New Windows Vista machine not communicating with existing Windows

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I just purchased a new Windows Vista machine. My server with has XP does not
recognize the new machine. My network is both wired/wireless, however, the
new machine is wired. I am using Windows XP Professional on the other three
computers, and Windows Vista a spare laptop (that doesn't connect to the
network drives). What do I need to do to fix this problem so that I can map
the drives to the new machine?
 
Do a simple test. If turn off the firewall, can you ping the Vista by IP?

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
I just purchased a new Windows Vista machine. My server with has XP does not
recognize the new machine. My network is both wired/wireless, however, the
new machine is wired. I am using Windows XP Professional on the other three
computers, and Windows Vista a spare laptop (that doesn't connect to the
network drives). What do I need to do to fix this problem so that I can map
the drives to the new machine?
 
I just purchased a new Windows Vista machine. My server with has XP does not
recognize the new machine. My network is both wired/wireless, however, the
new machine is wired. I am using Windows XP Professional on the other three
computers, and Windows Vista a spare laptop (that doesn't connect to the
network drives). What do I need to do to fix this problem so that I can map
the drives to the new machine?
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Start by checking firewalls, and the NetBT setting, on each computer.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/07/advanced-windows-networking-using.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/07/advanced-windows-networking-using.html

And you did setup the Vista computer properly?
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/12/windows-xp-and-vista-on-lan-together.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/12/windows-xp-and-vista-on-lan-together.html

You could look at logs from "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all", from each
computer, and diagnose the problem. Read this article, and linked articles, and
follow instructions precisely (download browstat!):
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp

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Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
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Thank you both for all your help. I am not sure what worked but...

I first installed the fix for Windows XP working with Vista on all
computers.
Then I attempted to connect to the network again... It connected, but then
the server lost the router...so I reinstalled the router.
Then from the Vista PC, I made a rule in Norton, to allow a range of IP
Addresses for both Inbound/Outbound traffic.
I still could not browse the XP machines, but I was able to type the path,
which then gave me the ability to browse the XP directory.

All is working fine now.
 
Thank you for the update.

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
Thank you both for all your help. I am not sure what worked but...

I first installed the fix for Windows XP working with Vista on all
computers.
Then I attempted to connect to the network again... It connected, but then
the server lost the router...so I reinstalled the router.
Then from the Vista PC, I made a rule in Norton, to allow a range of IP
Addresses for both Inbound/Outbound traffic.
I still could not browse the XP machines, but I was able to type the path,
which then gave me the ability to browse the XP directory.

All is working fine now.
 
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