2000 and XP machines not sharing

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I've got one machine running 2000 and one running XP and
they are on a Linksys router/DSL modem network. They are
on the same workgroup, and they XP machine sees the 2000
machine, but won't let me access it (get an error
message). The 2000 machine doesn't recognize the XP
machine at all. I've made sure the same users are on
each machine, sharing is enabled, the firewall on the XP
machine is down. I don't know what else to try? I just
want to be able to share files between the 2 machines.

Thanks
 
Having the same problem here with Win2000 machines. The XP machines network
fine but the Win2000 lock up when you try to access them in Explorer
Browser. In the past I have had some success when you reset the router, may
want to try that.
 
This problem has driven me nuts. I have gotten 2000 and
XP machines to share files in the past, but I have no
idea what is different this time. Should I reset the
router when the computers are on, off ??
 
mark mcguire said:
I've got one machine running 2000 and one running XP and
they are on a Linksys router/DSL modem network. They are
on the same workgroup, and they XP machine sees the 2000
machine, but won't let me access it (get an error
message). The 2000 machine doesn't recognize the XP
machine at all. I've made sure the same users are on
each machine, sharing is enabled, the firewall on the XP
machine is down. I don't know what else to try? I just
want to be able to share files between the 2 machines.

Thanks
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Yeah - this is my setup - I make sure the XP box is fired up first otherwise
the 2K box will not see the XP - something to do with DHCP/Login - you might
try direct connections just to check out the router ....

PJAY
 
Also make sure you give a share name to each machine. Just enabling sharing
results in a share name of $C or similar. Make a new share name of C, for
example, withour the $ sign.
 
A few suggestions if you haven't already done so :
1- try pinging each machine from the other
2- turn off virus checking to see if it makes a difference
3- use static IPs on both machines
4 - change the "Connection Type " (or it could be "Media Type" or something
else on
your net cards) on your network adapter from AUTOSENSE to 100 Base TX Full
Duplex
5 - if all else fails try different network cards (after you tried a direct
connect)
 
I tried pinging from each machine and got no response. I
was able to ping other XP machines from my XP machine,
but couldn't ping anyone from the 2000 machine. Then I
tried setting up Static IP addresses, but I couldn't get
that working. The router was still assigning IP
addresses and I couldn't access the internet. I must be
missing a setting on my Linksys router. I tried
connecting via the LPT1 port with a printer cable, and
couldn't get that to work! I guess I'm getting dumber as
I get older! thanks for your help
 
Go back to your original configuration and run the following command at the
command prompt:

ipconfig /all


Let me know what you get from each machine.

Jack
 
here you go. the windows machine doesn't recognize any
other computer on the same workgroup, but they are all XP
machines. the XP machine sees everyone, but isn't
allowed access to the 2000 machine. Is it the IP Routing
Enabled being "No" that's causing the problem ??

Windows 2000 Professional

Host name: jjkeeny
Primary DNS Suffix:
Node Type: Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled: No
Win Proxy Enabled: No

Ethernet Local Area Network

Connection Specific DNS Suffix:
Description: D-Link DFE-530TX+
PCI Adapter
Physical Address: 00-40-05-7E-49-23
DHCP Enabled: Yes
Auto Configuration Enabled: Yes
IP Address: 192.168.1.102
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1
DHCP Server: 192.168.1.1



Windows XP

Host name: JoesWS
Primary DNS Suffix:
Node Type: Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled: Yes
Win Proxy Enabled: Yes

Ethernet Local Area Network

Connection Specific DNS Suffix:
Description: Intel® Pro/100 VE
blah blah
Physical Address: 00-11-11-35-B2-78
DHCP Enabled: Yes
Auto Configuration Enabled: Yes
IP Address: 192.168.1.101
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1
DHCP Server: 192.168.1.1
 
No that shouldn't have anything to do with it.

The IP settings look great.

Can you ping the Windows 2000 machine from the XP machine? If you can not I
would replace the net card on the Win 2000 nachine, or you could try and
reinstall the driver. The D-Link NICs are unreliable, in my experience
although I haven't used one lately.


here you go. the windows machine doesn't recognize any
other computer on the same workgroup, but they are all XP
machines. the XP machine sees everyone, but isn't
allowed access to the 2000 machine. Is it the IP Routing
Enabled being "No" that's causing the problem ??

Windows 2000 Professional

Host name: jjkeeny
Primary DNS Suffix:
Node Type: Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled: No
Win Proxy Enabled: No

Ethernet Local Area Network

Connection Specific DNS Suffix:
Description: D-Link DFE-530TX+
PCI Adapter
Physical Address: 00-40-05-7E-49-23
DHCP Enabled: Yes
Auto Configuration Enabled: Yes
IP Address: 192.168.1.102
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1
DHCP Server: 192.168.1.1



Windows XP

Host name: JoesWS
Primary DNS Suffix:
Node Type: Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled: Yes
Win Proxy Enabled: Yes

Ethernet Local Area Network

Connection Specific DNS Suffix:
Description: Intel® Pro/100 VE
blah blah
Physical Address: 00-11-11-35-B2-78
DHCP Enabled: Yes
Auto Configuration Enabled: Yes
IP Address: 192.168.1.101
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1
DHCP Server: 192.168.1.1
 
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