[SOLVED] Vista to XP networking problems

Ken Wind · 02-02-2008, 01:03 PM

Hey Everybody,

I can't access the shared folders on one computer in my network from most of the other computers.

The computer I'm trying to access (computer A) is running XP Pro w/ SP2. When I typed ipconfig /all on this computer I noticed that Netbios over TCP/IP is disabled, but when I check under Local Area Connection Properties it is set to enabled.

Computer B is also running XP Pro w/ SP2, and it is the only computer that can see the shares on computer A. No problems between A and B. This computer dual boots XP Pro and Vista Home Premium. When it is running Vista, it cannot access A.

Computer C is running XP Home. It can see and connect to B and D, but not A.

Computer D is a laptop running Vista Business 32-bit. It is connected to the network wirelessly, and all the other computers are connected to the router over ethernet. My primary goal is to get D to see the shares on A. I can ping A's IP address with D, but pinging the name returns nothing. I can access A by using Remote Desktop Connection over the network.

I saw johnwill's guide, and I believe I've done everything on there. All those services are activated and set to automatic on A and D, simple file sharing is off, permissions are enabled, same subnet and workgroup, and all firewalls on A and D are off.

I have Network Magic installed on all computers, and I receive an error when I try to open a shared folder between A and D. I used the troubleshoot sharing feature in Network Magic, and it told me that the network shares appear accessible between A and D.

Edit: Sorry, this is probably in the wrong section.

**johnwill** · 02-02-2008, 01:32 PM

TCP/IP stack repair options for use with Windows XP with SP2.

Start, Run, CMD to open a command prompt:

Reset TCP/IP stack to installation defaults. netsh int ip reset reset.log

Reset WINSOCK entries to installation defaults: netsh winsock reset catalog

Reboot the machine.

Ken Wind · 02-02-2008, 01:42 PM

Everything seems to be working well now. Thank you so much.

**johnwill** · 02-02-2008, 02:24 PM

You're welcome.

02-02-2008, 01:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ken Wind Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2 OS: Vista Business 32-bit	[SOLVED] Vista to XP networking problems Hey Everybody, I can't access the shared folders on one computer in my network from most of the other computers. The computer I'm trying to access (computer A) is running XP Pro w/ SP2. When I typed ipconfig /all on this computer I noticed that Netbios over TCP/IP is disabled, but when I check under Local Area Connection Properties it is set to enabled. Computer B is also running XP Pro w/ SP2, and it is the only computer that can see the shares on computer A. No problems between A and B. This computer dual boots XP Pro and Vista Home Premium. When it is running Vista, it cannot access A. Computer C is running XP Home. It can see and connect to B and D, but not A. Computer D is a laptop running Vista Business 32-bit. It is connected to the network wirelessly, and all the other computers are connected to the router over ethernet. My primary goal is to get D to see the shares on A. I can ping A's IP address with D, but pinging the name returns nothing. I can access A by using Remote Desktop Connection over the network. I saw johnwill's guide, and I believe I've done everything on there. All those services are activated and set to automatic on A and D, simple file sharing is off, permissions are enabled, same subnet and workgroup, and all firewalls on A and D are off. I have Network Magic installed on all computers, and I receive an error when I try to open a shared folder between A and D. I used the troubleshoot sharing feature in Network Magic, and it told me that the network shares appear accessible between A and D. Edit: Sorry, this is probably in the wrong section. Last edited by Ken Wind; 02-02-2008 at 01:27 PM.

02-02-2008, 01:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,787 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Vista to XP networking problems TCP/IP stack repair options for use with Windows XP with SP2. Start, Run, CMD to open a command prompt: Reset TCP/IP stack to installation defaults. netsh int ip reset reset.log Reset WINSOCK entries to installation defaults: netsh winsock reset catalog Reboot the machine. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

02-02-2008, 01:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ken Wind Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2 OS: Vista Business 32-bit	Re: Vista to XP networking problems Everything seems to be working well now. Thank you so much.

02-02-2008, 02:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,787 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Vista to XP networking problems You're welcome. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience