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I have 3 computers on my "home" network. all have valid names, all have the
same workgroup. I have run the home network wizard on all 3, and have
allowed file and printer sharing on all 3 computers. I have run the wizard
with, and with disabled firewalls.

So I have computers 1,2, & 3. Computer 1 sees and networks with 1,2,&3.
Computers 2 & 3 network fine with each other, but when I try and access 1, I
get the message that says: "\\Computer 1 is not accessible. You might not
have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of
this network to find out if you have access permissions."

I have been able to ping the computer, both with its assigned address, and
by name. But I am confused as to how to give all permission to access it.

Your help would be appreciated.

Hennapanda
 
NetBios over TCP/IP has to be turn on (enable) on all computer in your
workgroup.

Here is how:

Local Area Connection -> Properties -> TCP/IP -> Properties -> General
Tab -> Advanced -> WIN tab -> check Enable NetBios over TCP/IP.

hopefully this will help. good luck.
 
Thanks, however it did not work. This is most odd. Computers are 1,2, &3.
1 sees and acts fine with 2, 2 acts with 3, 3 acts with 2. Neither 2 or 3
can communicate with 1 without the error message about admin priveledges. I
have tried both settings, ie, "netbios over tcp/ip", and the first choice
which is the default setting.

Do you, (or anyone else) please have any suggestions??

Thanks again,

John
 
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Thanks, however it did not work. This is most odd. Computers are 1,2, &3.
1 sees and acts fine with 2, 2 acts with 3, 3 acts with 2. Neither 2 or 3
can communicate with 1 without the error message about admin priveledges. I
have tried both settings, ie, "netbios over tcp/ip", and the first choice
which is the default setting.

Do you, (or anyone else) please have any suggestions??

Thanks again,

John
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John,

There are several possible causes for accessibility / visibility problems like
yours. Please read my troubleshooting guide.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
 
I thank you for your reply, and will start through your instructions. I just
want to make sure I was clear. All computers "see" the others, BUT, when I
try to access, I get the administration error. They aren't invisible, just
not accessible.

Am I correct on this per your suggestions?

John
 
I thank you for your reply, and will start through your instructions. I just
want to make sure I was clear. All computers "see" the others, BUT, when I
try to access, I get the administration error. They aren't invisible, just
not accessible.

Am I correct on this per your suggestions?

John
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John,

What you're describing there are one of the many ways your network neighborhood
can react to a browser problem, as caused by a firewall problem, anonymous
access restriction, or physical, logical, or protocol/transport problem.
<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

Approaching it from the symptom, you can try other diagnostics.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/mysterious-error-5-aka-access-denied.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/mysterious-error-5-aka-access-denied.html

And it could well be a permissions problem, aka actual file sharing.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Help>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Help

The big problem is that "access denied" can come in so many ways, and have any
of several causes. Just take it one step at a time. And report back here
frequently.
 
OK, thanks. I think I would feel more comfortable performing open heart
surgery on the back of a camel than delving into networking, but I am off and
away. Thanks for your help. I will indeed report back to this thread with
what I have found.

John
 
OK, thanks. I think I would feel more comfortable performing open heart
surgery on the back of a camel than delving into networking, but I am off and
away. Thanks for your help. I will indeed report back to this thread with
what I have found.

John
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John,

Just take it one step at a time, and ask questions where necessary. You can do
this. We're here when you need us.
 
OK. Followed your writings, I believe I checked out the "firewall" problems,
only have 1 (Macafee) for all 3 computers. Downloaded and ran browstat, and
came up with the following results, which I post here:



Status for domain CARSON on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
Browsing is active on domain.
Master browser name is: DESKTOP
Could not connect to registry, error = 53 Unable to determine build
of browser master: 53
\\\\DESKTOP . Version:05.01 Flags: 71203 NT POTENTIAL BACKUP
MASTER
1 backup servers retrieved from master DESKTOP
\\DESKTOP
There are 3 servers in domain CARSON on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
There are 1 domains in domain CARSON on transport \Device\NwlnkNb


Status for domain CARSON on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{B8289893-C494-4742-AAAE-A30F76979097}
Browsing is active on domain.
Master browser name is: OLDLAPTOP
Could not connect to registry, error = 53 Unable to determine build
of browser master: 53
Unable to determine server information for browser master: 5
1 backup servers retrieved from master OLDLAPTOP
\\OLDLAPTOP
There are 3 servers in domain CARSON on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{B8289893-C494-4742-AAAE-A30F76979097}
There are 1 domains in domain CARSON on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{B8289893-C494-4742-AAAE-A30F76979097}

OLDLAPTOP is the computer that can see the others, but can only connect with
DESKTOP. I notice that the third machine is not seen here, whose name is
COMPAQ.

If you have a chance, please advise. Do these "53" error messages give us a
clue, or are we not close?

Thanks in advance,

John
 
Hennapanda said:
OK. Followed your writings, I believe I checked out the "firewall" problems,
only have 1 (Macafee) for all 3 computers. Downloaded and ran browstat, and
came up with the following results, which I post here:



Status for domain CARSON on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
Browsing is active on domain.
Master browser name is: DESKTOP
Could not connect to registry, error = 53 Unable to determine build
of browser master: 53
\\\\DESKTOP . Version:05.01 Flags: 71203 NT POTENTIAL BACKUP
MASTER
1 backup servers retrieved from master DESKTOP
\\DESKTOP
There are 3 servers in domain CARSON on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
There are 1 domains in domain CARSON on transport \Device\NwlnkNb


Status for domain CARSON on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{B8289893-C494-4742-AAAE-A30F76979097}
Browsing is active on domain.
Master browser name is: OLDLAPTOP
Could not connect to registry, error = 53 Unable to determine build
of browser master: 53
Unable to determine server information for browser master: 5
1 backup servers retrieved from master OLDLAPTOP
\\OLDLAPTOP
There are 3 servers in domain CARSON on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{B8289893-C494-4742-AAAE-A30F76979097}
There are 1 domains in domain CARSON on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{B8289893-C494-4742-AAAE-A30F76979097}

OLDLAPTOP is the computer that can see the others, but can only connect with
DESKTOP. I notice that the third machine is not seen here, whose name is
COMPAQ.

If you have a chance, please advise. Do these "53" error messages give us a
clue, or are we not close?

Thanks in advance,

John
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Did anyone ever find a "fix" for this problem? I am still suffering with
the same.
 
 
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