My Network Places

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1. We have 2 computers networked together. Both have XP. One can read the
files on the other without a problem. The 2nd computer shows the folders
etc. but when we attempt to access them the system hangs. Ctrl/alt/delete
shows the program not responding. When we click end task, Network Places
might close and if it does the desktop remains but without icon shortcuts.
We have to restart. Any suggestions?

2. Can someone explain why when we post to a newsgroup it doesn't always go
through? We have to re-post before the subject etc. shows up.
 
Here are three items to check on. They helped me.

Firewalls: Permanently disable XP's built-in Internet Connection
Firewall on local area network connections -- it's for use only on a
direct modem connection to the Internet.
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I used the following method- My Network Places, View Network Connections.
Select Advanced menu & Advanced Settings. Select the Provider Order tab. I
changed the Provider Order to Microsoft Windows Network, followed by Web
Client Network and then Microsoft Terminal Services last on the list.
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It turns out that XP and Win2K may enable "LMHosts lookup" on your TCP/IP
connections. If there's no LAN Manager Host on your network (and there won't
be on most small networks), XP and Win2K may spin their wheels each time you
launch an app as they look in vain for the Host that isn't there. Simply
disabling the LMHosts Lookup solves the problem completely and allows apps
to open at normal speed.

Here's how to disable LMHosts Lookup: Right-click to network
connections/properties, then right click on your "local area
connection"/properties. Find the "Internet Protocol" entry and select
Properties/Advanced/WINS. Once there, UNcheck the "Enable LMHosts lookup."
You may also wish to click to "disable NetBIOS over TCP" to improve local
security.

Related general networking info:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;102878
 
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