"Reception" computer blocks "Operations" computer but allows 2 oth

[Guest]

I have a network of 4 computers which are connected through a 4-port adsl
modem/router.

I used to have only 3 "Admin" "Sales" "Reception" and when I added the 4th
"Operations" and ran the network setup wizard and it usually goes without a
hitch. However, I have not added any new computers since upgrading
"Reception" to SP2.

The "Reception" computer can access "Operations" but "Operations" cannot
access "Reception". The other 2 computers can access each other both ways.

I tried disabling Norton Internet Security but I'm sure that its not
blocking it.

 

[Chuck]

I have a network of 4 computers which are connected through a 4-port adsl
modem/router.

I used to have only 3 "Admin" "Sales" "Reception" and when I added the 4th
"Operations" and ran the network setup wizard and it usually goes without a
hitch. However, I have not added any new computers since upgrading
"Reception" to SP2.

The "Reception" computer can access "Operations" but "Operations" cannot
access "Reception". The other 2 computers can access each other both ways.

I tried disabling Norton Internet Security but I'm sure that its not
blocking it.

Please start by providing ipconfig information for each computer.
Start - Run - "cmd" - Type "ipconfig /all >c:\ipconfig.txt" into the command
window. Open Notepad, make sure that Format - Word Wrap is NOT checked!, open
file c:\ipconfig.txt, copy and paste entire contents into your next post.
Identify operating system (by name, version, and SP level) with each ipconfig
listing.

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Cheers,
Chuck
Paranoia comes from experience - and is not necessarily a bad thing.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck sonic net.

 

[Richard G. Harper]

Uninstall the NIS firewall software, don't disable it. When the network is
working you can re-enable it and configure it appropriately.

 

[Guest]

Thanks you guys!!!

Found a reg fix that solved my problem.

I think there's a glitch in SP2 which will not allow new computers to join
the network

Here's the link for everyone else who gets frustrated!!!

http://www.careyholzman.com/xp/home/xphome-1.htm

 

[Guest]

I did try uninstalling NIS but that didn't fix it either!

The glitch is Windows XP SP2

Uninstall the NIS firewall software, don't disable it. When the network is
working you can re-enable it and configure it appropriately.

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Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* In fond memory ... Alex, you shall be sorely missed
* http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm

I have a network of 4 computers which are connected through a 4-port adsl
modem/router.

I used to have only 3 "Admin" "Sales" "Reception" and when I added the 4th
"Operations" and ran the network setup wizard and it usually goes without
a
hitch. However, I have not added any new computers since upgrading
"Reception" to SP2.

The "Reception" computer can access "Operations" but "Operations" cannot
access "Reception". The other 2 computers can access each other both
ways.

I tried disabling Norton Internet Security but I'm sure that its not
blocking it.