*** HELP *** No longer able to exchange files via LAN

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John7

Hello,

At my friend, 2 XP pc's where able to exchange files via LAN.
Since 3 weeks this no longer works.
Ping local LAN-IP is ok.
Ping pc-name or 'Net View' causes
'System error 6118 has occurred. The list of servers for this workgroup
is
not currently available.'
Odd is, in ***SAFE MODE*** 'Net View' works fine !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Friend has Ad-aware and Norton Internet Security installed.

Following actions did NOT solve the issue:
- All WinXP updates installed
- NIC deleted and re-installed at Device Mgr
- NIC driver Repair
- Ipconfig Release and Renew
- Scanned for virus / worm or spyware.
- Enabled, then Disabled Firewall
- Manually opened TCP & UDP ports 135...139
- Stopped & Restarted Services:
- 'Computer Browser'
- 'Server'
- 'Workstation'

Could this be caused by a recent WinXP update,
Ad-aware or Norton Internet Security ?

We are getting quite desperate.

Who can help?

John7
 
Hello,

At my friend, 2 XP pc's where able to exchange files via LAN.
Since 3 weeks this no longer works.
Ping local LAN-IP is ok.
Ping pc-name or 'Net View' causes
'System error 6118 has occurred. The list of servers for this
workgroup
Click to expand...
you can try to install the network again by running the follow trough
program.

liffey
 
Disable Norton Internet Security. It is a firewall. If
that works, lessen the security levels on local LAN
settings, or put a trust in.
 
Craqon,

Thx, you were right.
We forgot about the firewall in Norton Internet Security.
We turned it off and anything worked fine again.

John7
 
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