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Networking two computers
I have tried dozens of times to get my two computers to
network, but I have had no luck. I have run the Windows XP netork wizard (if you want to call it that), but EVERYTIME I run it, it fails to set up the wizard. I keep getting the following message when I try to View the workgroup computers-- Mshome is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permission. The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available. Any clues as to what I can do to get this network to work? Obviously Windows XP does not work well for networking! |
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Networking two computers
Greetings Bob,
Make sure the XP's firewall is disabled. It will block file and printer sharing by default. If you installed a third party firewall such as ZoneAlarm, Sygate, or Norton make sure it is properly configured for the network. Ensure NetBIOS over TCP/IP is enabled. Details here. Enable NetBIOS Over TCP/IP (NetBT) http://www.practicallynetworked.com/...hoot/netbt.htm __________________ Eric "Bob" wrote in message ... I have tried dozens of times to get my two computers to network, but I have had no luck. I have run the Windows XP netork wizard (if you want to call it that), but EVERYTIME I run it, it fails to set up the wizard. I keep getting the following message when I try to View the workgroup computers-- Mshome is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permission. The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available. Any clues as to what I can do to get this network to work? Obviously Windows XP does not work well for networking! |
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Networking two computers
Greetings Bob,
Make sure the XP's firewall is disabled. It will block file and printer sharing by default. If you installed a third party firewall such as ZoneAlarm, Sygate, or Norton make sure it is properly configured for the network. Ensure NetBIOS over TCP/IP is enabled. Details here. Enable NetBIOS Over TCP/IP (NetBT) http://www.practicallynetworked.com/...hoot/netbt.htm __________________ Eric "Bob" wrote in message ... I have tried dozens of times to get my two computers to network, but I have had no luck. I have run the Windows XP netork wizard (if you want to call it that), but EVERYTIME I run it, it fails to set up the wizard. I keep getting the following message when I try to View the workgroup computers-- Mshome is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permission. The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available. Any clues as to what I can do to get this network to work? Obviously Windows XP does not work well for networking! |
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Eric,
thanks for your reply, but I tried your suggestions and of course they didn't work. As far as I'm concerned, Microsoft can take their network wizard and shove it up Bill Gates' ass. Bob -----Original Message----- Greetings Bob, Make sure the XP's firewall is disabled. It will block file and printer sharing by default. If you installed a third party firewall such as ZoneAlarm, Sygate, or Norton make sure it is properly configured for the network. Ensure NetBIOS over TCP/IP is enabled. Details here. Enable NetBIOS Over TCP/IP (NetBT) http://www.practicallynetworked.com/.../troubleshoot/ netbt.htm __________________ Eric "Bob" wrote in message ... I have tried dozens of times to get my two computers to network, but I have had no luck. I have run the Windows XP netork wizard (if you want to call it that), but EVERYTIME I run it, it fails to set up the wizard. I keep getting the following message when I try to View the workgroup computers-- Mshome is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permission. The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available. Any clues as to what I can do to get this network to work? Obviously Windows XP does not work well for networking! . |
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Eric,
thanks for your reply, but I tried your suggestions and of course they didn't work. As far as I'm concerned, Microsoft can take their network wizard and shove it up Bill Gates' ass. Bob -----Original Message----- Greetings Bob, Make sure the XP's firewall is disabled. It will block file and printer sharing by default. If you installed a third party firewall such as ZoneAlarm, Sygate, or Norton make sure it is properly configured for the network. Ensure NetBIOS over TCP/IP is enabled. Details here. Enable NetBIOS Over TCP/IP (NetBT) http://www.practicallynetworked.com/.../troubleshoot/ netbt.htm __________________ Eric "Bob" wrote in message ... I have tried dozens of times to get my two computers to network, but I have had no luck. I have run the Windows XP netork wizard (if you want to call it that), but EVERYTIME I run it, it fails to set up the wizard. I keep getting the following message when I try to View the workgroup computers-- Mshome is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permission. The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available. Any clues as to what I can do to get this network to work? Obviously Windows XP does not work well for networking! . |
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How are you connecting the PC's Bob?
with what type of hardware? and please calm down I know you are frustrated but hang in there you will get it. Joe -----Original Message----- Eric, thanks for your reply, but I tried your suggestions and of course they didn't work. As far as I'm concerned, Microsoft can take their network wizard and shove it up Bill Gates' ass. Bob -----Original Message----- Greetings Bob, Make sure the XP's firewall is disabled. It will block file and printer sharing by default. If you installed a third party firewall such as ZoneAlarm, Sygate, or Norton make sure it is properly configured for the network. Ensure NetBIOS over TCP/IP is enabled. Details here. Enable NetBIOS Over TCP/IP (NetBT) http://www.practicallynetworked.com/.../troubleshoot/ netbt.htm __________________ Eric "Bob" wrote in message .. . I have tried dozens of times to get my two computers to network, but I have had no luck. I have run the Windows XP netork wizard (if you want to call it that), but EVERYTIME I run it, it fails to set up the wizard. I keep getting the following message when I try to View the workgroup computers-- Mshome is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permission. The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available. Any clues as to what I can do to get this network to work? Obviously Windows XP does not work well for networking! . . |
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Networking two computers
How are you connecting the PC's Bob?
with what type of hardware? and please calm down I know you are frustrated but hang in there you will get it. Joe -----Original Message----- Eric, thanks for your reply, but I tried your suggestions and of course they didn't work. As far as I'm concerned, Microsoft can take their network wizard and shove it up Bill Gates' ass. Bob -----Original Message----- Greetings Bob, Make sure the XP's firewall is disabled. It will block file and printer sharing by default. If you installed a third party firewall such as ZoneAlarm, Sygate, or Norton make sure it is properly configured for the network. Ensure NetBIOS over TCP/IP is enabled. Details here. Enable NetBIOS Over TCP/IP (NetBT) http://www.practicallynetworked.com/.../troubleshoot/ netbt.htm __________________ Eric "Bob" wrote in message .. . I have tried dozens of times to get my two computers to network, but I have had no luck. I have run the Windows XP netork wizard (if you want to call it that), but EVERYTIME I run it, it fails to set up the wizard. I keep getting the following message when I try to View the workgroup computers-- Mshome is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permission. The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available. Any clues as to what I can do to get this network to work? Obviously Windows XP does not work well for networking! . . |
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XP works very well for networks..
What is your network setup? direct connect? (you need a cross-over cable) hub? router? NICs? "Bob" wrote in message ... I have tried dozens of times to get my two computers to network, but I have had no luck. I have run the Windows XP netork wizard (if you want to call it that), but EVERYTIME I run it, it fails to set up the wizard. I keep getting the following message when I try to View the workgroup computers-- Mshome is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permission. The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available. Any clues as to what I can do to get this network to work? Obviously Windows XP does not work well for networking! |
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Networking two computers
XP works very well for networks..
What is your network setup? direct connect? (you need a cross-over cable) hub? router? NICs? "Bob" wrote in message ... I have tried dozens of times to get my two computers to network, but I have had no luck. I have run the Windows XP netork wizard (if you want to call it that), but EVERYTIME I run it, it fails to set up the wizard. I keep getting the following message when I try to View the workgroup computers-- Mshome is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permission. The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available. Any clues as to what I can do to get this network to work? Obviously Windows XP does not work well for networking! |
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Networking two computers
Joe,
what do you mean by your question? I'm not sure what you mean, but I'll try to answer it. I am using a router and I have a desktop and laptop. The network wizard in XP is doing absolutely nothing to help me. I keep getting error messages when I try to run the wizard, the computers can't find each other, it cannot find MSHOME. I have tried to run the wizard at least a couple dozen times over the past year and a half, and it NEVER works. You think I'm frustrated? I passed frustrated about 6 months ago. Thanks, Bob -----Original Message----- How are you connecting the PC's Bob? with what type of hardware? and please calm down I know you are frustrated but hang in there you will get it. Joe -----Original Message----- Eric, thanks for your reply, but I tried your suggestions and of course they didn't work. As far as I'm concerned, Microsoft can take their network wizard and shove it up Bill Gates' ass. Bob -----Original Message----- Greetings Bob, Make sure the XP's firewall is disabled. It will block file and printer sharing by default. If you installed a third party firewall such as ZoneAlarm, Sygate, or Norton make sure it is properly configured for the network. Ensure NetBIOS over TCP/IP is enabled. Details here. Enable NetBIOS Over TCP/IP (NetBT) http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/troubleshoo t/ netbt.htm __________________ Eric "Bob" wrote in message . .. I have tried dozens of times to get my two computers to network, but I have had no luck. I have run the Windows XP netork wizard (if you want to call it that), but EVERYTIME I run it, it fails to set up the wizard. I keep getting the following message when I try to View the workgroup computers-- Mshome is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permission. The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available. Any clues as to what I can do to get this network to work? Obviously Windows XP does not work well for networking! . . . |
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Networking two computers
Joe,
what do you mean by your question? I'm not sure what you mean, but I'll try to answer it. I am using a router and I have a desktop and laptop. The network wizard in XP is doing absolutely nothing to help me. I keep getting error messages when I try to run the wizard, the computers can't find each other, it cannot find MSHOME. I have tried to run the wizard at least a couple dozen times over the past year and a half, and it NEVER works. You think I'm frustrated? I passed frustrated about 6 months ago. Thanks, Bob -----Original Message----- How are you connecting the PC's Bob? with what type of hardware? and please calm down I know you are frustrated but hang in there you will get it. Joe -----Original Message----- Eric, thanks for your reply, but I tried your suggestions and of course they didn't work. As far as I'm concerned, Microsoft can take their network wizard and shove it up Bill Gates' ass. Bob -----Original Message----- Greetings Bob, Make sure the XP's firewall is disabled. It will block file and printer sharing by default. If you installed a third party firewall such as ZoneAlarm, Sygate, or Norton make sure it is properly configured for the network. Ensure NetBIOS over TCP/IP is enabled. Details here. Enable NetBIOS Over TCP/IP (NetBT) http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/troubleshoo t/ netbt.htm __________________ Eric "Bob" wrote in message . .. I have tried dozens of times to get my two computers to network, but I have had no luck. I have run the Windows XP netork wizard (if you want to call it that), but EVERYTIME I run it, it fails to set up the wizard. I keep getting the following message when I try to View the workgroup computers-- Mshome is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permission. The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available. Any clues as to what I can do to get this network to work? Obviously Windows XP does not work well for networking! . . . |
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Sorry David, but dozens of attempts at setting up a
network through XP has told me that it does not work good for setting up a network. Bob -----Original Message----- XP works very well for networks.. What is your network setup? direct connect? (you need a cross-over cable) hub? router? NICs? "Bob" wrote in message ... I have tried dozens of times to get my two computers to network, but I have had no luck. I have run the Windows XP netork wizard (if you want to call it that), but EVERYTIME I run it, it fails to set up the wizard. I keep getting the following message when I try to View the workgroup computers-- Mshome is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permission. The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available. Any clues as to what I can do to get this network to work? Obviously Windows XP does not work well for networking! . |
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Networking two computers
Sorry David, but dozens of attempts at setting up a
network through XP has told me that it does not work good for setting up a network. Bob -----Original Message----- XP works very well for networks.. What is your network setup? direct connect? (you need a cross-over cable) hub? router? NICs? "Bob" wrote in message ... I have tried dozens of times to get my two computers to network, but I have had no luck. I have run the Windows XP netork wizard (if you want to call it that), but EVERYTIME I run it, it fails to set up the wizard. I keep getting the following message when I try to View the workgroup computers-- Mshome is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permission. The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available. Any clues as to what I can do to get this network to work? Obviously Windows XP does not work well for networking! . |
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Glad to see your back. So you have never been able to
connect to the internet? Ok is there a main PC or does your internet connection come from the wall per se" into the router? I suggest that you have your internet connection from your ISP (from the wall) go directly into your PC and then add another NIC card going out to your router or just install a wireless nic and one inside your laptop. Another configuration is this. If all you have are two PC's 1 desktop and 1 laptop It should work with the router Like this: Into the router from your cable modem/ISP/Wall make sure you are using the correct port on the router (there is only one for incoming) and then the following cables or wireles out of the router (outgoing) Think about trying to connect without using the wizard an see what you get. Just another test here Bob: plug the internet connection from the wall into the router and then plug a cable out of the router into the laptop or PC just one of them and see if you can get to the net. I do not know exactly how you want to network so I am assuming you want all your PC's to access the net via the router. Joe -----Original Message----- Joe, what do you mean by your question? I'm not sure what you mean, but I'll try to answer it. I am using a router and I have a desktop and laptop. The network wizard in XP is doing absolutely nothing to help me. I keep getting error messages when I try to run the wizard, the computers can't find each other, it cannot find MSHOME. I have tried to run the wizard at least a couple dozen times over the past year and a half, and it NEVER works. You think I'm frustrated? I passed frustrated about 6 months ago. Thanks, Bob -----Original Message----- How are you connecting the PC's Bob? with what type of hardware? and please calm down I know you are frustrated but hang in there you will get it. Joe -----Original Message----- Eric, thanks for your reply, but I tried your suggestions and of course they didn't work. As far as I'm concerned, Microsoft can take their network wizard and shove it up Bill Gates' ass. Bob -----Original Message----- Greetings Bob, Make sure the XP's firewall is disabled. It will block file and printer sharing by default. If you installed a third party firewall such as ZoneAlarm, Sygate, or Norton make sure it is properly configured for the network. Ensure NetBIOS over TCP/IP is enabled. Details here. Enable NetBIOS Over TCP/IP (NetBT) http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/troubleshoo t/ netbt.htm __________________ Eric "Bob" wrote in message .. . I have tried dozens of times to get my two computers to network, but I have had no luck. I have run the Windows XP netork wizard (if you want to call it that), but EVERYTIME I run it, it fails to set up the wizard. I keep getting the following message when I try to View the workgroup computers-- Mshome is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permission. The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available. Any clues as to what I can do to get this network to work? Obviously Windows XP does not work well for networking! . . . . |
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Glad to see your back. So you have never been able to
connect to the internet? Ok is there a main PC or does your internet connection come from the wall per se" into the router? I suggest that you have your internet connection from your ISP (from the wall) go directly into your PC and then add another NIC card going out to your router or just install a wireless nic and one inside your laptop. Another configuration is this. If all you have are two PC's 1 desktop and 1 laptop It should work with the router Like this: Into the router from your cable modem/ISP/Wall make sure you are using the correct port on the router (there is only one for incoming) and then the following cables or wireles out of the router (outgoing) Think about trying to connect without using the wizard an see what you get. Just another test here Bob: plug the internet connection from the wall into the router and then plug a cable out of the router into the laptop or PC just one of them and see if you can get to the net. I do not know exactly how you want to network so I am assuming you want all your PC's to access the net via the router. Joe -----Original Message----- Joe, what do you mean by your question? I'm not sure what you mean, but I'll try to answer it. I am using a router and I have a desktop and laptop. The network wizard in XP is doing absolutely nothing to help me. I keep getting error messages when I try to run the wizard, the computers can't find each other, it cannot find MSHOME. I have tried to run the wizard at least a couple dozen times over the past year and a half, and it NEVER works. You think I'm frustrated? I passed frustrated about 6 months ago. Thanks, Bob -----Original Message----- How are you connecting the PC's Bob? with what type of hardware? and please calm down I know you are frustrated but hang in there you will get it. Joe -----Original Message----- Eric, thanks for your reply, but I tried your suggestions and of course they didn't work. As far as I'm concerned, Microsoft can take their network wizard and shove it up Bill Gates' ass. Bob -----Original Message----- Greetings Bob, Make sure the XP's firewall is disabled. It will block file and printer sharing by default. If you installed a third party firewall such as ZoneAlarm, Sygate, or Norton make sure it is properly configured for the network. Ensure NetBIOS over TCP/IP is enabled. Details here. Enable NetBIOS Over TCP/IP (NetBT) http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/troubleshoo t/ netbt.htm __________________ Eric "Bob" wrote in message .. . I have tried dozens of times to get my two computers to network, but I have had no luck. I have run the Windows XP netork wizard (if you want to call it that), but EVERYTIME I run it, it fails to set up the wizard. I keep getting the following message when I try to View the workgroup computers-- Mshome is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permission. The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available. Any clues as to what I can do to get this network to work? Obviously Windows XP does not work well for networking! . . . . |
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