Network problem

[Kevin Robinson]

We have a small network of eight computers - 3 laptops and 5 desktops. All
are running XP Pro. However, one laptop can see and access all computers on
the workgroup, but it cannot be accessed by any computer through the
'workgroup' itself. The network wizard and the settings are set the same on
all computers. The folders are checked to share and even 'change my file.'
The folders and printers are checked to share. The computer is set to obtain
an IP address automatically. This computer is usually on wireless, but
putting it 'on wire' makes no difference in its allowing other computers to
access. I have turned off every virus, firewall, and spy ware program that I
have, but nothing works. I have even experimented with "Enable NetBIOS over
TCP/IP" with no results. For a real teaser, if I type in
\\computername\sharedfoldername on the internet explorer address, I get in
just as I should, but can not get in by clicking my workgroup computer icon.
Go figure!!! I have a few 'geeks' to my avail, but no one has figured this
one out yet and it seems that there are several situations with this problem
online. We here are not novices, so don't tell me to turn on file sharing or
turn off Windows firewall. I need a real solution from someone who has
experienced this and the solution will help many, many users.


Thanks,



Kevin

 

[CJT]

We have a small network of eight computers - 3 laptops and 5 desktops. All
are running XP Pro. However, one laptop can see and access all computers on
the workgroup, but it cannot be accessed by any computer through the
'workgroup' itself. The network wizard and the settings are set the same on
all computers. The folders are checked to share and even 'change my file.'
The folders and printers are checked to share. The computer is set to obtain
an IP address automatically. This computer is usually on wireless, but
putting it 'on wire' makes no difference in its allowing other computers to
access. I have turned off every virus, firewall, and spy ware program that I
have, but nothing works. I have even experimented with "Enable NetBIOS over
TCP/IP" with no results. For a real teaser, if I type in
\\computername\sharedfoldername on the internet explorer address, I get in
just as I should, but can not get in by clicking my workgroup computer icon.
Go figure!!! I have a few 'geeks' to my avail, but no one has figured this
one out yet and it seems that there are several situations with this problem
online. We here are not novices, so don't tell me to turn on file sharing or
turn off Windows firewall. I need a real solution from someone who has
experienced this and the solution will help many, many users.


Thanks,



Kevin

This question has been answered here so many times I'm surprised you're
not bored hearing the answer.

 

[Red Kite]

I've just posted this fix for a similar problem about 20 items down the
list.

After months of intermittent frustration - it fixed it for me





1. Start > Run > regedit.exe
2. Go to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
SYSTEM
CurrentControlSet
Control
Lsa
3. Change the value of a key called "restrictanonymous" to 0 instead of 1 or
2.
4. Don't change "restrictanonymoussam" value.
5. The value should be REG_DWORD and Hexadecimal Base. (That's the default
for that key)
6. Restart your computer and access the resources on that PC, it should work
properly.

 

[Kevin Robinson]

Thank you, was in a hurry and didn't make the time to look further down the
list.

I've just posted this fix for a similar problem about 20 items down the
list.

After months of intermittent frustration - it fixed it for me





1. Start > Run > regedit.exe
2. Go to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
SYSTEM
CurrentControlSet
Control
Lsa
3. Change the value of a key called "restrictanonymous" to 0 instead of 1 or
2.
4. Don't change "restrictanonymoussam" value.
5. The value should be REG_DWORD and Hexadecimal Base. (That's the default
for that key)
6. Restart your computer and access the resources on that PC, it should work
properly.