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DaTruMasta · 11-27-2002, 07:36 PM

Hey mart_man00,

Ok, it is most likely that this problem is due to a protocol issue!

A protocol is simply a set of rules that monitor or govern the way computers communicate with each other!

Think about it as a language! In order for all computers to communicate correctly, all computers must know the same languages! They Must speak, and and listen to the same language as the others!

Therefor, all computers in the network MUST have the same protocols installed!

As you said, one computer can see the files of the other one, but you can't share files, and the other computer can't see anything at all. Because your computer can only listen or hear and understand the language, but can't speak it! Thats why one computer is visable, and the other isn't.

How do you fix it? You have to make sure all same protocols are installed on all computers.

To do that, Go to the Control Panel > Network Connection > Right Click on the LAN (Local Area Network) Connection Icon.......

> Go to "Properties"

Now, In the list of Items displayed, make sure the following is included:

"Client for Microsoft Networks" & "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" & "NetBIOS" & Of course "Internet Protocol TCP/IP"

Now, if these items are not included in that list on all computers, add them (You can do that in the same window)

Another thing, Make sure that all Non-Windows XP computers have the correct IP Address set up of the entire network!

Since WinXP Does everything automatically, you have to manually enter the IP Address into the others!

All computers must have the same first three octets of the IP address, except the last one.......

The IP address can be changed by choosing the TCP/IP from the list of items, and clicking PROPERTIES.........

Are both computers running Win XP?

If so, just run the Networking Wizard on both, and you should be fine.........

I answered a similar question in another thread, so they're pretty much the same answer, try it out, and let us know how it goes. We will be happy to do all we can to help you solve this problem.

Hope this helps.

DaTruMasta

11-27-2002, 07:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
DaTruMasta DaMan With The Masta Plan Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 403 OS: Windows XP	Hey mart_man00, Ok, it is most likely that this problem is due to a protocol issue! A protocol is simply a set of rules that monitor or govern the way computers communicate with each other! Think about it as a language! In order for all computers to communicate correctly, all computers must know the same languages! They Must speak, and and listen to the same language as the others! Therefor, all computers in the network MUST have the same protocols installed! As you said, one computer can see the files of the other one, but you can't share files, and the other computer can't see anything at all. Because your computer can only listen or hear and understand the language, but can't speak it! Thats why one computer is visable, and the other isn't. How do you fix it? You have to make sure all same protocols are installed on all computers. To do that, Go to the Control Panel > Network Connection > Right Click on the LAN (Local Area Network) Connection Icon....... > Go to "Properties" Now, In the list of Items displayed, make sure the following is included: "Client for Microsoft Networks" & "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" & "NetBIOS" & Of course "Internet Protocol TCP/IP" Now, if these items are not included in that list on all computers, add them (You can do that in the same window) Another thing, Make sure that all Non-Windows XP computers have the correct IP Address set up of the entire network! Since WinXP Does everything automatically, you have to manually enter the IP Address into the others! All computers must have the same first three octets of the IP address, except the last one....... The IP address can be changed by choosing the TCP/IP from the list of items, and clicking PROPERTIES......... Are both computers running Win XP? If so, just run the Networking Wizard on both, and you should be fine......... I answered a similar question in another thread, so they're pretty much the same answer, try it out, and let us know how it goes. We will be happy to do all we can to help you solve this problem. Hope this helps. DaTruMasta Last edited by DaTruMasta : 11-27-2002 at 07:45 PM.