't been able to. Does anyone have any idea what
to do? We don't anymore. Thanks.

Unless there's a specific need for IPX (e.g. to play network games),
remove IPX from all computers. Using more than one protocol for file
and printer sharing, even on a single computer, can make a Windows
network unreliable. TCP/IP is the only protocol needed for Internet
access and file/printer sharing.

If you need IPX for another purpose, un-bind file and printer sharing
from it on all computers. I've written a web page with details:

Windows XP Network Protocols
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/network_protocols.htm
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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[Morgan]

-----Original Message-----

Steven:
Thanks for the reply. Will read you page on the matter.
It's probably one of the only ones I haven't read. I
will let you know how it turns out. Thanks again.

 

[Morgan]

Well, Steve, did what you said, even installed Client for
Microsoft Networks which my host computer didn't have,
and still no go. May I list what my properties are in
mine and the laptop? That way you'll know if there is
something wrong?
Mine has Client for Microsoft Networks, File and Printer
Sharing for Microsoft Networks, QoS Packet Scheduler,
NetBEUI Protocol, Microsoft IPv6 Developer Edition,
Network Monitor Driver, and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
The latop lists, under Wireless Network Connection
properties (although we have a 1394 Connection enabled,
bridge, and a Network Bridge enabled, the following
properties: Client for Microsoft Networks, File and
Printer Sharing For Microsoft Networks, QoS Packet
Schedulerm AEGIS Protocol (EEE 802 1x) v2.2.1.0, WLAN
Transport (unchecked box) and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
I also have to mention that in my own host computer, my
old router, which is a hardwired Linksys, is still listed
as being used. We recently bought a wireless D-Link
DI624 when we got the laptop. All the other computer
that are hardwired have no problem with regard to any
networking issues except the laptop. I don't know if
it's necessary to change that, though. Also, the laptop
does not appear in MY computers that can use the network
when I click on Workgroup Computers.
Thanks again for any further suggestions. I pray you do
have some.
Morgan

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[Morgan-Final Need For Reply]

Well, figured it out. I did remove the IPX from all
computers and it didn't work. So while browsing some of
the other posts here, I found something relating to doing
an ipconfig /all and looking to see if the node said Peer
To Peer, which it did. So I ended up having to add a
DWORD to the registry and setting its value to 1, and lo
and behold, we now have Internet access AND network
visibility on the laptop. Thanks for your suggestions.
I'm sure the removal of the IPX was vital and I
appreciate your suggesting it. Have a great day. I know
I will.
Morgan