Thread: Access computer on LAN
- 02-07-2006 08:09 AM #1
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Access computer on LAN
We have a home network with 4 computers (using a 8 port network switch). Almost every computer is accessible but one (mine). Although it is visible to the others they cannot access files or the printer that is connected to this computer :? . I can access all others.
OS: Win XP profesional (all computers) SP1 & 2
Print and file sharing is enabled (from the network console), I have shared my drives and printer.
I have switched the MS firewall off. Antvirus program (Trend Micro) firewall was also switched off.
What else should I check? Any ideas will be welcome.
- 02-07-2006 10:39 AM #2
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Have you run the Network Wizard on the rogue computer? If not do so. Remember to use the same workgroup name as the other systems.
Also if other computer have a firewall they may need to add your IP to their trusted zone as you may need for each of their IP addresses.
I do not recommend Windows firewall nor McAfee.
Zone Alarm is a better option as is any other anti virus except McAfee and Norton.Take control of your life. Leave others to control their own.
- 02-13-2006 01:36 AM #3
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Thanks for the reply Whoozhe.
I have not had a chance to run the wizard (too much rugby on the box this past weekend) but I do know that the workgroup on all computer are identical. Could you tell me why I should run the wizard please?
All the other computers have also disabled their firewalls.
Some more info on the whole matter is that we play Counterstrike on the LAN with no problem as long as I am not server. :?
Also as a matter of interest: Why do you say that Mcafee and Norton is not a good choice?
- 02-13-2006 02:42 AM #4
Originally Posted by mannemerak
Comptia A+ and Network + Certified. Microsoft MCP in Windows 2000 Pro. Server, Advanced Server and Data Center Sever.
- 02-13-2006 03:59 AM #5
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Aaah I have used Norton before and was never very happy with it for exactly that reason (resource hogging). Don't really know Mcafee. Thanks for the reply.