FYI,
During my network troubleshooting, I was checking my NIC configuration on my
desktop to make sure that file and print sharing was enabled and realized
that there is nothing installed, no clients, services, or protocols. When I
try to install I got an error message that the file could not be found. I
ran the update driver but this still didn't allow installation. This is
strange because I get access to the internet. Is this possible? Could this
be the reason my laptop cannot access the desktop? How I fix this? Can I
delete and reinstall it?
"Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote:
> OK, it's time to start eliminating possibilities:
>
> 1. On the Desktop - if you are running SP2, make sure the firewall has an
> exception for file and printer sharing. If the machine is SP1 or earlier,
> disable the firewall. Uninstall any third party firewalls or security
> software.
>
> 2. On the desktop create a new user account with exactly the same user name
> and password you use to log onto the laptop. It is not necessary to log
> onto the desktop with this account - just create it and reboot.
>
> 3. Determine the IP address of the desktop - Start/Run cmd ENTER. ipconfig
> ENTER.
>
> 4. On the laptop click Start/Run \\IPofDesktop ENTER - what happens?
>
> Doug Sherman
> MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP
>
> "Ty" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:0A4D50E1-3A9E-4F4A-AD4D-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Doug,
> > I tried this along with the entire (ezlan) network setup again and I still
> > cannot get access to the desktop. When I try to show the workgroup I get
> the
> > following error: "mshome is not accessible. you might not have
> permissions
> > to use this network resource, contact your administrator.... The list of
> > servers for this workgroup is not currently available."
> >
> > I can still see the laptop from the desktop and get get access to its file
> > but not vice versa. The laptop can see itself.
> >
> > "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote:
> >
> > > On the laptop, open a command prompt:
> > >
> > > ping DesktopName ENTER
> > >
> > > If you get an IP address, but the request times out; the Desktop
> firewall is
> > > blocking file and printer sharing and/or ICMP echo.
> > >
> > > If you get an echo response, then:
> > >
> > > On the laptop use the Add Printer wizard. Select Network Printer, but
> do
> > > not search for a printer; specify a printer name. The name of the
> printer
> > > is: \\DesktopName\PrinterShareName.
> > >
> > > Doug Sherman
> > > MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP
> > >
> > >
> > > "Ty" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> > > news:7A2ECCC9-3336-46F8-8D55-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > > > I have a desktop and a laptop in my home (infrastructure) network.
> The
> > > > desktop is connected to the wireless (Microsoft) router and the laptop
> is
> > > > wireless (Linksys adapter). Both systems run XP Pro and I can get to
> the
> > > net
> > > > from both. I can see and get file access to the laptop from the
> desktop
> > > but
> > > > the laptop cannot see the desktop. I want to be able to print to the
> > > printer
> > > > that is attached to the desktop. I have file and printer sharing
> enabled
> > > on
> > > > both and the printer has a share name.
> > > > I appreciate your help.
> > >
> > >
> > >
>
>
>
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