Vista can't see XP TabletPC

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I have a Linksys wireless router, a wireless enabled TabletPC, and a desktop
connected to the router via ethernet cable.

The TabletPC can access the internet thru the router, and can see and access
the Vista desktop. It can also use a printer connected to the Vista desktop.

My Vista desktop can't see, or access, the TabletPC come hell or high water.

I have matching user accounts on both machines, and have read the File and
Printer Sharing for Vista. I use OneCare, and all the necessary ports and
protocols appear to be set up for discovery and use.

TabletPC doesn't show up in Network when viewing computers on the same
network (either in Vista Network window, or on the TabletPC Network window).

Before I upgraded my desktop to Vista, everything was working fine on both
puters. No problems accessing, seeing, transferring files, etc. using Simple
File Sharing.

But when I upgraded to Vista on the desktop, it killed the networking
capabilities between the two computers. I got the TabletPC to see and access
the desktop finally, but not the other way around.

Any ideas?
 
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Robert L [MVP - Networking]

The TabletPC should see itself if the sharing is enabled. To test it, turn off all firewall and security software. Can you ping the XP from Vista by IP?

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
I have a Linksys wireless router, a wireless enabled TabletPC, and a desktop
connected to the router via ethernet cable.

The TabletPC can access the internet thru the router, and can see and access
the Vista desktop. It can also use a printer connected to the Vista desktop.

My Vista desktop can't see, or access, the TabletPC come hell or high water.

I have matching user accounts on both machines, and have read the File and
Printer Sharing for Vista. I use OneCare, and all the necessary ports and
protocols appear to be set up for discovery and use.

TabletPC doesn't show up in Network when viewing computers on the same
network (either in Vista Network window, or on the TabletPC Network window).

Before I upgraded my desktop to Vista, everything was working fine on both
puters. No problems accessing, seeing, transferring files, etc. using Simple
File Sharing.

But when I upgraded to Vista on the desktop, it killed the networking
capabilities between the two computers. I got the TabletPC to see and access
the desktop finally, but not the other way around.

Any ideas?
 
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I can ping my TabletPC if I turn off OneCare on the TabletPC. Otherwise pinging results in a Request Timed Out message.

Any idea what I need to change, other than keeping OneCare turned off on the TabletPC?

Thanks.
John


The TabletPC should see itself if the sharing is enabled. To test it, turn off all firewall and security software. Can you ping the XP from Vista by IP?

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
I have a Linksys wireless router, a wireless enabled TabletPC, and a desktop
connected to the router via ethernet cable.

The TabletPC can access the internet thru the router, and can see and access
the Vista desktop. It can also use a printer connected to the Vista desktop.

My Vista desktop can't see, or access, the TabletPC come hell or high water.

I have matching user accounts on both machines, and have read the File and
Printer Sharing for Vista. I use OneCare, and all the necessary ports and
protocols appear to be set up for discovery and use.

TabletPC doesn't show up in Network when viewing computers on the same
network (either in Vista Network window, or on the TabletPC Network window).

Before I upgraded my desktop to Vista, everything was working fine on both
puters. No problems accessing, seeing, transferring files, etc. using Simple
File Sharing.

But when I upgraded to Vista on the desktop, it killed the networking
capabilities between the two computers. I got the TabletPC to see and access
the desktop finally, but not the other way around.

Any ideas?
 
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Eric Cross [MVP]

Hello John,

You can easily allow these requests being made to your computer. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Double-click the Windows Live OneCare icon in the notification area.
2. Click View or Change Settings, and then click the Firewall tab.
3. Click Advanced settings.
4. Click Ports and Protocols.
5. Check/Uncheck ICMP v4 Inbound checkbox.

--
Eric Cross
Microsoft MVP (Windows Networking)
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

I can ping my TabletPC if I turn off OneCare on the TabletPC. Otherwise pinging results in a Request Timed Out message.

Any idea what I need to change, other than keeping OneCare turned off on the TabletPC?

Thanks.
John


The TabletPC should see itself if the sharing is enabled. To test it, turn off all firewall and security software. Can you ping the XP from Vista by IP?

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
I have a Linksys wireless router, a wireless enabled TabletPC, and a desktop
connected to the router via ethernet cable.

The TabletPC can access the internet thru the router, and can see and access
the Vista desktop. It can also use a printer connected to the Vista desktop.

My Vista desktop can't see, or access, the TabletPC come hell or high water.

I have matching user accounts on both machines, and have read the File and
Printer Sharing for Vista. I use OneCare, and all the necessary ports and
protocols appear to be set up for discovery and use.

TabletPC doesn't show up in Network when viewing computers on the same
network (either in Vista Network window, or on the TabletPC Network window).

Before I upgraded my desktop to Vista, everything was working fine on both
puters. No problems accessing, seeing, transferring files, etc. using Simple
File Sharing.

But when I upgraded to Vista on the desktop, it killed the networking
capabilities between the two computers. I got the TabletPC to see and access
the desktop finally, but not the other way around.

Any ideas?
 
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Thanks. I'll give that a try. Appreciate your help. :)
Hello John,

You can easily allow these requests being made to your computer. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Double-click the Windows Live OneCare icon in the notification area.
2. Click View or Change Settings, and then click the Firewall tab.
3. Click Advanced settings.
4. Click Ports and Protocols.
5. Check/Uncheck ICMP v4 Inbound checkbox.

--
Eric Cross
Microsoft MVP (Windows Networking)
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

I can ping my TabletPC if I turn off OneCare on the TabletPC. Otherwise pinging results in a Request Timed Out message.

Any idea what I need to change, other than keeping OneCare turned off on the TabletPC?

Thanks.
John


The TabletPC should see itself if the sharing is enabled. To test it, turn off all firewall and security software. Can you ping the XP from Vista by IP?

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
I have a Linksys wireless router, a wireless enabled TabletPC, and a desktop
connected to the router via ethernet cable.

The TabletPC can access the internet thru the router, and can see and access
the Vista desktop. It can also use a printer connected to the Vista desktop.

My Vista desktop can't see, or access, the TabletPC come hell or high water.

I have matching user accounts on both machines, and have read the File and
Printer Sharing for Vista. I use OneCare, and all the necessary ports and
protocols appear to be set up for discovery and use.

TabletPC doesn't show up in Network when viewing computers on the same
network (either in Vista Network window, or on the TabletPC Network window).

Before I upgraded my desktop to Vista, everything was working fine on both
puters. No problems accessing, seeing, transferring files, etc. using Simple
File Sharing.

But when I upgraded to Vista on the desktop, it killed the networking
capabilities between the two computers. I got the TabletPC to see and access
the desktop finally, but not the other way around.

Any ideas?
 

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