Doctor_J
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Sat Sep-16-06 03:58 PM
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why can't my two XP Home computers see each other? |
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They are both running XP Home SP2, both plugged into a hub that goes to my DSL connection. I ran the XO Network setup wizard and named each computer ("Study" and "Laptop") and the workgrouop (MSHOME, the default). I reboot them and neither can see the other. When I ask it to "View Workgoup Computers", it spins for a minute or so and then says "MSHOME Not available".
What's wrong? THe MS help pages and links that come up from Google are worthless - just repeat the same failed steps.
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Deja Q
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Sat Sep-16-06 04:00 PM
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1. Change the workgroup name |
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If nothing else, hackers LOVE using that default name...
Also check LAN connection settings (link speed, duplex, et al)
Also see if a firewall (on the XP boxes or on the router) are preventing communication.
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Doctor_J
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Sat Sep-16-06 04:04 PM
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3. Already done all these |
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Tried "HOMENET" for the workgroup - same
Connections are OK - all boxes talking to DU, for example
firewall has been disabled on the XP boxes.
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MaryBear
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Sat Sep-16-06 04:04 PM
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Did you install eyeballs?
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Sat Sep-16-06 04:15 PM
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4. Did you tell either computer to share any drives or files? |
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I'm not sure, but if you haven't made anything on either computer sharable, there's no reason for them to see each other, and so that might be the problem.
I set up my network so long ago I don't remember.
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bamademo
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Sat Sep-16-06 05:32 PM
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5. It's the firewall probably |
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I hate XP with every fiber of my being.
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Doctor_J
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Sat Sep-16-06 06:12 PM
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The Windows firewall was disabled, but the NAV firewall was still running :-(. Is now OK.
Thanks to all
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LaurenG
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Sat Sep-16-06 05:41 PM
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6. We have the same problem |
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I can't figure it out. I have shared files and a shared printer but I can't get it to work.
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