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Re: Adding Vista to a domain

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Re: alternate IP configuration bug?

Re: Anybody have wireless ICS working with Vista and XP host?

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Re: Can't acces other computer

RE: Can't access shared folders....

Re: Cannot join Vista to Windows 2003 domain

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RE: cant share D:\   its greyed out

RE: Cisco VPN Client 64 bit?

Re: DHCP Client & Classless Static Routes

RE: Eingeschränkte Konnektivität - verzögerter Aufbau der Verbindung

RE: help sharing files

Re: Hidden Shares?

RE: How do I display the network connections icon in the Notifications

Re: How to control Network Discovery with Group Policies?

RE: How to remove share from Sync Center?

 

 

From: Link5280 <Link5280@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: How to remove share from Sync Center?

Date: 02/02/2007 23:24:01

 

 

Have the same problem.  I sync'ed a network drive then unchecked the "Always

Available Offline", however it still shows up in the Sync Center program as a

Sync Partnership.  It doesnt appear to have retained network files locally,

but it retians some traces.  It should remove everything.  Looks like an

oversight by the programmers.

 

 

 

"Vir" wrote:

 

> > Right click on the same folder and once again select "Always available

> > offline" (actually uncheck that option), and you should be done.

>

> Hi, nope that wouldn't work - there is no such option.

> It was recently, but using it didn't work anyway - after unchecking that

> option nothing happend. Now, as the folder is offline due to changes I made

> to that share (turned off sharing on host), that option even isn't there.

>

> I can see that folder in Network window, it says that it's off-line, but I

> can't remove it. When it was on-line I was unable to remove it anyway :(

>

> --

> Thanks for your reply

> Vir

 

 

 

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From: Ravi K <Ravi K@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: ICS Between XP SP2 and Vista.

Date: 02/02/2007 06:49:00

 

 

Disabling ICS public connection from ICS client is supported in Vista also.

In Vista network window, right click menu on "Residential Gateway" has the

option to enable/disable ICS public connection. For this option to show up in

right click menu, Network sharing need to be enabled and machine should have

got 192.168.0.X address.

 

Does right clicking on Residential Gateway icon couple of times helped in

getting the required option?

Also please check if connecting laptop directly (without router, using wired

connection) to XP machine, makes the option appear in right click menu.

 

The above information might help in understanding why disable option is not

coming for you.

 

 

 

"Chris S." wrote:

 

> I have a question regarding ICS between XP and Vista.  I have a desktop

> system running XP SP2 that is using a dialup connection to the internet

> (unfortunately broadband isnt an option for our area yet).  That system is

> setup for ICS on the dialup.  I have a laptop that is dual booting between XP

> and Vista currently that is connecting to the XP box via a linksys router

> that is basically configured to be a dumb hub to connect the wireless to the

> wired network.  When using XP on the laptop I am able to control the dialup

> and disconnect of the ICS on the main XP system by clicking on the internet

> gateway that shows up in network connections.  it also displays a network

> icon on the task bar by the clock when it is dialed up and I can click it to

> disconnect when I'm done.  Since setting up Vista I seem to not be able to

> take control of the modem on the XP box with ICS.  I see a resident gateway

> pop up in the Vista network window and can right click on it for properties

> and it says that its the ICS connection on the XP box but no control of it.

> The XP box will dial out when vista makes a request by launching IE or

> another internet app just fine but I have no control to make it hang up when

> I'm done unless I boot back into XP and tell it to disconnect there.  I

> disabled UPnP on the linksys router since it was displaying 2 of the resident

> gateways with it enabled thinking it was getting confused but have not had

> any luck gaining control of the modem from Vista.

>

> I have the XP box wired into the router and the laptop connects to the

> router via wireless and obtains the IP from the XP box running ICS (DHCP on

> the router is disabled on the LAN side).   This setup runs flawless when its

> XP to XP but the solution to getting vista to let me control the modem

> connect disconnect eludes me.  I do have the options set to let others

> control the connection on the XP box and nothing has changed on that side so

> its definitely vista not cooperating very well

>

> Anyone have any suggestions on how to get control of the ICS connecton

> inside of Vista so that I dont have to dual boot just to disconect the line?

>

> Sorry for the lengthy post :)

> Chris

 

 

 

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From: BSchnur <BSchnur@cox.net>

To: none

Subject: Re: Installing Novell Client on Windows Vista

Date: 02/02/2007 23:42:56

 

 

> Novell is dead (IMO) , because without a client for vista most user

> want migrate to windows 2003 for having a better integration

 

There will be a client for Vista -- it is definitely in the works:

 

http://www.novell.com/products/clients/

 

I expect there will be a public beta of the Novell client in the next

month or so.

 

 

--

Barry Schnur

Novell Support Connection Volunteer Sysop

 

 

 

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From: BSchnur <BSchnur@cox.net>

To: none

Subject: Re: Installing Novell Client on Windows Vista

Date: 02/02/2007 23:44:16

 

 

By the way, if you have NetWare 6.5 then you can access the NetWare

server with Vista (any version) using NFA/CIFS -- though you need to

tweak the Vista authentication handling.

 

 

 

--

Barry Schnur

Novell Support Connection Volunteer Sysop

 

 

 

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From: BSchnur <BSchnur@cox.net>

To: none

Subject: Re: Installing Novell Client on Windows Vista

Date: 02/03/2007 00:11:02

 

 

By the way, a 'preview' build of the Novell client is now available:

 

http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=yIEJzwGwlu0~

 

 

--

Barry Schnur

Novell Support Connection Volunteer Sysop

 

 

 

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From: <Jeff_giampetro@hotmail.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: internet connection problems

Date: 02/06/2007 09:59:26

 

 

check your firewall settings my linksys router is in compable with vista

might have simular problems

 

"bova80" <bova80@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:61AF810C-7F90-4CE6-8F49-A96630FE47A4@microsoft.com...

> OK perhaps someone can help me with this.   when at home on a comcast

> cable

> connection connected through a link sys router everything works great.

> but

> now that i am at school all is not so great.  at first i thought it was

> because i was behind a netgear router but i am using it as a switch.  now

> some webpages load but some do not or in some cases if the address is

> forwarded it will not work.  all this worked under windows xp but now does

> not under vista

>

> also i used outlook under xp and was able to get my outside mail which is

> setup with pop access, but now under vista it will not connect.  other

> programs have the same problem not connected such as my avg virus software

> and windows media center, can't connect for guide setup.  so if someone

> could

> please enlighten me i would appreciate it, i thought it was ipv6 but i

> disabled that and still have the problem.  i am confused.  an example is

> if i

> want to go to espn.com i simply can't type that, i have to type

> espn.go.com.

> i have a xp laptop on the same network here at school and it works

> perfect,

> just flaws with vista.

 

 

 

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From: bova80 <bova80@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: internet connection problems

Date: 02/06/2007 11:31:03

 

 

checked the firewall, even disabled it and the vista firewall and still

having the same problem.  its just odd that everything works fine on xp but

not on vista with the same exact settings.  so its something in vista.

 

"Jeff_giampetro@hotmail.com" wrote:

 

> check your firewall settings my linksys router is in compable with vista

> might have simular problems

>

> "bova80" <bova80@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> news:61AF810C-7F90-4CE6-8F49-A96630FE47A4@microsoft.com...

> > OK perhaps someone can help me with this.   when at home on a comcast

> > cable

> > connection connected through a link sys router everything works great.

> > but

> > now that i am at school all is not so great.  at first i thought it was

> > because i was behind a netgear router but i am using it as a switch.  now

> > some webpages load but some do not or in some cases if the address is

> > forwarded it will not work.  all this worked under windows xp but now does

> > not under vista

> >

> > also i used outlook under xp and was able to get my outside mail which is

> > setup with pop access, but now under vista it will not connect.  other

> > programs have the same problem not connected such as my avg virus software

> > and windows media center, can't connect for guide setup.  so if someone

> > could

> > please enlighten me i would appreciate it, i thought it was ipv6 but i

> > disabled that and still have the problem.  i am confused.  an example is

> > if i

> > want to go to espn.com i simply can't type that, i have to type

> > espn.go.com.

> > i have a xp laptop on the same network here at school and it works

> > perfect,

> > just flaws with vista.

>

>

 

 

 

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From: Kim [MS] <KimMS@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: Internet Connection Speed

Date: 02/05/2007 15:39:02

 

 

Robert,

 

I'm sorry you're experiencing problems.  Did you know that you can turn on

the activity animation in the network icon in the tray?  Right click on the

icon, then choose, "Turn on activity animation."  That will help you 'see'

the traffic.

 

Then, you can find the relative speed of the connection by going to the

Network and Sharing Center (in the same right click menu from above), and

selecting "Manage network connections" in the left blue navigation bar.

Right click on the network you're interested in, and then select "Status".

That status page should show you the speed of the network.

 

I hope this helps.

 

"Robert W" wrote:

 

> In WIndows XP with UPNP and Gateway Discovery enabled an Internet Connection

> icon was created in the System Tray so you could see the actual internet

> activity on your gateway, it also had the benefit of quickly telling you the

> current speed of yor internet connection e.g 2.9Mbps.

>

> In Vista I can find no way to do, I don't have an Internet Connection icon

> in Network unlike XP, it would seem that to use IGDDC I have to share the

> connection to see an icon, sharing implies using ICS, why would I need to do

> this when my workstations access the network via a common router, this

> controls access to the Internet not a master PC.

>

> Is there anyway to do this or do I need to access the router to check this

> info now which is a slight annoyance. Am I missing something simple, I assume

> UPNP is already enabled in Vista as unlike XP you had to install it?

>

> Cheers

>

> --

> Robert W

 

 

 

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From: Eric Cross [MVP] <ecross4@gmail.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Internet Sharing Vista Host to XP Client

Date: 02/03/2007 12:53:29

 

 

Hello Tudor,

 

Would you try providing the ipconfig/all output from both computers so we

can further diagnose the issue? If you haven't already, you might have a

look at Troubleshooting Internet Connection Sharing on Windows XP.

 

Troubleshooting Internet Connection Sharing on Microsoft Windows XP

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=1DCFF3CE-F50F-4A34-AE67-CAC31CCD7BC9?

 

--

Eric Cross

Microsoft MVP (Windows Networking)

http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

 

 

"Tudor" <Tudor@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:82C4385F-1B6A-4610-8E98-610E890196F6@microsoft.com...

>I have a problem with sharing my Internet Connection from a Vista host to a

> XP client in a wired network. Before installing Vista, the connection

> worked

> fine on a XP host.

> Right now, on the Vista computer, if I scan the network, the XP computer

> appears in the list, so as far as I can see all the cables are ok. I have

> ICS

> activated on the Vista host, but when I try connecting from the XP client

> to

> the host, I get "Limited or no connectivity", because it can't assing any

> ip

> to the XP client or something like that.

> Any suggestions?

> Thanks,

> -Tudor

 

 

 

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From: misha <m.wawrzynski@gmail.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Internet Sharing Vista Host to XP Client

Date: 02/04/2007 15:35:12

 

 

Hi Eric,

 

I have the same problem, so please have a look here - I am sorry for

polish description, I am sure you'll get the overview ;-)

 

Microsoft Windows [Wersja 6.0.6000]

Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation. Wszelkie prawa zastrze¿one.

 

C:\Users\MishA>ipconfig /all

 

Konfiguracja IP systemu Windows

 

   Nazwa hosta . . . . . . . . . . . : MishA-PC

   Sufiks podstawowej domeny DNS . . :

   Typ wêz³a . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrydowy

   Routing IP w³¹czony . . . . . . . : Nie

   Serwer WINS Proxy w³¹czony. . . . : Nie

   Lista przeszukiwania sufiksów DNS : home.aster.pl

 

Karta Ethernet Po³¹czenie lokalne 2:

 

   Sufiks DNS konkretnego po³¹czenia : home.aster.pl

   Opis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : Motorola SURFboard SB5101 USB

Cable Modem

 

   Adres fizyczny. . . . . . . . . . : 00-14-04-xx-xx-xx (edited)

   DHCP w³¹czone . . . . . . . . . . : Tak

   Autokonfiguracja w³¹czona . . . . : Tak

   Adres IPv6. . . . . . . . . . . . : 2002:52d2:8f12:9:54ae:3d3e:f57c:

6aa5(Pref

erowane)

   Adres IPv6 lokacji lokalnej . . . : fec0::9:54ae:3d3e:f57c:

6aa5%2(Preferowane

)

   Tymczasowy adres IPv6 . . . . . . :

2002:52d2:8f12:9:90b2:72c2:8519:a500(Pref

erowane)

   Adres IPv6 po³¹czenia lokalnego . : fe80::54ae:3d3e:f57c:

6aa5%9(Preferowane)

 

   Adres IPv4. . . . . . . . . . . . . : 82.210.143.18(Preferowane)

   Maska podsieci. . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.252.0

   Dzier¿awa uzyskana. . . . . . . . : 4 lutego 2007 20:30:49

   Dzier¿awa wygasa. . . . . . . . . : 5 lutego 2007 20:29:53

   Brama domy?lna. . . . . . . . . . : 82.210.143.254

   Serwer DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . : 212.76.34.9

   Identyfikator IAID DHCPv6 . . . . : 218108932

   Identyfikator DUID klienta DHCPv6 :

00-01-00-01-0D-4D-51-55-00-01-6C-34-84-6C

 

   Serwery DNS . . . . . . . . . . . : fe80::54ae:3d3e:f57c:6aa5%9

                                       212.76.39.205

                                       212.76.33.106

                                       212.76.33.108

   NetBIOS przez Tcpip . . . . . . . : W³¹czony

 

Karta Ethernet Po³¹czenie lokalne:

 

   Sufiks DNS konkretnego po³¹czenia :

   Opis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek RTL8169/8110 Family PCI

Gigabit E

thernet NIC (NDIS 6.0)

   Adres fizyczny. . . . . . . . . . : 00-01-6C-34-84-6C

   DHCP w³¹czone . . . . . . . . . . : Nie

   Autokonfiguracja w³¹czona . . . . : Tak

   Adres IPv6 po³¹czenia lokalnego . : fe80::652f:364f:

1d66:68c9%8(Preferowane)

 

   Adres IPv4. . . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1(Preferowane)

   Maska podsieci. . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0

   Brama domy?lna. . . . . . . . . . :

   Serwery DNS . . . . . . . . . . . : fec0:0:0:ffff::1%1

                                       fec0:0:0:ffff::2%1

                                       fec0:0:0:ffff::3%1

   NetBIOS przez Tcpip . . . . . . . : W³¹czony

 

Karta tunelowa Po³¹czenie lokalne*:

 

   Sufiks DNS konkretnego po³¹czenia :

   Opis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : isatap.{6C702252-8C34-4A32-9CE6-

D7CD6D3E7

046}

   Adres fizyczny. . . . . . . . . . : 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0

   DHCP w³¹czone . . . . . . . . . . : Nie

   Autokonfiguracja w³¹czona . . . . : Tak

   Adres IPv6 po³¹czenia lokalnego . : fe80::5efe:

192.168.0.1%13(Preferowane)

   Brama domy?lna. . . . . . . . . . :

   Serwery DNS . . . . . . . . . . . : fec0:0:0:ffff::1%1

                                       fec0:0:0:ffff::2%1

                                       fec0:0:0:ffff::3%1

   NetBIOS przez Tcpip . . . . . . . : Wy³¹czony

 

Karta tunelowa Po³¹czenie lokalne* 6:

 

   Sufiks DNS konkretnego po³¹czenia : home.aster.pl

   Opis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : isatap.home.aster.pl

   Adres fizyczny. . . . . . . . . . : 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0

   DHCP w³¹czone . . . . . . . . . . : Nie

   Autokonfiguracja w³¹czona . . . . : Tak

   Adres IPv6 po³¹czenia lokalnego . : fe80::200:5efe:

82.210.143.18%12(Preferowa

ne)

   Brama domy?lna. . . . . . . . . . :

   Serwery DNS . . . . . . . . . . . : fe80::54ae:3d3e:f57c:6aa5%9

                                       212.76.39.205

                                       212.76.33.106

                                       212.76.33.108

   NetBIOS przez Tcpip . . . . . . . : Wy³¹czony

 

Karta tunelowa Po³¹czenie lokalne* 7:

 

   Sufiks DNS konkretnego po³¹czenia : home.aster.pl

   Opis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : 6TO4 Adapter

   Adres fizyczny. . . . . . . . . . : 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0

   DHCP w³¹czone . . . . . . . . . . : Nie

   Autokonfiguracja w³¹czona . . . . : Tak

   Tymczasowy adres IPv6 . . . . . . :

2002:52d2:8f12::52d2:8f12(Preferowane)

   Brama domy?lna. . . . . . . . . . : 2002:c058:6301::c058:6301

   Serwery DNS . . . . . . . . . . . : fe80::54ae:3d3e:f57c:6aa5%9

                                       212.76.39.205

                                       212.76.33.106

                                       212.76.33.108

   NetBIOS przez Tcpip . . . . . . . : Wy³¹czony

 

Karta tunelowa Po³¹czenie lokalne* 9:

 

   Stan no?nika . . . .  . . . . . . .: No?nik od³¹czony

   Sufiks DNS konkretnego po³¹czenia :

   Opis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-

Interface

   Adres fizyczny. . . . . . . . . . : 02-00-54-55-4E-01

   DHCP w³¹czone . . . . . . . . . . : Nie

   Autokonfiguracja w³¹czona . . . . : Tak

 

C:\Users\MishA>

 

 

Summary:

 

I use two computers - desktop Vista with USB Motorola Cable Modem, and

laptop XP SP2 connected ad-hoc with crossover cable.

 

I have two connections:

 

1. Karta Ethernet Po³¹czenie lokalne 2: using Motorola USB Cable Modem

and auto settings - it connects to the internet just fine...

 

2. Karta Ethernet Po³¹czenie lokalne: Realtek NIC which connects to my

laptop XP SP2.

 

The thing is, that when I'm trying to enable ICS i Vista host

computer, the system changes it's IP to static 192.168.0.1 (correct),

but on the Cable Modem adapter, not the LAN one!!! This makes the

cable modem disconnected from the network obviously, and the LAN

connection not available.

 

One more thing - both computers an see and work with very good, but

only when static IP is set on both. When I set static on Vista and

dynamic IP on XP SP2 it can't get one from DHCP on Vista...

 

I tried with firewalls turned on and off on both computers. Vista host

uses default windows firewall, laptop has Zone Alarm Pro.

 

Any suggestions welcome, as exactly the same hardware configuration

worked flawlessly with XP SP2 on both computers,

I suppose the IPv6 can have something to do here, but I know nothing

about it...

 

thanks in advance

 

MichalW

 

 

 

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From: Richard G. Harper <rgharper@email.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: join domain problems

Date: 02/02/2007 06:00:28

 

 

Create a shortcut to the command prompt on the desktop, then right-click

that shortcut and select "Run as Administrator", then attempt your command

again.  That should get you moving again.

 

--

Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User]  rgharper@gmail.com

* NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/

* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups

* The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/

* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

 

 

"Roberto" <whoisit@no.spam.net> wrote in message

news:eTZ4plqRHHA.3412@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> We have a small domain with a  fully  patched  SBS2003, used to  be  we

> could  join a new XP machine to  the  Domain  with

> http://[servername] connectcomputer, but  after setting  up  Vista

> Business on  a  Notebook and running this  command  we get the  following

> error

> " you  need  to  be  a local domain admin to  do this" [ may  not  be the

> exact msg]

> But the  account  attempting this  has  admin privileges, I tried

> starting in  safe  mode thinking

> I could do  this  using the default admin  account  but  it  wasn't an

> option on the welcome  screen.

> How do  we achieve  this ?

>

> rgds

> Roberto

>

 

 

 

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From: Roberto <whoisit@nospam.net>

To: none

Subject: Re: join domain problems

Date: 02/02/2007 07:36:04

 

 

"Richard G. Harper" <rgharper@email.com> wrote in message

news:ufZ9alrRHHA.4692@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> Create a shortcut to the command prompt on the desktop, then right-click

> that shortcut and select "Run as Administrator", then attempt your command

> again.  That should get you moving again.

>

> --

> Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User]  rgharper@gmail.com

> * NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/

> * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups

> * The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/

> * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

 

Thanks Richard

got  on the  domain  by  R/Clicking  Internet Explorer and  using  runas

 

rgds

Roberto

 

>

>

> "Roberto" <whoisit@no.spam.net> wrote in message

> news:eTZ4plqRHHA.3412@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

>> We have a small domain with a  fully  patched  SBS2003, used to  be  we

>> could  join a new XP machine to  the  Domain  with

>> http://[servername] connectcomputer, but  after setting  up  Vista

>> Business on  a  Notebook and running this  command  we get the  following

>> error

>> " you  need  to  be  a local domain admin to  do this" [ may  not  be the

>> exact msg]

>> But the  account  attempting this  has  admin privileges, I tried

>> starting in  safe  mode thinking

>> I could do  this  using the default admin  account  but  it  wasn't an

>> option on the welcome  screen.

>> How do  we achieve  this ?

>>

>> rgds

>> Roberto

>>

>

>

 

 

 

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From: Richard G. Harper <rgharper@email.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: join domain problems

Date: 02/02/2007 17:00:39

 

 

That works too.  :-)

 

--

Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User]  rgharper@gmail.com

* NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/

* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups

* The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/

* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

 

 

"Roberto" <whoisit@nospam.net> wrote in message

news:ONBs3asRHHA.996@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

>

> "Richard G. Harper" <rgharper@email.com> wrote in message

> news:ufZ9alrRHHA.4692@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

>> Create a shortcut to the command prompt on the desktop, then right-click

>> that shortcut and select "Run as Administrator", then attempt your

>> command again.  That should get you moving again.

>>

>> --

>> Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User]  rgharper@gmail.com

>> * NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/

>> * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups

>> * The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/

>> * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

>

> Thanks Richard

> got  on the  domain  by  R/Clicking  Internet Explorer and  using  runas

>

> rgds

> Roberto

>

>>

>>

>> "Roberto" <whoisit@no.spam.net> wrote in message

>> news:eTZ4plqRHHA.3412@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

>>> We have a small domain with a  fully  patched  SBS2003, used to  be  we

>>> could  join a new XP machine to  the  Domain  with

>>> http://[servername] connectcomputer, but  after setting  up  Vista

>>> Business on  a  Notebook and running this  command  we get the

>>> following error

>>> " you  need  to  be  a local domain admin to  do this" [ may  not  be

>>> the exact msg]

>>> But the  account  attempting this  has  admin privileges, I tried

>>> starting in  safe  mode thinking

>>> I could do  this  using the default admin  account  but  it  wasn't an

>>> option on the welcome  screen.

>>> How do  we achieve  this ?

>>>

>>> rgds

>>> Roberto

>>>

>>

>>

>

 

 

 

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From: Roberto <whoisit@nospam.net>

To: none

Subject: Re: join domain problems

Date: 02/02/2007 17:15:02

 

 

"Richard G. Harper" <rgharper@email.com> wrote in message

news:OqBKVWxRHHA.4076@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> That works too.  :-)

 

So looks  like  MS have tightened up  on  what basic admin accounts can  do

in Vista [shades of root in Linux]

 

rgds

Roberto

 

 

> --

> Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User]  rgharper@gmail.com

> * NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/

> * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups

> * The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/

> * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

>

>

> "Roberto" <whoisit@nospam.net> wrote in message

> news:ONBs3asRHHA.996@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

>>

>> "Richard G. Harper" <rgharper@email.com> wrote in message

>> news:ufZ9alrRHHA.4692@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

>>> Create a shortcut to the command prompt on the desktop, then right-click

>>> that shortcut and select "Run as Administrator", then attempt your

>>> command again.  That should get you moving again.

>>>

>>> --

>>> Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User]  rgharper@gmail.com

>>> * NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/

>>> * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups

>>> * The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/

>>> * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

>>

>> Thanks Richard

>> got  on the  domain  by  R/Clicking  Internet Explorer and  using  runas

>>

>> rgds

>> Roberto

>>

>>>

>>>

>>> "Roberto" <whoisit@no.spam.net> wrote in message

>>> news:eTZ4plqRHHA.3412@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

>>>> We have a small domain with a  fully  patched  SBS2003, used to  be  we

>>>> could  join a new XP machine to  the  Domain  with

>>>> http://[servername] connectcomputer, but  after setting  up  Vista

>>>> Business on  a  Notebook and running this  command  we get the

>>>> following error

>>>> " you  need  to  be  a local domain admin to  do this" [ may  not  be

>>>> the exact msg]

>>>> But the  account  attempting this  has  admin privileges, I tried

>>>> starting in  safe  mode thinking

>>>> I could do  this  using the default admin  account  but  it  wasn't an

>>>> option on the welcome  screen.

>>>> How do  we achieve  this ?

>>>>

>>>> rgds

>>>> Roberto

>>>>

>>>

>>>

>>

>

>

 

 

 

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From: Eric Cross [MVP] <ecross4@gmail.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Linksys Wireless G PCI Card Help!!

Date: 02/04/2007 08:44:55

 

 

Have you looked for an updated driver for the adapter from Linksys?

 

http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Promotion_C2?

 

--

Eric Cross

Microsoft MVP (Windows Networking)

http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

 

 

"vista" <vista@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:72952130-E129-4FAE-934E-BBC2D9439888@microsoft.com...

>I just got vista home basic and installed it form vista rc1.

> on rc1 my wireless network adapter worked fine, but on the vista home

> basic

> version i bought it does not work?

 

 

 

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From: Kamal Mitwasi <KamalMitwasi@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: Log on to Windows  Vista Enterprize edition as a Network user

Date: 02/05/2007 09:15:01

 

 

correction. it is only my profile that is having this problem.

can any body help?

 

"Kamal Mitwasi" wrote:

 

> I just installed a fresh copy of windows Vista enterprise edition, and

> everything looks great except when I logon into vista as a network user or

> domain admin, vista creates a temporary profile for me, so when I log off and

> log back on I lose my profile with all my configuration. Note that when i

> logon localy it works fine.

> it is very frustrating, can anybody help

> thanks

> Kamal

>

 

 

 

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From: Kamal Mitwasi <KamalMitwasi@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: Log on to Windows  Vista Enterprize edition as a Network user

Date: 02/06/2007 11:19:01

 

 

I found these error messages in the event veiwer:

 

Log Name:      Application

Source:        Microsoft-Windows-User Profiles Service

Date:          2/6/2007 10:54:31 AM

Event ID:      1530

Task Category: None

Level:         Warning

Keywords:      Classic

User:          SYSTEM

Computer:      NYC-KGM-VISTA.int.tog

Description:

Windows detected your registry file is still in use by other applications or

services. The file will be unloaded now. The applications or services that

hold your registry file may not function properly afterwards.

 

and

 

 

 

DETAIL -

1 user registry handles leaked from

\Registry\User\S-1-5-21-2102288857-856563927-6498272-11271:

Process 680 (\Device\HarddiskVolume2\Windows\System32\winlogon.exe) has

opened key \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-2102288857-856563927-6498272-11271

 

 

"Kamal Mitwasi" wrote:

 

> correction. it is only my profile that is having this problem.

> can any body help?

>

> "Kamal Mitwasi" wrote:

>

> > I just installed a fresh copy of windows Vista enterprise edition, and

> > everything looks great except when I logon into vista as a network user or

> > domain admin, vista creates a temporary profile for me, so when I log off and

> > log back on I lose my profile with all my configuration. Note that when i

> > logon localy it works fine.

> > it is very frustrating, can anybody help

> > thanks

> > Kamal

> >

 

 

 

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From: RJ <RJ@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: malfunctioning previous programs

Date: 02/04/2007 10:41:00

 

 

I was having problems with Limewire at first, but as soon as I downloaded the

latest version (4.12.11), it installed fine and it had absolutely no

problems. Hope this helps.

--

Cajun Gadget Boy

 

 

"thinkingboutu" wrote:

 

> Is anyone having trouble getting programs like limewire to work in vista with

> all the firewall protection and spyware programs?

 

 

 

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From: thinkingboutu <thinkingboutu@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: malfunctioning previous programs

Date: 02/04/2007 15:15:01

 

 

thanks Rj will try it again, but i tried that download among many others too

 

"RJ" wrote:

 

> I was having problems with Limewire at first, but as soon as I downloaded the

> latest version (4.12.11), it installed fine and it had absolutely no

> problems. Hope this helps.

> --

> Cajun Gadget Boy

>

>

> "thinkingboutu" wrote:

>

> > Is anyone having trouble getting programs like limewire to work in vista with

> > all the firewall protection and spyware programs?

 

 

 

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From: Ricardo Costa <Ricardo Costa@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Map drives across VPN fails

Date: 02/02/2007 19:58:19

 

 

I have the same problem here. When I try to access shares on my Win2003

server from Vista Ultimate, it timeouts and says that the network path could

not be found (0x80070035). According to netstat it's waiting a SYN reply

from the netbios-ssn service on the server.

 

I've tried disabling WebClient as you said, and now the error changed to

0x800704b3 (The network path was either typed incorrectly, does not exist,

or the network provider is not currently available).

 

 

Ricardo Costa

 

 

"fred" <jacma70@123.com> wrote in message

news:B6DB3BA2-A16A-404B-9FC7-1BCF21B1595C@microsoft.com...

> Creating a VPN connection from my Vista Ultimate RTM PC to any of my 10

> different destination networks works fine.

>

> Once connected, I can ping, RDP etc to remote servers across the pptp

> tunnel

> fine.

>

> However, I cannot map drives.   I can with exactly the same configuration

> from an XP SP2 PC, so there are no "network" issues involved here - it

> must

> be purely related to changes in Vista.

>

> I have tried all the usual suspect like disabling the firewall, disabling

> autotuning etc, but with no success.  I have tried mapping to IP address

> rather than netbios name, providing credentials using the net use

> command -

> but everything is met with system error 53.  I can't find any local policy

> settings that may be causing the problem either.

>

> I ran some network traces while attempting to map drives, and noticed that

> Vista was actually, bizzarely, attempting an http connection!  Stopping

> the

> Vista Web Client service seems to resolve this somewhat, and now I get

> system

> error 67.

>

> Network traces now show a TCP checksum error in response to netbios-ssn

> traffic.

>

> There must be some change in the Vista TCP stack that is causing this, but

> I

> can't figure out what - In fact I am convinced it is a bug.

>

> I see there are other posts on this exact subject, but am hoping from an

> MS

> response as a Technet Plus subscriber..

>

 

 

 

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From: fred <jacma70@123.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Map drives across VPN fails

Date: 02/06/2007 06:46:00

 

 

May have a solution for this..

 

I logged it with our MS TSC, and he came up with this new kb article:

http://support.microsoft.com/?id=929853

 

I found I had to disable IPv6 for the vpn, add the destinations dns suffix

as detailed in the kb article to the dns advanced tab of the vpn connection.

 

Then I could map a drive to \\machine.doman.local\c$ (for example).  It only

seems to work using the FQDN.  I have only tried this on a VPN back to the

office (a domain my pc is a member of).

 

I will test against "foregin" VPN destinations later..

 

Good luck!

 

 

 

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From: Kerry Brown <kerry@kdbNOSPAMsys-tems.c*a*m>

To: none

Subject: Re: Mapped drives have Red X?

Date: 01/13/2007 10:29:23

 

 

"Michael Cecil" <macecil@gmail.com> wrote in message

news:3M-dnZ4BAs7QSjXYnZ2dnUVZ_rjinZ2d@comcast.com...

>I had no problems with networking and sharing files, etc.  Even this is

> really a cosmetic annoyance.  I've mapped a shared folder on my server

> onto my Vista workstation using Windows Explorer.

>

> When I rename it from "Shared (\\SERVER)" to just "SERVER" it displays a

> red X on the little networked drive icon in explorer.  It still works fine

> however.  I was just wondering if there was a way to rename it without

> getting the incorrect red X.

 

 

Are you on a wireless connection? Does the red X go away after you access

the mapped drive? On my notebook mapped drives have the red X. If I do

something that accesses the drive then the next time I look in Explorer the

red X has gone away. After a while it comes back. As it doesn't affect the

way things work I've always just ignored it. In my case I've always assumed

it has something to do with the wireless connection. My notebook goes

through two wireless connections to get to my server, one to the router,

then a wireless bridge to the server. On a workstation on the same switch as

the server I don't see this behavior. It would be interesting to find out

what is really going on.

 

--

Kerry Brown

Microsoft MVP - Shell/User

http://www.vistahelp.ca

 

 

 

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From: Michael Cecil <macecil@gmail.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Mapped drives have Red X?

Date: 01/13/2007 10:44:13

 

 

On Sat, 13 Jan 2007 07:29:23 -0800, "Kerry Brown"

<kerry@kdbNOSPAMsys-tems.c*a*m> wrote:

 

>"Michael Cecil" <macecil@gmail.com> wrote in message

>news:3M-dnZ4BAs7QSjXYnZ2dnUVZ_rjinZ2d@comcast.com...

>>I had no problems with networking and sharing files, etc.  Even this is

>> really a cosmetic annoyance.  I've mapped a shared folder on my server

>> onto my Vista workstation using Windows Explorer.

>>

>> When I rename it from "Shared (\\SERVER)" to just "SERVER" it displays a

>> red X on the little networked drive icon in explorer.  It still works fine

>> however.  I was just wondering if there was a way to rename it without

>> getting the incorrect red X.

>

>

>Are you on a wireless connection? Does the red X go away after you access

>the mapped drive? On my notebook mapped drives have the red X. If I do

>something that accesses the drive then the next time I look in Explorer the

>red X has gone away. After a while it comes back. As it doesn't affect the

>way things work I've always just ignored it. In my case I've always assumed

>it has something to do with the wireless connection. My notebook goes

>through two wireless connections to get to my server, one to the router,

>then a wireless bridge to the server. On a workstation on the same switch as

>the server I don't see this behavior. It would be interesting to find out

>what is really going on.

 

No, this machine wasn't using a wireless connection.  I did notice that if

I add the // back to the drive name that it makes the X go away.  Pretty

odd, eh?

 

 

 

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From: Ricardo Costa <Ricardo Costa@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Mapping network shares over ssh tunnel using loopback device fails

Date: 02/02/2007 20:04:16

 

 

I have the same problem and error message, but I'm actually trying to map

network shares over VPN.

 

Ricardo Costa

 

"jojo-bs" <jojo-bs.2l8sbf@DoNotSpam.com> wrote in message

news:jojo-bs.2l8sbf@DoNotSpam.com...

>

> Hello vista or networks experts,

>

> I use the Vista Business retail Version on my home PC and a Thinkpad

> laptop using XP Pro SP2. Both are connceted to a local network using

> 192.168.100.X ip adresses which is also connected to a DSL router

> acting as a gateway to the internet.

>

> Since I need to map different network shares on different servers in my

> office network (which has no VPN access, just a SSH  server) to my home

> PC I use a workaround on my XP machine.

>

> I installed a virtual network adapter (microsoft loopback device) and

> only switched on the TCP/IP4 protocol (I did uncheck but not uninstall

> the rest).

> I set the IP adresses of this virtual network device manually to

> 10.10.10.6 and deactivated NetBIOS over TCP/IP.

>

> Then I connected via ssh to our ssh-server and set up a ssh tunnel via

> port forwarding between server X.X.X.X:139 and my listen interface

> 10.10.10.6:139.

> (x.x.x.x is one of the office servers which offers the network

> shares.)

>

> After that it was possible to map my network shares which were actually

> on x.x.x.x now to \\10.10.10.6\$share No big thing, I thought.

>

> BTW: I'm using bitvise tunnelier for this port forwarding issue.

>

> That always worked perfect on my XP machine and still does on my

> laptop.

>

> If I do exactly the same thing on my Vista machine I can't get

> connected.

>

> THE ERROR MESSAGE IS: ERROR CODE: 0X80070035. THE NETWORK PATH WAS NOT

> FOUND.

>

> Has anyone any ideas why that happens. I know I should be using VPN but

> they won't offer a VPN access in the office.

>

> Please, help me. I really need these shares. And I don't want to switch

> back to XP already. Thank you very much.

>

> Best regards,

> Joern

>

>

> --

> jojo-bs

> ------------------------------------------------------------------------

> jojo-bs's Profile: http://forums.techarena.in/member.php?userid=21456

> View this thread: http://forums.techarena.in/showthread.php?t=670160

>

> http://forums.techarena.in

>

 

 

 

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From: Eric Cross [MVP] <ecross4@gmail.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Mixed Vista/XP with wired/wireless Network Trouble

Date: 02/02/2007 09:45:50

 

 

Hello Frank,

 

Do you have a firewall either Windows Firewall or a third party installed?

If so, make sure it is properly configured for the local area network. An

improperly configured firewall can block file and printer sharing.

 

Try connecting the Vista machine this way. On the other machine, try one of

the following commands as shown below:

 

Click Start -> Run -> and type \\Vista

 

Click Start -> Run -> and type \\192.168.x.x (the ip address of the Vista

computer)

 

--

Eric Cross

Microsoft MVP (Windows Networking)

http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

 

"Frank Henkel" <Frank Henkel@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:F7C76AA6-CF00-4E3B-A429-A1D2623A2393@microsoft.com...

> Hello,

>

> I'm running a desktop with XP home wired to a Linksys WRT54G

> wireless/4port

> router.  I also have another desktop with XP Home (wired) hooked to the

> same

> router, and they're in a windows workgroup called "Mshome" (creatively

> enough!).  I can share files just fine between the two.

>

> I'm also now running a notebook with Vista Home Premium via wireless (same

> router).

>

> I can't for the life of me figure out how to file share between the the

> notebook and either desktop.  .  In my Network and Sharing Center, Network

> discovery, File sharing, Public Folder sharing, printer sharing, and media

> sharing are all on.  Password protected sharing is off.

>

> Problem is that I can't see any of the other machines (XP) on the network.

> From the XP machines, I can't see the vista notebook.  I've tried

> restarting,

> refreshing, and all sorts of stuff, but no dice.

>

> Can anyone possibly help me?  Thanks in advance.

>

> Frank

 

 

 

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From: mircea dan <bamswe@gmail.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Mixed Vista/XP with wired/wireless Network Trouble

Date: 02/02/2007 13:50:12

 

 

i had the same problem (almoast)

 

it can be solved but u got tp be more carefull at details

good luck

 

"Frank Henkel" <Frank Henkel@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:F7C76AA6-CF00-4E3B-A429-A1D2623A2393@microsoft.com...

> Hello,

>

> I'm running a desktop with XP home wired to a Linksys WRT54G

> wireless/4port

> router.  I also have another desktop with XP Home (wired) hooked to the

> same

> router, and they're in a windows workgroup called "Mshome" (creatively

> enough!).  I can share files just fine between the two.

>

> I'm also now running a notebook with Vista Home Premium via wireless (same

> router).

>

> I can't for the life of me figure out how to file share between the the

> notebook and either desktop.  .  In my Network and Sharing Center, Network

> discovery, File sharing, Public Folder sharing, printer sharing, and media

> sharing are all on.  Password protected sharing is off.

>

> Problem is that I can't see any of the other machines (XP) on the network.

> From the XP machines, I can't see the vista notebook.  I've tried

> restarting,

> refreshing, and all sorts of stuff, but no dice.

>

> Can anyone possibly help me?  Thanks in advance.

>

> Frank

 

 

 

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From: Tom John <redfrog.com@googlemail.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Mixed Vista/XP with wired/wireless Network Trouble

Date: 02/02/2007 14:56:40

 

 

On 2 Feb, 18:50, "mircea dan" <bam...@gmail.com> wrote:

> i had the same problem (almoast)

>

> it can be solved but u got tp be more carefull at details

>  good luck

 

How about supplying some of the details on how you solved it?

 

Cheers

 

Tom

 

 

 

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From: Kim [MS] <KimMS@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Mixed Vista/XP with wired/wireless Network Trouble

Date: 02/02/2007 15:31:00

 

 

Tom,

 

This Technet article might help.  Work through the steps:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/network/evaluate/vista_fp.mspx

 

Please let us know if it doesn't help.

 

Thanks!

 

 

"Tom John" wrote:

 

> On 2 Feb, 18:50, "mircea dan" <bam...@gmail.com> wrote:

> > i had the same problem (almoast)

> >

> > it can be solved but u got tp be more carefull at details

> >  good luck

>

> How about supplying some of the details on how you solved it?

>

> Cheers

>

> Tom

>

>

 

 

 

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From: Tom John <redfrog.com@googlemail.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Mixed Vista/XP with wired/wireless Network Trouble

Date: 02/02/2007 15:57:15

 

 

On Feb 2, 8:31 pm, Kim [MS] <K...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

 

> This Technet article might help.  Work through the steps:  http://www.microsoft.com/technet/network/evaluate/vista_fp.mspx

 

Hey Kim

 

Thanks for this, I've actually found it before, everything's set up

fine on the two Vista computers... both are connected to the router

(one wired and the other wireless) but can't see each other. I've

turned off the firewall on both computer and all the Sharing and

Discovery is enabled with minimul permissions in the Network and

Sharing Center. I installed OneCare on both boxes, so i think i'm

going to uninstall it and see if that's causing the problem. I'll post

back the results.

 

Cheers

 

Tom

 

 

 

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From: Tom John <redfrog.com@googlemail.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Mixed Vista/XP with wired/wireless Network Trouble

Date: 02/02/2007 16:52:52

 

 

My Solution:

 

Turned out it was OneCare. There are some options hidden away that

needed to be enabled:

 

Windows Live OneCare ->

Change OneCare Settinge ->

Firewall connection tool ->

Tick relevant options (Network discovery, file and print settings,

etc) ->

OK ->

Advanced Settings ->

Change file sharing from 'Do not share files and printers" ->

OK ->

OK

 

Done.

 

This fixed it all up for me and also allowed the XP box to see the

Vista boxes ok.

 

Hope this helps someone else.

 

Cheers

 

Tom

 

 

 

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From: Kim [MS] <KimMS@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Mixed Vista/XP with wired/wireless Network Trouble

Date: 02/02/2007 19:20:01

 

 

Tom,

 

That's really good news!  Thanks for working this through.  I will post your

results (OneCare firewall settings) to a few other posts in this NG for folks

who are having similar problems.

 

Thanks again!

 

 

"Tom John" wrote:

 

> My Solution:

>

> Turned out it was OneCare. There are some options hidden away that

> needed to be enabled:

>

> Windows Live OneCare ->

> Change OneCare Settinge ->

> Firewall connection tool ->

> Tick relevant options (Network discovery, file and print settings,

> etc) ->

> OK ->

> Advanced Settings ->

> Change file sharing from 'Do not share files and printers" ->

> OK ->

> OK

>

> Done.

>

> This fixed it all up for me and also allowed the XP box to see the

> Vista boxes ok.

>

> Hope this helps someone else.

>

> Cheers

>

> Tom

>

>

 

 

 

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From: Frank Henkel <FrankHenkel@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Mixed Vista/XP with wired/wireless Network Trouble

Date: 02/02/2007 20:52:00

 

 

An update to my orignial problem:

 

I do not have OneCare loaded on my machine (that I can determine).  My

notebook came w/ vista Home Premium preinstalled.

 

I changed my network type to "Private" per Kim's link, and renamed the

workgroup "MSHOME".  Via my HP FAQ's, I also found a download for a Link

Layer Topology Discovery download for the XP machine.

 

Now, I can see the Vista Notebook in my "Mshome" workgroup on the XP

machines, but when I click on it, I get a denial of permissions message.

 

I can't see either XP machine from my vista machine, except in the "full

map" section of the "Network and Sharing Center".  However, even though I can

see the XP machines, I cannot click on them in there.  All I can see is their

names and MAC addresses.

 

Is there anything else I can try?

 

"Kim [MS]" wrote:

 

> Tom,

>

> That's really good news!  Thanks for working this through.  I will post your

> results (OneCare firewall settings) to a few other posts in this NG for folks

> who are having similar problems.

>

> Thanks again!

>

>

> "Tom John" wrote:

>

> > My Solution:

> >

> > Turned out it was OneCare. There are some options hidden away that

> > needed to be enabled:

> >

> > Windows Live OneCare ->

> > Change OneCare Settinge ->

> > Firewall connection tool ->

> > Tick relevant options (Network discovery, file and print settings,

> > etc) ->

> > OK ->

> > Advanced Settings ->

> > Change file sharing from 'Do not share files and printers" ->

> > OK ->

> > OK

> >

> > Done.

> >

> > This fixed it all up for me and also allowed the XP box to see the

> > Vista boxes ok.

> >

> > Hope this helps someone else.

> >

> > Cheers

> >

> > Tom

> >

> >

 

 

 

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From: Kim [MS] <KimMS@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Mixed Vista/XP with wired/wireless Network Trouble

Date: 02/03/2007 03:18:00

 

 

Frank,

 

I suspect you already know this, but I just want to eliminate this as a

possible issue.  You cannot file share through the Network Map, even though

you installed LLTD to 'light-up' the XP machines in your map.  To get to the

available shares, right click on the network icon in the task tray, choose

Network and Sharing Center, then choose (in the blue left navigation pane)

the link which says, "View computers and devices."

 

From there you should be able to see the available XP shares from your Vista

machine.  Do you get the permissions error when you take that route?

 

Thx

 

"Frank Henkel" wrote:

 

> An update to my orignial problem:

>

> I do not have OneCare loaded on my machine (that I can determine).  My

> notebook came w/ vista Home Premium preinstalled.

>

> I changed my network type to "Private" per Kim's link, and renamed the

> workgroup "MSHOME".  Via my HP FAQ's, I also found a download for a Link

> Layer Topology Discovery download for the XP machine.

>

> Now, I can see the Vista Notebook in my "Mshome" workgroup on the XP

> machines, but when I click on it, I get a denial of permissions message.

>

> I can't see either XP machine from my vista machine, except in the "full

> map" section of the "Network and Sharing Center".  However, even though I can

> see the XP machines, I cannot click on them in there.  All I can see is their

> names and MAC addresses.

>

> Is there anything else I can try?

>

> "Kim [MS]" wrote:

>

> > Tom,

> >

> > That's really good news!  Thanks for working this through.  I will post your

> > results (OneCare firewall settings) to a few other posts in this NG for folks

> > who are having similar problems.

> >

> > Thanks again!

> >

> >

> > "Tom John" wrote:

> >

> > > My Solution:

> > >

> > > Turned out it was OneCare. There are some options hidden away that

> > > needed to be enabled:

> > >

> > > Windows Live OneCare ->

> > > Change OneCare Settinge ->

> > > Firewall connection tool ->

> > > Tick relevant options (Network discovery, file and print settings,

> > > etc) ->

> > > OK ->

> > > Advanced Settings ->

> > > Change file sharing from 'Do not share files and printers" ->

> > > OK ->

> > > OK

> > >

> > > Done.

> > >

> > > This fixed it all up for me and also allowed the XP box to see the

> > > Vista boxes ok.

> > >

> > > Hope this helps someone else.

> > >

> > > Cheers

> > >

> > > Tom

> > >

> > >

 

 

 

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From: hydro1956 <hydro1956@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: Mixed Vista/XP with wired/wireless Network Trouble

Date: 02/03/2007 17:21:21

 

 

Having sharing allowed and all the other required share/network settings

correct in Vista and XP machines I could not access Vista shared

foldews/printers from XP machines, however vice-versa I could. Now, after

three days I found the solution:

 

My Visata machine came with McAfee antivirus preloaded. Both the Windows and

McAfee firewalls were on. As soon as I disabled the McAfee firewall the

network sharing worked as intended!

 

Doing a little follow-up research, I then turned off Windows firewall and

re-enabled the McAfee firewall, as well as changed the security level setting

in McAfee. At this point I was back to the "no-access" problem so I disabled

McAfee firewall and re-enabled Windows firewall. The network worked like a

carm once again. Now I assume there is an exception check box like "Allow

network folder/pinter sharing" in McAfee's firewall like there is in windows

firewall if you are wanting to use McAfee's firewall instead. Also, this may

be the same issue if you have some other another firewall enabled.

 

 

 

"Frank Henkel" wrote:

 

> Hello,

>

> I'm running a desktop with XP home wired to a Linksys WRT54G wireless/4port

> router.  I also have another desktop with XP Home (wired) hooked to the same

> router, and they're in a windows workgroup called "Mshome" (creatively

> enough!).  I can share files just fine between the two.

>

> I'm also now running a notebook with Vista Home Premium via wireless (same

> router).

>

> I can't for the life of me figure out how to file share between the the

> notebook and either desktop.  .  In my Network and Sharing Center, Network

> discovery, File sharing, Public Folder sharing, printer sharing, and media

> sharing are all on.  Password protected sharing is off.

>

> Problem is that I can't see any of the other machines (XP) on the network.

> From the XP machines, I can't see the vista notebook.  I've tried restarting,

> refreshing, and all sorts of stuff, but no dice.

>

> Can anyone possibly help me?  Thanks in advance.

>

> Frank

 

 

 

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From: SeanV <SeanV@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Modem speed is half

Date: 02/02/2007 14:31:01

 

 

It is already at 115200 bps :(   Any other thoughs on what it could be?This

is soo horrible..

 

"Dustin Harper" wrote:

 

> You can try, but since it worked in Windows XP I don't think that it

> would make much of a difference. You can try changing the port setting

> to 115,200 in the modem properties.

>

> Dustin Harper

> dharper@vistarip.com

> http://www.vistarip.com

>

>

>

> SeanV wrote:

> > Im at work, So I cant test it right now, But I'm pretty sure its not normal,

> > its always at 45,000 (shows it) and now its always 28,000...

> >

> > And while playing Online games like world of warcraft, i can DEFINITELY see

> > a HUGE difference. websites open slower too. Should I try replacing the phone

> > line I use from my computer to the phone jack?

> >

> >

> > "Dustin Harper" wrote:

> >

> >> Have you done an online speed test. That speed is just what the modem

> >> connects at. It can fluctuate quite a bit once it is connected. Most

> >> common cause it the phone lines.

> >>

> >> Go to www.speakeasy.net/speedtest and test your speeds. They may be just

> >> fine, just reported to the OS as slower when connecting.

> >>

> >> Dustin Harper

> >> dharper@vistarip.com

> >> http://www.vistarip.com

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >> SeanV wrote:

> >>> Hello, I am currently on dial up.. and every bit counts. I normally connect

> >>> at 45,000 BPS, and now its 28.8 BPS.

> >>>

> >>> It just suddenly changed.. (it did this before vista too)

> >>>

> >>> Heres the options I tested:

> >>>

> >>> a.) The phone line. phone company ran diagnostics and it ran fine.

> >>> b.) A different phone line.  Same thing happened. half speed.

> >>> c.) different cord to connect. Same thing happened.

> >>> d.) New modem of the same brand. Same thing

> >>> e.) New modem of a diff. brand.  Same thing

> >>> f.) New Drivers? there from 2003, But they work with vista, and the most up

> >>> to date ones are 2003.. If anyone could look into this.. my modem is a V.92

> >>> PCI.

> >>> g.)Different computer- I tried using a different computer, and guess what?

> >>> It ran at full speed...

> >>> h.) Reformat. I reformatted my entire computer incase of viruses. I tried on

> >>> XP, and then Vista.. still half speed. Back with xp it said something was

> >>> blocking my connection...  But I never figured it out. and as I said, Vista

> >>> says theres no problems

> >>> I.) ISP- the other computer has the same ISP :(

> >>> J.) The number I dial into is the same on both computers, yet mine runs at

> >>> half speed.

> >>> K.) Diff. Ports- I plugged the modem into every single PCI port.. same outcome

> >>>

> >>> These are some things I think it could be.. Motherboard glitch? Power

> >>> supply? Any ideas? sorry about all the reading :(

> >>> Something wrong with my motherboard?

>

 

 

 

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From: Steve Winograd [MVP] <bcmaven@mvps.org>

To: none

Subject: Re: multiple NICs; automatic metrics

Date: 02/04/2007 00:07:15

 

 

In article <OAPrXbASHHA.3500@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl>, Jim Millard

<millardjk@gmail.com> wrote:

>With versions prior to vista, it was possible to set a hierarchy or

>order to multiple physical NICs; the net result was that if two or more

>NICs were attached to the same network, one could be sure that the

>higher priority NIC would end up with a lower metric for routing

>purposes. This comes in especially handy when you have a laptop with

>both a wired & wireless connection to the same LAN: The default for XP

>(for some retarded reason) was to use the wireless before the wired, and

>I'd always have to go into the advanced network settings and fix the

>preference order, as the wired connection was always faster and more

>reliable than the wireless.

>

>I can't find anything in the Vista network setup to let me manage this,

>but it also may be irrelevant: the result of "route print" shows that my

>wireless adapter has a higher metric, giving priority to my wired

>connection. Just the same, I'd like to be able to force it if it ever

>reverts to the other way...

 

Go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Network

Connections, which is the same as the Network Connections folder in

XP.  You can open a connection's TCP/IPv4 properties and set a metric

just like in XP.

--

Best Wishes,

Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

 

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group

for everyone to see.  I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions

addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

 

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program

http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

 

 

 

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From: Kerry Brown <kerry@kdbNOSPAMsys-tems.c*a*m>

To: none

Subject: Re: Need help with Remote Desktop / Vista...

Date: 02/05/2007 21:56:10

 

 

It sounds like your router is blocking rdp. This is normal. You have to

forward port 3389 from your router to the office computer. Here's some

links. They are about XP but the setup is very close with Vista. The

principles are the same.

 

http://theillustratednetwork.mvps.org/RemoteDesktop/RemoteDesktopSetupandTroubleshooting.html

 

http://ask-leo.com/how_can_i_connect_to_my_home_computer_from_work.html

 

--

Kerry Brown

Microsoft MVP - Shell/User

http://www.vistahelp.ca

 

 

"frankmcma" <frank@fmstudio.com> wrote in message

news:eZdxVhYSHHA.5012@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>

> On my office machine I have Windows Vista Ultimate, on my laptop I have

> Windows XP Home (on the laptop I have downloaded the most recent Desktop

> Connection Program)

>

> If I am within my wireless network, i can input my computer and password

> into my laptop and remote desktop works great on my laptop, Vista screen

> pops right up on my laptop. However when I am at a coffee shop and try to

> dial in to my office computer, it does not work. I tried computer name, my

> computers IP address, etc...nothing worked.

>

> Any ideas? I want to log in remotely to vista at my office from my XP

> laptop. Any settings I am missing?

>

> Thanks!

>

> Frank

 

 

 

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From: frankmcma <frank@fmstudio.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Need help with Remote Desktop / Vista...

Date: 02/06/2007 10:01:43

 

 

Lots of good info and I found a site on there:

http://www.portforward.com/default.htm Which has one solution which involves

about 25 steps and creating a static IP and etc..etc...

 

I have to say..if I am a business user who just purchased Windows Vista and

wants to use Remote Desktop..should I need to be an IT guy and spend time

researching info on this and reprogramming my system(s) for a half hour?

 

Honestly...I thought it would be a bit easier than this. It worked fine with

XP Pro

 

Any other solutions out there?

 

Frank

 

 

"Kerry Brown" <kerry@kdbNOSPAMsys-tems.c*a*m> wrote in message

news:emrjcpZSHHA.996@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> It sounds like your router is blocking rdp. This is normal. You have to

> forward port 3389 from your router to the office computer. Here's some

> links. They are about XP but the setup is very close with Vista. The

> principles are the same.

>

> http://theillustratednetwork.mvps.org/RemoteDesktop/RemoteDesktopSetupandTroubleshooting.html

>

> http://ask-leo.com/how_can_i_connect_to_my_home_computer_from_work.html

>

> --

> Kerry Brown

> Microsoft MVP - Shell/User

> http://www.vistahelp.ca

>

>

> "frankmcma" <frank@fmstudio.com> wrote in message

> news:eZdxVhYSHHA.5012@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>>

>> On my office machine I have Windows Vista Ultimate, on my laptop I have

>> Windows XP Home (on the laptop I have downloaded the most recent Desktop

>> Connection Program)

>>

>> If I am within my wireless network, i can input my computer and password

>> into my laptop and remote desktop works great on my laptop, Vista screen

>> pops right up on my laptop. However when I am at a coffee shop and try to

>> dial in to my office computer, it does not work. I tried computer name,

>> my computers IP address, etc...nothing worked.

>>

>> Any ideas? I want to log in remotely to vista at my office from my XP

>> laptop. Any settings I am missing?

>>

>> Thanks!

>>

>> Frank

>

 

 

 

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From: Eric Cross [MVP] <ecross4@gmail.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Netbeui

Date: 02/05/2007 09:21:55

 

 

Hello Dan,

 

NetBEUI has mostly been replaced by TCP/IP. Support for NetBEUI was

discontinued in Windows XP. You can use TCP/IP of which are installed by

default in Windows XP and Windows Vista.

 

--

Eric Cross

Microsoft MVP (Windows Networking)

http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

 

 

"Dan S" <djsigal@yahoo.com> wrote in message

news:uCwHg$SSHHA.4028@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>I have a client with a workgroup and they have many wk2 and XP systems.

>There is a win98 machine that acts as a printer server that has a canon

>parallel printer attached to it.

>

> These systems use Netbeui to connect.

>

> Can I install XP netbeui on Vista Basic?

>

> There is no driver yet for the canon as well so can I use the XP driver?

>

> Dan

>

 

 

 

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From: Al Dykes <adykes@panix.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Netbeui

Date: 02/05/2007 09:38:01

 

 

In article <uCwHg$SSHHA.4028@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl>,

Dan S <djsigal@yahoo.com> wrote:

>I have a client with a workgroup and they have many wk2 and XP systems.

>There is a win98 machine that acts as a printer server that has a canon

>parallel printer attached to it.

>

>These systems use Netbeui to connect.

>

>Can I install XP netbeui on Vista Basic?

>

>There is no driver yet for the canon as well so can I use the XP driver?

>

>Dan

>

 

 

 

Get a modern print server gadget for as little as 50 bucks. It will

probably pay for itself in electric bills compared to an old PC, not

to mention the grief if/when the W98 machine dies.

 

--

a d y k e s @ p a n i x . c o m

Don't blame me. I voted for Gore. A Proud signature since 2001

 

 

 

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From: Dan S <djsigal@yahoo.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Netbeui

Date: 02/05/2007 13:18:51

 

 

Thanks but question not answered.

 

Can I install XP netbeui on a new Vista basic OS system?

 

Putting a print server on a network may not always work as one needs to have

a Vista printer driver as well.

 

Dan

 

 

"Al Dykes" <adykes@panix.com> wrote in message

news:eq7fg9$540$1@panix5.panix.com...

> In article <uCwHg$SSHHA.4028@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl>,

> Dan S <djsigal@yahoo.com> wrote:

>>I have a client with a workgroup and they have many wk2 and XP systems.

>>There is a win98 machine that acts as a printer server that has a canon

>>parallel printer attached to it.

>>

>>These systems use Netbeui to connect.

>>

>>Can I install XP netbeui on Vista Basic?

>>

>>There is no driver yet for the canon as well so can I use the XP driver?

>>

>>Dan

>>

>

>

>

> Get a modern print server gadget for as little as 50 bucks. It will

> probably pay for itself in electric bills compared to an old PC, not

> to mention the grief if/when the W98 machine dies.

>

> --

> a d y k e s @ p a n i x . c o m

> Don't blame me. I voted for Gore. A Proud signature since 2001

 

 

 

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From: <thetruthhurts @homail.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Netbeui

Date: 02/06/2007 00:13:30

 

 

Yes.  The XP netbeui will install and run under VISTA.  I ran it for a

few days and then decided it was creating too many problems with pcs

when they started hibernating.

 

On Mon, 5 Feb 2007 13:18:51 -0500, "Dan S" <djsigal@yahoo.com> wrote:

 

>Thanks but question not answered.

>

>Can I install XP netbeui on a new Vista basic OS system?

>

>Putting a print server on a network may not always work as one needs to have

>a Vista printer driver as well.

>

>Dan

>

>

>"Al Dykes" <adykes@panix.com> wrote in message

>news:eq7fg9$540$1@panix5.panix.com...

>> In article <uCwHg$SSHHA.4028@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl>,

>> Dan S <djsigal@yahoo.com> wrote:

>>>I have a client with a workgroup and they have many wk2 and XP systems.

>>>There is a win98 machine that acts as a printer server that has a canon

>>>parallel printer attached to it.

>>>

>>>These systems use Netbeui to connect.

>>>

>>>Can I install XP netbeui on Vista Basic?

>>>

>>>There is no driver yet for the canon as well so can I use the XP driver?

>>>

>>>Dan

>>>

>>

>>

>>

>> Get a modern print server gadget for as little as 50 bucks. It will

>> probably pay for itself in electric bills compared to an old PC, not

>> to mention the grief if/when the W98 machine dies.

>>

>> --

>> a d y k e s @ p a n i x . c o m

>> Don't blame me. I voted for Gore. A Proud signature since 2001

>

 

 

 

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From: ken <home@now.net>

To: none

Subject: Re: Netbeui

Date: 02/06/2007 11:41:51

 

 

In article <#EOnVIVSHHA.1016@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl>, djsigal@yahoo.com

says...

> Thanks but question not answered.

>

> Can I install XP netbeui on a new Vista basic OS system?

>

> Putting a print server on a network may not always work as one needs to have

> a Vista printer driver as well.

 

You need a Vista print driver now.  A shared printer needs to have the

correct driver installed on the client machine to print no matter how it

is networked.

 

 

>

> Dan

>

>

> "Al Dykes" <adykes@panix.com> wrote in message

> news:eq7fg9$540$1@panix5.panix.com...

> > In article <uCwHg$SSHHA.4028@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl>,

> > Dan S <djsigal@yahoo.com> wrote:

> >>I have a client with a workgroup and they have many wk2 and XP systems.

> >>There is a win98 machine that acts as a printer server that has a canon

> >>parallel printer attached to it.

> >>

> >>These systems use Netbeui to connect.

> >>

> >>Can I install XP netbeui on Vista Basic?

> >>

> >>There is no driver yet for the canon as well so can I use the XP driver?

> >>

> >>Dan

> >>

> >

> >

> >

> > Get a modern print server gadget for as little as 50 bucks. It will

> > probably pay for itself in electric bills compared to an old PC, not

> > to mention the grief if/when the W98 machine dies.

> >

> > --

> > a d y k e s @ p a n i x . c o m

> > Don't blame me. I voted for Gore. A Proud signature since 2001

>

>

>

 

 

 

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From: AJR <ajrjdr@comcast.net>

To: none

Subject: Re: Netbeui

Date: 02/05/2007 18:40:08

 

 

There is "Netbeui" no such thing as "XP Netbeui".  It was included with XP

only to provide backward network compatibility between XP and "older"

Windows versions.

As Eric stated - TCP/IP now performs the network functions - Vista does not

support Netbeui.

 

 

"Dan S" <djsigal@yahoo.com> wrote in message

news:uCwHg$SSHHA.4028@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>I have a client with a workgroup and they have many wk2 and XP systems.

>There is a win98 machine that acts as a printer server that has a canon

>parallel printer attached to it.

>

> These systems use Netbeui to connect.

>

> Can I install XP netbeui on Vista Basic?

>

> There is no driver yet for the canon as well so can I use the XP driver?

>

> Dan

>

 

 

 

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From: Susan <Susan@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Netbeui

Date: 02/05/2007 20:00:02

 

 

I cannot get Vista basic to print to the windows 98 machine that has the

Canon printer attached to it via parallel cable.

 

Since netbeui cannot be installed as a protocol in Vista, and this is a

workgroup, and the add printer wizard does not find or detect this printer.

 

Any thoughts how to handle?

 

Dan

 

"AJR" wrote:

 

> There is "Netbeui" no such thing as "XP Netbeui".  It was included with XP

> only to provide backward network compatibility between XP and "older"

> Windows versions.

> As Eric stated - TCP/IP now performs the network functions - Vista does not

> support Netbeui.

>

>

> "Dan S" <djsigal@yahoo.com> wrote in message

> news:uCwHg$SSHHA.4028@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

> >I have a client with a workgroup and they have many wk2 and XP systems.

> >There is a win98 machine that acts as a printer server that has a canon

> >parallel printer attached to it.

> >

> > These systems use Netbeui to connect.

> >

> > Can I install XP netbeui on Vista Basic?

> >

> > There is no driver yet for the canon as well so can I use the XP driver?

> >

> > Dan

> >

>

>

>

 

 

 

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From: JoeT <glitchworks@comcast.net>

To: none

Subject: Re: Netbeui

Date: 02/06/2007 14:15:19

 

 

"AJR" <ajrjdr@comcast.net> wrote in message

news:%23bhn77XSHHA.2124@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

> There is "Netbeui" no such thing as "XP Netbeui".  It was included with XP

> only to provide backward network compatibility between XP and "older"

> Windows versions.

> As Eric stated - TCP/IP now performs the network functions - Vista does

> not support Netbeui.

 

True enough in the sense that vista does not include nor officially support

the installation and binding of Netbeui as a protocol.

 

Untrue that it cannot be installed and used. Just out of curiosity I

followed the basic instructions for installing it into XP which are

available all over the web (But applied the instruction to Vista) and it

worked smoothly even after un-binding TCPIP from the adapters. i.e. using

only Netbeui. Granted there are probably issues I didn't find due to the

individual nature of the system I tested it upon.

 

I have used this method in the past as a means of keeping drive by hackers

out of shares that used WEP based wireless routers, which everyone knows,

are simply just too easy to crack.

 

So no it isn't officially supported but yes it certainly can be used at

least for now. :)

 

 

 

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From: Steve Urbach <dragonsclaw@NOTmindspring.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Netbeui

Date: 02/05/2007 21:38:15

 

 

On Mon, 5 Feb 2007 09:13:58 -0500, "Dan S" <djsigal@yahoo.com> wrote:

 

>I have a client with a workgroup and they have many wk2 and XP systems.

>There is a win98 machine that acts as a printer server that has a canon

>parallel printer attached to it.

>

>These systems use Netbeui to connect.

>

>Can I install XP netbeui on Vista Basic?

>

>There is no driver yet for the canon as well so can I use the XP driver?

>

>Dan

>

If you are using a computer for shares (file or Print) it is best that

it is the HIGHEST O/S, not the lowest.

W98se does support TCP/IP (windows) networks (I have one running with

98se,W2k,XPpro and Vista rc2).

Steve U

 

 

 

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From: Bruce Sanderson <bsanders@newsgroups.nospam>

To: none

Subject: Re: Network Access Denied

Date: 02/04/2007 21:49:12

 

 

1. on Vista, the Administrator user account is disabled by default, so you

can use it to connect remotely or logon locally

2. on Vista, by default, access to shares over the network is denied for

user accounts with blank passwords.  This is also true of Windows XP

Professional, but notXP Home.

 

a. logon to the XP computer with a user account that is NOT Administrator

and which requires a password

b. on the Vista computer, create a user account with the same name and

password as you are using on the XP computer

 

Does this help?

 

--

Bruce Sanderson MVP Printing

http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders

 

It is perfectly useless to know the right answer to the wrong question.

 

 

 

"Vince" <nonehere@newsgroupname.com> wrote in message

news:Ojy$x6KSHHA.2212@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> Hello:

>

> Just puchased a Vista machine I swore I would wait a year but I got hit by

> lightning 3 days after the Vista release and guess what, every store in

> town

> only sells Vista now.

>

> Besides having to rush though the learning curve to find my way around I

> have unresolved issues.

>

> I tell Vista to share my whole C:Drive. Yes the whole thing. I have only

> three machines in the same room and no critical data just need to have

> full

> access to each machine.

>

> Vista can access XP No problem. XP gets access denied. I have turned on

> network discovery, file sharing, turned off password protected sharing. On

> the c drive I clicked advanced sharing and then permissions. In

> permissions

> there was the everyone group. I gave the group all permissions. Still when

> I

> try to access it I get access denied.

>

> Please tell me what I missed.

>

> Thanks

> Vince

>

>

 

 

 

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From: Kim [MS] <KimMS@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: Network Access Denied

Date: 02/05/2007 15:43:02

 

 

Vince,

 

I'm sorry you're experiencing problems.  Bruce is right in his response.

While you can share out the root, it's not recommended.  Read through the

TechNet article below which explains the differences in Vista file share and

permissions.  Please let us know if, after following the steps in the article

below, you're still experincing problems.

 

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/network/evaluate/vista_fp.mspx

 

"Vince" wrote:

 

> Hello:

>

> Just puchased a Vista machine I swore I would wait a year but I got hit by

> lightning 3 days after the Vista release and guess what, every store in town

> only sells Vista now.

>

> Besides having to rush though the learning curve to find my way around I

> have unresolved issues.

>

> I tell Vista to share my whole C:Drive. Yes the whole thing. I have only

> three machines in the same room and no critical data just need to have full

> access to each machine.

>

> Vista can access XP No problem. XP gets access denied. I have turned on

> network discovery, file sharing, turned off password protected sharing. On

> the c drive I clicked advanced sharing and then permissions. In permissions

> there was the everyone group. I gave the group all permissions. Still when I

> try to access it I get access denied.

>

> Please tell me what I missed.

>

> Thanks

> Vince

>

>

>

 

 

 

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From: Bruce Sanderson <bsanders@newsgroups.nospam>

To: none

Subject: Re: Network Access Denied

Date: 02/06/2007 01:28:27

 

 

Here's some info that might help - I hope it does not seem pedantic or

"insulting to your intelligence"!

 

Different editions of Vista (e.g. Home Basic, Business) have slightly

different details with respect to sharing, security etc., so if this doesn't

help, please state which editon you have.

 

There are two sets of permissions:

1. permissions to for access remotely through a Share

2. permissions for users to actually read or modify the content of the

folders that are the subject (target) of the Share (sometimes referred to as

NTFS permissions)

 

 

This concept has been in Windows since Windows NT - it's not new with Vista.

Windows XP has the same concepts, but, especially with XP Home, some of this

is "simplified" so you may not be aware of it.  With XP, your C partition

might be formatted with FAT32 - if this is the case, the concept of

permissions on folders is missing completely.

 

To successfully get access to a folder remotely, you have to have both types

of permissions.  Unlike XP, with Vista, by default, the Everyone group does

NOT have permissions (type 2) on the root of the C drive and I suggest you

really don't want to grant that permission - it will create havoc with the

security on your Vista computer

 

Sound like you used "Advanced Sharing" to grant the Everyone group

permission to access remotely through the share (type 1 above).  However, if

the user attempting to access remotely does not have permission to do

anything on the folder that is the target of the share - the root of the c

partition in this case, that user will get access is denied, even if

Everyone has permission on the share.

 

However, by default "bypass Travers checking" is turned on.  This means,

that even though you don't have access to the target folder of the share, if

you know the name of the folder inside the target folder, you can access

that remotely.

 

To try the test below, you will need to know the Computer Name of your Vista

computer - if you don't know for sure what it is, click Start, right click

Computer, select Properties - the Computer name is shown in the "Computer

name, domain, and workgroup settings" section

 

You didn't state what Share Name you used for the share you created on the

root of your C drive on the Vista computer - I've assumed you called it Call

 

1. on the XP computer

2. click Start, Run

3. key \\VistaComputername\call\users

4. press Enter (or click OK)

 

Although the User folder should appear in Windows Explorer, you'll most

likely get "access is denied" to all the folders inside the Users folder.

This is becuase the Everyone group has permission to access the Users

folder, but not any of the child folders.

 

I suggest you really don't want to do this.  There is far too much important

stuff on the C drive that is vital for Vista to function.  You're much

better off either using the Public folder with "Public folder sharing" or

creating a Share on exactly what it is you want to access remotely (for

example, your folder under Users).

 

Even better, turn on Password Protected Sharing, set a password for your

Vista user account and use that to connect to shares on the Vista computer

remotely.

 

You might want to open Help and Support, key "folder sharing" or "file

sharing essentials" in the Search box, press Enter.  In some ways, Vista

makes sharing easier while still being secure, but the concepts in Vista are

a bit different from those in XP.

 

For another approach that you might find useful, see the thread "Hidden

Shares?" in this newsgroup.

 

--

Bruce Sanderson MVP Printing

http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders

 

It is perfectly useless to know the right answer to the wrong question.

 

 

 

"Vince" <nonehere@newsgroupname.com> wrote in message

news:Ojy$x6KSHHA.2212@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> Hello:

>

> Just puchased a Vista machine I swore I would wait a year but I got hit by

> lightning 3 days after the Vista release and guess what, every store in

> town

> only sells Vista now.

>

> Besides having to rush though the learning curve to find my way around I

> have unresolved issues.

>

> I tell Vista to share my whole C:Drive. Yes the whole thing. I have only

> three machines in the same room and no critical data just need to have

> full

> access to each machine.

>

> Vista can access XP No problem. XP gets access denied. I have turned on

> network discovery, file sharing, turned off password protected sharing. On

> the c drive I clicked advanced sharing and then permissions. In

> permissions

> there was the everyone group. I gave the group all permissions. Still when

> I

> try to access it I get access denied.

>

> Please tell me what I missed.

>

> Thanks

> Vince

>

>

 

 

 

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From: Bruce Sanderson <bsanders@newsgroups.nospam>

To: none

Subject: Re: Network Access Denied

Date: 02/06/2007 16:08:54

 

 

Unlike Windows 95 and, to a lesser extent, Windows XP, Vista is designed and

configured to be "secure by default".  One of the reasons that Windows 95

had so many problems is because it has essentially no security - any

application or user can do anything, including destroying (or replacing)

things vital to the OS and applications.

 

There are some alternatives:

1. connect remotely using Remote Desktop Connection

2. enable the use of the hidden Administrative shares as discussed in the

thread "Hidden Shares?" in this news group - this provides network access to

the entire C partition for administrators

3. arrange for all data that needs to be routinely backed up to be in a

"Data" folder, rather than in various places in user profiles or application

folders in, for example Program Files.  Unfortunately, this later is subject

to the vagaries of application designers, many of whom have chosen ignore

design guidelines, security and data backup requirements for over a decade.

4. understand the business requirement for backups - is it to protect data

or to provide rapid restoration of function (e.g. if a hard drive or

computer failure)?  - use that to drive your backup strategy.  If the

former - put the data in one place (folder) and backup that folder (e.g.

using robocopy from the Windows 2003 Resource Kit tools).

 

--

Bruce Sanderson MVP

http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders/

It's perfectly useless to know the right answer to the wrong question.

 

 

"Bruce Sanderson" <bsanders@newsgroups.nospam> wrote in message

news:C8AE4CDD-BCCB-4756-A871-456C50AAF852@microsoft.com...

> Here's some info that might help - I hope it does not seem pedantic or

> "insulting to your intelligence"!

>

> Different editions of Vista (e.g. Home Basic, Business) have slightly

> different details with respect to sharing, security etc., so if this

> doesn't help, please state which editon you have.

>

> There are two sets of permissions:

> 1. permissions to for access remotely through a Share

> 2. permissions for users to actually read or modify the content of the

> folders that are the subject (target) of the Share (sometimes referred to

> as NTFS permissions)

>

>

> This concept has been in Windows since Windows NT - it's not new with

> Vista. Windows XP has the same concepts, but, especially with XP Home,

> some of this is "simplified" so you may not be aware of it.  With XP, your

> C partition might be formatted with FAT32 - if this is the case, the

> concept of permissions on folders is missing completely.

>

> To successfully get access to a folder remotely, you have to have both

> types of permissions.  Unlike XP, with Vista, by default, the Everyone

> group does NOT have permissions (type 2) on the root of the C drive and I

> suggest you really don't want to grant that permission - it will create

> havoc with the security on your Vista computer

>

> Sound like you used "Advanced Sharing" to grant the Everyone group

> permission to access remotely through the share (type 1 above).  However,

> if the user attempting to access remotely does not have permission to do

> anything on the folder that is the target of the share - the root of the c

> partition in this case, that user will get access is denied, even if

> Everyone has permission on the share.

>

> However, by default "bypass Travers checking" is turned on.  This means,

> that even though you don't have access to the target folder of the share,

> if you know the name of the folder inside the target folder, you can

> access that remotely.

>

> To try the test below, you will need to know the Computer Name of your

> Vista computer - if you don't know for sure what it is, click Start, right

> click Computer, select Properties - the Computer name is shown in the

> "Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings" section

>

> You didn't state what Share Name you used for the share you created on the

> root of your C drive on the Vista computer - I've assumed you called it

> Call

>

> 1. on the XP computer

> 2. click Start, Run

> 3. key \\VistaComputername\call\users

> 4. press Enter (or click OK)

>

> Although the User folder should appear in Windows Explorer, you'll most

> likely get "access is denied" to all the folders inside the Users folder.

> This is becuase the Everyone group has permission to access the Users

> folder, but not any of the child folders.

>

> I suggest you really don't want to do this.  There is far too much

> important stuff on the C drive that is vital for Vista to function.

> You're much better off either using the Public folder with "Public folder

> sharing" or creating a Share on exactly what it is you want to access

> remotely (for example, your folder under Users).

>

> Even better, turn on Password Protected Sharing, set a password for your

> Vista user account and use that to connect to shares on the Vista computer

> remotely.

>

> You might want to open Help and Support, key "folder sharing" or "file

> sharing essentials" in the Search box, press Enter.  In some ways, Vista

> makes sharing easier while still being secure, but the concepts in Vista

> are a bit different from those in XP.

>

> For another approach that you might find useful, see the thread "Hidden

> Shares?" in this newsgroup.

>

> --

> Bruce Sanderson MVP Printing

> http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders

>

> It is perfectly useless to know the right answer to the wrong question.

>

>

>

> "Vince" <nonehere@newsgroupname.com> wrote in message

> news:Ojy$x6KSHHA.2212@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

>> Hello:

>>

>> Just puchased a Vista machine I swore I would wait a year but I got hit

>> by

>> lightning 3 days after the Vista release and guess what, every store in

>> town

>> only sells Vista now.

>>

>> Besides having to rush though the learning curve to find my way around I

>> have unresolved issues.

>>

>> I tell Vista to share my whole C:Drive. Yes the whole thing. I have only

>> three machines in the same room and no critical data just need to have

>> full

>> access to each machine.

>>

>> Vista can access XP No problem. XP gets access denied. I have turned on

>> network discovery, file sharing, turned off password protected sharing.

>> On

>> the c drive I clicked advanced sharing and then permissions. In

>> permissions

>> there was the everyone group. I gave the group all permissions. Still

>> when I

>> try to access it I get access denied.

>>

>> Please tell me what I missed.

>>

>> Thanks

>> Vince

>>

>>

>

 

 

 

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From: Vince <nonehere@newsgroupname.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Network Access Denied

Date: 02/06/2007 15:04:47

 

 

Thanks all for the information.

 

I will read the link provided by Kim and try some of the things Bruce

mentioned.

 

I hate to say this but I am not really worried about security on these

machines because there is nothing to protect and very limited users who all

need full access. We have been running full c: share since before XP came

out even back when we had Win 95. Looks like I may have to password protect

the accounts or just have the issues of having to go back and forth between

machines.

 

I normally sit at one machine and do backups of various locations and clean

up of others. I guess my only work around to sharing c is to spend time to

share many locations on the Vista Machine or change the location of the

machines and make the Vista machine the one that I sit at all day so I can

access the c drives of the XP machines.

 

Anyway I will play with this as I have time as this is my busy time of year

and at least I have a working machine for now.

 

Will message back when I figure out what I need to do. Probably in worse

case I will set machines to automatically log onto the account I want if I

put in a password.

 

Thanks

Vince

"Vince" <nonehere@newsgroupname.com> wrote in message

news:Ojy$x6KSHHA.2212@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> Hello:

>

> Just puchased a Vista machine I swore I would wait a year but I got hit by

> lightning 3 days after the Vista release and guess what, every store in

> town

> only sells Vista now.

>

> Besides having to rush though the learning curve to find my way around I

> have unresolved issues.

>

> I tell Vista to share my whole C:Drive. Yes the whole thing. I have only

> three machines in the same room and no critical data just need to have

> full

> access to each machine.

>

> Vista can access XP No problem. XP gets access denied. I have turned on

> network discovery, file sharing, turned off password protected sharing. On

> the c drive I clicked advanced sharing and then permissions. In

> permissions

> there was the everyone group. I gave the group all permissions. Still when

> I

> try to access it I get access denied.

>

> Please tell me what I missed.

>

> Thanks

> Vince

>

>

 

 

 

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From: Kim [MS] <KimMS@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: Network Bug Question...

Date: 02/05/2007 17:45:01

 

 

Travis,

 

I'm sorry you're experiencing problems.  The best advice I have for you is

to ask you to install the Release version of Vista and tell us if you can

reproduce any of these issues.

 

Thanks

 

"Travis King" wrote:

 

> In Vista RC1 5728 and RC2 5744, I have had network problems where if I

> copy a music or picture file onto another computer's network folder from

> my computer with Vista, it shows 'calculating time remaining' and

> freezes up every time.  I end up having to reset my computer to clear it

> up.  It seems to copy word documents onto other computers' network

> folders just fine.  My computer with Vista also loses its Internet

> connection sometimes when I try to access my computer's network folder

> from another computer.  The only way to fix that is to restart the

> computer.  The network is all wired, not wireless and there are three

> computers on the network through a 4-port Linksys router.  My computer

> has both XP and Vista, while the other two computers have XP only.  I do

> not experience networking issues on my computer when I'm on XP.  My

> question here is has anybody else experienced a similar networking

> problem and the biggest question is, has this been fixed in the RTM

> version of Vista?  My networking adapter is an onboard NVIDIA nForce

> Networking Controller on an Asus K8N motherboard.  Besides this bug and

> the mfpmp in WMP11, I'm starting to like Vista as it loads applications

> a lot faster and is generally more responsive than XP on the same

> computer.  (I was previously pretty skeptical about it.)  I did not

> experience this networking issue in Beta 2 (5384), Pre-RC1 (5536), or

> RC1 (5600).  I had other networking problems in Beta 2, but they were

> resolved in 5536.  So, anybody know?  Thanks.

>

 

 

 

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From: Travis King <Anonymous@none.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Network Bug Question...

Date: 02/05/2007 18:59:20

 

 

I'm thinking about trying a networking card as opposed to the onboard

networking adapter and see if that will make a difference.  I have a few

just sitting around.  If that doesn't work, then I guess I will just

have to take it from there.  Like I said, I did not experience these

problems up until build 5728 and 5744.  Thanks.

Kim [MS] wrote:

> Travis,

>

> I'm sorry you're experiencing problems.  The best advice I have for you is

> to ask you to install the Release version of Vista and tell us if you can

> reproduce any of these issues.

>

> Thanks

>

> "Travis King" wrote:

>

>> In Vista RC1 5728 and RC2 5744, I have had network problems where if I

>> copy a music or picture file onto another computer's network folder from

>> my computer with Vista, it shows 'calculating time remaining' and

>> freezes up every time.  I end up having to reset my computer to clear it

>> up.  It seems to copy word documents onto other computers' network

>> folders just fine.  My computer with Vista also loses its Internet

>> connection sometimes when I try to access my computer's network folder

>> from another computer.  The only way to fix that is to restart the

>> computer.  The network is all wired, not wireless and there are three

>> computers on the network through a 4-port Linksys router.  My computer

>> has both XP and Vista, while the other two computers have XP only.  I do

>> not experience networking issues on my computer when I'm on XP.  My

>> question here is has anybody else experienced a similar networking

>> problem and the biggest question is, has this been fixed in the RTM

>> version of Vista?  My networking adapter is an onboard NVIDIA nForce

>> Networking Controller on an Asus K8N motherboard.  Besides this bug and

>> the mfpmp in WMP11, I'm starting to like Vista as it loads applications

>> a lot faster and is generally more responsive than XP on the same

>> computer.  (I was previously pretty skeptical about it.)  I did not

>> experience this networking issue in Beta 2 (5384), Pre-RC1 (5536), or

>> RC1 (5600).  I had other networking problems in Beta 2, but they were

>> resolved in 5536.  So, anybody know?  Thanks.

>>

 

 

 

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From: Max <max@home.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Network tray icon

Date: 02/03/2007 07:14:53

 

 

Did you download and install this?

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=83d513ea-9df9-4920-af33-3a0e2e4e7beb?

 

--

Maxwell Bluemeanie

 

 

"Diamontina Cocktail" <lrb@australia.com> wrote in message

news:%23gNG1t4RHHA.4832@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>I updated this machine to Vista a day ago and all seemed OK at first

>excepting that now I cant autosync a PDA on it. Wont recognise the Ipaq

>HX2190 damn it.

 

 

 

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From: Diamontina Cocktail <lrb@australia.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Network tray icon

Date: 02/04/2007 03:10:08

 

 

Yep. Took 4 goes at installing it before it worked.

 

"Max" <max@home.com> wrote in message

news:eNQNQz4RHHA.1208@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

> Did you download and install this?

> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=83d513ea-9df9-4920-af33-3a0e2e4e7beb?

>

> --

> Maxwell Bluemeanie

>

>

> "Diamontina Cocktail" <lrb@australia.com> wrote in message

> news:%23gNG1t4RHHA.4832@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>>I updated this machine to Vista a day ago and all seemed OK at first

>>excepting that now I cant autosync a PDA on it. Wont recognise the Ipaq

>>HX2190 damn it.

>

 

 

 

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From: Eric Cross [MVP] <ecross4@gmail.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Network tray icon

Date: 02/03/2007 08:55:46

 

 

Hello Diamontina,

 

To make the network icon appear in the notification area, please follow

these steps:

 

Right-click in the system tray, and choose Properties.

Click the Notification area tab.

Make sure the Network checkbox is checked.

 

--

Eric Cross

Microsoft MVP (Windows Networking)

http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

 

 

"Diamontina Cocktail" <lrb@australia.com> wrote in message

news:%23gNG1t4RHHA.4832@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>I updated this machine to Vista a day ago and all seemed OK at first

>excepting that now I cant autosync a PDA on it. Wont recognise the Ipaq

>HX2190 damn it.

>

> Anyway, today the icon for the wireless network just drops off the tray

> and cant get it back nor can I find the option to do so anywhere. No it

> isnt hidden as I changed to show ALL icons. I note that about half my

> running program icons are gone, too.

>

> Anyone know how to get the wireless network icon back? I like to REPAIR

> off the tray icon when needed.

>

 

 

 

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From: Diamontina Cocktail <lrb@australia.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Network tray icon

Date: 02/04/2007 03:09:24

 

 

Yep, stupid me that was it. Thanks for that.

 

Finally got the PDA to sync. Only took 4 uninstall and installs of the

Windows Mobile Device Centre to get it going. Sigh....

 

 

"Eric Cross [MVP]" <ecross4@gmail.com> wrote in message

news:%239vK2r5RHHA.3948@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> Hello Diamontina,

>

> To make the network icon appear in the notification area, please follow

> these steps:

>

> Right-click in the system tray, and choose Properties.

> Click the Notification area tab.

> Make sure the Network checkbox is checked.

>

> --

> Eric Cross

> Microsoft MVP (Windows Networking)

> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

>

>

> "Diamontina Cocktail" <lrb@australia.com> wrote in message

> news:%23gNG1t4RHHA.4832@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>>I updated this machine to Vista a day ago and all seemed OK at first

>>excepting that now I cant autosync a PDA on it. Wont recognise the Ipaq

>>HX2190 damn it.

>>

>> Anyway, today the icon for the wireless network just drops off the tray

>> and cant get it back nor can I find the option to do so anywhere. No it

>> isnt hidden as I changed to show ALL icons. I note that about half my

>> running program icons are gone, too.

>>

>> Anyone know how to get the wireless network icon back? I like to REPAIR

>> off the tray icon when needed.

>>

>

 

 

 

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From: SteveK <SteveK@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: NTLM Passwords Linux NAS passwords

Date: 02/02/2007 13:14:00

 

 

Worked a treat - thanks

BTW, the existing value in my registry was 00000003 and not 00000000. But I

set it to 00000001 and it works a treat.

 

"Jimmy Brush" wrote:

 

> This is the correct registry key and value to change.

>

>

> --

> - JB

>   Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell/User

>

> Windows Vista Support Faq

> http://www.jimmah.com/vista/

 

 

 

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From: Kim [MS] <KimMS@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: Office sharing

Date: 02/02/2007 19:39:01

 

 

I'm sorry for the trouble you're experiencing.  A few others have experienced

the same thing, but have found that adjusting firewall settings seem to solve

the problem.  If you're running OneCare specifically, Tom (in another thread)

found the following to work:

 

Windows Live OneCare ->

Change OneCare Settinge ->

Firewall connection tool ->

Tick relevant options (Network discovery, file and print settings,

etc) ->

OK ->

Advanced Settings ->

Change file sharing from 'Do not share files and printers" ->

OK ->

OK

 

Please try modifying any firewall settings and let us know if that doesn't

work.

 

 

 

"Re: Pivot Table/Query" wrote:

 

> I have just added a new pc with vista.  My other 2 pcs are running XP & are

> networked just fine.  I have been unable to "see" either pc from vista or

> "see" vista from either pc.  I have followed all instructions and set all

> settings to allow networking.  I am so upset that I am ready to take this pc

> back and buy an older one with XP.  Can anyone help before I make a trip back

> to the store.

 

 

 

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From: woody <woody@woohoo.ca>

To: none

Subject: Re: Office sharing

Date: 02/03/2007 08:46:57

 

 

Here are a couple of links that should solve your problem.  Run kb922120 on

the XP machines and change your Vista machine's workgroup to match the XP's.

 

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=922120

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/network/evaluate/vista_fp.mspx#ELC

 

Good luck,

 

Woody

 

"Re: Pivot Table/Query" <RePivotTableQuery@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote

in message news:E9D85304-65E9-430B-9268-EACDE2DF4F33@microsoft.com...

>I have just added a new pc with vista.  My other 2 pcs are running XP & are

> networked just fine.  I have been unable to "see" either pc from vista or

> "see" vista from either pc.  I have followed all instructions and set all

> settings to allow networking.  I am so upset that I am ready to take this

> pc

> back and buy an older one with XP.  Can anyone help before I make a trip

> back

> to the store.

 

 

 

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From: Shubhankar Sanyal [MSFT] <sanyals@online.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Offline Folders

Date: 02/01/2007 21:48:41

 

 

Stefano,

I had a few questions and things to try out so I can more clearly understand

the scenario-

1. Did you make the parent folder/share "available offline"  from the client

or is the share an autocached share on the server?

2. Can you add the "offline status" and "offline availablity" columns to

your explorer view and let us know the values for the xls and the xlsx

files?

3. What happens if you create the xlsx file while offline? Is this also not

visible the next time you go offline?

 

Thanks,

Shubhankar

 

"Stefano" <Fritzly@nospam.gmail.com> wrote in message

news:9E6A056B-8E2F-426F-BF96-1BD00B419F3E@microsoft.com...

> Thanks for your follow up Jill.

> I see this behavior both on desktop and laptop. Would you like me to send

> you the laptop?

> Have a nice day.

> Stefano

>

> "Jill Zoeller [MSFT]" <jillz@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> news:%23bpISAOQHHA.468@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

>> We are checking on this. So far we have not been able to reproduce this

>> but will keep trying.

>>

>> --

>> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no

>> rights.

>>

>> Want to learn more about Windows file and storage technologies? Visit our

>> team blog at http://blogs.technet.com/filecab/default.aspx.

>>

>>

>> "Stefano" <Fritzly@nospam.gmail.com> wrote in message

>> news:2CA1CD9E-66E9-455D-998E-0506DC9D8661@microsoft.com...

>>>I run Vista (RTM) and Office 2007 on my desktop; the computer is part of

>>>a

>>> domain and the excel files are saved on the server (SBS 2003 R2).

>>> I have several folders that are on the server marked as available

>>> offline;

>>> my problem is that, when disconnected form the server, I can open every

>>> file

>>> but the ones saved in the native Office 2007 format (xlsx). I tried to

>>> create a test spreadsheet and save it in the same location and the same

>>> name, one copy as test.xlsx and the other as test.xls; the the latter is

>>> available when I am offline, the former not. Also note that both of them

>>> are

>>> marked as available offline under "Properties"/ "Offline files" Tab.

>>> Thanks in advance for your advice.

>>> Stefano

>>>

>>

>>

>

 

 

 

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From: David Redmond <david.redmond@intergaph.com>

To: Kysa <nera@mailo.lt>

Subject: Re: OpenVPN in Vista not working, why

Date: 02/01/2007 18:12:47

 

 

Kysa wrote:

> on WinXP worked fine... ?

 

OpenVPN works fine under Vista for me - if the routes are not being

added you need to add these lines to your client config and run OpenVPN

as an administrator.

 

route-method exe

route-delay 2

 

Cheers,

David

 

 

 

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From: Steve Winograd [MVP] <bcmaven@mvps.org>

To: none

Subject: Re: Operating System is not supported

Date: 02/03/2007 16:35:06

 

 

In article <583A2426-CFB9-40E9-94EC-D135ADAEC729@microsoft.com>,

Let2uce <Let2uce@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>How come everytime we try to pull up a website it shows us "Operating System

>not supported".

>We already configured the Actiontec and was able to ping a website inside

>Actiontec and it was successful.

 

Does this happen with every web site you try, or just with a

particular one?

 

It's possible that a particular web site doesn't think that Windows

Vista is a valid operating system.   If so, the web site authors need

to update their site.

--

Best Wishes,

Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

 

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group

for everyone to see.  I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions

addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

 

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program

http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

 

 

 

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From: Kim [MS] <KimMS@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: Printer Sharing between xp and Vista

Date: 02/02/2007 19:41:00

 

 

Gay Lynne,

 

I'm sorry you're experiencing this.  A few folks in other posts are finding

that by adjusting their firewalls, the problem is solved.  If you're running

OneCare, do the following (thanks, Tom!):

 

Windows Live OneCare ->

Change OneCare Settinge ->

Firewall connection tool ->

Tick relevant options (Network discovery, file and print settings,

etc) ->

OK ->

Advanced Settings ->

Change file sharing from 'Do not share files and printers" ->

OK ->

OK

 

Please try that and let us know!

 

K

 

"Gay Lynne Kegan" wrote:

 

> I have a few printers connected to my xp machine.  I can see the printer on

> my Vista computer but when I go to install it I get an access denied

> message.  What do I do so I can use my printers?

>

> Gay Lynne

>

 

 

 

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From: Gay Lynne Kegan <GLKegan@cox.net>

To: none

Subject: Re: Printer Sharing between xp and Vista

Date: 02/02/2007 20:45:48

 

 

I am using the firewall on my  netgear router. I turned off the windows

firewall.

 

"Kim [MS]" <KimMS@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:B2A168BD-D293-458A-9D58-9700314FED6A@microsoft.com...

> Gay Lynne,

>

> I'm sorry you're experiencing this.  A few folks in other posts are

> finding

> that by adjusting their firewalls, the problem is solved.  If you're

> running

> OneCare, do the following (thanks, Tom!):

>

> Windows Live OneCare ->

> Change OneCare Settinge ->

> Firewall connection tool ->

> Tick relevant options (Network discovery, file and print settings,

> etc) ->

> OK ->

> Advanced Settings ->

> Change file sharing from 'Do not share files and printers" ->

> OK ->

> OK

>

> Please try that and let us know!

>

> K

>

> "Gay Lynne Kegan" wrote:

>

>> I have a few printers connected to my xp machine.  I can see the printer

>> on

>> my Vista computer but when I go to install it I get an access denied

>> message.  What do I do so I can use my printers?

>>

>> Gay Lynne

>>

 

 

 

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From: Kim [MS] <KimMS@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Printer Sharing between xp and Vista

Date: 02/03/2007 03:11:00

 

 

Did that work for you?  Let us know.

 

Thanks!

 

"Gay Lynne Kegan" wrote:

 

> I am using the firewall on my  netgear router. I turned off the windows

> firewall.

>

> "Kim [MS]" <KimMS@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> news:B2A168BD-D293-458A-9D58-9700314FED6A@microsoft.com...

> > Gay Lynne,

> >

> > I'm sorry you're experiencing this.  A few folks in other posts are

> > finding

> > that by adjusting their firewalls, the problem is solved.  If you're

> > running

> > OneCare, do the following (thanks, Tom!):

> >

> > Windows Live OneCare ->

> > Change OneCare Settinge ->

> > Firewall connection tool ->

> > Tick relevant options (Network discovery, file and print settings,

> > etc) ->

> > OK ->

> > Advanced Settings ->

> > Change file sharing from 'Do not share files and printers" ->

> > OK ->

> > OK

> >

> > Please try that and let us know!

> >

> > K

> >

> > "Gay Lynne Kegan" wrote:

> >

> >> I have a few printers connected to my xp machine.  I can see the printer

> >> on

> >> my Vista computer but when I go to install it I get an access denied

> >> message.  What do I do so I can use my printers?

> >>

> >> Gay Lynne

> >>

>

 

 

 

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From: Gay Lynne Kegan <GLKegan@cox.net>

To: none

Subject: Re: Printer Sharing between xp and Vista

Date: 02/03/2007 20:20:48

 

 

It still didn't work.  I get an access denied note.

 

 

"Kim [MS]" <KimMS@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:5DECF28C-0AFC-4819-B555-59F6459BDC19@microsoft.com...

> Did that work for you?  Let us know.

>

> Thanks!

>

> "Gay Lynne Kegan" wrote:

>

>> I am using the firewall on my  netgear router. I turned off the windows

>> firewall.

>>

>> "Kim [MS]" <KimMS@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

>> news:B2A168BD-D293-458A-9D58-9700314FED6A@microsoft.com...

>> > Gay Lynne,

>> >

>> > I'm sorry you're experiencing this.  A few folks in other posts are

>> > finding

>> > that by adjusting their firewalls, the problem is solved.  If you're

>> > running

>> > OneCare, do the following (thanks, Tom!):

>> >

>> > Windows Live OneCare ->

>> > Change OneCare Settinge ->

>> > Firewall connection tool ->

>> > Tick relevant options (Network discovery, file and print settings,

>> > etc) ->

>> > OK ->

>> > Advanced Settings ->

>> > Change file sharing from 'Do not share files and printers" ->

>> > OK ->

>> > OK

>> >

>> > Please try that and let us know!

>> >

>> > K

>> >

>> > "Gay Lynne Kegan" wrote:

>> >

>> >> I have a few printers connected to my xp machine.  I can see the

>> >> printer

>> >> on

>> >> my Vista computer but when I go to install it I get an access denied

>> >> message.  What do I do so I can use my printers?

>> >>

>> >> Gay Lynne

>> >>

>>

 

 

 

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From: Kerry Brown <kerry@kdbNOSPAMsys-tems.c*a*m>

To: none

Subject: Re: Printer Sharing between xp and Vista

Date: 02/03/2007 11:48:52

 

 

Make sure the XP machine has a user account with the same username and

password as you are using on Vista. Another possible problem is drivers. If

Vista doesn't have built in drivers for the printer it tries to load the

drivers from the XP computer. This probably won't work and shows up as

different errors depending on the printer. Sometimes you can get it to work

by installing a local printer that is compatible then changing the port in

the printer properties to the printer share (i.e.

\\computername\printename). What printers are we talking about?

 

--

Kerry Brown

Microsoft MVP - Shell/User

http://www.vistahelp.ca

 

 

"Gay Lynne Kegan" <GLKegan@cox.net> wrote in message

news:257E50B5-51C7-4159-BAB3-48D4B0EDC310@microsoft.com...

>I have a few printers connected to my xp machine.  I can see the printer on

>my Vista computer but when I go to install it I get an access denied

>message.  What do I do so I can use my printers?

>

> Gay Lynne

>

 

 

 

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From: Bruce Sanderson <bsanders@newsgroups.nospam>

To: none

Subject: Re: reconnecting network drive in Vista Business

Date: 02/03/2007 18:49:07

 

 

I've noticed sometimes that the "balloon" about not all network drives being

re-connected lies.  Also, sometimes the network drive in the navigation

(left) pane shows a red "X", but I can still access files and folders in the

mapped network drive.

 

Is the problem that the warning balloon appears or that if you attempt to

navigate to files on the mapped drive it fails?

 

When you set up the Mapped Network Drive, did you specify a user account and

password?

 

--

Bruce Sanderson MVP Printing

http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders

 

It is perfectly useless to know the right answer to the wrong question.

 

 

 

"NG" <NG@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:F12F0476-1F7A-4FC4-AE44-37F62027912D@microsoft.com...

>I am having an issue where Vista Business is not reconnecting to a mapped

> network drive after I restart.  The network drive is on a NAS system that

> is

> always on.  I have selected the check box for "reconnect at login", and it

> still is not working.  My windows XP Pro machine is working fine and

> reconnects every time.

>

> Any help would be greatly appreciated.

>

> NG

 

 

 

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From: Jork <Jork@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: reconnecting network drive in Vista Business

Date: 02/04/2007 06:31:00

 

 

I have the same logon problem both with XP home and Vista Basic in relation

to a LaCie ethernet mini disk. With XP I find that for "user" fills in a

differen tuser name, that is one of the users define d for XP, while I logged

on with the name administrator on the LaCie disk. With Vista no user name is

shown, so I do not now if if Vista tried any.

 

"Bruce Sanderson" wrote:

 

> I've noticed sometimes that the "balloon" about not all network drives being

> re-connected lies.  Also, sometimes the network drive in the navigation

> (left) pane shows a red "X", but I can still access files and folders in the

> mapped network drive.

>

> Is the problem that the warning balloon appears or that if you attempt to

> navigate to files on the mapped drive it fails?

>

> When you set up the Mapped Network Drive, did you specify a user account and

> password?

>

> --

> Bruce Sanderson MVP Printing

> http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders

>

> It is perfectly useless to know the right answer to the wrong question.

>

>

>

> "NG" <NG@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> news:F12F0476-1F7A-4FC4-AE44-37F62027912D@microsoft.com...

> >I am having an issue where Vista Business is not reconnecting to a mapped

> > network drive after I restart.  The network drive is on a NAS system that

> > is

> > always on.  I have selected the check box for "reconnect at login", and it

> > still is not working.  My windows XP Pro machine is working fine and

> > reconnects every time.

> >

> > Any help would be greatly appreciated.

> >

> > NG

>

 

 

 

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From: Bruce Sanderson <bsanders@newsgroups.nospam>

To: none

Subject: Re: reconnecting network drive in Vista Business

Date: 02/04/2007 20:02:34

 

 

When Windows is asked to connect to a network share, it always sends the

username (and domain name if there is one) and password of the currently

logged on user.  If this fails (the target computer doesn't "know" this

username and password - "authentication" fails), Windows displays a

credentials prompt for the user to supply a different username and password.

 

On Vista, the built-in user account called Administrator is "Disabled" by

default and can not be used to logon locally or connect to shares from

another computer; on XP it is "Enabled" by default.

 

When Windows XP or Vista is installed, a user account with the name

specified by the installer (or very first person to starts the computer), is

created  This user account is added to the local Administrators group.

 

If you are not sure what username you are logged on with for any reason

(e.g. you get logged on automatically):

1. click Start, Run

2. key

       cmd

     press Enter

(or, luanch Command Prompt via All Programs, Accessories etc.)

3. key

      set username

   press Enter

 

This command will respond with the username of the currently logged on user.

 

I'm not familiar with the LaCie ethernet mini disk, but the Manual for it

http://www.lacie.com/download/manual/ethernetdiskmini_en.pdf says that one

can use its built-in web site to configure "Users".  You might want to

create a "User" on the mini disk that has the same username and password

that you logon to your XP or Vista computer with.  This should avoid the

prompt for credentials you get when you connect to "shares" on it.

 

--

Bruce Sanderson MVP Printing

http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders

 

It is perfectly useless to know the right answer to the wrong question.

 

 

 

"Jork" <Jork@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:1A7DA0FE-B28A-4321-A01F-38B0B1F2866A@microsoft.com...

>

> I have the same logon problem both with XP home and Vista Basic in

> relation

> to a LaCie ethernet mini disk. With XP I find that for "user" fills in a

> differen tuser name, that is one of the users define d for XP, while I

> logged

> on with the name administrator on the LaCie disk. With Vista no user name

> is

> shown, so I do not now if if Vista tried any.

>

> "Bruce Sanderson" wrote:

>

>> I've noticed sometimes that the "balloon" about not all network drives

>> being

>> re-connected lies.  Also, sometimes the network drive in the navigation

>> (left) pane shows a red "X", but I can still access files and folders in

>> the

>> mapped network drive.

>>

>> Is the problem that the warning balloon appears or that if you attempt to

>> navigate to files on the mapped drive it fails?

>>

>> When you set up the Mapped Network Drive, did you specify a user account

>> and

>> password?

>>

>> --

>> Bruce Sanderson MVP Printing

>> http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders

>>

>> It is perfectly useless to know the right answer to the wrong question.

>>

>>

>>

>> "NG" <NG@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

>> news:F12F0476-1F7A-4FC4-AE44-37F62027912D@microsoft.com...

>> >I am having an issue where Vista Business is not reconnecting to a

>> >mapped

>> > network drive after I restart.  The network drive is on a NAS system

>> > that

>> > is

>> > always on.  I have selected the check box for "reconnect at login", and

>> > it

>> > still is not working.  My windows XP Pro machine is working fine and

>> > reconnects every time.

>> >

>> > Any help would be greatly appreciated.

>> >

>> > NG

>>

 

 

 

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From: NG <NG@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: reconnecting network drive in Vista Business

Date: 02/04/2007 22:37:01

 

 

It was both the balloon and the actual connection.  Whenever I went to

"computer" it showed the red X through the network drive.  Then when I would

click on one of the drive icons it would prompt for a user name and password.

 

I just set up Vista on this machine, so it took me a while to realize that

while I had set up a user account, I had not set up a password for it.  Once

I did that and restarted, everything worked perfectly (Am I allowed to say

that a Microsoft product is working perfectly right at launch? :>)  ).  Now

when I log into my user account, even though the password is different, Vista

still logs into the NAS server using the user name and password I had

provided during the mapping of the drive.

 

The problem has been solved - it was a simple user account configuration error

 

Thanks to everyone who replied.

 

NG

 

"Bruce Sanderson" wrote:

 

> I've noticed sometimes that the "balloon" about not all network drives being

> re-connected lies.  Also, sometimes the network drive in the navigation

> (left) pane shows a red "X", but I can still access files and folders in the

> mapped network drive.

>

> Is the problem that the warning balloon appears or that if you attempt to

> navigate to files on the mapped drive it fails?

>

> When you set up the Mapped Network Drive, did you specify a user account and

> password?

>

> --

> Bruce Sanderson MVP Printing

> http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders

>

> It is perfectly useless to know the right answer to the wrong question.

>

>

>

> "NG" <NG@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> news:F12F0476-1F7A-4FC4-AE44-37F62027912D@microsoft.com...

> >I am having an issue where Vista Business is not reconnecting to a mapped

> > network drive after I restart.  The network drive is on a NAS system that

> > is

> > always on.  I have selected the check box for "reconnect at login", and it

> > still is not working.  My windows XP Pro machine is working fine and

> > reconnects every time.

> >

> > Any help would be greatly appreciated.

> >

> > NG

>

 

 

 

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From: Scorpiuscat <Scorpiuscat @discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: Remote Desktop in Vista is a disaster

Date: 02/06/2007 10:22:01

 

 

Ummm.....Remote Desktop is available in Vista Home Premium. I can say with a

level of certaintly as I have Vista Home Premium and I have been using Remote

Desktop.

 

"Andante" wrote:

 

> I was all ready to drop some serious cash to upgrade to Vista today when I

> learned that Remote Desktop feature is now considered some rare luxury only

> available on the Business and Ultimate versions.  For home users with

> multiple computers (are there any families left in America that have only one

> PC??), this is a complete disaster.

>

> I think I am a pretty simple and very typical home user - I've got a laptop,

> and I've got a desktop and I've been remote desktopping between the two for

> eons (we will leave out of this that of course my son also has a desktop and

> a laptop, and the hub has a laptop - God forbid it would be nice to be able

> to remote desktop with those using Vista (as I do now), but I won't get

> greedy).  I only HAVE TO remote desktop - in BOTH directions - between my

> laptop and my desktop.

>

> Microsoft has decided this is some ultra fancy feature now out of reach for

> mere mortals.  Right now my XP Pro desktop and humble Media Center laptop

> (which was installed on zillions of home computers) can be accessed in both

> directions, no sweat.  But now, with the new fantastic operating system that

> costs major bucks, this feature is being removed!

>

> At first I saw that if I popped for an Ultimate upgrade (an eye-popping

> $250), that I would be able to purchase other Vista editions for $50 - AH,

> but they certainly won't do remote desktop.  So to get the same simple

> functionality I have now - just to connect my own two computers - I would

> have to drop $500 HUNDRED DOLLARS simply to get the ability to remote desktop

> between my my desktop and my laptop.  This is absolutely insane, and

> guarantees that I would be crazy to even consider upgrading to Vista.

>

> Here's another kicker:  My desktop probably can't really hack Vista (too

> much older hardware that could pose conflicts, lack of upgradeability) -- so

> it would be natural to put the Vista Ultimate on my laptop that is only a

> year old, that I do use more than the desktop because of freedom of location.

>  BUT the machine I need to remote desktop INTO literally dozens of times a

> day... is the DESKTOP.

>

> I thought Microsoft had finally gotten into it's head that home computer

> users are no longer the one computer simpletons of the olden days - for

> example, their marketing of the "Students and Teachers" version of Office

> that included licenses  for 3 machines at a very reasonable price seemed to

> indicate they got what the typical home scenario is these days.  But here

> they go right back to the dark ages.... asserting that the only people who

> need such an exotic feature as remote desktop are fancy business users.  As a

> further kick in the tush, you can't even just get the Business version for

> home because, duh, you then don't get the Media Center features!!!  Want the

> same functionality that you enjoy now - it's $500 bucks or forget it.

>

> Today I would have happily popped for the Ultimate, and the $50 for an extra

> copy... around $300... but now have no intention of ever upgrading to Vista

> until it shows up on a new machine I buy in the future.  I guess I should

> thank Bill for saving me some hard-earned cash.

>

>

>

> ----------------

> This post is a suggestion for Microsoft, and Microsoft responds to the

> suggestions with the most votes. To vote for this suggestion, click the "I

> Agree" button in the message pane. If you do not see the button, follow this

> link to open the suggestion in the Microsoft Web-based Newsreader and then

> click "I Agree" in the message pane.

>

> http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.mspx?mid=3d5ec6da-4378-480c-978d-f3db508ea969?

 

 

 

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From: Dave R. <dwragle at drbsystems dot com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Remote Desktop in Vista is a disaster

Date: 02/06/2007 10:32:35

 

 

"Scorpiuscat" <Scorpiuscat @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:261EE498-68F9-40C6-966A-AEE006FEC552@microsoft.com...

> Ummm.....Remote Desktop is available in Vista Home Premium. I can say

> with a

> level of certaintly as I have Vista Home Premium and I have been using

> Remote

> Desktop.

>

 

Vista Home Premium does indeed include the Remote Desktop *Client* (that

is, you can Remote Desktop from Vista Home Premium to another machine)

but it does not include the Remote Desktop *Host* (that is, you cannot

Remote Desktop into a machine running Vista Home Premium).

 

Regards,

 

Dave

 

 

 

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From: Scorpiuscat <Scorpiuscat@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Remote Desktop in Vista is a disaster

Date: 02/06/2007 11:03:02

 

 

I see, thank you for the clarification.

 

So can I assume that MS does not offer a Remote Desktop Host download to add

that ability to Vista?

 

"Dave R." wrote:

 

>

> "Scorpiuscat" <Scorpiuscat @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> news:261EE498-68F9-40C6-966A-AEE006FEC552@microsoft.com...

> > Ummm.....Remote Desktop is available in Vista Home Premium. I can say

> > with a

> > level of certaintly as I have Vista Home Premium and I have been using

> > Remote

> > Desktop.

> >

>

> Vista Home Premium does indeed include the Remote Desktop *Client* (that

> is, you can Remote Desktop from Vista Home Premium to another machine)

> but it does not include the Remote Desktop *Host* (that is, you cannot

> Remote Desktop into a machine running Vista Home Premium).

>

> Regards,

>

> Dave

>

>

>

 

 

 

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From: Dave R. <dwragle at drbsystems dot com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Remote Desktop in Vista is a disaster

Date: 02/06/2007 13:31:01

 

 

"Scorpiuscat" <Scorpiuscat@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:BF936BD9-BAD7-4C67-A181-3D4DD7E71884@microsoft.com...

> "Dave R." wrote:

>> "Scorpiuscat" <Scorpiuscat @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in

>> message

>> news:261EE498-68F9-40C6-966A-AEE006FEC552@microsoft.com...

>> > Ummm.....Remote Desktop is available in Vista Home Premium. I can

>> > say

>> > with a

>> > level of certaintly as I have Vista Home Premium and I have been

>> > using

>> > Remote

>> > Desktop.

>> >

>>

>> Vista Home Premium does indeed include the Remote Desktop *Client*

>> (that

>> is, you can Remote Desktop from Vista Home Premium to another

>> machine)

>> but it does not include the Remote Desktop *Host* (that is, you

>> cannot

>> Remote Desktop into a machine running Vista Home Premium).

>>

>I see, thank you for the clarification.

>

> So can I assume that MS does not offer a Remote Desktop Host download

> to add

> that ability to Vista?

>

 

No, only the Business, Enterprise and Ultimate versions of Vista support

Remote Desktop Host.

 

Best Regards,

 

Dave

 

 

 

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From: jimmuh <jimmuh@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: Remote networking to Vista Ultimate computers.

Date: 02/05/2007 12:53:03

 

 

If the computer at work is on a network you are going to want to talk with

the people who manage that network. They will have to set you up with a

solution, if one is to be had. Since their primary duty to the company is to

maintain the functionality and security of that network, don't be surprised

if they are less than cooperative. There are many pitfalls to establishing

communications between employees' systems at home and resources on the

company network. It can be done, and fairly securely, but not without some

considerable effort on their part -- depending upon the configuration of that

network.

 

If your situation is different from what I have surmised -- like you just

have your own standalone system at work connected to the Internet by

broadband or what-have-you then you should post back with specific

information so someone can try to help you.

 

"LJuliet97" wrote:

 

> I am pretty unexperienced about networking but I am trying to be able to use

> one of my vista ultimate computers to get files off another vista ultimate

> computer at my work over the internet. We do not have a VPN. I am not sure

> how to set one up or even if this is my best way of doing it. Any info you

> can give me would be greatly appreciated.

 

 

 

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From: LJuliet97 <LJuliet97@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: Remote networking to Vista Ultimate computers.

Date: 02/05/2007 13:25:02

 

 

We do not have anyone who manages our network. What kind of specs do I need.

We are a small printing company. We have 5 pcs and 1 mac networked though

Netgear router. There are only two people who use the computers. I wish we

had an IT Dept., but unfortunately I am it. I know quite a bit about

operating a computer but very little about networking and remote access.

 

"jimmuh" wrote:

 

> If the computer at work is on a network you are going to want to talk with

> the people who manage that network. They will have to set you up with a

> solution, if one is to be had. Since their primary duty to the company is to

> maintain the functionality and security of that network, don't be surprised

> if they are less than cooperative. There are many pitfalls to establishing

> communications between employees' systems at home and resources on the

> company network. It can be done, and fairly securely, but not without some

> considerable effort on their part -- depending upon the configuration of that

> network.

>

> If your situation is different from what I have surmised -- like you just

> have your own standalone system at work connected to the Internet by

> broadband or what-have-you then you should post back with specific

> information so someone can try to help you.

>

> "LJuliet97" wrote:

>

> > I am pretty unexperienced about networking but I am trying to be able to use

> > one of my vista ultimate computers to get files off another vista ultimate

> > computer at my work over the internet. We do not have a VPN. I am not sure

> > how to set one up or even if this is my best way of doing it. Any info you

> > can give me would be greatly appreciated.

 

 

 

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From: jimmuh <jimmuh@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: Remote networking to Vista Ultimate computers.

Date: 02/05/2007 14:14:01

 

 

Okay. In that case you have a LOT of choices. Setting up a VPN would be one

of the better choices -- IF the routers at both ends (I'm assuming you're

using a router at home, too.) are capable of it. I'm afraid it's unlikely

that you'll be able to get the process nailed down on the newsgroup. There

can be a LOT of steps, and they vary with the equipment you're using.

 

In general you need to learn how to set up port forwarding on your routers.

You'll also need to learn whether your work routers IP address is fixed or

dynamically assigned. If dynamically assigned you'll have to make use of a

service to keep your home PC apprised of the current address of the router at

work -- so that it can find it. Then the port forwarding makes it possible to

make it past the Netgear router's Network Address Translation (NAT) to get to

the resources on the work PC. You could just make shares available, or you

could log on to the work PC by enabling remote desktop connection. Or you

could go the low, and very dangerous, route and just stick the work machine

in the DMZ of the router (if it has one). This would be, in my opinion, a

VERY bad idea -- but it works for some people if there are absolutely no

security concerns with respect to the data or the PC being put at risk. (The

ONLY reason I'm really mentioning this is that you might hear that suggestion

from someone else, and I want you to know that it is the way NOT to do what

you want to do.)

 

First, I suggest lookining here:

 

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/vpn.htm

 

Read the whole thing carefully so that you really understand it. It's

actually a pretty good overview, and you will be best served by understanding

the basic principles before diving in to the nitty gritty.

 

Then you need to do the basic research on what your specific router at work

is capable of. It is likely that the only real stumbling block will be

figuring out how to manage the router at work into letting you do what you

want to do. The router at home should be no problem because it will allow a

return from any process on any port that you send OUT through it. (That's the

basic idea of NAT.) If the router at work supports VPN then you definitely

should consider that as your first and best choice. When configuring go for

the gold, security-wise. Otherwise, use a USB key. And, yes, I am serious. If

you leave that PC at work hanging out in the open it will be compromised, and

very quickly.

 

I'm not sure, but I suspect that Netgear probably has forums for

user-to-user support. Most manufacturers of networking gear do have such

forums, and the most precise answers about how to set up a particular router

for a particular use will probably be found there -- except in the unlikely

case that the manual that came with the router is a good one. The consumer

grade routers often come with manuals that are a little light on explanations

with respect to advanced configurations. If it's a higher end router then you

may very well have the answers in the manual.

 

 

"LJuliet97" wrote:

 

> We do not have anyone who manages our network. What kind of specs do I need.

> We are a small printing company. We have 5 pcs and 1 mac networked though

> Netgear router. There are only two people who use the computers. I wish we

> had an IT Dept., but unfortunately I am it. I know quite a bit about

> operating a computer but very little about networking and remote access.

>

> "jimmuh" wrote:

>

> > If the computer at work is on a network you are going to want to talk with

> > the people who manage that network. They will have to set you up with a

> > solution, if one is to be had. Since their primary duty to the company is to

> > maintain the functionality and security of that network, don't be surprised

> > if they are less than cooperative. There are many pitfalls to establishing

> > communications between employees' systems at home and resources on the

> > company network. It can be done, and fairly securely, but not without some

> > considerable effort on their part -- depending upon the configuration of that

> > network.

> >

> > If your situation is different from what I have surmised -- like you just

> > have your own standalone system at work connected to the Internet by

> > broadband or what-have-you then you should post back with specific

> > information so someone can try to help you.

> >

> > "LJuliet97" wrote:

> >

> > > I am pretty unexperienced about networking but I am trying to be able to use

> > > one of my vista ultimate computers to get files off another vista ultimate

> > > computer at my work over the internet. We do not have a VPN. I am not sure

> > > how to set one up or even if this is my best way of doing it. Any info you

> > > can give me would be greatly appreciated.

 

 

 

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From: The Thinker <admin@pushmaternity.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Remote networking to Vista Ultimate computers.

Date: 02/05/2007 16:22:27

 

 

On 5 Feb, 04:25, LJuliet97 <LJulie...@discussions.microsoft.com>

wrote:

> I am pretty unexperienced about networking but I am trying to be able to use

> one of my vista ultimate computers to get files off another vista ultimate

> computer at my work over the internet. We do not have a VPN. I am not sure

> how to set one up or even if this is my best way of doing it. Any info you

> can give me would be greatly appreciated.

 

Hi,

 

For a simple solution, you could look at

 

https://secure.logmein.com/go.asp?page=home

 

It doesn't work with Vista as yet (they say hopefully by the end of

Feb), but it is a simple product to use, and you do not have to do any

router / network config.  I use it to maintain the pc's between home /

work.

 

Josh

 

 

 

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From: jimmuh <jimmuh@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Remote networking to Vista Ultimate computers.

Date: 02/05/2007 17:13:00

 

 

Oh sure! Take all the fun out of it!

 

;-)

 

No, seriously, the third party solutions may not be a bad idea, if you don't

mind paying for them. I've never actually investigated any of them so don't

know much about potential security issues. That is, of course, something

about which you should always be concerned. But doing some basic research

should show you whether or not there are security concerns for a given

software package.

 

This software looks like a "turnkey" solution, and that would put it in the

same category, more or less, as several other software packages that do the

same thing -- connnect your home PC to your work PC. Their main selling point

is that they are easy. You install the software on your home PC, you install

it on the work PC, and it just works.

 

Frankly, setting up a VPN isn't really that much harder -- except, perhaps,

for figuring out how to do whatever is required with your router(s). And you

can learn a lot from doing it. But a "learning experience" is NOT what most

people are looking for.

 

So, I  think that The Thinker has offered you a possibility that I should

have considered. I know this stuff exists. It's just that I prefer to stay as

"basic" (not involving third party software) as I can. Just a philosophical

orientation, NOT a religion.

 

So, LJuliet97, you should consider ALL of your options carefully, and then

just choose one based on the information you can find about the alternative.

The in-built Microsoft solutions combined with the capabilities of the router

should suffice, and you get a chance to learn "how things work." But there's

a lot to be said for ease of use, too. Not all of us like bumping up against

obstacles. I happen to have a lot of bumps on my head. Heh.

 

"The Thinker" wrote:

 

> On 5 Feb, 04:25, LJuliet97 <LJulie...@discussions.microsoft.com>

> wrote:

> > I am pretty unexperienced about networking but I am trying to be able to use

> > one of my vista ultimate computers to get files off another vista ultimate

> > computer at my work over the internet. We do not have a VPN. I am not sure

> > how to set one up or even if this is my best way of doing it. Any info you

> > can give me would be greatly appreciated.

>

> Hi,

>

> For a simple solution, you could look at

>

> https://secure.logmein.com/go.asp?page=home

>

> It doesn't work with Vista as yet (they say hopefully by the end of

> Feb), but it is a simple product to use, and you do not have to do any

> router / network config.  I use it to maintain the pc's between home /

> work.

>

> Josh

>

>

 

 

 

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From: Sooner Al [MVP] <SoonerAl@somewhere.net.invalid>

To: none

Subject: Re: Remote networking to Vista Ultimate computers.

Date: 02/06/2007 07:27:55

 

 

"LJuliet97" <LJuliet97@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:E7B67EEE-0A2A-4A49-9D0D-05AD551D99A5@microsoft.com...

>I am pretty unexperienced about networking but I am trying to be able to

>use

> one of my vista ultimate computers to get files off another vista ultimate

> computer at my work over the internet. We do not have a VPN. I am not sure

> how to set one up or even if this is my best way of doing it. Any info you

> can give me would be greatly appreciated.

 

If you want to setup the Vista machine at work as a PPTP VPN server for

secure remote access of your shared files see this page for help...

 

http://theillustratednetwork.mvps.org/Vista/PPTP/PPTPVPN.html

 

--

 

Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows Networking)

 

Please post *ALL* questions and replies to the news group for the

mutual benefit of all of us...

The MS-MVP Program - http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no

rights...

 

 

 

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From: Robert W <RobertW@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: Setting up a home network Xp & Vista no go

Date: 02/05/2007 17:23:00

 

 

I have a small network running where one machine is Vista and the rest are XP

and it functions correctly, its Vista HP aswell.

 

First thing to do is makesure all machines are using the same workgroup or

sharing will not be possible. Vista sets the workgroup to WORKGROUP unlike XP

which sets it to MSHOME. Makesure both machines have the same workgroup ID,

check in System Properties -> Computer Name, if you need to update one hit

the CHANGE button, a system reset will be required for the change to take

effect.

 

In Vista the Public Folder needs to be set to enable sharing, Public Folder

is the XP equivalent of Shared Documents on XP. If you have a printer

installed you will need to enable this sharing as well, all this is done from

the Network and Sharing Center, you also need to decide whether to have

password sharing on or off.

 

I hope this helps.

--

Robert W

 

 

"George" wrote:

 

> I had a network setup with two pc's running xp.  I swapped one of them out

> for a vista home premium pc and now i have no network.  I run the wizard from

> the xp machine and put the netsetup.exe on a flash drive and place it in the

> vista pc.  I run the exe file but it fails at the end of the setup.  I see

> the vista machine in the work group when i check it from the xp pc but  i see

> nothing in the vista machine when i go to it's work group. I can't file or

> printer share like before with two xp machines. Help me before i break this

> thing.

 

 

 

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From: Max <max@home.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Should Vista auto connect to internet on start up?

Date: 02/05/2007 04:28:52

 

 

Yes, it should.

Does your router provide your IP address?

Do you have both options to "Obtain * address automatically" correctly set

in the TCP properties for your connection?

Do you use a proxy?

 

--

Maxwell Bluemeanie

------

 

"The Thinker" <admin@pushmaternity.com> wrote in message

news:1170667211.660234.42550@s48g2000cws.googlegroups.com...

> Hi,

> Simple question, should Vista automatically connect to the internet on

> start up if there is a internet connection available (either cable or

> wireless) the same as XP does?

> Set up is:

> - not a domain machine

> - on a private network (LAN behind router / firewall etc)

> - vanilla installation of Vista Business

>

> At present, mine does not and I have to do a repair via the network

> control screen (ipconfig /renew I assume) to get it to connect.  I

> don't think that this can be right, but can't see what I'm doing

> wrong!

>

> Thanks,

> Josh

>

 

 

 

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From: The Thinker <admin@pushmaternity.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Should Vista auto connect to internet on start up?

Date: 02/05/2007 04:38:50

 

 

On 5 Feb, 09:28, "Max" <m...@home.com> wrote:

> Yes, it should.

> Does your router provide your IP address?

> Do you have both options to "Obtain * address automatically" correctly set

> in the TCP properties for your connection?

> Do you use a proxy?

>

 

Yes - router provides IP address

Yes - both options for IP / DNS set to obtain automatically in TCP/IP

settings

No - proxy

 

Couple of observations:

1. network setup works fine for XP machines

2. same symptions for both wired & wireless

3. does connect, obtaining correct IP address if you repair connection

4. still have the same problem if you disconnect / re-connect network

cable while machine is running

Seems that whilst my XP installations would renew IP on detecting a

new network connection (either on startup or disconnect/reconnect

cable), Vista does not.

 

Josh

 

 

 

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From: Max <max@home.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Should Vista auto connect to internet on start up?

Date: 02/05/2007 04:56:51

 

 

OK, then sorry--I don't have an answer since I have not experienced what you

describe.

I have read that there have been some connection issues coming out of

sleep/hibernation on some machines in Vista, but I don't have those issues

either. Perhaps check to make sure that your adapter is not set to power

off--Connection Status/Details/Power Management tab.

Maybe someone else will come along with some suggestions.

 

--

Maxwell Bluemeanie

------

 

"The Thinker" <admin@pushmaternity.com> wrote in message

news:1170668330.559894.16430@m58g2000cwm.googlegroups.com...

> On 5 Feb, 09:28, "Max" <m...@home.com> wrote:

>> Yes, it should.

>> Does your router provide your IP address?

>> Do you have both options to "Obtain * address automatically" correctly

>> set

>> in the TCP properties for your connection?

>> Do you use a proxy?

>>

>

> Yes - router provides IP address

> Yes - both options for IP / DNS set to obtain automatically in TCP/IP

> settings

> No - proxy

>

> Couple of observations:

> 1. network setup works fine for XP machines

> 2. same symptions for both wired & wireless

> 3. does connect, obtaining correct IP address if you repair connection

> 4. still have the same problem if you disconnect / re-connect network

> cable while machine is running

> Seems that whilst my XP installations would renew IP on detecting a

> new network connection (either on startup or disconnect/reconnect

> cable), Vista does not.

>

> Josh

>

 

 

 

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From: Mason <Mason@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Should Vista auto connect to internet on start up?

Date: 02/05/2007 09:39:01

 

 

hey max, I have the Hibernate/sleep problem with my network, can you point me

to where there are other people having the similar problem? I posted my

question on this forum but no one has responded yet

 

"Max" wrote:

 

> OK, then sorry--I don't have an answer since I have not experienced what you

> describe.

> I have read that there have been some connection issues coming out of

> sleep/hibernation on some machines in Vista, but I don't have those issues

> either. Perhaps check to make sure that your adapter is not set to power

> off--Connection Status/Details/Power Management tab.

> Maybe someone else will come along with some suggestions.

>

> --

> Maxwell Bluemeanie

> ------

 

 

 

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From: Max <max@home.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Should Vista auto connect to internet on start up?

Date: 02/05/2007 09:47:58

 

 

Sorry, don't really remember if I read about it in these forums or elsewhere

online--or if anybody had a solution.

Me: DOH!

 

Maybe start here?

http://www.google.com/search?num=20?

--

Maxwell Bluemeanie

------

 

"Mason" <Mason@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:187381BC-EA88-4BBA-A50C-831AFBCBD06D@microsoft.com...

> hey max, I have the Hibernate/sleep problem with my network, can you point

> me

> to where there are other people having the similar problem? I posted my

> question on this forum but no one has responded yet

>

> "Max" wrote:

>

>> OK, then sorry--I don't have an answer since I have not experienced what

>> you

>> describe.

>> I have read that there have been some connection issues coming out of

>> sleep/hibernation on some machines in Vista, but I don't have those

>> issues

>> either. Perhaps check to make sure that your adapter is not set to power

>> off--Connection Status/Details/Power Management tab.

>> Maybe someone else will come along with some suggestions.

>>

>> --

>> Maxwell Bluemeanie

>> ------

 

 

 

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From: The Thinker <admin@pushmaternity.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Should Vista auto connect to internet on start up?

Date: 02/05/2007 16:30:18

 

 

> >> either. Perhaps check to make sure that your adapter is not set to power

> >> off--Connection Status/Details/Power Management tab.

> >> Maybe someone else will come along with some suggestions.

>

> >> --

> >> Maxwell Bluemeanie

 

Hi Max,

 

Thanks for the suggestion above - changed a few of the power saving

modes (should have guessed as it is a laptop) and seems to have cured

the problem - fingers crossed.

 

Cheers,

Josh

 

 

 

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From: E-Coder <ECoder@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: Sync Mobile 5 with Outlook 12 and Vista Beta 2

Date: 02/05/2007 15:51:01

 

 

Has anyone seen a fix yet??? I'm using Vista Enterprise RTM and it still will

not recognize my device.

 

"joepaone" wrote:

 

> Does anybody know if they fixed it yet. I've been having the same problem and

> you are right. I have waited for a month and I am ready to go back to XP - I

> did not think I would ever say that!

>

> Sometimes my PDA connects and then in a few seconds the partnership ends! Is

> this fixed in the RTM - I can not seem to get a clear answer on that from the

> Windows Mobility site either!!

>

> I remember that XP Service Pack 2 had the sme type of problem and was not

> really fixed until a month after all the humdrum settled down!

>

> --

> Have a Great Microsoft Day

>

> Sincerely,

>

> Joe Paone

> joepaone@msn.com

> cell: 843-267-3998

>

>

> "jknixon" wrote:

>

> > That's great for synchronizing stuff our kids might use--pictures and

> > movies--but how about the applications your real purchasers really need in

> > order to make the money to buy your software, i.e., our outlook calendars,

> > contacts, e-mail, etc.?   By delaying the synch update you are alienating

> > your early adopters.  These are the very folks who would otherwise be giving

> > glowing recomendations to others about Vista, i.e., your best word of mouth

> > advertisers.  Not a smart marketing move from world's best marketing company

> > (and occaisionally software company), Microsoft.   Get a move on, Uncle Bill !

> >

> > "Chris S" wrote:

> >

> > > New information from MS:

> > >

> > > Windows Vista Beta 2 features built-in support for Windows Mobile-powered

> > > devices for the very first time with the new Windows Mobile Device Center.

> > > Instead of installing ActiveSync to use our devices, our device drivers are

> > > now part of Windows Vista.  Due to this built-in functionality, installation

> > > of ActiveSync is blocked.

> > >

> > > Windows Mobile Device Center can perform "Guest" functionality similar to

> > > ActiveSync, but with some new and exciting features.  With Windows Mobile

> > > Device Center, you will be able to browse your device, synchronize media

> > > using Windows Media Player, and even play media files and view pictures and

> > > documents directly from the device.  Our devices will be able to connect with

> > > Windows Vista via Bluetooth, USB or infrared.

> > >

> > > An update to the Windows Mobile Device Center will be available shortly on

> > > Windows Update.  With this update, you will be able to create partnerships

> > > and synchronize your Windows Mobile-powered device with Outlook.  Stay tuned!

> > >

> > >

> > > --

> > > AMD-FX-60

> > > 2gb OCZ Plat. memory

> > > ATI 1800 AIW

> > > 2x74gb Raptors in RAID-0

> > > 2x400gb WD HDD in RAID-1

> > > Epox Nvidia-4 Ultra M/B

> > > Senior Member Overclockers.com

> > >

> > >

> > > "Wolfgang" wrote:

> > >

> > > > How can i sync my Outlook with Mobile 5 (Qtec 9100).

> > > > I work with Vista Beta 2 and Office  12 Beta 2

> > > >

> > > > The Connection with Mobile Device Center works, access from Vista to files

> > > > on mobile device works. But i didn´t found an opportunity to sync Outlook

> > > > data like Calendar, Contacts....

> > > >

> > > > thx for information

 

 

 

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From: joepaone <joepaone@gmail.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: Sync Mobile 5 with Outlook 12 and Vista Beta 2

Date: 02/06/2007 00:03:01

 

 

You can not sych with Outlook Beta 12 until you buy it. The update for Vista

will only appear on the Production version if it is available yet. If Vists

does work, then you must purchase Outlook 12 - synch will not work with the

Beta. That I know for sure!!!!

--

Have a Great Microsoft Day

 

Sincerely,

 

Joe Paone

joepaone@msn.com

cell: 843-267-3998

 

 

"E-Coder" wrote:

 

> Has anyone seen a fix yet??? I'm using Vista Enterprise RTM and it still will

> not recognize my device.

>

> "joepaone" wrote:

>

> > Does anybody know if they fixed it yet. I've been having the same problem and

> > you are right. I have waited for a month and I am ready to go back to XP - I

> > did not think I would ever say that!

> >

> > Sometimes my PDA connects and then in a few seconds the partnership ends! Is

> > this fixed in the RTM - I can not seem to get a clear answer on that from the

> > Windows Mobility site either!!

> >

> > I remember that XP Service Pack 2 had the sme type of problem and was not

> > really fixed until a month after all the humdrum settled down!

> >

> > --

> > Have a Great Microsoft Day

> >

> > Sincerely,

> >

> > Joe Paone

> > joepaone@msn.com

> > cell: 843-267-3998

> >

> >

> > "jknixon" wrote:

> >

> > > That's great for synchronizing stuff our kids might use--pictures and

> > > movies--but how about the applications your real purchasers really need in

> > > order to make the money to buy your software, i.e., our outlook calendars,

> > > contacts, e-mail, etc.?   By delaying the synch update you are alienating

> > > your early adopters.  These are the very folks who would otherwise be giving

> > > glowing recomendations to others about Vista, i.e., your best word of mouth

> > > advertisers.  Not a smart marketing move from world's best marketing company

> > > (and occaisionally software company), Microsoft.   Get a move on, Uncle Bill !

> > >

> > > "Chris S" wrote:

> > >

> > > > New information from MS:

> > > >

> > > > Windows Vista Beta 2 features built-in support for Windows Mobile-powered

> > > > devices for the very first time with the new Windows Mobile Device Center.

> > > > Instead of installing ActiveSync to use our devices, our device drivers are

> > > > now part of Windows Vista.  Due to this built-in functionality, installation

> > > > of ActiveSync is blocked.

> > > >

> > > > Windows Mobile Device Center can perform "Guest" functionality similar to

> > > > ActiveSync, but with some new and exciting features.  With Windows Mobile

> > > > Device Center, you will be able to browse your device, synchronize media

> > > > using Windows Media Player, and even play media files and view pictures and

> > > > documents directly from the device.  Our devices will be able to connect with

> > > > Windows Vista via Bluetooth, USB or infrared.

> > > >

> > > > An update to the Windows Mobile Device Center will be available shortly on

> > > > Windows Update.  With this update, you will be able to create partnerships

> > > > and synchronize your Windows Mobile-powered device with Outlook.  Stay tuned!

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > --

> > > > AMD-FX-60

> > > > 2gb OCZ Plat. memory

> > > > ATI 1800 AIW

> > > > 2x74gb Raptors in RAID-0

> > > > 2x400gb WD HDD in RAID-1

> > > > Epox Nvidia-4 Ultra M/B

> > > > Senior Member Overclockers.com

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > "Wolfgang" wrote:

> > > >

> > > > > How can i sync my Outlook with Mobile 5 (Qtec 9100).

> > > > > I work with Vista Beta 2 and Office  12 Beta 2

> > > > >

> > > > > The Connection with Mobile Device Center works, access from Vista to files

> > > > > on mobile device works. But i didn´t found an opportunity to sync Outlook

> > > > > data like Calendar, Contacts....

> > > > >

> > > > > thx for information

 

 

 

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From: E-Coder <ECoder@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: Sync Mobile 5 with Outlook 12 and Vista Beta 2

Date: 02/06/2007 10:15:01

 

 

I'm not using any BETA whatsoever. I'm using a clean install of Vista

Enterprise and Office 2007 Professional. I did try Windows Mobile BETA 3 with

no success before I went with a clean image.

 

Eric

 

"joepaone" wrote:

 

> You can not sych with Outlook Beta 12 until you buy it. The update for Vista

> will only appear on the Production version if it is available yet. If Vists

> does work, then you must purchase Outlook 12 - synch will not work with the

> Beta. That I know for sure!!!!

> --

> Have a Great Microsoft Day

>

> Sincerely,

>

> Joe Paone

> joepaone@msn.com

> cell: 843-267-3998

>

>

> "E-Coder" wrote:

>

> > Has anyone seen a fix yet??? I'm using Vista Enterprise RTM and it still will

> > not recognize my device.

> >

> > "joepaone" wrote:

> >

> > > Does anybody know if they fixed it yet. I've been having the same problem and

> > > you are right. I have waited for a month and I am ready to go back to XP - I

> > > did not think I would ever say that!

> > >

> > > Sometimes my PDA connects and then in a few seconds the partnership ends! Is

> > > this fixed in the RTM - I can not seem to get a clear answer on that from the

> > > Windows Mobility site either!!

> > >

> > > I remember that XP Service Pack 2 had the sme type of problem and was not

> > > really fixed until a month after all the humdrum settled down!

> > >

> > > --

> > > Have a Great Microsoft Day

> > >

> > > Sincerely,

> > >

> > > Joe Paone

> > > joepaone@msn.com

> > > cell: 843-267-3998

> > >

> > >

> > > "jknixon" wrote:

> > >

> > > > That's great for synchronizing stuff our kids might use--pictures and

> > > > movies--but how about the applications your real purchasers really need in

> > > > order to make the money to buy your software, i.e., our outlook calendars,

> > > > contacts, e-mail, etc.?   By delaying the synch update you are alienating

> > > > your early adopters.  These are the very folks who would otherwise be giving

> > > > glowing recomendations to others about Vista, i.e., your best word of mouth

> > > > advertisers.  Not a smart marketing move from world's best marketing company

> > > > (and occaisionally software company), Microsoft.   Get a move on, Uncle Bill !

> > > >

> > > > "Chris S" wrote:

> > > >

> > > > > New information from MS:

> > > > >

> > > > > Windows Vista Beta 2 features built-in support for Windows Mobile-powered

> > > > > devices for the very first time with the new Windows Mobile Device Center.

> > > > > Instead of installing ActiveSync to use our devices, our device drivers are

> > > > > now part of Windows Vista.  Due to this built-in functionality, installation

> > > > > of ActiveSync is blocked.

> > > > >

> > > > > Windows Mobile Device Center can perform "Guest" functionality similar to

> > > > > ActiveSync, but with some new and exciting features.  With Windows Mobile

> > > > > Device Center, you will be able to browse your device, synchronize media

> > > > > using Windows Media Player, and even play media files and view pictures and

> > > > > documents directly from the device.  Our devices will be able to connect with

> > > > > Windows Vista via Bluetooth, USB or infrared.

> > > > >

> > > > > An update to the Windows Mobile Device Center will be available shortly on

> > > > > Windows Update.  With this update, you will be able to create partnerships

> > > > > and synchronize your Windows Mobile-powered device with Outlook.  Stay tuned!

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > --

> > > > > AMD-FX-60

> > > > > 2gb OCZ Plat. memory

> > > > > ATI 1800 AIW

> > > > > 2x74gb Raptors in RAID-0

> > > > > 2x400gb WD HDD in RAID-1

> > > > > Epox Nvidia-4 Ultra M/B

> > > > > Senior Member Overclockers.com

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > "Wolfgang" wrote:

> > > > >

> > > > > > How can i sync my Outlook with Mobile 5 (Qtec 9100).

> > > > > > I work with Vista Beta 2 and Office  12 Beta 2

> > > > > >

> > > > > > The Connection with Mobile Device Center works, access from Vista to files

> > > > > > on mobile device works. But i didn´t found an opportunity to sync Outlook

> > > > > > data like Calendar, Contacts....

> > > > > >

> > > > > > thx for information

 

 

 

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From: AJR <ajrjdr@comcast.net>

To: none

Subject: Re: Trying to connect two computers to the internet at the same time (

Date: 02/05/2007 18:45:41

 

 

A wireless broadband router connected to internet access (example cable

modem) will provide access to computers connected to it (router).

 

ICS (internet connection sharing) can be used.  A laptop with access  to the

internet shares the connection - two computers can then access the internet

at the same time.  However the laptop sharing the connection must be on for

the other laptop to access the internet.

 

"LeahUK" <LeahUK@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:3A275552-1299-4D32-BF8A-0523F28CD92E@microsoft.com...

>I have a wireless router and two laptops which i would like to connect up

> together. One has built in wireless capability and the other I have a USB

> device plugged in.  They can both connect to the internet at separate

> times,

> but if I want to use them both at the same time, only one can connect.

> The

> other still connects to the router but it says "Local" on the Network And

> Sharing Center under 'Access'.  The map shows both the computers and the

> router but only one has 'Internet Gateway'.  What am I doing wrong?  I've

> tried Help And Support but with no progress.

 

 

 

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From: bspeed <bspeed@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: Trying to set up VPN to work

Date: 02/02/2007 08:46:00

 

 

Kim,

Thanks, but since I am using a hotel's wireless network, and I do not have

the tools for dial-up I guess I will have to wait until I get to a different

server.

 

"Kim [MS]" wrote:

 

> Bob,

>

> I've seen a similar situation in my home network.  In my case, it was my

> fancy gaming router.  Have you tried removing any router or middleware and

> connecting directly to the modem?

>

> "bspeed" wrote:

>

> > I have set-up up a VPN to work and when I click on the icon, it checks my

> > pasword and before it connects I receive the following message:

> >

> > Error 734 PPP link control protocol was terminated

> >

> > I have checked my work VPN that was working on XP before I upgraded and they

> > are exactly the same in all respects. Any assistance would be appreciated.

> > Thanks

> >

> > Bob

 

 

 

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From: Bobby D <Bobby D@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: Trying to set up VPN to work

Date: 02/03/2007 21:33:00

 

 

I am having the same problem.  I have two notebooks setting side by side.  My

old one running XP SP2 and the new on Vista -  Although I am sure I am

overlooking something I appear to have the Vista VPN connection setup the

same as the XP connection.   Any help would be appreciated.

 

"bspeed" wrote:

 

> Kim,

> Thanks, but since I am using a hotel's wireless network, and I do not have

> the tools for dial-up I guess I will have to wait until I get to a different

> server.

>

> "Kim [MS]" wrote:

>

> > Bob,

> >

> > I've seen a similar situation in my home network.  In my case, it was my

> > fancy gaming router.  Have you tried removing any router or middleware and

> > connecting directly to the modem?

> >

> > "bspeed" wrote:

> >

> > > I have set-up up a VPN to work and when I click on the icon, it checks my

> > > pasword and before it connects I receive the following message:

> > >

> > > Error 734 PPP link control protocol was terminated

> > >

> > > I have checked my work VPN that was working on XP before I upgraded and they

> > > are exactly the same in all respects. Any assistance would be appreciated.

> > > Thanks

> > >

> > > Bob

 

 

 

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From: Kim [MS] <KimMS@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: Unable to access shared folder on XP machine

Date: 02/05/2007 15:03:00

 

 

Gary, I'm sorry you're experiencing problems.  There are some differences

between Vista and XP in the area of file sharing and permissions.  Please

review the TechNet article below and follow the recommendations, and then

please let us know if you're still experiencing difficulties.

 

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/network/evaluate/vista_fp.mspx

 

Kim [MS]

 

"garyreynolds900@hotmail.com" wrote:

 

> Hello there,

>

> We have 4 boxes set up in a simple network.  Machine A (Windows XP)

> has a folder on it that is shared out (to everyone - full access)

>

> Two other machines B and C (Windows XP and Windows 2000 respectively)

> can access this shared folder fine - we can create new files in the

> folder and also can change existing files.

>

> Our Windows Vista machine can see this folder, but has read-only

> access - we cannot change existing files, and cannot create new files.

>

> Can anyone offer a suggestion of how what to try?  It would seem as

> though the 'problem' is with the Vista box, but I'm not sure where to

> begin.

>

> Thanks,

>

> Gary.

>

>

 

 

 

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From: Tim <Tim@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: Unable to print to remote printer in Vista Business

Date: 02/06/2007 06:47:00

 

 

Bump...

 

 

"Tim" wrote:

 

> I have a remote client using Server 2003 and have several XP Pro machines

> that remote into the server. We were able to get all the XP Pro remote

> machine printers to print locally by making the registry change in the below

> knowledge base article:

>

> http://support.microsoft.com/Default.aspx?kbid=302361

>

> We now have several Vista Business machines that cannot print to their local

> printers. We tried making the above registry change and it doesn't correct

> the problem in Vista.

>

> The remote Vista machines are running HP2420 and HP4250 printers via the USB

> Ports.

>

 

 

 

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From: King <King@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: Unidentified Network

Date: 02/01/2007 20:19:00

 

 

I am having the exact problem you described. I tried every known work around

possible. This problem is really strange because I can access files from

other computers on the home network, but the other computers do not have

internet access.

I have a dual gigabit lan on my asus p5wdh deluxe. I receive the same

message on lan 2 that you do 'word for word'.

Hopefully someone can help?? Please?

 

"Vista_fan" wrote:

 

> Lan 1: Auto Ip Address for internet running through cable modem. Vista

> doesn't Identifies it and does not work.

> Lan 2: Static Ip Address for my home peer-to-peer network. Vista tags as

> unidentified, it won't let me change the name same on Lan 1 , and if I

> change it to a private network, it changes back to a public network after a

> reboot.

> Cable modem is working fine, i had called my ISP and said it is fine.

> Does anyone know how I can get Vista to properly identify my networks and

> make my internet and home network working?

 

 

 

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From: <m.wawrzynski@gmail.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Unidentified Network

Date: 02/04/2007 15:10:39

 

 

Hi, I have exactly the same problem, did you find the solution yet?

 

My suggestions-

 

1. to have ICS working DHCP serving must be enabled on Vista computers

- it doesn't seem so, as my WinXP SP2 computer can't get IP from

Vista...

 

2. Everytime I turn ICS on it set the static IP (192.168.0.1), but on

the wrong adapter (the cable modem one)!!! The effect is the neither

Internet connection nor ad-hoc network works properly...

 

So - Vista Fan - for now turn the auto IP settings on for cable modem.

It should connect to internet. If you need network connection with

another computer - set IP manually on both. The problem is that at the

moment I cant get ICS working...

 

best regards

 

MW

 

 

 

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From: King <King@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Unidentified Network

Date: 02/04/2007 18:58:00

 

 

Yes,

The problem was the router. I bought a new linksys router and everything

worked fine. Apparently not all routers and hubs are compatible with vista

according to MS. I dealt directly with tech support.

 

"m.wawrzynski@gmail.com" wrote:

 

> Hi, I have exactly the same problem, did you find the solution yet?

>

> My suggestions-

>

> 1. to have ICS working DHCP serving must be enabled on Vista computers

> - it doesn't seem so, as my WinXP SP2 computer can't get IP from

> Vista...

>

> 2. Everytime I turn ICS on it set the static IP (192.168.0.1), but on

> the wrong adapter (the cable modem one)!!! The effect is the neither

> Internet connection nor ad-hoc network works properly...

>

> So - Vista Fan - for now turn the auto IP settings on for cable modem.

> It should connect to internet. If you need network connection with

> another computer - set IP manually on both. The problem is that at the

> moment I cant get ICS working...

>

> best regards

>

> MW

>

>

 

 

 

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From: Kerry Brown <kerry@kdbNOSPAMsys-tems.c*a*m>

To: none

Subject: Re: Vista and SimpleTech NAS

Date: 02/04/2007 17:53:37

 

 

"lawsce" <lawsce@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:9B18F86F-883D-49A3-A66A-6669D0F98479@microsoft.com...

> Just got a new HP Pavilion Media Center system. Fired it up and everything

> was working good. Updates downloaded. While that was going on, I mapped a

> drive to my SimpleShare NAS drive and it worked OK. I could access the new

> mapped drive with no problems. Rebooted because of updates, then Vista

> said

> it could not find the network drive. I can't get it to recognize the

> network

> device any longer. I used SimpleTech's NASFinder on the Vista PC and it

> finds

> the device. When it tries to map a drive, I get the code=5 error. Vista

> will

> not locate the device through its DNS name \\simpleshare in an Explorer

> window or with the device's IP address. I have Windows Vista Premium on

> this

> system. Should I have Windows Vista Ultimate to get networking to

> function?

 

 

MVP Jimmy Brush has a good web page about this issue.

 

http://www.jimmah.com/vista/Networking/ntlm.aspx

 

--

Kerry Brown

Microsoft MVP - Shell/User

http://www.vistahelp.ca

 

 

 

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From: lawsce <lawsce@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Vista and SimpleTech NAS

Date: 02/06/2007 12:30:01

 

 

Thanks, I will try that.

 

I was finally able to get it to connect and map a drive by using the

device's IP address. I noticed that when the password dialog would display,

Vista would insert the computer name\user id in for the user id.

 

"Kerry Brown" wrote:

 

> "lawsce" <lawsce@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> news:9B18F86F-883D-49A3-A66A-6669D0F98479@microsoft.com...

> > Just got a new HP Pavilion Media Center system. Fired it up and everything

> > was working good. Updates downloaded. While that was going on, I mapped a

> > drive to my SimpleShare NAS drive and it worked OK. I could access the new

> > mapped drive with no problems. Rebooted because of updates, then Vista

> > said

> > it could not find the network drive. I can't get it to recognize the

> > network

> > device any longer. I used SimpleTech's NASFinder on the Vista PC and it

> > finds

> > the device. When it tries to map a drive, I get the code=5 error. Vista

> > will

> > not locate the device through its DNS name \\simpleshare in an Explorer

> > window or with the device's IP address. I have Windows Vista Premium on

> > this

> > system. Should I have Windows Vista Ultimate to get networking to

> > function?

>

>

> MVP Jimmy Brush has a good web page about this issue.

>

> http://www.jimmah.com/vista/Networking/ntlm.aspx

>

> --

> Kerry Brown

> Microsoft MVP - Shell/User

> http://www.vistahelp.ca

>

>

>

 

 

 

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From: Steve Winograd [MVP] <bcmaven@mvps.org>

To: none

Subject: Re: Vista Home Basics supports Workgroup networking?

Date: 02/05/2007 00:58:37

 

 

In article <A1182C0B-0269-4FCC-BE0B-442004E05AB7@microsoft.com>,

AlvinGoh <AlvinGoh@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>Can Vista Home Basics supports simple Workgroup networking for sharing of

>Printers and Internet resources?

 

Yes.  All versions of Vista work the same in workgroup networking.

--

Best Wishes,

Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

 

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group

for everyone to see.  I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions

addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

 

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program

http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

 

 

 

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From: AlvinGoh <AlvinGoh@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Vista Home Basics supports Workgroup networking?

Date: 02/05/2007 04:46:00

 

 

Thanks Steve.

I posted this questions because the dealer claims that Vista Home Basics and

Premium do not have any networking capabilities at ALL and asking me to go

for a higher version of Vista.....what a misleading remarks they have made...

 

Best Regards

Alvin Goh

 

"Steve Winograd [MVP]" wrote:

 

> In article <A1182C0B-0269-4FCC-BE0B-442004E05AB7@microsoft.com>,

> AlvinGoh <AlvinGoh@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

> >Can Vista Home Basics supports simple Workgroup networking for sharing of

> >Printers and Internet resources?

>

> Yes.  All versions of Vista work the same in workgroup networking.

> --

> Best Wishes,

> Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

>

> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group

> for everyone to see.  I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions

> addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

>

> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program

> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

>

 

 

 

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From: Steve Winograd [MVP] <bcmaven@mvps.org>

To: none

Subject: Re: Vista Home Basics supports Workgroup networking?

Date: 02/06/2007 05:40:29

 

 

In article <372087A1-6174-4C79-9D28-09EE54FEAB09@microsoft.com>,

AlvinGoh <AlvinGoh@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>> >Can Vista Home Basics supports simple Workgroup networking for sharing of

>> >Printers and Internet resources?

>>

>> Yes.  All versions of Vista work the same in workgroup networking.

>

>Thanks Steve.

>I posted this questions because the dealer claims that Vista Home Basics and

>Premium do not have any networking capabilities at ALL and asking me to go

>for a higher version of Vista.....what a misleading remarks they have made...

>

>Best Regards

>Alvin Goh

 

You're welcome, Alvin.  The Home versions can't join a domain, which

is a type of network used mostly by large businesses, universities,

etc.  Perhaps that's what the dealer was thinking of.

 

FYI, here's a chart that shows the capabilities of the Vista versions:

 

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/editions/choose.mspx

--

Best Wishes,

Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

 

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group

for everyone to see.  I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions

addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

 

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program

http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

 

 

 

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From: gpgofast <gpgofast.2le17f@DoNotSpam.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Vista Home Premium and Samba

Date: 02/02/2007 11:51:31

 

 

I had given up on Vista during Beta testing because I couldn't find any

help in connecting to my Clarkconnect NAS box. I could see the box, the

shared folder, but personal folders were unavailable.

 

Not having secpol.msc available in Vista Home Premium was going to mean

I was going to have to rebuild my NAS with another OS.

 

With your regedit, I am now able to see  my individual folders. Thank

YOU!!!

 

One issue, I can't log into the NAS share without typing in the

computer name/workgroup that I belong to along with the share

name(example:Computer-Name.MSHOME\username). It is NOT a big problem

and thanks for not making me rebuild my NAS box!!!

 

 

--

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From: Pavel A. <pavel_a@NOwritemeNO.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: Vista Networking broken?

Date: 02/06/2007 16:14:16

 

 

"johnm" wrote:

> and yes,, all machines are configured properly, shares, permissions,

> drivers, syntaxes, all "t's" are crossed, all "i's" dotted, etc. etc.

 

How about ping? pinging?

 

--PA

 

 

 

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From: Bill <Bill@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: Vista won't connect to secure wireless network

Date: 02/01/2007 21:55:01

 

 

I installed a USB wireless adapter and that had the identical problem. There

must be some incompatibility between the CompUSA/FMI router and Vista,

because that adapter worked fine on XP machines...

 

"Bill" wrote:

 

> Have a CompUSA (FSI) wireless router running WPA (TKIP) w/ passphrase. Works

> great on several XP Pro machines. Just purchased a Gateway MX3705 w/ Vista

> Home Premium. It finds the network but will not connect, and when I

> "diagnose" the problem it says it failed for "an unknown reason." There is an

> un-secured network in my neighborhood, and the computer can connect fine to

> this, so I think the card is OK.

>

> Things I've tried:

>

> -Removing security from our wireless network. Still wouldn't connect.

> -Changing mode from "AP" to "ad-hoc". Connected! But my wired machines would

> not connect, and it still wouldn't allow any kind of security.

>

> Any ideas?

 

 

 

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From: Aaron Kitto <AaronKitto@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: Vista won't connect to secure wireless network

Date: 02/01/2007 23:04:00

 

 

I have the same issues with a d-link WAP.  The card and Vista operate at work

without issues (also on a dynalink but a 2200 and not the G700AP that I have

at home).

 

I followed this link but with no fix:

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13640889

 

Let me know if you make any headway.  I supect that the routers that we are

running are not compatable with the new security running in Vista.

 

"Bill" wrote:

 

> Have a CompUSA (FSI) wireless router running WPA (TKIP) w/ passphrase. Works

> great on several XP Pro machines. Just purchased a Gateway MX3705 w/ Vista

> Home Premium. It finds the network but will not connect, and when I

> "diagnose" the problem it says it failed for "an unknown reason." There is an

> un-secured network in my neighborhood, and the computer can connect fine to

> this, so I think the card is OK.

>

> Things I've tried:

>

> -Removing security from our wireless network. Still wouldn't connect.

> -Changing mode from "AP" to "ad-hoc". Connected! But my wired machines would

> not connect, and it still wouldn't allow any kind of security.

>

> Any ideas?

 

 

 

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From: Joe <Joe@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: Vista won't connect to secure wireless network

Date: 02/02/2007 11:27:01

 

 

My vista computer will connect wirlessly if I remove all security.  When I

introduce TKIP it will not connect.  And it does not know why.

 

"Aaron Kitto" wrote:

 

> I have the same issues with a d-link WAP.  The card and Vista operate at work

> without issues (also on a dynalink but a 2200 and not the G700AP that I have

> at home).

>

> I followed this link but with no fix:

> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13640889

>

> Let me know if you make any headway.  I supect that the routers that we are

> running are not compatable with the new security running in Vista.

>

> "Bill" wrote:

>

> > Have a CompUSA (FSI) wireless router running WPA (TKIP) w/ passphrase. Works

> > great on several XP Pro machines. Just purchased a Gateway MX3705 w/ Vista

> > Home Premium. It finds the network but will not connect, and when I

> > "diagnose" the problem it says it failed for "an unknown reason." There is an

> > un-secured network in my neighborhood, and the computer can connect fine to

> > this, so I think the card is OK.

> >

> > Things I've tried:

> >

> > -Removing security from our wireless network. Still wouldn't connect.

> > -Changing mode from "AP" to "ad-hoc". Connected! But my wired machines would

> > not connect, and it still wouldn't allow any kind of security.

> >

> > Any ideas?

 

 

 

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From: Bill <Bill@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: Vista won't connect to secure wireless network

Date: 02/02/2007 12:48:00

 

 

Seems to be some serious incompatibilities here. I can't even get it to work

with security turned off. Vista has no updates, and the firmware on the

router is the latest. I tried shutting off IPv6 as mentioned in another

thread, but still nothing. I'd rather not buy another router just to diagnose

the problem.

 

MS spent a lot of time telling people that Vista is better than XP - and

that its very stable, but the fact of the matter is that this functionality

works on every XP machine in my house with ease.

 

"Bill" wrote:

 

> I installed a USB wireless adapter and that had the identical problem. There

> must be some incompatibility between the CompUSA/FMI router and Vista,

> because that adapter worked fine on XP machines...

>

> "Bill" wrote:

>

> > Have a CompUSA (FSI) wireless router running WPA (TKIP) w/ passphrase. Works

> > great on several XP Pro machines. Just purchased a Gateway MX3705 w/ Vista

> > Home Premium. It finds the network but will not connect, and when I

> > "diagnose" the problem it says it failed for "an unknown reason." There is an

> > un-secured network in my neighborhood, and the computer can connect fine to

> > this, so I think the card is OK.

> >

> > Things I've tried:

> >

> > -Removing security from our wireless network. Still wouldn't connect.

> > -Changing mode from "AP" to "ad-hoc". Connected! But my wired machines would

> > not connect, and it still wouldn't allow any kind of security.

> >

> > Any ideas?

 

 

 

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From: Bill <Bill@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: Vista won't connect to secure wireless network

Date: 02/02/2007 21:18:00

 

 

Fixed it! Forced an upgrade to new drivers on the RealTek wireless adapter.

Vista insisted that I had the newest, but I went to the Realtek website and

downloaded that latest version.

 

Hope this helps someone...

 

"Bill" wrote:

 

> Have a CompUSA (FSI) wireless router running WPA (TKIP) w/ passphrase. Works

> great on several XP Pro machines. Just purchased a Gateway MX3705 w/ Vista

> Home Premium. It finds the network but will not connect, and when I

> "diagnose" the problem it says it failed for "an unknown reason." There is an

> un-secured network in my neighborhood, and the computer can connect fine to

> this, so I think the card is OK.

>

> Things I've tried:

>

> -Removing security from our wireless network. Still wouldn't connect.

> -Changing mode from "AP" to "ad-hoc". Connected! But my wired machines would

> not connect, and it still wouldn't allow any kind of security.

>

> Any ideas?

 

 

 

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From: Crazy_Rach <Crazy_Rach@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Vista/XP file sharing problem.

Date: 02/01/2007 17:30:00

 

 

I am having the same problem with no sucess in fixing it.

 

I have turned off the password for login and I've spent a whole day trying

to get around this. There dosnt seem to be anyway to permissions for other

computers. Do you have any specific instuctions you could perhaps pass on to

acomplish this?

 

Regards,

 

Rachel

 

"koze" wrote:

 

> Do you use passwords for logon ?

> If so go to advanced sharing create the share from there in the same window

> you have a option for permissions, in there you are able to set the

> permissions for everyone or add a specific user.

>

> Ko.

> "Stosh1968" <Stosh1968@discussions.microsoft.com> schreef in bericht

> news:40EA40D0-605E-4016-8C5D-6537DFA5048A@microsoft.com...

> >I would if I could.  I've already spent over an hour today trying to

> > accomplish something I could do in XP in 5 seconds.

> >

> > "koze" wrote:

> >

> >> Just take a look under advanced and set the permissions from there.

> >> Ko

> >>

> >> "Stosh1968" <Stosh1968@discussions.microsoft.com> schreef in bericht

> >> news:7C084241-7880-47F6-97EF-0E36CAB9F3C7@microsoft.com...

> >> >I have two desktops, one running XP Pro SP2, and the second is running

> >> >Vista

> >> > Home Premium which I installed last night.

> >> >

> >> > Both machines are members of the same workgroup "Home" and the Vista

> >> > machine

> >> > is named DESKTOP1 and the XP machine is named DESKTOP2.

> >> >

> >> > On each machine, I have two folders in the Program Files directory that

> >> > I

> >> > need to share.  My Vista machine can access the folders I have shared

> >> > on

> >> > the

> >> > XP machine with no problems.  I can see Vista's shared folders on my XP

> >> > machine, but I get permission errors when I try to open the folders.

> >> >

> >> > When I try to share the folder in Vista, the "Share" button under

> >> > Network

> >> > File and Folder Sharing is grayed out, all I can do is choose Advanced

> >> > Sharing.   I'm assuming my problem is one of permissions, but I cannot

> >> > find a

> >> > way to give permission to any user accounts on my DESKTOP2 machine.

> >> >

> >> > Any ideas before I uninstall and go back to XP?

> >> >

> >> >

> >>

> >>

> >>

>

>

>

 

 

 

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From: Kim [MS] <KimMS@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Vista/XP file sharing problem.

Date: 02/02/2007 19:31:01

 

 

Folks, have you tried to uninstall or adjust your Firewall settings?  Tom, in

an earlier post, had the same issue, but adjusted OneCare through the

following steps and that seemed to solve his problem:

 

Windows Live OneCare ->

Change OneCare Settinge ->

Firewall connection tool ->

Tick relevant options (Network discovery, file and print settings,

etc) ->

OK ->

Advanced Settings ->

Change file sharing from 'Do not share files and printers" ->

OK ->

OK

 

Let us know if that doesn't help.

 

 

"Crazy_Rach" wrote:

 

> I am having the same problem with no sucess in fixing it.

>

> I have turned off the password for login and I've spent a whole day trying

> to get around this. There dosnt seem to be anyway to permissions for other

> computers. Do you have any specific instuctions you could perhaps pass on to

> acomplish this?

>

> Regards,

>

> Rachel

>

> "koze" wrote:

>

> > Do you use passwords for logon ?

> > If so go to advanced sharing create the share from there in the same window

> > you have a option for permissions, in there you are able to set the

> > permissions for everyone or add a specific user.

> >

> > Ko.

> > "Stosh1968" <Stosh1968@discussions.microsoft.com> schreef in bericht

> > news:40EA40D0-605E-4016-8C5D-6537DFA5048A@microsoft.com...

> > >I would if I could.  I've already spent over an hour today trying to

> > > accomplish something I could do in XP in 5 seconds.

> > >

> > > "koze" wrote:

> > >

> > >> Just take a look under advanced and set the permissions from there.

> > >> Ko

> > >>

> > >> "Stosh1968" <Stosh1968@discussions.microsoft.com> schreef in bericht

> > >> news:7C084241-7880-47F6-97EF-0E36CAB9F3C7@microsoft.com...

> > >> >I have two desktops, one running XP Pro SP2, and the second is running

> > >> >Vista

> > >> > Home Premium which I installed last night.

> > >> >

> > >> > Both machines are members of the same workgroup "Home" and the Vista

> > >> > machine

> > >> > is named DESKTOP1 and the XP machine is named DESKTOP2.

> > >> >

> > >> > On each machine, I have two folders in the Program Files directory that

> > >> > I

> > >> > need to share.  My Vista machine can access the folders I have shared

> > >> > on

> > >> > the

> > >> > XP machine with no problems.  I can see Vista's shared folders on my XP

> > >> > machine, but I get permission errors when I try to open the folders.

> > >> >

> > >> > When I try to share the folder in Vista, the "Share" button under

> > >> > Network

> > >> > File and Folder Sharing is grayed out, all I can do is choose Advanced

> > >> > Sharing.   I'm assuming my problem is one of permissions, but I cannot

> > >> > find a

> > >> > way to give permission to any user accounts on my DESKTOP2 machine.

> > >> >

> > >> > Any ideas before I uninstall and go back to XP?

> > >> >

> > >> >

> > >>

> > >>

> > >>

> >

> >

> >

 

 

 

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From: Crazy_Rach <CrazyRach@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Vista/XP file sharing problem.

Date: 02/03/2007 05:31:00

 

 

I have now fixed my problem.

Although the permissions were set to "everyone" you also have to go to the

security tab, click edit, click add, type everyone in the box, click apply

and that should fix the problem everyone seems to be having hopefully.

 

Rach

 

"Kim [MS]" wrote:

 

> Folks, have you tried to uninstall or adjust your Firewall settings?  Tom, in

> an earlier post, had the same issue, but adjusted OneCare through the

> following steps and that seemed to solve his problem:

>

> Windows Live OneCare ->

> Change OneCare Settinge ->

> Firewall connection tool ->

> Tick relevant options (Network discovery, file and print settings,

> etc) ->

> OK ->

> Advanced Settings ->

> Change file sharing from 'Do not share files and printers" ->

> OK ->

> OK

>

> Let us know if that doesn't help.

>

>

> "Crazy_Rach" wrote:

>

> > I am having the same problem with no sucess in fixing it.

> >

> > I have turned off the password for login and I've spent a whole day trying

> > to get around this. There dosnt seem to be anyway to permissions for other

> > computers. Do you have any specific instuctions you could perhaps pass on to

> > acomplish this?

> >

> > Regards,

> >

> > Rachel

> >

> > "koze" wrote:

> >

> > > Do you use passwords for logon ?

> > > If so go to advanced sharing create the share from there in the same window

> > > you have a option for permissions, in there you are able to set the

> > > permissions for everyone or add a specific user.

> > >

> > > Ko.

> > > "Stosh1968" <Stosh1968@discussions.microsoft.com> schreef in bericht

> > > news:40EA40D0-605E-4016-8C5D-6537DFA5048A@microsoft.com...

> > > >I would if I could.  I've already spent over an hour today trying to

> > > > accomplish something I could do in XP in 5 seconds.

> > > >

> > > > "koze" wrote:

> > > >

> > > >> Just take a look under advanced and set the permissions from there.

> > > >> Ko

> > > >>

> > > >> "Stosh1968" <Stosh1968@discussions.microsoft.com> schreef in bericht

> > > >> news:7C084241-7880-47F6-97EF-0E36CAB9F3C7@microsoft.com...

> > > >> >I have two desktops, one running XP Pro SP2, and the second is running

> > > >> >Vista

> > > >> > Home Premium which I installed last night.

> > > >> >

> > > >> > Both machines are members of the same workgroup "Home" and the Vista

> > > >> > machine

> > > >> > is named DESKTOP1 and the XP machine is named DESKTOP2.

> > > >> >

> > > >> > On each machine, I have two folders in the Program Files directory that

> > > >> > I

> > > >> > need to share.  My Vista machine can access the folders I have shared

> > > >> > on

> > > >> > the

> > > >> > XP machine with no problems.  I can see Vista's shared folders on my XP

> > > >> > machine, but I get permission errors when I try to open the folders.

> > > >> >

> > > >> > When I try to share the folder in Vista, the "Share" button under

> > > >> > Network

> > > >> > File and Folder Sharing is grayed out, all I can do is choose Advanced

> > > >> > Sharing.   I'm assuming my problem is one of permissions, but I cannot

> > > >> > find a

> > > >> > way to give permission to any user accounts on my DESKTOP2 machine.

> > > >> >

> > > >> > Any ideas before I uninstall and go back to XP?

> > > >> >

> > > >> >

> > > >>

> > > >>

> > > >>

> > >

> > >

> > >

 

 

 

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From: Chris <chris@nospamtechgenius.co.uk>

To: none

Subject: Re: VPN Connection...failed. The error...is 734.

Date: 02/06/2007 13:08:27

 

 

I think the error is coming from the PPP connection being set to require a

secure password.

Go into the VPN properties. (Just click 'connect to' and wait for the list

to appear. Right click on the VPN entry and choose properties. Choose the

'Security' tab. Untick 'use Windows logon' if ticked. Also untick require

data encryption if it is ticked. Try to connect. If those don't work you

need to go into the advanced security settings at the bottom and set it up

so that unencryted passwords are allowed (PAP). Keep a note of what you

tick/untick so you can put it back to how it is now in case none of this

helps!

I hope that helps.

Chris

 

 

"Preston Park" <pjpark@community.nospam> wrote in message

news:FCEA41A3-91D6-450A-BD09-047D2FFBEB49@microsoft.com...

>I cannot connect to my campus VPN using the same settings that work from

> Windows XP. How do I diagnose this?

>

> CoID={B3C82F11-36D2-46FE-A4F9-6A6F6329277A}: The user MyPC\Me dialed a

> connection named VPN Connection which has failed. The error code returned

> on

> failure is 734.

>

> Thanks,

>

> pjp

 

 

 

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From: Preston Park <pjpark@community.nospam>

To: none

Subject: Re: VPN Connection...failed. The error...is 734.

Date: 02/06/2007 13:53:01

 

 

Thanks. None of that worked. I have a computer running XP with the exact same

VPN connection settings as the Vista computer and it works fine. Oh well. It

is murderously inconvenient but not enough so to justify calling MS support.

 

pjp

 

 

 

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From: David Lozzi <dlozzi@nospam.nospam>

To: none

Subject: Re: VPN defaults domain

Date: 02/05/2007 11:27:08

 

 

Um, I think I fixed it? I played around with it some more, and on the

Security tab, I switched to Advanced, clicked settings, then canceled and

switched it backt o Typical, then it connected me. Weird....

 

 

"David Lozzi" <dlozzi@nospam.nospam> wrote in message

news:53F92E8E-2A4E-4E4C-B61B-6FF994B36F64@microsoft.com...

> Howdy,

>

> I'm VPN'n into a customer network that there is no domain, just goes into

> a VPN device. When I try to VPN into it it errors and I get

>

> The user DELPHI\dlozzi dialed a connection named Customer which has

> failed. The error code returned on failure is 691.

>

> but when i login I don't  specify the domain, I just enter dlozzi and my

> password. How do I stop the adding of the domain???

>

> Thanks,

>

> David Lozzi

 

 

 

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From: PEVDaddy <PEVDaddy@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: weird network problem after attaching my samsung blackjack pho

Date: 01/13/2007 02:10:01

 

 

I have deleted it and rebooted and it still shows "Identifying", I think that

might be the name it is trying to connect via, but I can't figure out how to

change it.  When I am logged in to the domain (the pw is cached) I don't have

the option to change it.  I can "customize" it when I am logged into safemode

with networking, but don't need to because I have full network functionality.

Is there a registry key I can alter or delete?  This is frustrating because

I have an MCSE and am completely lost with Vista.

 

"Richard G. Harper" wrote:

 

> Sounds like it's trying to establish a network using Bluetooth or the

> Smartphone.  Have you tried removing the offending device from Device

> Manager and rebooting?

>

> --

> Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User]  rgharper@gmail.com

> * NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/

> * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups

> * The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/

> * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

>

>

> "PEVDaddy" <PEVDaddy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> news:B1A7FAEA-1CFD-4B96-8215-30BFE81DB021@microsoft.com...

> > Hello,

> >

> > I have a pc with Vista Ultimate installed.  It is a part of a 2k3 domain

> > and

> > was working fine (except Itunes sucks but that's another issue) until I

> > plugged my smartphone in.  Now the networking always shows as identifying

> > and

> > I cannot get any web pages to show up nor can I access any of the other

> > machines on my network. (I could before)  The really weird thing is that I

> > can open a cmd prompt and ping www.yahoo.com and it resolves and gets a

> > reply.  Does anyone have any idea what might be happening?

>

>

>

 

 

 

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From: Richard G. Harper <rgharper@email.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: weird network problem after attaching my samsung blackjack phone

Date: 01/12/2007 17:16:53

 

 

Sounds like it's trying to establish a network using Bluetooth or the

Smartphone.  Have you tried removing the offending device from Device

Manager and rebooting?

 

--

Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User]  rgharper@gmail.com

* NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/

* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups

* The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/

* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

 

 

"PEVDaddy" <PEVDaddy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:B1A7FAEA-1CFD-4B96-8215-30BFE81DB021@microsoft.com...

> Hello,

>

> I have a pc with Vista Ultimate installed.  It is a part of a 2k3 domain

> and

> was working fine (except Itunes sucks but that's another issue) until I

> plugged my smartphone in.  Now the networking always shows as identifying

> and

> I cannot get any web pages to show up nor can I access any of the other

> machines on my network. (I could before)  The really weird thing is that I

> can open a cmd prompt and ping www.yahoo.com and it resolves and gets a

> reply.  Does anyone have any idea what might be happening?

 

 

 

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From: Eric Cross [MVP] <ecross4@gmail.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: WEP Network Setup

Date: 02/05/2007 08:51:47

 

 

Hello dtstoney,

 

First, have you tried temporarily disabling the encryption on the router to

see if the Vista machine will connect? If it successfully connects with

encryption disabled, then you know its your encryption settings.

 

--

Eric Cross

Microsoft MVP (Windows Networking)

http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

 

 

"djstoney" <djstoney@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:8EBD05A9-FD4E-4B19-BB2F-1E3846AA1484@microsoft.com...

> Hello,

> I have a problem with my wireless setup my card is a realtek RTL8187 and

> the

> router is a netgear DGB111GTUK. The problem is the two XP machines that

> conect to WEP shared key work fine, but my vista machine cannot connect

> even

> though it's the same key ! The message i get is Diagnose connection or

> Connect to diffrent network. Can anyone guide me in the right direction to

> cure the problem.

 

 

 

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From: djstoney <djstoney@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: WEP Network Setup

Date: 02/05/2007 11:30:01

 

 

Hello Eric,

The encryption on the router was disabled to start with and all 3 machines

were connecting. Since the router has been set to WEP with 128 bit encryption

the vista machine refuses to connect. I do belive as you say could be the

vista machine's encryption method. the vista settings are identical to the XP

setting so it should work.Any Ideas?

 

"Eric Cross [MVP]" wrote:

 

> Hello dtstoney,

>

> First, have you tried temporarily disabling the encryption on the router to

> see if the Vista machine will connect? If it successfully connects with

> encryption disabled, then you know its your encryption settings.

>

> --

> Eric Cross

> Microsoft MVP (Windows Networking)

> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

>

>

> "djstoney" <djstoney@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> news:8EBD05A9-FD4E-4B19-BB2F-1E3846AA1484@microsoft.com...

> > Hello,

> > I have a problem with my wireless setup my card is a realtek RTL8187 and

> > the

> > router is a netgear DGB111GTUK. The problem is the two XP machines that

> > conect to WEP shared key work fine, but my vista machine cannot connect

> > even

> > though it's the same key ! The message i get is Diagnose connection or

> > Connect to diffrent network. Can anyone guide me in the right direction to

> > cure the problem.

>

>

 

 

 

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From: Eric Cross [MVP] <ecross4@gmail.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: WEP Network Setup

Date: 02/05/2007 11:49:36

 

 

Do you have a USB flash drive? If so, you could try this. I've written a

page on how to transfer your wireless settings from XP to Vista.

 

http://ecross.mvps.org/howto/add_vista.htm

 

--

Eric Cross

Microsoft MVP (Windows Networking)

http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

 

 

"djstoney" <djstoney@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:72820A4C-9BB9-4E73-96B7-660E9BAF69AE@microsoft.com...

> Hello Eric,

> The encryption on the router was disabled to start with and all 3 machines

> were connecting. Since the router has been set to WEP with 128 bit

> encryption

> the vista machine refuses to connect. I do belive as you say could be the

> vista machine's encryption method. the vista settings are identical to the

> XP

> setting so it should work.Any Ideas?

>

> "Eric Cross [MVP]" wrote:

>

>> Hello dtstoney,

>>

>> First, have you tried temporarily disabling the encryption on the router

>> to

>> see if the Vista machine will connect? If it successfully connects with

>> encryption disabled, then you know its your encryption settings.

>>

>> --

>> Eric Cross

>> Microsoft MVP (Windows Networking)

>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

>>

>>

>> "djstoney" <djstoney@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

>> news:8EBD05A9-FD4E-4B19-BB2F-1E3846AA1484@microsoft.com...

>> > Hello,

>> > I have a problem with my wireless setup my card is a realtek RTL8187

>> > and

>> > the

>> > router is a netgear DGB111GTUK. The problem is the two XP machines that

>> > conect to WEP shared key work fine, but my vista machine cannot connect

>> > even

>> > though it's the same key ! The message i get is Diagnose connection or

>> > Connect to diffrent network. Can anyone guide me in the right direction

>> > to

>> > cure the problem.

>>

>>

 

 

 

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From: djstoney <djstoney@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: WEP Network Setup

Date: 02/05/2007 13:25:01

 

 

Hiya Eric,

Intresing soution but i'm afraid i don't have a flash drive. So that is

ruled out. Sorry !!

i did try bill's reply but that didn't work either. really stumped by this

probblem.

it seems i'm stuck with a cable for the time being.

 

"Eric Cross [MVP]" wrote:

 

> Do you have a USB flash drive? If so, you could try this. I've written a

> page on how to transfer your wireless settings from XP to Vista.

>

> http://ecross.mvps.org/howto/add_vista.htm

>

> --

> Eric Cross

> Microsoft MVP (Windows Networking)

> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

>

>

> "djstoney" <djstoney@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> news:72820A4C-9BB9-4E73-96B7-660E9BAF69AE@microsoft.com...

> > Hello Eric,

> > The encryption on the router was disabled to start with and all 3 machines

> > were connecting. Since the router has been set to WEP with 128 bit

> > encryption

> > the vista machine refuses to connect. I do belive as you say could be the

> > vista machine's encryption method. the vista settings are identical to the

> > XP

> > setting so it should work.Any Ideas?

> >

> > "Eric Cross [MVP]" wrote:

> >

> >> Hello dtstoney,

> >>

> >> First, have you tried temporarily disabling the encryption on the router

> >> to

> >> see if the Vista machine will connect? If it successfully connects with

> >> encryption disabled, then you know its your encryption settings.

> >>

> >> --

> >> Eric Cross

> >> Microsoft MVP (Windows Networking)

> >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

> >>

> >>

> >> "djstoney" <djstoney@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> >> news:8EBD05A9-FD4E-4B19-BB2F-1E3846AA1484@microsoft.com...

> >> > Hello,

> >> > I have a problem with my wireless setup my card is a realtek RTL8187

> >> > and

> >> > the

> >> > router is a netgear DGB111GTUK. The problem is the two XP machines that

> >> > conect to WEP shared key work fine, but my vista machine cannot connect

> >> > even

> >> > though it's the same key ! The message i get is Diagnose connection or

> >> > Connect to diffrent network. Can anyone guide me in the right direction

> >> > to

> >> > cure the problem.

> >>

> >>

>

>

 

 

 

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From: Bill <Bill@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: WEP Network Setup

Date: 02/05/2007 11:50:02

 

 

I had a similar problem with a Realtek integrated wi-fi (8185 I think??).

Anyways, the solution was to force a driver upgrade by downloading the

install package from the Realtek website. Vista thinks it has the newest

version, but it doesn't. Fixed the problem right away.

 

Hope this helps.

 

"djstoney" wrote:

 

> Hello,

> I have a problem with my wireless setup my card is a realtek RTL8187 and the

> router is a netgear DGB111GTUK. The problem is the two XP machines that

> conect to WEP shared key work fine, but my vista machine cannot connect even

> though it's the same key ! The message i get is Diagnose connection or

> Connect to diffrent network. Can anyone guide me in the right direction to

> cure the problem.

 

 

 

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From: djstoney <djstoney@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: WEP Network Setup

Date: 02/05/2007 13:20:01

 

 

Hi Bill,

Thanks for the info but this didn't solve the problem. I used both vista's

drivers and the realtek's drivers but no joy.

 

"Bill" wrote:

 

> I had a similar problem with a Realtek integrated wi-fi (8185 I think??).

> Anyways, the solution was to force a driver upgrade by downloading the

> install package from the Realtek website. Vista thinks it has the newest

> version, but it doesn't. Fixed the problem right away.

>

> Hope this helps.

>

> "djstoney" wrote:

>

> > Hello,

> > I have a problem with my wireless setup my card is a realtek RTL8187 and the

> > router is a netgear DGB111GTUK. The problem is the two XP machines that

> > conect to WEP shared key work fine, but my vista machine cannot connect even

> > though it's the same key ! The message i get is Diagnose connection or

> > Connect to diffrent network. Can anyone guide me in the right direction to

> > cure the problem.

 

 

 

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From: djstoney <djstoney@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: WEP Network Setup

Date: 02/05/2007 17:45:01

 

 

Ok i'm half way to solving the probblem, i rolled back the drivers for the

wireless hub, and now can connect but after say 15-20 minutes the conection

says " conected but with limited access" the newest drivers give me hardware

issues but older driver only this probblem. Any Clues?

 

 

 

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From: woody <woody@woohoo.ca>

To: none

Subject: Re: Why Vista doesn't recognize XP? PLease Help !.

Date: 02/05/2007 09:54:23

 

 

Here are a couple of links that should solve your problem.  Run kb922120 on

the XP machines and change your Vista machine's workgroup to match the XP's.

 

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=922120

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/network/evaluate/vista_fp.mspx#ELC

 

Woody

 

"J.J. Barroso" <J.J. Barroso@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:850704E6-DCD7-4715-984C-7E9FC439A5B5@microsoft.com...

>I have a LAN (homenetwork) with 3 PC's windows XP Home, connected to a

>router

> Netgear.  When I connect the new PC with windows Vista Premium, this

> doesn't

> recognize any PC with Xp although the Xp recognize to the WIn Vista anymay

> VISTA doesn't allow them (XP) the access. Any help will be appreciated.

 

 

 

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From: Eric Cross [MVP] <ecross4@gmail.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Why Vista doesn't recognize XP? PLease Help !.

Date: 02/05/2007 09:55:52

 

 

Hello J.J Barroso,

 

If you haven't already, I suggest that you go throught the steps indicated

in this article.

 

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/network/evaluate/vista_fp.mspx

 

--

Eric Cross

Microsoft MVP (Windows Networking)

http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

 

 

"J.J. Barroso" <J.J. Barroso@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:850704E6-DCD7-4715-984C-7E9FC439A5B5@microsoft.com...

>I have a LAN (homenetwork) with 3 PC's windows XP Home, connected to a

>router

> Netgear.  When I connect the new PC with windows Vista Premium, this

> doesn't

> recognize any PC with Xp although the Xp recognize to the WIn Vista anymay

> VISTA doesn't allow them (XP) the access. Any help will be appreciated.

 

 

 

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From: RamaSubbu SK <RAMAK@online.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Windows Vista and Novell DHCP

Date: 02/02/2007 05:55:51

 

 

Can you send us the network sniffed packets ? to understand what is

happening.

 

-RamaSubbu SK

 

"Red Deer Techy" <RedDeerTechy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:D04923F7-509B-4E35-ADC8-924B9EB5C5D7@microsoft.com...

>I am trying to get vista to get an IP address from a Novell Zenworks DHCP

> server. I have run a packet sniiffer and I can see that the computer is

> asking for an IP and the server looks like it is granting one, but vista

> is

> never accepting it. Win Xp and Win 2000 have no problems doing this. I

> have

> tried turning off IPV6. Curiosuly I have connected the computer to a cable

> modem at it works fine. I am using a Dell GX620 with a Broadcom Gigabit

> ethernet controller.

 

 

 

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From: Genius <Genius@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: WIndows XP/Vista Networking.

Date: 02/02/2007 14:54:02

 

 

That's the same problem I am currently encountering.

Same version of Vista - Windows Vista Home Premiium.

I bought the laptop Jan.30 with the company supplier of Aspire 5610 series.

 

I have 1 network at home, with workgroup seted same on all my pc's.

 

I have spent over 8 hours oover the last few days trying to figure out the

probelm, and it haas brought to my attention that buying windows vista was a

bad choice.

 

 

I hope this problem could be solved ASAP. It is driving me crazy because I

have a presentation next monday, and I need to use this new Vista laptop - my

only laptop to do the presentation. The presentation is on my desktop, and I

don't have any usb flash drives.

 

 

 

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From: Tammy <Tammy@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: WIndows XP/Vista Networking.

Date: 02/02/2007 15:06:01

 

 

I also bought an HP notebook on January 30, (with Vista Home Premium) and

have been trying ever since to install a network printer.  I'm logged onto

the network to the extent that I can access network programs, and the

internet works.  But, the new Vista notebook cannot see any other computers

or printers.  As long as I never need to print anything, I guess I'm in good

shape!

I've checked all of the obvious things, (workgroup name the same, sharing

turned on, etc) but since the setup screens for the networking are all so

much different, I must be missing something everytime.

 

"Genius" wrote:

 

> That's the same problem I am currently encountering.

> Same version of Vista - Windows Vista Home Premiium.

> I bought the laptop Jan.30 with the company supplier of Aspire 5610 series.

>

> I have 1 network at home, with workgroup seted same on all my pc's.

>

> I have spent over 8 hours oover the last few days trying to figure out the

> probelm, and it haas brought to my attention that buying windows vista was a

> bad choice.

>

>

> I hope this problem could be solved ASAP. It is driving me crazy because I

> have a presentation next monday, and I need to use this new Vista laptop - my

> only laptop to do the presentation. The presentation is on my desktop, and I

> don't have any usb flash drives.

 

 

 

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From: Genius <Genius@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: WIndows XP/Vista Networking.

Date: 02/02/2007 17:51:01

 

 

I FOUND THE SOLUTION BY MYSELF!

 

I was browsing through many forums and windows help and support program and

microsoft windows vista tech center, finally with luck would have it, the

solution is here.

 

http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsVista/en/library/409fb2fa-8eb8-45af-b063-4f50f5a77b291033.mspx?mfr=true

 

 

Just go to here, and you need to install a software on Win XP to enable LLTD

Responder that allows Win XP to respond to Windows Vista.

 

 

 

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From: Bob <Bob@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: WIndows XP/Vista Networking.

Date: 02/02/2007 19:59:01

 

 

Thank you so much!!!! IT was Norton( I had already done the LLTP thing.) my

comp came with Norton and I didnt even think to check it....turning of

Norton's Firewall worked!!! thanks again I appreciate it

 

Bob

 

"Genius" wrote:

 

> I FOUND THE SOLUTION BY MYSELF!

>

> I was browsing through many forums and windows help and support program and

> microsoft windows vista tech center, finally with luck would have it, the

> solution is here.

>

> http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsVista/en/library/409fb2fa-8eb8-45af-b063-4f50f5a77b291033.mspx?mfr=true

>

>

> Just go to here, and you need to install a software on Win XP to enable LLTD

> Responder that allows Win XP to respond to Windows Vista.

 

 

 

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From: laurieg <laurieg@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: WIndows XP/Vista Networking.

Date: 02/02/2007 23:22:00

 

 

I did this and now the vista computer recognizes the xp laptop, but laptop

still will not see printer. can you help me know what to do on the laptop

 

"Genius" wrote:

 

> I FOUND THE SOLUTION BY MYSELF!

>

> I was browsing through many forums and windows help and support program and

> microsoft windows vista tech center, finally with luck would have it, the

> solution is here.

>

> http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsVista/en/library/409fb2fa-8eb8-45af-b063-4f50f5a77b291033.mspx?mfr=true

>

>

> Just go to here, and you need to install a software on Win XP to enable LLTD

> Responder that allows Win XP to respond to Windows Vista.

 

 

 

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From: Bruce Sanderson <bsanders@newsgroups.nospam>

To: none

Subject: Re: WIndows XP/Vista Networking.

Date: 02/03/2007 19:36:38

 

 

The LLTD Responder is absolutely NOT REQUIRED for pre-Vista Windows

computers to interact with Vista via Windows Networking.

 

The LLTD responder is only needed if you want pre-Vista computers to be

properly placed in the Network Map window - the document at

http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsVista/en/library/409fb2fa-8eb8-45af-b063-4f50f5a77b291033.mspx?mfr=true

only discusses and only applies to, the Network Map feature in Vista,. not

any other networking capability.

 

If you can not access folder or printer shares on Vista computers from a

pre-Vista computer, or vice-versa, the problem is not the lack of the LLTD

Responder, it's something else.

 

You may need to enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP for TCP/IP V4 in the Network

Connection's properties:

 

1. right click the Network icon in the Notification Area

2. click Network and Sharing Center

3. click Manage network connections

4. make sure that Network Discovery is On (note - in a Windows Domain, this

may need to be enabled by an administrator using a GPO)

5. make sure that File Sharing is On

6. make sure that Public folder sharing is Off

7. if you have a printer locally installed that you want other computers to

use, make sure Printer Sharing is On

8. click Manage network connections (left pane)

9. right click the Local Area Connection (or whatever network connection is

in use - e.g. a wireless connection)

10. select Properties

11. click Continue in the UAC prompt (or supply Administrative username and

password)

12. select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)

13. click Properties

14. click Advanced...

14. select the WINS tab

15. select the Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP radio button

16. click OK; click OK; click Close - this change will take affect

immediately - no need to logoff or restart

 

Also, as stated in other posts in this thread and others - make sure you

don't have a third party firewall blocking the ports or programs needed

 

 

 

--

Bruce Sanderson MVP Printing

http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders

 

It is perfectly useless to know the right answer to the wrong question.

 

 

 

"Genius" <Genius@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:12535089-0DCD-4F1F-9F05-B5121859C7C6@microsoft.com...

>I FOUND THE SOLUTION BY MYSELF!

>

> I was browsing through many forums and windows help and support program

> and

> microsoft windows vista tech center, finally with luck would have it, the

> solution is here.

>

> http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsVista/en/library/409fb2fa-8eb8-45af-b063-4f50f5a77b291033.mspx?mfr=true

>

>

> Just go to here, and you need to install a software on Win XP to enable

> LLTD

> Responder that allows Win XP to respond to Windows Vista.

 

 

 

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From: Kevin <Kevin@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: WIndows XP/Vista Networking.

Date: 02/03/2007 21:44:00

 

 

I tried most everything in this fourm and my vista machine can not ping my xp

machine, but at least my xp machine shows up in my network.

 

I spend all day and still no luck.

 

 

Kevin

 

 

"Bruce Sanderson" wrote:

 

> The LLTD Responder is absolutely NOT REQUIRED for pre-Vista Windows

> computers to interact with Vista via Windows Networking.

>

> The LLTD responder is only needed if you want pre-Vista computers to be

> properly placed in the Network Map window - the document at

> http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsVista/en/library/409fb2fa-8eb8-45af-b063-4f50f5a77b291033.mspx?mfr=true

> only discusses and only applies to, the Network Map feature in Vista,. not

> any other networking capability.

>

> If you can not access folder or printer shares on Vista computers from a

> pre-Vista computer, or vice-versa, the problem is not the lack of the LLTD

> Responder, it's something else.

>

> You may need to enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP for TCP/IP V4 in the Network

> Connection's properties:

>

> 1. right click the Network icon in the Notification Area

> 2. click Network and Sharing Center

> 3. click Manage network connections

> 4. make sure that Network Discovery is On (note - in a Windows Domain, this

> may need to be enabled by an administrator using a GPO)

> 5. make sure that File Sharing is On

> 6. make sure that Public folder sharing is Off

> 7. if you have a printer locally installed that you want other computers to

> use, make sure Printer Sharing is On

> 8. click Manage network connections (left pane)

> 9. right click the Local Area Connection (or whatever network connection is

> in use - e.g. a wireless connection)

> 10. select Properties

> 11. click Continue in the UAC prompt (or supply Administrative username and

> password)

> 12. select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)

> 13. click Properties

> 14. click Advanced...

> 14. select the WINS tab

> 15. select the Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP radio button

> 16. click OK; click OK; click Close - this change will take affect

> immediately - no need to logoff or restart

>

> Also, as stated in other posts in this thread and others - make sure you

> don't have a third party firewall blocking the ports or programs needed

>

>

>

> --

> Bruce Sanderson MVP Printing

> http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders

>

> It is perfectly useless to know the right answer to the wrong question.

>

>

>

> "Genius" <Genius@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> news:12535089-0DCD-4F1F-9F05-B5121859C7C6@microsoft.com...

> >I FOUND THE SOLUTION BY MYSELF!

> >

> > I was browsing through many forums and windows help and support program

> > and

> > microsoft windows vista tech center, finally with luck would have it, the

> > solution is here.

> >

> > http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsVista/en/library/409fb2fa-8eb8-45af-b063-4f50f5a77b291033.mspx?mfr=true

> >

> >

> > Just go to here, and you need to install a software on Win XP to enable

> > LLTD

> > Responder that allows Win XP to respond to Windows Vista.

>

 

 

 

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From: Kevin <Kevin@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: WIndows XP/Vista Networking.

Date: 02/03/2007 21:49:01

 

 

here is the error code I get:

 

Error code 0x80070035 Network path was not found

 

Kevin

 

 

"Bruce Sanderson" wrote:

 

> The LLTD Responder is absolutely NOT REQUIRED for pre-Vista Windows

> computers to interact with Vista via Windows Networking.

>

> The LLTD responder is only needed if you want pre-Vista computers to be

> properly placed in the Network Map window - the document at

> http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsVista/en/library/409fb2fa-8eb8-45af-b063-4f50f5a77b291033.mspx?mfr=true

> only discusses and only applies to, the Network Map feature in Vista,. not

> any other networking capability.

>

> If you can not access folder or printer shares on Vista computers from a

> pre-Vista computer, or vice-versa, the problem is not the lack of the LLTD

> Responder, it's something else.

>

> You may need to enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP for TCP/IP V4 in the Network

> Connection's properties:

>

> 1. right click the Network icon in the Notification Area

> 2. click Network and Sharing Center

> 3. click Manage network connections

> 4. make sure that Network Discovery is On (note - in a Windows Domain, this

> may need to be enabled by an administrator using a GPO)

> 5. make sure that File Sharing is On

> 6. make sure that Public folder sharing is Off

> 7. if you have a printer locally installed that you want other computers to

> use, make sure Printer Sharing is On

> 8. click Manage network connections (left pane)

> 9. right click the Local Area Connection (or whatever network connection is

> in use - e.g. a wireless connection)

> 10. select Properties

> 11. click Continue in the UAC prompt (or supply Administrative username and

> password)

> 12. select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)

> 13. click Properties

> 14. click Advanced...

> 14. select the WINS tab

> 15. select the Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP radio button

> 16. click OK; click OK; click Close - this change will take affect

> immediately - no need to logoff or restart

>

> Also, as stated in other posts in this thread and others - make sure you

> don't have a third party firewall blocking the ports or programs needed

>

>

>

> --

> Bruce Sanderson MVP Printing

> http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders

>

> It is perfectly useless to know the right answer to the wrong question.

>

>

>

> "Genius" <Genius@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> news:12535089-0DCD-4F1F-9F05-B5121859C7C6@microsoft.com...

> >I FOUND THE SOLUTION BY MYSELF!

> >

> > I was browsing through many forums and windows help and support program

> > and

> > microsoft windows vista tech center, finally with luck would have it, the

> > solution is here.

> >

> > http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsVista/en/library/409fb2fa-8eb8-45af-b063-4f50f5a77b291033.mspx?mfr=true

> >

> >

> > Just go to here, and you need to install a software on Win XP to enable

> > LLTD

> > Responder that allows Win XP to respond to Windows Vista.

>

 

 

 

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From: Bruce Sanderson <bsanders@newsgroups.nospam>

To: none

Subject: Re: WIndows XP/Vista Networking.

Date: 02/06/2007 00:00:26

 

 

Kevin: I'm trying to reproduce your problem here and thus hopefully help you

out, but I'm missing some vital information.

 

1. is your XP computer running XP Home or XP Professional?

2. do you have Service Pack 2 installed on the XP computer?

3. what exactly does "xp machine shows up in my network" mean - where does

it "show up"?

4. what steps do you take to get the Error code 0x80070035 Network path was

not found?

 

5. If your XP computer has Service Pack 2 installed, check in the Windows

Firewall, Exceptions - does the File and Print Sharing item have a check

mark?  If not, add a check mark, close the Firewall dialog box, then try

again from the Vista computer.  If the File and Print Sharing exception is

disabled, the XP computer may not even respond to ping requests.

 

--

Bruce Sanderson MVP Printing

http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders

 

It is perfectly useless to know the right answer to the wrong question.

 

 

 

"Kevin" <Kevin@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:2A7B8EEE-6AC5-40AF-9E13-3D3BFDB2083F@microsoft.com...

> here is the error code I get:

>

> Error code 0x80070035 Network path was not found

>

> Kevin

>

>

> "Bruce Sanderson" wrote:

>

>> The LLTD Responder is absolutely NOT REQUIRED for pre-Vista Windows

>> computers to interact with Vista via Windows Networking.

>>

>> The LLTD responder is only needed if you want pre-Vista computers to be

>> properly placed in the Network Map window - the document at

>> http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsVista/en/library/409fb2fa-8eb8-45af-b063-4f50f5a77b291033.mspx?mfr=true

>> only discusses and only applies to, the Network Map feature in Vista,.

>> not

>> any other networking capability.

>>

>> If you can not access folder or printer shares on Vista computers from a

>> pre-Vista computer, or vice-versa, the problem is not the lack of the

>> LLTD

>> Responder, it's something else.

>>

>> You may need to enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP for TCP/IP V4 in the Network

>> Connection's properties:

>>

>> 1. right click the Network icon in the Notification Area

>> 2. click Network and Sharing Center

>> 3. click Manage network connections

>> 4. make sure that Network Discovery is On (note - in a Windows Domain,

>> this

>> may need to be enabled by an administrator using a GPO)

>> 5. make sure that File Sharing is On

>> 6. make sure that Public folder sharing is Off

>> 7. if you have a printer locally installed that you want other computers

>> to

>> use, make sure Printer Sharing is On

>> 8. click Manage network connections (left pane)

>> 9. right click the Local Area Connection (or whatever network connection

>> is

>> in use - e.g. a wireless connection)

>> 10. select Properties

>> 11. click Continue in the UAC prompt (or supply Administrative username

>> and

>> password)

>> 12. select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)

>> 13. click Properties

>> 14. click Advanced...

>> 14. select the WINS tab

>> 15. select the Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP radio button

>> 16. click OK; click OK; click Close - this change will take affect

>> immediately - no need to logoff or restart

>>

>> Also, as stated in other posts in this thread and others - make sure you

>> don't have a third party firewall blocking the ports or programs needed

>>

>>

>>

>> --

>> Bruce Sanderson MVP Printing

>> http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders

>>

>> It is perfectly useless to know the right answer to the wrong question.

>>

>>

>>

>> "Genius" <Genius@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

>> news:12535089-0DCD-4F1F-9F05-B5121859C7C6@microsoft.com...

>> >I FOUND THE SOLUTION BY MYSELF!

>> >

>> > I was browsing through many forums and windows help and support program

>> > and

>> > microsoft windows vista tech center, finally with luck would have it,

>> > the

>> > solution is here.

>> >

>> > http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsVista/en/library/409fb2fa-8eb8-45af-b063-4f50f5a77b291033.mspx?mfr=true

>> >

>> >

>> > Just go to here, and you need to install a software on Win XP to enable

>> > LLTD

>> > Responder that allows Win XP to respond to Windows Vista.

>>

 

 

 

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From: Genius <Genius@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: WIndows XP/Vista Networking.

Date: 02/02/2007 18:01:00

 

 

Dear Bob,

If you are using Norton or any other firewalls, turn it off, norton

firewalls are blocking network access as well.

 

That should work. Try a few times.

 

My Laptop came with norton, and when I disabld norton web browsing section,

everything worked.

 

Good Luck~! Bon Courage

 

 

 

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From: Tabz <Tabz@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: WIndows XP/Vista Networking.

Date: 02/02/2007 18:17:00

 

 

THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!! AND THANK YOU AGAIN :)

 

I'm NOT loosing my mind (how comforting!)

 

Tabz :)

 

 

 

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From: hydro1956 <hydro1956@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: WIndows XP/Vista Networking.

Date: 02/03/2007 17:24:08

 

 

Having sharing allowed and all the other required share/network settings

correct in Vista and XP machines I could not access Vista shared

foldews/printers from XP machines, however vice-versa I could. Now, after

three days I found the solution:

 

My Visata machine came with McAfee antivirus preloaded. Both the Windows and

McAfee firewalls were on. As soon as I disabled the McAfee firewall the

network sharing worked as intended!

 

Doing a little follow-up research, I then turned off Windows firewall and

re-enabled the McAfee firewall, as well as changed the security level setting

in McAfee. At this point I was back to the "no-access" problem so I disabled

McAfee firewall and re-enabled Windows firewall. The network worked like a

carm once again. Now I assume there is an exception check box like "Allow

network folder/pinter sharing" in McAfee's firewall like there is in windows

firewall if you are wanting to use McAfee's firewall instead. Also, this may

be the same issue if you have some other another firewall enabled.

 

 

 

"Bob" wrote:

 

> I know there has been a lot of posts on this subject, but none that have

> helped me so my apologies if this is redundent of past posts.

>

> I just bought a new Vista Home Premium HP laptop. Got it on release day, Jan

> 30. It refuses to see any XP computers on the network.

>

> I have internet access, it works on the vista laptop, but cant see any

> non-Vista computers on the network its accessing the internet through.

>

> I tried installing the LLTP protocol on one of the XP computers..no go.

> I tried taking down the firewalls..still no luck

> All computers are in the same workgroup

> Network discovery is on and all the file/printer/media sharing buttons are on.

> XP computers are XP Pro.

> tried connecting through different lines/wireless routers on the same

> network(I am in a fraternity house and we have 3 wireless routers all

> connecting to the same base network/internet router.)

> The XP computers can see my vista machine, however.

>

> One of my brothers was a Beta tester for Vista and has been running vista

> for some time. He has ultimate and can see everyone,(even the XP Pro comps) I

> can see him, and he can see me, but I cannot see the other computers. He has

> taken a look at my laptop and is just as confused as i am in this matter. He

> has no idea why my Vista laptop wont work.

>

> Thanks for any help

> Bob

 

 

 

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From: Steve Winograd [MVP] <bcmaven@mvps.org>

To: none

Subject: Re: wired network problem

Date: 02/04/2007 13:15:29

 

 

In article <1AF26738-E9B8-4E11-8281-99925C6CD12D@microsoft.com>, Kevin

<Kevin@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>I have a Linksys wired router and I have updated to the latest firmware

>version.

>

>It is a 2 computer home network with a new Vista home premium machine and a

>XP machine. The problem I am having is the Vista machine cannot ping the XP

>machine, and I have disabled the firewall and allowed file and print sharing

>with the same results......I even changed my automatic power off for my

>network card. The Vista machine did not come w/ any installed software so

>there is no other firewall besides windows. Yes I have enabled file and print

>sharing as well as network discovery.

>

>In another thread there was something about netbios and I changed that,

>still nothing.

>

>Sharing the internet works fine but I am unable to share files?

>

>When I open the network icon both computers show up up cannot communicate

>with each other, and they have the same workgroup name.

>

>I messed around all day yesterday to no avail, help please.

>

>The XP machine can ping the Vista machine but the Vista machine cannot ping

>the XP machine.

 

Are you pinging the XP machine by computer name, by IP address, or

both?  Pinging by computer name uses NetBIOS.  Pinging  by IP address

doesn't.

 

It's possible that a hidden firewall on XP is blocking the ping.  Does

Windows Security Center show a firewall?  Some recent antivirus

programs (e.g. Norton, PC-cillin) include firewall components.

--

Best Wishes,

Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

 

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group

for everyone to see.  I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions

addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

 

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program

http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

 

 

 

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From: Kevin <Kevin@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: wired network problem

Date: 02/04/2007 14:33:01

 

 

Thank You,  it was Mcafee Anti-Virus it looks like.

 

Works fine now

 

Kevin

 

"Steve Winograd [MVP]" wrote:

 

> In article <1AF26738-E9B8-4E11-8281-99925C6CD12D@microsoft.com>, Kevin

> <Kevin@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

> >I have a Linksys wired router and I have updated to the latest firmware

> >version.

> >

> >It is a 2 computer home network with a new Vista home premium machine and a

> >XP machine. The problem I am having is the Vista machine cannot ping the XP

> >machine, and I have disabled the firewall and allowed file and print sharing

> >with the same results......I even changed my automatic power off for my

> >network card. The Vista machine did not come w/ any installed software so

> >there is no other firewall besides windows. Yes I have enabled file and print

> >sharing as well as network discovery.

> >

> >In another thread there was something about netbios and I changed that,

> >still nothing.

> >

> >Sharing the internet works fine but I am unable to share files?

> >

> >When I open the network icon both computers show up up cannot communicate

> >with each other, and they have the same workgroup name.

> >

> >I messed around all day yesterday to no avail, help please.

> >

> >The XP machine can ping the Vista machine but the Vista machine cannot ping

> >the XP machine.

>

> Are you pinging the XP machine by computer name, by IP address, or

> both?  Pinging by computer name uses NetBIOS.  Pinging  by IP address

> doesn't.

>

> It's possible that a hidden firewall on XP is blocking the ping.  Does

> Windows Security Center show a firewall?  Some recent antivirus

> programs (e.g. Norton, PC-cillin) include firewall components.

> --

> Best Wishes,

> Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

>

> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group

> for everyone to see.  I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions

> addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

>

> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program

> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

>

 

 

 

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From: Eric Cross [MVP] <ecross4@gmail.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: wired network problem

Date: 02/04/2007 13:23:14

 

 

Hello Kevin,

 

Have you check any firewall on the XP machine either Windows Live OneCare or

a third party firewall?

 

--

Eric Cross

Microsoft MVP (Windows Networking)

http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

 

 

"Kevin" <Kevin@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:1AF26738-E9B8-4E11-8281-99925C6CD12D@microsoft.com...

>I have a Linksys wired router and I have updated to the latest firmware

> version.

>

> It is a 2 computer home network with a new Vista home premium machine and

> a

> XP machine. The problem I am having is the Vista machine cannot ping the

> XP

> machine, and I have disabled the firewall and allowed file and print

> sharing

> with the same results......I even changed my automatic power off for my

> network card. The Vista machine did not come w/ any installed software so

> there is no other firewall besides windows. Yes I have enabled file and

> print

> sharing as well as network discovery.

>

> In another thread there was something about netbios and I changed that,

> still nothing.

>

> Sharing the internet works fine but I am unable to share files?

>

> When I open the network icon both computers show up up cannot communicate

> with each other, and they have the same workgroup name.

>

> I messed around all day yesterday to no avail, help please.

>

> The XP machine can ping the Vista machine but the Vista machine cannot

> ping

> the XP machine.

 

 

 

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From: Kevin <Kevin@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: wired network problem

Date: 02/04/2007 14:34:01

 

 

Thank you, it was Mcafee anti-virus it looks like.

 

Works fine now

 

Kevin

 

"Eric Cross [MVP]" wrote:

 

> Hello Kevin,

>

> Have you check any firewall on the XP machine either Windows Live OneCare or

> a third party firewall?

>

> --

> Eric Cross

> Microsoft MVP (Windows Networking)

> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

>

>

> "Kevin" <Kevin@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> news:1AF26738-E9B8-4E11-8281-99925C6CD12D@microsoft.com...

> >I have a Linksys wired router and I have updated to the latest firmware

> > version.

> >

> > It is a 2 computer home network with a new Vista home premium machine and

> > a

> > XP machine. The problem I am having is the Vista machine cannot ping the

> > XP

> > machine, and I have disabled the firewall and allowed file and print

> > sharing

> > with the same results......I even changed my automatic power off for my

> > network card. The Vista machine did not come w/ any installed software so

> > there is no other firewall besides windows. Yes I have enabled file and

> > print

> > sharing as well as network discovery.

> >

> > In another thread there was something about netbios and I changed that,

> > still nothing.

> >

> > Sharing the internet works fine but I am unable to share files?

> >

> > When I open the network icon both computers show up up cannot communicate

> > with each other, and they have the same workgroup name.

> >

> > I messed around all day yesterday to no avail, help please.

> >

> > The XP machine can ping the Vista machine but the Vista machine cannot

> > ping

> > the XP machine.

>

>

 

 

 

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From: Alex H <aphnospam@misnet.co.uk>

To: none

Subject: Re: Wireless Icon Problem- HELP!!!!

Date: 02/03/2007 16:25:53

 

 

Hi

 

I Have the same problem. I am running a Dell 6400 and have just posted on

the Dell Forum.

I am running Dual Boot.  Using XP I am getting 5 bars,  Staying in same

place but using Vista, i get 3 bars only max.

 

Alex

 

"RJ" <RJ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:354CA4EA-0E02-4F4D-A739-0605E20C5E63@microsoft.com...

> Ever since I installed Vista on my computer, I have been having trouble

> with

> the wireless icon. The singnal strength that displays when you hover the

> mouse over the icon in the tray, always stays at 3 bars. The signal

> remains

> the same no matter where I go in my home. I have a Linksys WRT300N router

> and

> an internal wireless card on my HP DV9000T laptop. If anyone knows what is

> going on, please let me know. Thanks!

> --

> Cajun Gadget Boy

 

 

 

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From: Eric Cross [MVP] <ecross4@gmail.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: Wireless networking between XP an Vista

Date: 02/06/2007 10:44:47

 

 

Hello Luke,

 

Do you have a personal firewall such as Windows Live OneCare, Norton, or

ZoneAlarm installed on any of the machines? If so, you need to make sure you

have it properly configured. An improperly configured firewall can block

file and printer sharing.

 

--

Eric Cross

Microsoft MVP (Windows Networking)

http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

 

"Luke" <Luke@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:BF751625-5795-456E-8961-AA8097D0B4DA@microsoft.com...

> G'Day everyone, I am sorry if this subject has been discussed previously,

> I

> am not very computer literate so plese bear with me.

> I have a laptop running Xp and a desktop running vista. They are both

> connected to the internet via wireless router.

> I have tryed to set up file and print sharing. After looking through these

> discussions I found a few tips like changing the group name in xp to

> 'workgroup' instead of MSHOME, this worked as far as I can now see and

> explore the laptop shared folder from my desktop but I can not see my

> desktop

> from my network places from my laptop. I have activated file and print

> sharing with passwork protection off on the vista machine but no luck as

> yet.. any help would be greatly appreciated.. cheers, Luke...

 

 

 

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From: Sooner Al [MVP] <SoonerAl@somewhere.net.invalid>

To: none

Subject: Re: XP & Vista Remote Desktop Connection

Date: 02/02/2007 08:21:58

 

 

"Dave R." <dwragle at drbsystems dot com> wrote in message

news:45c20139$0$97249$892e7fe2@authen.yellow.readfreenews.net...

>

> "Sooner Al [MVP]" <SoonerAl@somewhere.net.invalid> wrote in message

> news:478A84C8-73B6-477C-B7F3-EBC4BA252829@microsoft.com...

> The XP RDP 6.0 client does *NOT* support NLA even though the article

> implies that it does...

>

> Thanks for the information.  So the only current workaround is to set the

> Vista PC to "Allow connections from computers running any version of

> Remote Desktop", correct?

>

> Regards,

>

> Dave

>

 

Yes...

 

--

 

Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows Networking)

 

Please post *ALL* questions and replies to the news group for the

mutual benefit of all of us...

The MS-MVP Program - http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no

rights...

 

 

 

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From: Kim [MS] <KimMS@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: XP cant access Vista Drives???

Date: 02/01/2007 18:12:01

 

 

Folks,

 

The networking team is investigating this now.  As soon as we have a steady

repro and a workaround, I'll let you know.  It shouldn't be long.

 

Thanks for your comments - they've been helpful.

 

We might come back and ask for some network logs.  Let me know if you're

willing to run some and send them in for debugging purposes.

 

Thanks again

 

"maviso5" wrote:

 

> I have tried both public and private settings, neither got me any joy. I glad

> (in a way) that i'm not the only one with this problem.

> My share buton is also greyed out and i only have the advance share buton

> (even tho the drives are shared)

>

> Hope someone can help

>

> Dan

 

 

 

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From: Kim [MS] <KimMS@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: XP cant access Vista Drives???

Date: 02/01/2007 19:47:01

 

 

Folks,

 

It would be very helpful if all who are experiencing this problem could work

through the steps contained in this Technet article written expressly for

this scenario.  The problem may be in the Workgroup name.

 

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/network/evaluate/vista_fp.mspx

 

Please let us know if this solves the drive access issue.

 

Thanks

 

"maviso5" wrote:

 

> Hi all

>

> I have got Vista Ultimate edition on main PC, XP home on my laptop, had

> mapped a network drive fine on the vista machine and can acess the laptop -

> no problem.

>

> But, when i want to acess any of the shared folders or a drive i had tried

> to map for the vista machine on my laptop i get the error "\\Dan-pc\Dan is

> not accessible, you might not have permission to use this network resource.

> Contact administrator etc.."

> Sharing is enabled on the drives, and there no password that has been set.

>

> Any help would be much appreciated.

>

> Thanks

> Dan

 

 

 

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From: Eric Cross [MVP] <ecross4@gmail.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: XP cant access Vista Drives???

Date: 02/02/2007 09:30:43

 

 

Hello Kim,

 

I have tried this between Vista Ultimate and XP Media Center and I'm having

the same problem. I can sucessfully connect to a shared folder, but not a

shared drive without getting an Access Denied error message. Password

protecting sharing is also turned off on the Vista Ultimate machine. I also

tried executing the command, "net user account" to ensure the account was

active, as described in KB 308007.

 

It is unlikely a workgroup name that is causing the problem, as Windows can

support multiple workgroup names. I would be willing to sumbit any logs to

diagose the issue.

 

--

Eric Cross

Microsoft MVP (Windows Networking)

http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

 

"Kim [MS]" <KimMS@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:185D72A1-9C84-4944-8C8D-C1C003EED2F8@microsoft.com...

> Folks,

>

> It would be very helpful if all who are experiencing this problem could

> work

> through the steps contained in this Technet article written expressly for

> this scenario.  The problem may be in the Workgroup name.

>

> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/network/evaluate/vista_fp.mspx

>

> Please let us know if this solves the drive access issue.

>

> Thanks

>

> "maviso5" wrote:

>

>> Hi all

>>

>> I have got Vista Ultimate edition on main PC, XP home on my laptop, had

>> mapped a network drive fine on the vista machine and can acess the

>> laptop -

>> no problem.

>>

>> But, when i want to acess any of the shared folders or a drive i had

>> tried

>> to map for the vista machine on my laptop i get the error "\\Dan-pc\Dan

>> is

>> not accessible, you might not have permission to use this network

>> resource.

>> Contact administrator etc.."

>> Sharing is enabled on the drives, and there no password that has been

>> set.

>>

>> Any help would be much appreciated.

>>

>> Thanks

>> Dan

 

 

 

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From: maviso5 <maviso5@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: XP cant access Vista Drives???

Date: 02/02/2007 14:36:02

 

 

Hey hey, seems i really started something here.

Dont blame you brian i have also dual booted saves a lot of hassle...

And as Eric said i have that same problem! I can access shared

folders...piece of cake, but you try mapping a network drive and it sticks

two fingers up and you and says be an administrator etc etc...

 

 

I would dearly love to hear an answer from anyone (includin someone from

microsoft *hint*)

 

Many thanks.......Lets hope it gets sorted....

 

 

Dan

 

 

 

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From: Kim [MS] <KimMS@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: XP cant access Vista Drives???

Date: 02/02/2007 15:37:01

 

 

Dan,

 

I can assure you that you all have the Windows Consumer Networking team's

attention.  I work on that team.  We're sorry you're experiencing trouble.

We're working right along with you all trying to understand the issue better.

 

 

What happens if you log in under an administrator account and approve the

action?  Do you still have the same problem?

 

"maviso5" wrote:

 

> Hey hey, seems i really started something here.

> Dont blame you brian i have also dual booted saves a lot of hassle...

> And as Eric said i have that same problem! I can access shared

> folders...piece of cake, but you try mapping a network drive and it sticks

> two fingers up and you and says be an administrator etc etc...

>

>

> I would dearly love to hear an answer from anyone (includin someone from

> microsoft *hint*)

>

> Many thanks.......Lets hope it gets sorted....

>

>

> Dan

 

 

 

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From: maviso5 <maviso5@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: XP cant access Vista Drives???

Date: 02/02/2007 17:36:00

 

 

Nope

Thats what my main account is....admin, bu it still falls over on me :(

 

 

 

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From: Kim [MS] <KimMS@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: XP cant access Vista Drives???

Date: 02/02/2007 19:26:00

 

 

Dan,

 

In a more recent post, folks have found that turning off or uninstalling

their firewalls helps solve the problem; or if they're running OneCare, they

change the following setting:

 

Windows Live OneCare ->

Change OneCare Settinge ->

Firewall connection tool ->

Tick relevant options (Network discovery, file and print settings,

etc) ->

OK ->

Advanced Settings ->

Change file sharing from 'Do not share files and printers" ->

OK ->

OK

 

My thanks to Tom for this!

 

K

 

"maviso5" wrote:

 

> Nope

> Thats what my main account is....admin, bu it still falls over on me :(

 

 

 

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From: maviso5 <maviso5@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: XP cant access Vista Drives???

Date: 02/03/2007 03:06:01

 

 

No, at the moment i am only using windows firewal on both pc's so there's no

interference or conflict.

 

 

Dan

 

 

 

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From: maviso5 <maviso5@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: XP cant access Vista Drives???

Date: 02/05/2007 02:37:01

 

 

OK so wot u said worked...but i want to be able to share the WHOLE drive as I

always could with XP...any ideas?

 

Thanks

Dan

 

 

 

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From: BrianHann <BrianHann@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: Re: XP cant access Vista Drives???

Date: 02/02/2007 09:21:01

 

 

I have a similar problem to those descibed in this thread except I have

created a dual boot so that I can still acccess those programmes that aren't

yet Vista Compliant. I have the additional problem that I can't access the

applications that reside on my XP Tablet partition, it says 'this prgramme

has not been installed for this user, please run setup ...'

 

I would rather not have to install 2 copies of Office as on a Laptop, space

is a premium

 

 

"Kim [MS]" wrote:

 

> Folks,

>

> The networking team is investigating this now.  As soon as we have a steady

> repro and a workaround, I'll let you know.  It shouldn't be long.

>

> Thanks for your comments - they've been helpful.

>

> We might come back and ask for some network logs.  Let me know if you're

> willing to run some and send them in for debugging purposes.

>

> Thanks again

>

> "maviso5" wrote:

>

> > I have tried both public and private settings, neither got me any joy. I glad

> > (in a way) that i'm not the only one with this problem.

> > My share buton is also greyed out and i only have the advance share buton

> > (even tho the drives are shared)

> >

> > Hope someone can help

> >

> > Dan

 

 

 

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From: hydro1956 <hydro1956@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: XP cant access Vista Drives???

Date: 02/03/2007 17:22:05

 

 

Having sharing allowed and all the other required share/network settings

correct in Vista and XP machines I could not access Vista shared

foldews/printers from XP machines, however vice-versa I could. Now, after

three days I found the solution:

 

My Visata machine came with McAfee antivirus preloaded. Both the Windows and

McAfee firewalls were on. As soon as I disabled the McAfee firewall the

network sharing worked as intended!

 

Doing a little follow-up research, I then turned off Windows firewall and

re-enabled the McAfee firewall, as well as changed the security level setting

in McAfee. At this point I was back to the "no-access" problem so I disabled

McAfee firewall and re-enabled Windows firewall. The network worked like a

carm once again. Now I assume there is an exception check box like "Allow

network folder/pinter sharing" in McAfee's firewall like there is in windows

firewall if you are wanting to use McAfee's firewall instead. Also, this may

be the same issue if you have some other another firewall enabled.

 

 

 

"maviso5" wrote:

 

> Hi all

>

> I have got Vista Ultimate edition on main PC, XP home on my laptop, had

> mapped a network drive fine on the vista machine and can acess the laptop -

> no problem.

>

> But, when i want to acess any of the shared folders or a drive i had tried

> to map for the vista machine on my laptop i get the error "\\Dan-pc\Dan is

> not accessible, you might not have permission to use this network resource.

> Contact administrator etc.."

> Sharing is enabled on the drives, and there no password that has been set.

>

> Any help would be much appreciated.

>

> Thanks

> Dan

 

 

 

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From: maviso5 <maviso5@discussions.microsoft.com>

To: none

Subject: RE: XP cant access Vista Drives???

Date: 02/04/2007 04:12:00

 

 

No! that's just it, I'm using windows firewall and windows firewall ONLY!

 

I use Avast as my AV software on both PC's.....so why am I getting a

problem..Microsoft????

 

 

Any help.Much Appreciated, as I'm starting to lose it lol

 

Dan

 

 

 

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