the more I try the worse it is, help with my workgroup, please!

Hi,

I have 2 computers, a desktop (say B) and a laptop (say A) connected in a
home network. B is plugged with the cable, A as wireless. Both work with Win
XP XP3.

The network is set, it used to work. Now it doesn't (and hasn't for a
while). First B didn't appear in my workgroup (ME) in A and in B they both
appear in My Network Places, but not in ME and I cannot double-click on any
of them, but I have everything if I right-click.

I went to Windows Network solver problem and trie very hard, B appeared but
when I double-clicked it said B is not accessible. I should say I am not
sure the site works well (http://winhlp.com/wxnet.htm), I tried to send a
message, it says CATCHPA invalid or something similar. Since I tried at least
10 times, I am sure of what I typed.

So I went to the Windows help center, scanned my system, repaired.... and
now I have NO COMPUTER AT ALL in ME.

Maybe it is that in Group policies I have deleted a user, which didn't seem
me. Now they say there is no restriction. I am not good enough and am scared
to screw it more.

Can you PLEASE rescue me? A is dying of old age, and I need to share all my
files, and send them to B (some are already there, from when it worked)

I thank you very much

Forgot to say both are connected to Internet and the connection works well
(if very slowly)

Is there anything else you would need to know?
Thanks

"JL" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I have 2 computers, a desktop (say B) and a laptop (say A) connected in a
> home network. B is plugged with the cable, A as wireless. Both work with Win
> XP XP3.
>
> The network is set, it used to work. Now it doesn't (and hasn't for a
> while). First B didn't appear in my workgroup (ME) in A and in B they both
> appear in My Network Places, but not in ME and I cannot double-click on any
> of them, but I have everything if I right-click.
>
> I went to Windows Network solver problem and trie very hard, B appeared but
> when I double-clicked it said B is not accessible. I should say I am not
> sure the site works well (http://winhlp.com/wxnet.htm), I tried to send a
> message, it says CATCHPA invalid or something similar. Since I tried at least
> 10 times, I am sure of what I typed.
>
> So I went to the Windows help center, scanned my system, repaired.... and
> now I have NO COMPUTER AT ALL in ME.
>
> Maybe it is that in Group policies I have deleted a user, which didn't seem
> me. Now they say there is no restriction. I am not good enough and am scared
> to screw it more.
>
> Can you PLEASE rescue me? A is dying of old age, and I need to share all my
> files, and send them to B (some are already there, from when it worked)
>
> I thank you very much

Can you ping each other by IP? if yes, can you ping by name? Or this
troubleshooting may help.

troubleshooting is not accessible errorTroubleshooting "... is not
accessible" error step by step. When try to access a remote computer, you
may receive the following error messages: ...
http://www.howtonetworking.com/Troub...cessibale0.htm


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Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
http://www.ChicagoTech.net
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http://www.HowToNetworking.com
"JL" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:52183ABA-7E67-47EA-99B5-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hi,
>
> I have 2 computers, a desktop (say B) and a laptop (say A) connected in a
> home network. B is plugged with the cable, A as wireless. Both work with
> Win
> XP XP3.
>
> The network is set, it used to work. Now it doesn't (and hasn't for a
> while). First B didn't appear in my workgroup (ME) in A and in B they both
> appear in My Network Places, but not in ME and I cannot double-click on
> any
> of them, but I have everything if I right-click.
>
> I went to Windows Network solver problem and trie very hard, B appeared
> but
> when I double-clicked it said B is not accessible. I should say I am not
> sure the site works well (http://winhlp.com/wxnet.htm), I tried to send a
> message, it says CATCHPA invalid or something similar. Since I tried at
> least
> 10 times, I am sure of what I typed.
>
> So I went to the Windows help center, scanned my system, repaired.... and
> now I have NO COMPUTER AT ALL in ME.
>
> Maybe it is that in Group policies I have deleted a user, which didn't
> seem
> me. Now they say there is no restriction. I am not good enough and am
> scared
> to screw it more.
>
> Can you PLEASE rescue me? A is dying of old age, and I need to share all
> my
> files, and send them to B (some are already there, from when it worked)
>
> I thank you very much

Hi,

Both have the same IP and yes, Ping works... at least I guess, I get 3
"reply" in each then the window disappears. Same with each other's name.

That more? Thanks

"Robert L. (MS-MVP)" wrote:

> Can you ping each other by IP? if yes, can you ping by name? Or this
> troubleshooting may help.
>
> troubleshooting is not accessible errorTroubleshooting "... is not
> accessible" error step by step. When try to access a remote computer, you
> may receive the following error messages: ...
> http://www.howtonetworking.com/Troub...cessibale0.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
> "JL" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:52183ABA-7E67-47EA-99B5-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Hi,
> >
> > I have 2 computers, a desktop (say B) and a laptop (say A) connected in a
> > home network. B is plugged with the cable, A as wireless. Both work with
> > Win
> > XP XP3.
> >
> > The network is set, it used to work. Now it doesn't (and hasn't for a
> > while). First B didn't appear in my workgroup (ME) in A and in B they both
> > appear in My Network Places, but not in ME and I cannot double-click on
> > any
> > of them, but I have everything if I right-click.
> >
> > I went to Windows Network solver problem and trie very hard, B appeared
> > but
> > when I double-clicked it said B is not accessible. I should say I am not
> > sure the site works well (http://winhlp.com/wxnet.htm), I tried to send a
> > message, it says CATCHPA invalid or something similar. Since I tried at
> > least
> > 10 times, I am sure of what I typed.
> >
> > So I went to the Windows help center, scanned my system, repaired.... and
> > now I have NO COMPUTER AT ALL in ME.
> >
> > Maybe it is that in Group policies I have deleted a user, which didn't
> > seem
> > me. Now they say there is no restriction. I am not good enough and am
> > scared
> > to screw it more.
> >
> > Can you PLEASE rescue me? A is dying of old age, and I need to share all
> > my
> > files, and send them to B (some are already there, from when it worked)
> >
> > I thank you very much
>
>

"JL" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:AFB303D2-F0F2-46BC-BFC0-(E-Mail Removed)...

Both have the same IP you said! so it would never work!!! they must have
unique IP addresses, for example set the first one to "192.168.1.100" and
the other to "192.168.1.101";

that's my ISP that gives the IP address. I don't decide. I am not sure
(because when it works, I don't check), but I think it has always been the
case. There is nothing I can do... or is it?

"HASAN" wrote:

>
> "JL" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:AFB303D2-F0F2-46BC-BFC0-(E-Mail Removed)...
>
> Both have the same IP you said! so it would never work!!! they must have
> unique IP addresses, for example set the first one to "192.168.1.100" and
> the other to "192.168.1.101";
>
>

In this case, posting the results of ipconfig /all on both computers may
help.

--
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
"JL" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:9A551799-109A-4E52-A84F-(E-Mail Removed)...
> that's my ISP that gives the IP address. I don't decide. I am not sure
> (because when it works, I don't check), but I think it has always been the
> case. There is nothing I can do... or is it?
>
> "HASAN" wrote:
>
>>
>> "JL" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:AFB303D2-F0F2-46BC-BFC0-(E-Mail Removed)...
>>
>> Both have the same IP you said! so it would never work!!! they must have
>> unique IP addresses, for example set the first one to "192.168.1.100" and
>> the other to "192.168.1.101";
>>
>>

Hmmmmmmmmmm.... :-((((((((((((

in both computers, the black DOS window shows up and disappears immediately.
Sorry, I should go back to DOS for the idiots classes. It was so long ago!
There are not anymore, right?

Thanks

"Robert L. (MS-MVP)" wrote:

> In this case, posting the results of ipconfig /all on both computers may
> help.
>
> --
> 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
> "JL" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:9A551799-109A-4E52-A84F-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > that's my ISP that gives the IP address. I don't decide. I am not sure
> > (because when it works, I don't check), but I think it has always been the
> > case. There is nothing I can do... or is it?
> >
> > "HASAN" wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> "JL" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> >> news:AFB303D2-F0F2-46BC-BFC0-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >>
> >> Both have the same IP you said! so it would never work!!! they must have
> >> unique IP addresses, for example set the first one to "192.168.1.100" and
> >> the other to "192.168.1.101";
> >>
> >>
>
>

Oh, and... more screw up. I did a restore to Sat night when I had both
computers (not accessible but they were there) in ME... I don't get ME
anymore. "Me is not accessible. The network path was not found."

Sorry, I will wait for your help before doing anymore crap

"Robert L. (MS-MVP)" wrote:

> In this case, posting the results of ipconfig /all on both computers may
> help.
>
> --
> 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
> "JL" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:9A551799-109A-4E52-A84F-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > that's my ISP that gives the IP address. I don't decide. I am not sure
> > (because when it works, I don't check), but I think it has always been the
> > case. There is nothing I can do... or is it?
> >
> > "HASAN" wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> "JL" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> >> news:AFB303D2-F0F2-46BC-BFC0-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >>
> >> Both have the same IP you said! so it would never work!!! they must have
> >> unique IP addresses, for example set the first one to "192.168.1.100" and
> >> the other to "192.168.1.101";
> >>
> >>
>
>

Don't do it directly on a Run box. Go to command prompt first, then type
ipconfig /all.


"JL" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:483AA343-9958-442B-BE3B-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hmmmmmmmmmm.... :-((((((((((((
>
> in both computers, the black DOS window shows up and disappears
> immediately.
> Sorry, I should go back to DOS for the idiots classes. It was so long ago!
> There are not anymore, right?
>
> Thanks
>
> "Robert L. (MS-MVP)" wrote:
>
>> In this case, posting the results of ipconfig /all on both computers may
>> help.
>>
>> --
>> 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
>> "JL" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:9A551799-109A-4E52-A84F-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> > that's my ISP that gives the IP address. I don't decide. I am not sure
>> > (because when it works, I don't check), but I think it has always been
>> > the
>> > case. There is nothing I can do... or is it?
>> >
>> > "HASAN" wrote:
>> >
>> >>
>> >> "JL" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> >> news:AFB303D2-F0F2-46BC-BFC0-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> >>
>> >> Both have the same IP you said! so it would never work!!! they must
>> >> have
>> >> unique IP addresses, for example set the first one to "192.168.1.100"
>> >> and
>> >> the other to "192.168.1.101";
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>