wireless network with vista and xp

i have an xp home machine and a vista laptop and am having problems sharing
files. the laptop sees my wireless network and can access the net. I have
shared a folder on the xp machine but cannot map to it on the laptop. could
it be a windows firewall or norton firewall problem? any ideas please?

Hi
Running two software Firewall is a No No. So as a first step decide on one
Firewall and disable or and get rid of the other.
However, even one Firewall if Not configured correctly can block File
Sharing,
How I set my software Firewall to allow free traffic between my Network’s
computers.
http://www.ezlan.net/faq#trusted

Otherwise, successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network
settings,http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html

As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what it is
allowed to be shared.
Vista File and Printer Sharing-
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/net.../vista_fp.mspx
Basic XP -
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro...lesharing.mspx
Advanced XP - http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040
Printer Sharing XP -
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...utt_july2.mspx
Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120

Jack (MVP-Networking).


"dean phillips" <dean (E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:3D9BA570-B169-425A-8D9E-(E-Mail Removed)...
>i have an xp home machine and a vista laptop and am having problems sharing
> files. the laptop sees my wireless network and can access the net. I have
> shared a folder on the xp machine but cannot map to it on the laptop.
> could
> it be a windows firewall or norton firewall problem? any ideas please?

Thanks I'll give it a go.

"Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:

> Hi
> Running two software Firewall is a No No. So as a first step decide on one
> Firewall and disable or and get rid of the other.
> However, even one Firewall if Not configured correctly can block File
> Sharing,
> How I set my software Firewall to allow free traffic between my Network’s
> computers.
> http://www.ezlan.net/faq#trusted
>
> Otherwise, successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network
> settings,http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html
>
> As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what it is
> allowed to be shared.
> Vista File and Printer Sharing-
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/net.../vista_fp.mspx
> Basic XP -
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro...lesharing.mspx
> Advanced XP - http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040
> Printer Sharing XP -
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...utt_july2.mspx
> Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
> Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista -
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
>
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
>
> "dean phillips" <dean (E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:3D9BA570-B169-425A-8D9E-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >i have an xp home machine and a vista laptop and am having problems sharing
> > files. the laptop sees my wireless network and can access the net. I have
> > shared a folder on the xp machine but cannot map to it on the laptop.
> > could
> > it be a windows firewall or norton firewall problem? any ideas please?
>
>

"dean phillips" wrote:

> i have an xp home machine and a vista laptop and am having problems sharing
> files. the laptop sees my wireless network and can access the net. I have
> shared a folder on the xp machine but cannot map to it on the laptop. could
> it be a windows firewall or norton firewall problem? any ideas please?

"dean phillips" wrote:

> i have an xp home machine and a vista laptop and am having problems sharing
> files. the laptop sees my wireless network and can access the net. I have
> shared a folder on the xp machine but cannot map to it on the laptop. could
> it be a windows firewall or norton firewall problem? any ideas please?

"Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:

> Hi
> Running two software Firewall is a No No. So as a first step decide on one
> Firewall and disable or and get rid of the other.
> However, even one Firewall if Not configured correctly can block File
> Sharing,
> How I set my software Firewall to allow free traffic between my Network’s
> computers.
> http://www.ezlan.net/faq#trusted
>
> Otherwise, successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network
> settings,http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html
>
> As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what it is
> allowed to be shared.
> Vista File and Printer Sharing-
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/net.../vista_fp.mspx
> Basic XP -
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro...lesharing.mspx
> Advanced XP - http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040
> Printer Sharing XP -
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...utt_july2.mspx
> Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
> Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista -
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
>
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
>
> "dean phillips" <dean (E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:3D9BA570-B169-425A-8D9E-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >i have an xp home machine and a vista laptop and am having problems sharing
> > files. the laptop sees my wireless network and can access the net. I have
> > shared a folder on the xp machine but cannot map to it on the laptop.
> > could
> > it be a windows firewall or norton firewall problem? any ideas please?
>
>

I have what seems to be exactly the same problem. I can see all computers on
the wireless network from both sides (vista laptop and xp desktop). I can
fully access my vista laptops, essentially doing anything I want. However,
even though I can see my xp desktop, I always get an access/ no permission
error message when I try to access the machine. I tried everything except
hooking up paper cups to make it work. They include:

1. updating LLTD responder
2. Disabling all firewalls
3. Disabling Norton
4. Completely sharing drives and folders
5. Resetting my security permissions to default
6. Rename workgroup so all computers have the same name
7. Reset up my wireless network using the wizard
8. Used the network setup wizard.
9. Reconfigured my router.

The funny thing is that six months ago it was working and it was a snap to
set up. I installed a second slave HD and had Norton help me to access it and
the next thing you know it is not working. But everything else seems fine. No
viruses, no performance issues. I just cannot access XP destop from my vista
laptop.

Been working on this for a week and I have more websites / urls than you can
bat an eye lash, so if someone can help...really appreciate it.



"Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:

> Hi
> Running two software Firewall is a No No. So as a first step decide on one
> Firewall and disable or and get rid of the other.
> However, even one Firewall if Not configured correctly can block File
> Sharing,
> How I set my software Firewall to allow free traffic between my Network’s
> computers.
> http://www.ezlan.net/faq#trusted
>
> Otherwise, successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network
> settings,http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html
>
> As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what it is
> allowed to be shared.
> Vista File and Printer Sharing-
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/net.../vista_fp.mspx
> Basic XP -
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro...lesharing.mspx
> Advanced XP - http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040
> Printer Sharing XP -
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...utt_july2.mspx
> Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
> Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista -
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
>
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
>
> "dean phillips" <dean (E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:3D9BA570-B169-425A-8D9E-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >i have an xp home machine and a vista laptop and am having problems sharing
> > files. the laptop sees my wireless network and can access the net. I have
> > shared a folder on the xp machine but cannot map to it on the laptop.
> > could
> > it be a windows firewall or norton firewall problem? any ideas please?
>
>

If you create the same username on both computers, can you access XP? Or
this search result may help.
Access issues
"computername is not accessible. No permission to access the
resources" ... Message: "....is not accessible. You may not have permission
to use this network ...
www.chicagotech.net/accesserrors.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
"wireless in hawaii" <wireless in (E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
message news:70812FED-72B9-4F7E-AF54-(E-Mail Removed)...
>I have what seems to be exactly the same problem. I can see all computers
>on
> the wireless network from both sides (vista laptop and xp desktop). I can
> fully access my vista laptops, essentially doing anything I want. However,
> even though I can see my xp desktop, I always get an access/ no permission
> error message when I try to access the machine. I tried everything except
> hooking up paper cups to make it work. They include:
>
> 1. updating LLTD responder
> 2. Disabling all firewalls
> 3. Disabling Norton
> 4. Completely sharing drives and folders
> 5. Resetting my security permissions to default
> 6. Rename workgroup so all computers have the same name
> 7. Reset up my wireless network using the wizard
> 8. Used the network setup wizard.
> 9. Reconfigured my router.
>
> The funny thing is that six months ago it was working and it was a snap to
> set up. I installed a second slave HD and had Norton help me to access it
> and
> the next thing you know it is not working. But everything else seems fine.
> No
> viruses, no performance issues. I just cannot access XP destop from my
> vista
> laptop.
>
> Been working on this for a week and I have more websites / urls than you
> can
> bat an eye lash, so if someone can help...really appreciate it.
>
>
>
> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:
>
>> Hi
>> Running two software Firewall is a No No. So as a first step decide on
>> one
>> Firewall and disable or and get rid of the other.
>> However, even one Firewall if Not configured correctly can block File
>> Sharing,
>> How I set my software Firewall to allow free traffic between my Network’s
>> computers.
>> http://www.ezlan.net/faq#trusted
>>
>> Otherwise, successful Sharing involves some general consideration in
>> Network
>> settings,http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html
>>
>> As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what it is
>> allowed to be shared.
>> Vista File and Printer Sharing-
>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/net.../vista_fp.mspx
>> Basic XP -
>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro...lesharing.mspx
>> Advanced XP -
>> http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040
>> Printer Sharing XP -
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...utt_july2.mspx
>> Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
>> Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista -
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
>>
>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>
>>
>> "dean phillips" <dean (E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
>> message
>> news:3D9BA570-B169-425A-8D9E-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> >i have an xp home machine and a vista laptop and am having problems
>> >sharing
>> > files. the laptop sees my wireless network and can access the net. I
>> > have
>> > shared a folder on the xp machine but cannot map to it on the laptop.
>> > could
>> > it be a windows firewall or norton firewall problem? any ideas please?
>>
>>

Well, not sure what was the fix, but went ahead and manually set permissions
and redid trusted on Norton and now I can access XP. If Norton had something
to do with it, I guess merely turning off the firewall and turning off
autoprotect aren't good enough. Thanks Robert for the links.

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

> If you create the same username on both computers, can you access XP? Or
> this search result may help.
> Access issues
> "computername is not accessible. No permission to access the
> resources" ... Message: "....is not accessible. You may not have permission
> to use this network ...
> www.chicagotech.net/accesserrors.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
> "wireless in hawaii" <wireless in (E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
> message news:70812FED-72B9-4F7E-AF54-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >I have what seems to be exactly the same problem. I can see all computers
> >on
> > the wireless network from both sides (vista laptop and xp desktop). I can
> > fully access my vista laptops, essentially doing anything I want. However,
> > even though I can see my xp desktop, I always get an access/ no permission
> > error message when I try to access the machine. I tried everything except
> > hooking up paper cups to make it work. They include:
> >
> > 1. updating LLTD responder
> > 2. Disabling all firewalls
> > 3. Disabling Norton
> > 4. Completely sharing drives and folders
> > 5. Resetting my security permissions to default
> > 6. Rename workgroup so all computers have the same name
> > 7. Reset up my wireless network using the wizard
> > 8. Used the network setup wizard.
> > 9. Reconfigured my router.
> >
> > The funny thing is that six months ago it was working and it was a snap to
> > set up. I installed a second slave HD and had Norton help me to access it
> > and
> > the next thing you know it is not working. But everything else seems fine.
> > No
> > viruses, no performance issues. I just cannot access XP destop from my
> > vista
> > laptop.
> >
> > Been working on this for a week and I have more websites / urls than you
> > can
> > bat an eye lash, so if someone can help...really appreciate it.
> >
> >
> >
> > "Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:
> >
> >> Hi
> >> Running two software Firewall is a No No. So as a first step decide on
> >> one
> >> Firewall and disable or and get rid of the other.
> >> However, even one Firewall if Not configured correctly can block File
> >> Sharing,
> >> How I set my software Firewall to allow free traffic between my Network’s
> >> computers.
> >> http://www.ezlan.net/faq#trusted
> >>
> >> Otherwise, successful Sharing involves some general consideration in
> >> Network
> >> settings,http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html
> >>
> >> As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what it is
> >> allowed to be shared.
> >> Vista File and Printer Sharing-
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/net.../vista_fp.mspx
> >> Basic XP -
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro...lesharing.mspx
> >> Advanced XP -
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040
> >> Printer Sharing XP -
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...utt_july2.mspx
> >> Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
> >> Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista -
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
> >>
> >> Jack (MVP-Networking).
> >>
> >>
> >> "dean phillips" <dean (E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
> >> message
> >> news:3D9BA570-B169-425A-8D9E-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >> >i have an xp home machine and a vista laptop and am having problems
> >> >sharing
> >> > files. the laptop sees my wireless network and can access the net. I
> >> > have
> >> > shared a folder on the xp machine but cannot map to it on the laptop.
> >> > could
> >> > it be a windows firewall or norton firewall problem? any ideas please?
> >>
> >>
>
>

Now that I can access XP desktop from wireless laptop using Vista, what
recommendations for setting up a password to access XP?

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

> If you create the same username on both computers, can you access XP? Or
> this search result may help.
> Access issues
> "computername is not accessible. No permission to access the
> resources" ... Message: "....is not accessible. You may not have permission
> to use this network ...
> www.chicagotech.net/accesserrors.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
> "wireless in hawaii" <wireless in (E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
> message news:70812FED-72B9-4F7E-AF54-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >I have what seems to be exactly the same problem. I can see all computers
> >on
> > the wireless network from both sides (vista laptop and xp desktop). I can
> > fully access my vista laptops, essentially doing anything I want. However,
> > even though I can see my xp desktop, I always get an access/ no permission
> > error message when I try to access the machine. I tried everything except
> > hooking up paper cups to make it work. They include:
> >
> > 1. updating LLTD responder
> > 2. Disabling all firewalls
> > 3. Disabling Norton
> > 4. Completely sharing drives and folders
> > 5. Resetting my security permissions to default
> > 6. Rename workgroup so all computers have the same name
> > 7. Reset up my wireless network using the wizard
> > 8. Used the network setup wizard.
> > 9. Reconfigured my router.
> >
> > The funny thing is that six months ago it was working and it was a snap to
> > set up. I installed a second slave HD and had Norton help me to access it
> > and
> > the next thing you know it is not working. But everything else seems fine.
> > No
> > viruses, no performance issues. I just cannot access XP destop from my
> > vista
> > laptop.
> >
> > Been working on this for a week and I have more websites / urls than you
> > can
> > bat an eye lash, so if someone can help...really appreciate it.
> >
> >
> >
> > "Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:
> >
> >> Hi
> >> Running two software Firewall is a No No. So as a first step decide on
> >> one
> >> Firewall and disable or and get rid of the other.
> >> However, even one Firewall if Not configured correctly can block File
> >> Sharing,
> >> How I set my software Firewall to allow free traffic between my Network’s
> >> computers.
> >> http://www.ezlan.net/faq#trusted
> >>
> >> Otherwise, successful Sharing involves some general consideration in
> >> Network
> >> settings,http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html
> >>
> >> As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what it is
> >> allowed to be shared.
> >> Vista File and Printer Sharing-
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/net.../vista_fp.mspx
> >> Basic XP -
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro...lesharing.mspx
> >> Advanced XP -
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040
> >> Printer Sharing XP -
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...utt_july2.mspx
> >> Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
> >> Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista -
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
> >>
> >> Jack (MVP-Networking).
> >>
> >>
> >> "dean phillips" <dean (E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
> >> message
> >> news:3D9BA570-B169-425A-8D9E-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >> >i have an xp home machine and a vista laptop and am having problems
> >> >sharing
> >> > files. the laptop sees my wireless network and can access the net. I
> >> > have
> >> > shared a folder on the xp machine but cannot map to it on the laptop.
> >> > could
> >> > it be a windows firewall or norton firewall problem? any ideas please?
> >>
> >>
>
>