Windows Vista network problem with Win2k Server

[Guest]

Hi,

I have a small LAN that with four PC's, each running a different version of
Windows, which I have listed below:

Windows 2000 Pro
Windows XP Pro
Windows Vista
Windows 2000 Server

I do not have a domain, so I have placed all of these PC's in the same
workgroup. I have assigned them all static IP addresses in the range
192.168.3.x with subnet mask 255.255.255.0.

1. From every one of these PC's, I can see all four PC's if I browse to my
workgroup through Network Neighborhood / My Network places.

2. From the WinXP and Win2k Pro PC's, double-clicking on the icon for the
Vista PC brings up a logon dialog box and gives me access if I enter a valid
username and password.

3. From the Win2k Server PC, double-clicking on the icon for the Vista PC
brings up a dialog box saying that the Vista PC "is not accessible - the
network path is not found". I have no problem, however, accessing shares on
the XP or the 2k Pro PC's.

4. From the WinXP, and Win2k Pro PC's, double-clicking on the icon for the
Win2k Server PC brings up a logon dialog box and gives me access if I enter a
valid username and password.

5. From the Vista PC, double-clicking on the icon for the Win2k Server PC
brings up a dialog box saying that the Win2k Server PC "is not accessible -
the network path is not found". I have no problem, however, accessing shares
on the XP or the 2k Pro PC's. i am also able to map a drive letter to a
share on the Win2k Server PC, but I can only do this by IP address, not by
name.

If anyone could tell give me a reason why I am having this trouble between
the Vista and Windows 2000 PC's, I would really appreciate it.

Thanks in advance,
Paul

 

[Robert L [MVP - Networking]]

Sounds like name resolution or master browser issue. use browstat to check troubleshoot. Or these links may help,

Vista: The Network Path was not found says "The Network Path was not found". > > 14. When I try to view the network on the VISTA machine, ONLY the > network hub/router and the vista machine ...
www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?p=703&sid=45b74f7f5ea4c61b52a9d33660223313

Computer Browser The computer browser is to display a directory of all known computers or domains that the computer can reach. The purpose of the browser service is to ...
www.chicagotech.net/browser.htm



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
Hi,

I have a small LAN that with four PC's, each running a different version of
Windows, which I have listed below:

Windows 2000 Pro
Windows XP Pro
Windows Vista
Windows 2000 Server

I do not have a domain, so I have placed all of these PC's in the same
workgroup. I have assigned them all static IP addresses in the range
192.168.3.x with subnet mask 255.255.255.0.

1. From every one of these PC's, I can see all four PC's if I browse to my
workgroup through Network Neighborhood / My Network places.

2. From the WinXP and Win2k Pro PC's, double-clicking on the icon for the
Vista PC brings up a logon dialog box and gives me access if I enter a valid
username and password.

3. From the Win2k Server PC, double-clicking on the icon for the Vista PC
brings up a dialog box saying that the Vista PC "is not accessible - the
network path is not found". I have no problem, however, accessing shares on
the XP or the 2k Pro PC's.

4. From the WinXP, and Win2k Pro PC's, double-clicking on the icon for the
Win2k Server PC brings up a logon dialog box and gives me access if I enter a
valid username and password.

5. From the Vista PC, double-clicking on the icon for the Win2k Server PC
brings up a dialog box saying that the Win2k Server PC "is not accessible -
the network path is not found". I have no problem, however, accessing shares
on the XP or the 2k Pro PC's. i am also able to map a drive letter to a
share on the Win2k Server PC, but I can only do this by IP address, not by
name.

If anyone could tell give me a reason why I am having this trouble between
the Vista and Windows 2000 PC's, I would really appreciate it.

Thanks in advance,
Paul

 

[Guest]

Hi Bob,

Thanks for your response. It turns out that my problem was caused by Norton
Internet Security on the Vista PC. I added the IP address of the Win2k
Server PC to the NIS trusted sites. After doing this, I have no problem
accessessing shares between these two PC's.

Thanks again,
Paul

 

[Robert L [MVP - Networking]]

Thank you for the update.

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
Hi Bob,

Thanks for your response. It turns out that my problem was caused by Norton
Internet Security on the Vista PC. I added the IP address of the Win2k
Server PC to the NIS trusted sites. After doing this, I have no problem
accessessing shares between these two PC's.

Thanks again,
Paul