windows 2000 networking

[Dave M.]

I have several Win2K machines on my network, along with a few Vista and XP
machines. All of the PC's can see each other and access any shared folders
with the exception of 1 machine. This one is a Win2k machine. It can see all
of the other machines and access them. All of the other machines see that
this 1 PC is on the network, but cannot access its shared folders! Any
suggestions of where I can look 1st? I have not changed any of the metwork or
security settings on this machine any differently from the other Win2k
machines, All are wired Ethernet connected. Any guidance would be gratefully
appreciated!

 

[Meinolf Weber]

Hello Dave M.,

Is the machine in the same workgroup as the others? What are the error message
when you try it?

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Meinolf Weber
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[Dave M.]

Meinolf ,
All computers re in the same workgroup. The only message I get is "the
network path is not found" but the shared folders on this machine are
configured exactly the same as the other win2k machines.

 

[Meinolf Weber]

Hello Dave M.,

How are your tying to access the folder? \\computername\sharename or \\ipaddress\sharename
or via network neighborhood?

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[Dave M.]

Usually through network neighborhood, but sometimes \\computername\sharename.

 

[Meinolf Weber]

Hello Dave M.,

Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP on the 2000
network properties>TCP/IP>advanced>WINS>enable netbios over TCP

But i fyou still have problems, you have to think about installing a WINS
server in the network, because you use NetBios for browsing and for this
is a WINS server.

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Meinolf Weber
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[Dave M.]

Meinolf,
All of the settings for the nics are the same on all my win2k machines. I
can see all of the other machines and their shared folders with the problem
machine. All the other machines see the problem PC on the network, but just
can't access it. Is it possible that the ethernet cable is screwy, of if it
works in one direction, should it work in both directions? This problemkinda
came up all of a sudden, that's why I am asking about the cable.. I don't
have a spare 75 foot one, so before I go and purchase 1, I thought I would
ask a few more questions. Your patience and advice are greatly appreciated!!

 

[Meinolf Weber]

Hello Dave M.,

If you think your cable is broken go to another office and try it there.

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Meinolf Weber
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[Dave M.]

Hi Meinolf,
I found the problem! I am running McAfee, and when the security center
update loaded, it defaulted to network settings that only allowed outbound
traffic. When I put iin the IP address range for my network, everything
worked flawlessly.. But thank you very much for your help and guidance. It is
truly appreciated!

 

[Meinolf Weber]

Hello Dave M.,

Nice to hear that you sorted it out.

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Meinolf Weber
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