Here's a Stumper

Winxp Home, 3-computer network, Belkin pre-n, 2 desktops, 1 laptop.
Network is labelled MSHOME. Desktop1 and Desktop 2 can interchange
files with no trouble, despite the fact that, when the laptop is off,
the entry for MSHOME does not appear in a Windows Explorer listing.
But, if I do turn on the laptop, suddenly MSHOME does appear in the
list. But, it doesn't matter for file transfer because as I said it
works fine for the desktops in either mode.

The trouble is with the laptop. I can see and of course transfer files
from either of the desktops to the laptop using the laptop. But, I
cannot see, or of course transfer files, from the desktop to the
laptop using the desktop because the laptop does not show up in the
desktop Windows Explorer list under MSHOME. To get a file from the
desktop to the laptop I must scoot upstairs and perform the transfer
to the laptop from that desktop.

Does any of this ring a bell? I'd sure like to get a handle on this
problem.
PS Sorry to be so long winded but I wanted to make sure the facts were
straight.

"The Kid" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Winxp Home, 3-computer network, Belkin pre-n, 2 desktops, 1 laptop.
> Network is labelled MSHOME. Desktop1 and Desktop 2 can interchange
> files with no trouble, despite the fact that, when the laptop is off,
> the entry for MSHOME does not appear in a Windows Explorer listing.
> But, if I do turn on the laptop, suddenly MSHOME does appear in the
> list. But, it doesn't matter for file transfer because as I said it
> works fine for the desktops in either mode.
>
> The trouble is with the laptop. I can see and of course transfer files
> from either of the desktops to the laptop using the laptop. But, I
> cannot see, or of course transfer files, from the desktop to the
> laptop using the desktop because the laptop does not show up in the
> desktop Windows Explorer list under MSHOME. To get a file from the
> desktop to the laptop I must scoot upstairs and perform the transfer
> to the laptop from that desktop.

I'm a little confused by the last sentence. The way I read your problem,
file transfers to the laptop must be done from the laptop. Is this right?
>
> Does any of this ring a bell? I'd sure like to get a handle on this
> problem.
> PS Sorry to be so long winded but I wanted to make sure the facts were
> straight.

Double check firewall settings on the laptop. One thing that catches a few
people is Norton antivirus. The internet worm blocking feature is actually a
firewall of sorts and can kill file sharing in exactly the way you describe.

Ian

On Fri, 24 Feb 2006 15:18:48 GMT, "Ian" <(E-Mail Removed)>
wrote:
<snip>
>>> The trouble is with the laptop. I can see and of course transfer files
>> from either of the desktops to the laptop using the laptop. But, I
>> cannot see, or of course transfer files, from the desktop to the
>> laptop using the desktop because the laptop does not show up in the
>> desktop Windows Explorer list under MSHOME. To get a file from the
>> desktop to the laptop I must scoot upstairs and perform the transfer
>> to the laptop from that desktop.
>
>I'm a little confused by the last sentence. The way I read your problem,
>file transfers to the laptop must be done from the laptop. Is this right?

Correct!
<snip>


>Double check firewall settings on the laptop. One thing that catches a few
>people is Norton antivirus. The internet worm blocking feature is actually a
>firewall of sorts and can kill file sharing in exactly the way you describe.

Zonealarm - network is in the trusted zone.
No Norton on system.

>Ian
>

On Fri, 24 Feb 2006 09:54:54 -0500, in alt.internet.wireless , The Kid
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>Winxp Home, 3-computer network, Belkin pre-n, 2 desktops, 1 laptop.
>Network is labelled MSHOME. Desktop1 and Desktop 2 can interchange
>files with no trouble, despite the fact that, when the laptop is off,
>the entry for MSHOME does not appear in a Windows Explorer listing.
>But, if I do turn on the laptop, suddenly MSHOME does appear in the

Sounds like your laptop has become Browse Master on your network. I
think you can turn this off somehow, not sure exactrly how

>list. But, it doesn't matter for file transfer because as I said it
>works fine for the desktops in either mode.

>cannot see, or of course transfer files, from the desktop to the
>laptop using the desktop

Did you try using the IP addy of the laptop directly? eg open Windows
Explorer, and in the address bar, type in \\192.168.x.x\someshare

>because the laptop does not show up in the
>desktop Windows Explorer list under MSHOME. To get a file from the
>desktop to the laptop I must scoot upstairs and perform the transfer
>to the laptop from that desktop.
>
>Does any of this ring a bell? I'd sure like to get a handle on this
>problem.

I have the same problem, and have yet to solve it. I suspect its
mainly because XP Home has badly broken file sharing and security, so
that stuff you expect to work, doesn't. I realise thats not much help
but it seems to be how it works...
Mark McIntyre
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In <(E-Mail Removed)> on Sat, 25 Feb 2006 23:38:24
+0000, Mark McIntyre <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>I have the same problem, and have yet to solve it. I suspect its
>mainly because XP Home has badly broken file sharing and security, so
>that stuff you expect to work, doesn't.

FWIW, I've found it to work pretty well.

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"The Kid" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> On Fri, 24 Feb 2006 15:18:48 GMT, "Ian" <(E-Mail Removed)>
> wrote:
> <snip>
>>>> The trouble is with the laptop. I can see and of course transfer files
>>> from either of the desktops to the laptop using the laptop. But, I
>>> cannot see, or of course transfer files, from the desktop to the
>>> laptop using the desktop because the laptop does not show up in the
>>> desktop Windows Explorer list under MSHOME. To get a file from the
>>> desktop to the laptop I must scoot upstairs and perform the transfer
>>> to the laptop from that desktop.
>>
>>I'm a little confused by the last sentence. The way I read your problem,
>>file transfers to the laptop must be done from the laptop. Is this right?
>
> Correct!
> <snip>
>
>
>>Double check firewall settings on the laptop. One thing that catches a few
>>people is Norton antivirus. The internet worm blocking feature is actually
>>a
>>firewall of sorts and can kill file sharing in exactly the way you
>>describe.
>
> Zonealarm - network is in the trusted zone.
> No Norton on system.
>
Here's a couple of links that may help, good luck

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308007/#6

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308007/

Ian

On Sat, 25 Feb 2006 23:38:24 +0000, Mark McIntyre
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>On Fri, 24 Feb 2006 09:54:54 -0500, in alt.internet.wireless , The Kid
><(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>
>>Winxp Home, 3-computer network, Belkin pre-n, 2 desktops, 1 laptop.
>>Network is labelled MSHOME. Desktop1 and Desktop 2 can interchange
>>files with no trouble, despite the fact that, when the laptop is off,
>>the entry for MSHOME does not appear in a Windows Explorer listing.
>>But, if I do turn on the laptop, suddenly MSHOME does appear in the
>
>Sounds like your laptop has become Browse Master on your network. I
>think you can turn this off somehow, not sure exactrly how

All three computers are set to automatic so they negotiate among
themselves to set which will be browse master depending on which is
turned on. BTW, to check it/turnon/off go Control panel/administrative
tools/services and check right hand pane. Thanks for the try though,
this is a bobbie-dazzler.