Unable to see other computers on my network

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I have 3 computers running xp home, 2 connected by cable and a third by
wireless. They all connect to the web through a usrobotics 9108 broadband
gateway without problem. I can download email to all 3. I have enabled file
and printer sharing on all 3, but if I try to view my workgroup computers I
get an error message: "My Network Places" " X Mshome is not accessible.
You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the
administrator of this server to find out if you have access permissions.

The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available

OK "
All computers are fired up using "administrator" and there are no other
people using our computers. One is called "jimsdesktop" another "jimslaptop"
and the third is named "sue"

I have run the "network setup wizard" several times on all computers, shut
them all down, etc. All to no avail. Can you suggest anything else?
 
Sounds like name resolution or computer browser issue. Can you ping each other by IP? Or check this search result.

Computer BrowserContact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permission. The list server for this workgroup is not currently available." ...
www.chicagotech.net/browser.htm


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 have 3 computers running xp home, 2 connected by cable and a third by
wireless. They all connect to the web through a usrobotics 9108 broadband
gateway without problem. I can download email to all 3. I have enabled file
and printer sharing on all 3, but if I try to view my workgroup computers I
get an error message: "My Network Places" " X Mshome is not accessible.
You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the
administrator of this server to find out if you have access permissions.

The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available

OK "
All computers are fired up using "administrator" and there are no other
people using our computers. One is called "jimsdesktop" another "jimslaptop"
and the third is named "sue"

I have run the "network setup wizard" several times on all computers, shut
them all down, etc. All to no avail. Can you suggest anything else?
 
I have 3 computers running xp home, 2 connected by cable and a third by
wireless. They all connect to the web through a usrobotics 9108 broadband
gateway without problem. I can download email to all 3. I have enabled file
and printer sharing on all 3, but if I try to view my workgroup computers I
get an error message: "My Network Places" " X Mshome is not accessible.
You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the
administrator of this server to find out if you have access permissions.

The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available

OK "
All computers are fired up using "administrator" and there are no other
people using our computers. One is called "jimsdesktop" another "jimslaptop"
and the third is named "sue"

I have run the "network setup wizard" several times on all computers, shut
them all down, etc. All to no avail. Can you suggest anything else?
Click to expand...

Jim,

I'd check the NetBT setting, and look for misconfigured or overlooked personal
firewalls.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/07/advanced-windows-networking-using.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/07/advanced-windows-networking-using.html

Is there any detail in the Event Viewer?
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-event-viewer-to-get-details.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-event-viewer-to-get-details.html

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.
 
Dear Robert
Thank you. I pinged 127.0.0.1 (My local host address) with good result. I
pinged 192.168.1.1 (The router address) with good result. However, when I
ping 192.168.1.2 (MyLaptop address), 192.168.1.3 (MyDesktop address) or my
wireless laptop on 192.168.1.4, I get 100% loss.
 
I would check the firewall first.

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
Dear Robert
Thank you. I pinged 127.0.0.1 (My local host address) with good result. I
pinged 192.168.1.1 (The router address) with good result. However, when I
ping 192.168.1.2 (MyLaptop address), 192.168.1.3 (MyDesktop address) or my
wireless laptop on 192.168.1.4, I get 100% loss.
 
Dear Bob

I turned off Norton Internet Security (which has my firewall) on all
computers, but to no avail. I also did a hard reset on my router, and
reloaded all settings. I can connect to the internet on all computers but
cannot see the other computers on the network. On my desktop, the window is
blank. On the others, I get the error message. By the way, I log on to all
computer by just turning on. There has been no need to have a "log on"
security screen.

Regards, Jim
 
Dear Chuck

Sorry not to reply earlier, but I have been looking at the refs you
suggested. I believe I have done all that is suggested. I have done a hard
reset on my router, to no avail. Also, following Pracitcallynetworked.com's
advice, I ran "regedit" and set my desktop to "yes" in "MaintainServerList"
and "No" on the laptop. The desktop gives me a clear window when I ask to
see my workgroup computers, the laptop the error screen. I do not "log on"
to any of my computers, just turn them on (I don't have a problem with
security, and its just an annoyance)

Regards, Jim

Chuck said:
I have 3 computers running xp home, 2 connected by cable and a third by
wireless. They all connect to the web through a usrobotics 9108 broadband
gateway without problem. I can download email to all 3. I have enabled file
and printer sharing on all 3, but if I try to view my workgroup computers I
get an error message: "My Network Places" " X Mshome is not accessible.
You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the
administrator of this server to find out if you have access permissions.

The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available

OK "
All computers are fired up using "administrator" and there are no other
people using our computers. One is called "jimsdesktop" another "jimslaptop"
and the third is named "sue"

I have run the "network setup wizard" several times on all computers, shut
them all down, etc. All to no avail. Can you suggest anything else?
Click to expand...

Jim,

I'd check the NetBT setting, and look for misconfigured or overlooked personal
firewalls.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/07/advanced-windows-networking-using.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/07/advanced-windows-networking-using.html

Is there any detail in the Event Viewer?
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-event-viewer-to-get-details.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-event-viewer-to-get-details.html

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.
Click to expand...
 
Dear Chuck

Sorry not to reply earlier, but I have been looking at the refs you
suggested. I believe I have done all that is suggested. I have done a hard
reset on my router, to no avail. Also, following Pracitcallynetworked.com's
advice, I ran "regedit" and set my desktop to "yes" in "MaintainServerList"
and "No" on the laptop. The desktop gives me a clear window when I ask to
see my workgroup computers, the laptop the error screen. I do not "log on"
to any of my computers, just turn them on (I don't have a problem with
security, and its just an annoyance)

Regards, Jim
Click to expand...

OK, Jim,

The next step is to start diagnosing the problem. Look at logs from "browstat
status", "ipconfig /all", "net config server", and "net config workstation",
from each computer. 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

And the less changes you make, while you diagnose the problem, the easier it
will be.

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.
 
Try to clean boot it following this how to. Can you ping each other now?

How to run Windows OS with a clean ...With MSCONFIG, you also can configure a clean boot to disable common startup ... To perform a clean boot, please follow these steps: 1) Run MSCONFIG.EXE. ...
www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?t=57


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
Dear Bob

I turned off Norton Internet Security (which has my firewall) on all
computers, but to no avail. I also did a hard reset on my router, and
reloaded all settings. I can connect to the internet on all computers but
cannot see the other computers on the network. On my desktop, the window is
blank. On the others, I get the error message. By the way, I log on to all
computer by just turning on. There has been no need to have a "log on"
security screen.

Regards, Jim
 
Dear Bob

Sorry to be so long - I've been in Australia for 5 days. I did a clean boot
(disable all on selective) on all three computers. My usrobotics 9108
gateway is on 192.168.1.1, my desktop on 192.168.1.3, my laptop on
192.168.1.5 and my wife's laptop on 192.168.1.4

I successfully pinged all three computers to the gateway, to 192.168.1.2,
and to "localhost". But none would ping 192.168.1.3 or 4 or 5.

So, all can access the internet, but none can see each other on the network.

Regards, Jim
 
Dear Chuck

Sorry to be so long - have been away in Australia.

Here is the output you asked for:

My Desktop


Windows IP Configuration



Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : JimTCU

Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :

Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown

IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : Yes



Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:



Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

Description . . . . . . . . . . . : NVIDIA nForce Networking
Controller

Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-E0-18-F2-CA-1C

Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes

Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.3

Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Wednesday, 19 September 2007
10:01:59

Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Thursday, 20 September 2007
10:01:59


My Laptop

Windows IP Configuration



Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : JimsLaptop

Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :

Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown

IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No



Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:



Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated
Controller

Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-0B-DB-94-28-12

Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes

Sue's Laptop

Windows IP Configuration



Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : Sue

Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :

Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown

IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No



Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection:



Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG
Network Connection

Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-12-F0-5B-17-A1

Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes

Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.4

Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Wednesday, 19 September 2007
11:28:47

Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Thursday, 20 September 2007
11:28:47



Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:



Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected

Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network
Connection

Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-01-4A-82-CC-46



Ethernet adapter Bluetooth Network Connection:



Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected

Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Bluetooth Device (Personal Area
Network)

Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-01-4A-27-EB-A6


Netconfig.txt

My Desktop

Computer name \\JIMTCU
Full Computer name JimTCU
User name OEM

Workstation active on
NwlnkNb (00E018F2CA1C)
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{538B1973-5498-407F-95E9-8FA3DEBB97B4} (00E018F2CA1C)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain MSHOME
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain JIMTCU

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.



Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.5

Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Wednesday, 19 September 2007
9:38:46 a.m.

Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Thursday, 20 September 2007
9:38:46 a.m.

My Laptop

Computer name \\JIMSLAPTOP
Full Computer name JimsLaptop
User name Jim

Workstation active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{7C25F230-F9E5-4403-B6D6-C28380878E67} (000BDB942812)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain MSHOME
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain JIMSLAPTOP

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.

Sue's Laptop

Server Name \\SUE
Server Comment Sue's laptop

Software version Windows 2002
Server is active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{E117EECB-DCE7-445F-B1F2-6AB575FD0AB1} (0012f05b17a1)


Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 10
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.

Computer name \\SUE
Full Computer name Sue
User name Sue Belgrave

Workstation active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{E117EECB-DCE7-445F-B1F2-6AB575FD0AB1} (0012F05B17A1)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain MSHOME
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain SUE

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.
(Please note I inadvertently left out the "\" in the second command, so I
redid it)

Browstat printout

My Desktop

Status for domain MSHOME on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
Browsing is NOT active on domain.
Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.


Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{538B1973-5498-407F-95E9-8FA3DEBB97B4}
Browsing is NOT active on domain.
Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.


Status for domain MSHOME on transport \Device\NwlnkIpx
Browsing is NOT active on domain.
Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.


My Laptop

Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{7C25F230-F9E5-4403-B6D6-C28380878E67}
Browsing is NOT active on domain.
Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.

Sue's Laptop

Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{E117EECB-DCE7-445F-B1F2-6AB575FD0AB1}
Browsing is NOT active on domain.
Master browser name is held by: SUE
Master browser is running build 2600

Hope this helps

Best wishes, Jim

Chuck said:
Dear Chuck

Sorry not to reply earlier, but I have been looking at the refs you
suggested. I believe I have done all that is suggested. I have done a hard
reset on my router, to no avail. Also, following Pracitcallynetworked.com's
advice, I ran "regedit" and set my desktop to "yes" in "MaintainServerList"
and "No" on the laptop. The desktop gives me a clear window when I ask to
see my workgroup computers, the laptop the error screen. I do not "log on"
to any of my computers, just turn them on (I don't have a problem with
security, and its just an annoyance)

Regards, Jim
Click to expand...

OK, Jim,

The next step is to start diagnosing the problem. Look at logs from "browstat
status", "ipconfig /all", "net config server", and "net config workstation",
from each computer. 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

And the less changes you make, while you diagnose the problem, the easier it
will be.

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.
Click to expand...
 
Dear Chuck

Sorry to be so long - have been away in Australia.

Here is the output you asked for:

My Desktop


Windows IP Configuration



Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : JimTCU

Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :

Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown

IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : Yes



Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:



Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

Description . . . . . . . . . . . : NVIDIA nForce Networking
Controller

Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-E0-18-F2-CA-1C

Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes

Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.3

Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Wednesday, 19 September 2007
10:01:59

Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Thursday, 20 September 2007
10:01:59


My Laptop

Windows IP Configuration



Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : JimsLaptop

Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :

Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown

IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No



Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:



Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated
Controller

Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-0B-DB-94-28-12

Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes

Sue's Laptop

Windows IP Configuration



Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : Sue

Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :

Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown

IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No



Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection:



Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG
Network Connection

Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-12-F0-5B-17-A1

Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes

Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.4

Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Wednesday, 19 September 2007
11:28:47

Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Thursday, 20 September 2007
11:28:47



Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:



Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected

Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network
Connection

Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-01-4A-82-CC-46



Ethernet adapter Bluetooth Network Connection:



Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected

Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Bluetooth Device (Personal Area
Network)

Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-01-4A-27-EB-A6


Netconfig.txt

My Desktop

Computer name \\JIMTCU
Full Computer name JimTCU
User name OEM

Workstation active on
NwlnkNb (00E018F2CA1C)
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{538B1973-5498-407F-95E9-8FA3DEBB97B4} (00E018F2CA1C)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain MSHOME
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain JIMTCU

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.



Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.5

Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Wednesday, 19 September 2007
9:38:46 a.m.

Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Thursday, 20 September 2007
9:38:46 a.m.

My Laptop

Computer name \\JIMSLAPTOP
Full Computer name JimsLaptop
User name Jim

Workstation active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{7C25F230-F9E5-4403-B6D6-C28380878E67} (000BDB942812)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain MSHOME
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain JIMSLAPTOP

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.

Sue's Laptop

Server Name \\SUE
Server Comment Sue's laptop

Software version Windows 2002
Server is active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{E117EECB-DCE7-445F-B1F2-6AB575FD0AB1} (0012f05b17a1)


Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 10
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.

Computer name \\SUE
Full Computer name Sue
User name Sue Belgrave

Workstation active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{E117EECB-DCE7-445F-B1F2-6AB575FD0AB1} (0012F05B17A1)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain MSHOME
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain SUE

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.
(Please note I inadvertently left out the "\" in the second command, so I
redid it)

Browstat printout

My Desktop

Status for domain MSHOME on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
Browsing is NOT active on domain.
Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.


Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{538B1973-5498-407F-95E9-8FA3DEBB97B4}
Browsing is NOT active on domain.
Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.


Status for domain MSHOME on transport \Device\NwlnkIpx
Browsing is NOT active on domain.
Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.


My Laptop

Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{7C25F230-F9E5-4403-B6D6-C28380878E67}
Browsing is NOT active on domain.
Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.

Sue's Laptop

Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{E117EECB-DCE7-445F-B1F2-6AB575FD0AB1}
Browsing is NOT active on domain.
Master browser name is held by: SUE
Master browser is running build 2600

Hope this helps

Best wishes, Jim
Click to expand...

OK, Jim,

You have 2 challenges here. First, here's a possible one. nVidia nForce.
Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : JimTCU
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : NVIDIA nForce Networking
Controller
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-E0-18-F2-CA-1C
Click to expand...


Here's a definite problem - IPX/SPX and NetBEUI on your desktop.
My Desktop

Status for domain MSHOME on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
Browsing is NOT active on domain.
Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.


Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{538B1973-5498-407F-95E9-8FA3DEBB97B4}
Browsing is NOT active on domain.
Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.


Status for domain MSHOME on transport \Device\NwlnkIpx
Browsing is NOT active on domain.
Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.
Click to expand...

Start by cleaning up the protocol stack on your computer - get rid of IPX/SPX
and NetBEUI.

Are all 3 computers in "MSHome" workgroup? Check your NetBT settings, and all
personal firewalls, for consistency too.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/07/advanced-windows-networking-using.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/07/advanced-windows-networking-using.html

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.
 
Hi Chuck

I have checked my Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel, and I do not have
"Network Access Manager"

Next, I removed IPX/SPX and NetBEUI from my desktop (It is not present on my
Laptop)

However, now, instead of a blank screen when I try to "view my workgroup
computers" on my Desktop, I get, instead, the error message:
My Network Places
---------------------------
Mshome is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network
resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have
access permissions.

The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available
---------------------------
OK
---------------------------
So, I am a little further along, but not there yet.

Regards, Jim
 
Hi Chuck

I have checked my Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel, and I do not have
"Network Access Manager"

Next, I removed IPX/SPX and NetBEUI from my desktop (It is not present on my
Laptop)

However, now, instead of a blank screen when I try to "view my workgroup
computers" on my Desktop, I get, instead, the error message:
My Network Places
---------------------------
Mshome is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network
resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have
access permissions.

The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available
Click to expand...

Take it one step at a time, Jim. That message is generally caused by Browser
SMBs being blocked, generally by an inconsistent NetBT setting, or by a
misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/07/advanced-windows-networking-using.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/07/advanced-windows-networking-using.html

When you remove components from the network stack, you change things. Looking
at updated diagnostics is always essential.

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.
 
Dear Chuck

I have discovered that Sue's Laptop is actually running xp professional. I
followed the instuctions in advanced-windows-networking, and obtained no more
progress in the network places and got this printout:

Windows IP Configuration



Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : JimTCU

Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :

Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown

IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : Yes



Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:



Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

Description . . . . . . . . . . . : NVIDIA nForce Networking
Controller

Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-E0-18-F2-CA-1C

Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes

Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.3

Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Saturday, 22 September 2007
12:50:14

Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Sunday, 23 September 2007 12:50:14

Server Name \\JIMTCU
Server Comment My Desktop Computer

Software version Windows 2002
Server is active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{538B1973-5498-407F-95E9-8FA3DEBB97B4} (00e018f2ca1c)


Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 5
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.

Computer name \\JIMTCU
Full Computer name JimTCU
User name OEM

Workstation active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{538B1973-5498-407F-95E9-8FA3DEBB97B4} (00E018F2CA1C)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain MSHOME
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain JIMTCU

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.

Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{538B1973-5498-407F-95E9-8FA3DEBB97B4}
Browsing is NOT active on domain.
Master browser name is held by: JIMTCU
Master browser is running build 2600

Windows IP Configuration



Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : JimsLaptop

Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :

Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown

IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No



Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:



Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated
Controller

Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-0B-DB-94-28-12

Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes

Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.5

Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Saturday, 22 September 2007
10:19:00 a.m.

Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Sunday, 23 September 2007
10:19:00 a.m.

Server Name \\JIMSLAPTOP
Server Comment My Dell Laptop

Software version Windows 2002
Server is active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{7C25F230-F9E5-4403-B6D6-C28380878E67} (000bdb942812)


Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 5
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.

Computer name \\JIMSLAPTOP
Full Computer name JimsLaptop
User name Jim

Workstation active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{7C25F230-F9E5-4403-B6D6-C28380878E67} (000BDB942812)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain MSHOME
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain JIMSLAPTOP

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.

Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{7C25F230-F9E5-4403-B6D6-C28380878E67}
Browsing is NOT active on domain.
Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.

Windows IP Configuration



Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : Sue

Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :

Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown

IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No



Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection:



Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG
Network Connection

Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-12-F0-5B-17-A1

Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes

Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.4

Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Saturday, 22 September 2007
10:22:06

Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Sunday, 23 September 2007 10:22:06



Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:



Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected

Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network
Connection

Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-01-4A-82-CC-46



Ethernet adapter Bluetooth Network Connection:



Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected

Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Bluetooth Device (Personal Area
Network)

Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-01-4A-27-EB-A6

Server Name \\SUE
Server Comment Sue's laptop

Software version Windows 2002
Server is active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{E117EECB-DCE7-445F-B1F2-6AB575FD0AB1} (0012f05b17a1)


Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 10
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.

Computer name \\SUE
Full Computer name Sue
User name Sue Belgrave

Workstation active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{E117EECB-DCE7-445F-B1F2-6AB575FD0AB1} (0012F05B17A1)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain MSHOME
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain SUE

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.

Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{E117EECB-DCE7-445F-B1F2-6AB575FD0AB1}
Browsing is NOT active on domain.
Master browser name is held by: SUE
Master browser is running build 2600

But, I then had some success! I changed the personal firewall settings on
all 3 computers in Norton Internet Security under Trust Control to "Add"
192.168.1. and then 2 3 4 and 5. Now, from my laptop I can see the shared
files on Sue's laptop (and also on my laptop!), but not on the desktop. On
neither the desktop nor Sue's laptop can I see anything

So, a little progress!

Regards, Jim

Chuck said:
Hi Chuck

I have checked my Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel, and I do not have
"Network Access Manager"

Next, I removed IPX/SPX and NetBEUI from my desktop (It is not present on my
Laptop)

However, now, instead of a blank screen when I try to "view my workgroup
computers" on my Desktop, I get, instead, the error message:
My Network Places
---------------------------
Mshome is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network
resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have
access permissions.

The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available
Click to expand...

Take it one step at a time, Jim. That message is generally caused by Browser
SMBs being blocked, generally by an inconsistent NetBT setting, or by a
misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/07/advanced-windows-networking-using.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/07/advanced-windows-networking-using.html

When you remove components from the network stack, you change things. Looking
at updated diagnostics is always essential.

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.
Click to expand...
 
Dear Chuck

I have discovered that Sue's Laptop is actually running xp professional. I
followed the instuctions in advanced-windows-networking, and obtained no more
progress in the network places and got this printout:
Click to expand...

But, I then had some success! I changed the personal firewall settings on
all 3 computers in Norton Internet Security under Trust Control to "Add"
192.168.1. and then 2 3 4 and 5. Now, from my laptop I can see the shared
files on Sue's laptop (and also on my laptop!), but not on the desktop. On
neither the desktop nor Sue's laptop can I see anything

So, a little progress!

Regards, Jim
Click to expand...

OK, now we're down to visibility inconsistency. Just run a complete set of
"browstat status" and look for a segmented LAN.

Then, we'll try CDiag.

Take the following code (everything INSIDE the "#####" lines). Please DO NOT
include ANY portion of the "#####" lines. (Please verify computer names and ip
addresses).


1. Open Notepad.
2. Highlight then Copy the code (Ctrl-C), precisely as it is presented, and
Paste (Ctrl-V) into Notepad.
3. Examine the contents of Notepad. Is the text, as copied, readable? It
won't run well, if it's not easily readable.
4. If the text is not easily read, then:
* Stretch the sides of the Notepad window. If this improves things,
then continue with Step 5.
* Close Notepad, as is (do not bother to save anything).
* Open Notepad.
* Under Format, reverse the setting for Word Wrap. If it is unchecked,
check it. If checked, uncheck it.
* Return to Step 2.

5. Verify, and correct, names and addresses if necessary.
6. Save the Notepad file as "cdiag.cmd", as type "All Files", into the root
folder "C:\".
7. Run it by Start - Run - "c:\cdiag".
8. Wait patiently.
9. When Notepad opens up displaying c:\cdiag.txt, first check Format and
ensure that Word Wrap is NOT checked! Then, copy the entire contents (Ctrl-A
Ctrl-C) and paste (Ctrl-V) into your next post.


Do this from all computers, please, with all computers powered up and online.


##### Start CDiag Base Code

@echo off
set FullTarget1=JimTCU 192.168.1.3
set FullTarget2=JimsLaptop 192.168.1.5
set FullTarget3=Sue 192.168.1.4
set FullTarget4=
set FullTargets=%FullTarget1% %FullTarget2% %FullTarget3% %FullTarget4%
set FullTargets=%FullTargets% 127.0.0.1
set PingTargets=www.yahoo.com 66.94.230.32 192.168.1.1
Set Version=V1.40
@echo CDiagnosis %Version% >c:\cdiag.txt
@echo Start diagnosis for %computername% >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo Full Targets %FullTargets% >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo Ping Targets %PingTargets% >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo. >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo Over All Analysis >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo. >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo Enumerate Shares >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo. >>c:\cdiag.txt
net share >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo. >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo Adhoc Browser View >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo. >>c:\cdiag.txt
net view >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo. >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo Full Targets Analysis %FullTargets% >>c:\cdiag.txt
for %%a in (%FullTargets%) do (
@echo. >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo Target %%a >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo. >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo "%computername% ping %%a" >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo. >>c:\cdiag.txt
ping %%a >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo. >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo "%computername% net view %%a" >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo. >>c:\cdiag.txt
net view %%a >>c:\cdiag.txt
)
@echo. >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo Ping Targets Analysis %PingTargets% >>c:\cdiag.txt
for %%a in (%PingTargets%) do (
@echo. >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo Target %%a >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo. >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo "%computername% ping %%a" >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo. >>c:\cdiag.txt
ping %%a >>c:\cdiag.txt
)
@echo. >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo End diagnosis for %computername% >>c:\cdiag.txt
notepad c:\cdiag.txt
:EOF

##### End CDiag Base Code

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.
 
Dear Chuck, both my laptop & Sue's can be seen now
Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{538B1973-5498-407F-95E9-8FA3DEBB97B4}
Browsing is NOT active on domain.
Master browser name is held by: JIMTCU
Master browser is running build 2600

CDiagnosis V1.40
Start diagnosis for JIMTCU
Full Targets JimTCU 192.168.1.3 JimsLaptop 192.168.1.5 Sue 192.168.1.4
127.0.0.1
Ping Targets www.yahoo.com 66.94.230.32 192.168.1.1

Over All Analysis

Enumerate Shares


Share name Resource Remark

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
IPC$ Remote IPC

print$ C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\drivers
Printer Drivers

DesktopDocs C:\
Documents and Settings
C:\Documents and Settings
My Documents C:\My Documents
My Downloads C:\My Downloads
My Pictures C:\My Documents\My Pictures
SharedDocs C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\ALL USERS\DOCUMENTS

System Tools C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start
Menu\Programs\Accessories\System Tools

Printer USB001 Spooled hp deskjet 970c series

Printer3 http://192.168.1.1:163 Spooled
\\http://192.168.1.1:1631\My_Print
The command completed successfully.


Adhoc Browser View


Full Targets Analysis JimTCU 192.168.1.3 JimsLaptop 192.168.1.5 Sue
192.168.1.4 127.0.0.1

Target JimTCU

"JIMTCU ping JimTCU"

Pinging JimTCU [192.168.1.3] with 32 bytes of data:Request timed out.Request
timed out.Request timed out.Request timed out.Ping statistics for
192.168.1.3: Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss),
"JIMTCU net view JimTCU"

Shared resources at JimTCU

My Desktop Computer

Share name Type Used as Comment

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DesktopDocs Disk
Documents and Settings Disk
My Documents Disk
My Downloads Disk
My Pictures Disk
Printer Print hp deskjet 970c series
Printer3 Print \\http://192.168.1.1:1631\My_Printer
SharedDocs Disk
System Tools Disk
The command completed successfully.


Target 192.168.1.3

"JIMTCU ping 192.168.1.3"

Pinging 192.168.1.3 with 32 bytes of data:Request timed out.Request timed
out.Request timed out.Request timed out.Ping statistics for 192.168.1.3:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss),
"JIMTCU net view 192.168.1.3"

Shared resources at 192.168.1.3

My Desktop Computer

Share name Type Used as Comment

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DesktopDocs Disk
Documents and Settings Disk
My Documents Disk
My Downloads Disk
My Pictures Disk
Printer Print hp deskjet 970c series
Printer3 Print \\http://192.168.1.1:1631\My_Printer
SharedDocs Disk
System Tools Disk
The command completed successfully.


Target JimsLaptop

"JIMTCU ping JimsLaptop"

Pinging JimsLaptop [192.168.1.5] with 32 bytes of data:Reply from
192.168.1.5: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128Reply from 192.168.1.5: bytes=32
time<1ms TTL=128Reply from 192.168.1.5: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128Reply from
192.168.1.5: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128Ping statistics for 192.168.1.5:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),Approximate round trip
times in milli-seconds: Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms
"JIMTCU net view JimsLaptop"

Shared resources at JimsLaptop

My Dell Laptop

Share name Type Used as Comment

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
D Disk
Documents and Settings Disk
My Documents Disk
My Pictures Disk
Printer Print HP Photosmart C4100 series
Printer2 Print hp deskjet 970c series
Printer3 Print Creates Adobe PDF
Printer4 Print \\http://192.168.1.1:1631\My_Printer
SharedDocs Disk
The command completed successfully.


Target 192.168.1.5

"JIMTCU ping 192.168.1.5"

Pinging 192.168.1.5 with 32 bytes of data:Reply from 192.168.1.5: bytes=32
time<1ms TTL=128Reply from 192.168.1.5: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128Reply from
192.168.1.5: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128Reply from 192.168.1.5: bytes=32
time<1ms TTL=128Ping statistics for 192.168.1.5: Packets: Sent = 4,
Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),Approximate round trip times in
milli-seconds: Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms
"JIMTCU net view 192.168.1.5"

Shared resources at 192.168.1.5

My Dell Laptop

Share name Type Used as Comment

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
D Disk
Documents and Settings Disk
My Documents Disk
My Pictures Disk
Printer Print HP Photosmart C4100 series
Printer2 Print hp deskjet 970c series
Printer3 Print Creates Adobe PDF
Printer4 Print \\http://192.168.1.1:1631\My_Printer
SharedDocs Disk
The command completed successfully.


Target Sue

"JIMTCU ping Sue"

Pinging Sue [192.168.1.4] with 32 bytes of data:Reply from 192.168.1.4:
bytes=32 time=88ms TTL=128Reply from 192.168.1.4: bytes=32 time=1ms
TTL=128Reply from 192.168.1.4: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=128Reply from
192.168.1.4: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=128Ping statistics for 192.168.1.4:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),Approximate round trip
times in milli-seconds: Minimum = 1ms, Maximum = 88ms, Average = 22ms
"JIMTCU net view Sue"

Shared resources at Sue

Sue's laptop

Share name Type Used as Comment

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
All Users Disk
My Documents Disk
Printer Print HP Photosmart C4100 series
Printer2 Print HP DeskJet 970Cxi
Printer3 Print \\http://192.168.1.1:1631\My_Printer
SharedDocs Disk
The command completed successfully.


Target 192.168.1.4

"JIMTCU ping 192.168.1.4"

Pinging 192.168.1.4 with 32 bytes of data:Reply from 192.168.1.4: bytes=32
time=1ms TTL=128Reply from 192.168.1.4: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=128Reply from
192.168.1.4: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=128Reply from 192.168.1.4: bytes=32
time=1ms TTL=128Ping statistics for 192.168.1.4: Packets: Sent = 4,
Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),Approximate round trip times in
milli-seconds: Minimum = 1ms, Maximum = 1ms, Average = 1ms
"JIMTCU net view 192.168.1.4"

Shared resources at 192.168.1.4

Sue's laptop

Share name Type Used as Comment

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
All Users Disk
My Documents Disk
Printer Print HP Photosmart C4100 series
Printer2 Print HP DeskJet 970Cxi
Printer3 Print \\http://192.168.1.1:1631\My_Printer
SharedDocs Disk
The command completed successfully.


Target 127.0.0.1

"JIMTCU ping 127.0.0.1"

Pinging 127.0.0.1 with 32 bytes of data:Reply from 127.0.0.1: bytes=32
time<1ms TTL=64Reply from 127.0.0.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64Reply from
127.0.0.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64Reply from 127.0.0.1: bytes=32 time<1ms
TTL=64Ping statistics for 127.0.0.1: Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost
= 0 (0% loss),Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds: Minimum =
0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms
"JIMTCU net view 127.0.0.1"

Shared resources at 127.0.0.1

My Desktop Computer

Share name Type Used as Comment

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DesktopDocs Disk
Documents and Settings Disk
My Documents Disk
My Downloads Disk
My Pictures Disk
Printer Print hp deskjet 970c series
Printer3 Print \\http://192.168.1.1:1631\My_Printer
SharedDocs Disk
System Tools Disk
The command completed successfully.


Ping Targets Analysis www.yahoo.com 66.94.230.32 192.168.1.1

Target www.yahoo.com

"JIMTCU ping www.yahoo.com"

Pinging www.yahoo-ht3.akadns.net [209.131.36.158] with 32 bytes of
data:Reply from 209.131.36.158: bytes=32 time=376ms TTL=52Reply from
209.131.36.158: bytes=32 time=375ms TTL=53Reply from 209.131.36.158: bytes=32
time=398ms TTL=53Reply from 209.131.36.158: bytes=32 time=384ms TTL=52Ping
statistics for 209.131.36.158: Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0
(0% loss),Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds: Minimum = 375ms,
Maximum = 398ms, Average = 383ms
Target 66.94.230.32

"JIMTCU ping 66.94.230.32"

Pinging 66.94.230.32 with 32 bytes of data:Reply from 66.94.230.32: bytes=32
time=381ms TTL=52Reply from 66.94.230.32: bytes=32 time=350ms TTL=52Reply
from 66.94.230.32: bytes=32 time=358ms TTL=52Reply from 66.94.230.32:
bytes=32 time=399ms TTL=52Ping statistics for 66.94.230.32: Packets: Sent
= 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),Approximate round trip times in
milli-seconds: Minimum = 350ms, Maximum = 399ms, Average = 372ms
Target 192.168.1.1

"JIMTCU ping 192.168.1.1"

Pinging 192.168.1.1 with 32 bytes of data:Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32
time=2ms TTL=64Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=64Reply from
192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32
time<1ms TTL=64Ping statistics for 192.168.1.1: Packets: Sent = 4,
Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),Approximate round trip times in
milli-seconds: Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 2ms, Average = 0ms
End diagnosis for JIMTCU


My Laptop

Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{7C25F230-F9E5-4403-B6D6-C28380878E67}
Browsing is active on domain.
Master browser name is: JIMTCU
Could not connect to registry, error = 53 Unable to determine build
of browser master: 53
\\\\JIMTCU . Version:05.01 Flags: 41203 NT MASTER
1 backup servers retrieved from master JIMTCU
\\JIMTCU
There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{7C25F230-F9E5-4403-B6D6-C28380878E67}
There are 0 domains in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{7C25F230-F9E5-4403-B6D6-C28380878E67}

CDiagnosis V1.40
Start diagnosis for JIMSLAPTOP
Full Targets JimTCU 192.168.1.3 JimsLaptop 192.168.1.5 Sue 192.168.1.4
127.0.0.1
Ping Targets www.yahoo.com 66.94.230.32 192.168.1.1

Over All Analysis

Enumerate Shares


Share name Resource Remark

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
print$ C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\drivers
Printer Drivers

IPC$ Remote IPC

D D:\
Documents and Settings
C:\Documents and Settings
My Documents D:\My Documents
My Pictures D:\My Documents\My Pictures
SharedDocs C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\ALL USERS\DOCUMENTS

Printer USB001 Spooled HP Photosmart C4100 series

Printer2 USB002 Spooled hp deskjet 970c series

Printer3 My Documents\*.pdf Spooled Creates Adobe PDF

Printer4 http://192.168.1.1:163 Spooled
\\http://192.168.1.1:1631\My_Print
The command completed successfully.


Adhoc Browser View

Server Name Remark

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\\JIMSLAPTOP My Dell Laptop

\\SUE Sue's laptop

The command completed successfully.


Full Targets Analysis JimTCU 192.168.1.3 JimsLaptop 192.168.1.5 Sue
192.168.1.4 127.0.0.1

Target JimTCU

"JIMSLAPTOP ping JimTCU"



Pinging JimTCU [192.168.1.3] with 32 bytes of data:



Reply from 192.168.1.3: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64

Reply from 192.168.1.3: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64

Reply from 192.168.1.3: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64

Reply from 192.168.1.3: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64



Ping statistics for 192.168.1.3:

Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),

Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:

Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms


"JIMSLAPTOP net view JimTCU"

Shared resources at JimTCU

My Desktop Computer

Share name Type Used as Comment

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DesktopDocs Disk
Documents and Settings Disk
My Documents Disk
My Downloads Disk
My Pictures Disk
Printer Print hp deskjet 970c series
Printer3 Print \\http://192.168.1.1:1631\My_Printer
SharedDocs Disk
System Tools Disk
The command completed successfully.


Target 192.168.1.3

"JIMSLAPTOP ping 192.168.1.3"



Pinging 192.168.1.3 with 32 bytes of data:



Reply from 192.168.1.3: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64

Reply from 192.168.1.3: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64

Reply from 192.168.1.3: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64

Reply from 192.168.1.3: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64



Ping statistics for 192.168.1.3:

Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),

Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:

Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms


"JIMSLAPTOP net view 192.168.1.3"

Shared resources at 192.168.1.3

My Desktop Computer

Share name Type Used as Comment

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DesktopDocs Disk
Documents and Settings Disk
My Documents Disk
My Downloads Disk
My Pictures Disk
Printer Print hp deskjet 970c series
Printer3 Print \\http://192.168.1.1:1631\My_Printer
SharedDocs Disk
System Tools Disk
The command completed successfully.


Target JimsLaptop

"JIMSLAPTOP ping JimsLaptop"



Pinging JimsLaptop [192.168.1.5] with 32 bytes of data:



Request timed out.

Request timed out.

Request timed out.

Request timed out.



Ping statistics for 192.168.1.5:

Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss),


"JIMSLAPTOP net view JimsLaptop"

Shared resources at JimsLaptop

My Dell Laptop

Share name Type Used as Comment

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
D Disk
Documents and Settings Disk
My Documents Disk
My Pictures Disk
Printer Print HP Photosmart C4100 series
Printer2 Print hp deskjet 970c series
Printer3 Print Creates Adobe PDF
Printer4 Print \\http://192.168.1.1:1631\My_Printer
SharedDocs Disk
The command completed successfully.


Target 192.168.1.5

"JIMSLAPTOP ping 192.168.1.5"



Pinging 192.168.1.5 with 32 bytes of data:



Request timed out.

Request timed out.

Request timed out.

Request timed out.



Ping statistics for 192.168.1.5:

Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss),


"JIMSLAPTOP net view 192.168.1.5"


Target Sue

"JIMSLAPTOP ping Sue"



Pinging Sue [192.168.1.4] with 32 bytes of data:



Reply from 192.168.1.4: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=128

Reply from 192.168.1.4: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=128

Request timed out.

Reply from 192.168.1.4: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=128



Ping statistics for 192.168.1.4:

Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 3, Lost = 1 (25% loss),

Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:

Minimum = 1ms, Maximum = 1ms, Average = 1ms


"JIMSLAPTOP net view Sue"

Shared resources at Sue

Sue's laptop

Share name Type Used as Comment

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
All Users Disk
My Documents Disk
Printer Print HP Photosmart C4100 series
Printer2 Print HP DeskJet 970Cxi
Printer3 Print \\http://192.168.1.1:1631\My_Printer
SharedDocs Disk
The command completed successfully.


Target 192.168.1.4

"JIMSLAPTOP ping 192.168.1.4"



Pinging 192.168.1.4 with 32 bytes of data:



Reply from 192.168.1.4: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=128

Reply from 192.168.1.4: bytes=32 time=5ms TTL=128

Reply from 192.168.1.4: bytes=32 time=3ms TTL=128

Reply from 192.168.1.4: bytes=32 time=3ms TTL=128



Ping statistics for 192.168.1.4:

Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),

Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:

Minimum = 1ms, Maximum = 5ms, Average = 3ms


"JIMSLAPTOP net view 192.168.1.4"

Shared resources at 192.168.1.4

Sue's laptop

Share name Type Used as Comment

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
All Users Disk
My Documents Disk
Printer Print HP Photosmart C4100 series
Printer2 Print HP DeskJet 970Cxi
Printer3 Print \\http://192.168.1.1:1631\My_Printer
SharedDocs Disk
The command completed successfully.


Target 127.0.0.1

"JIMSLAPTOP ping 127.0.0.1"



Pinging 127.0.0.1 with 32 bytes of data:



Reply from 127.0.0.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128

Reply from 127.0.0.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128

Reply from 127.0.0.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128

Reply from 127.0.0.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128



Ping statistics for 127.0.0.1:

Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),

Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:

Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms


"JIMSLAPTOP net view 127.0.0.1"

Shared resources at 127.0.0.1

My Dell Laptop

Share name Type Used as Comment

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
D Disk
Documents and Settings Disk
My Documents Disk
My Pictures Disk
Printer Print HP Photosmart C4100 series
Printer2 Print hp deskjet 970c series
Printer3 Print Creates Adobe PDF
Printer4 Print \\http://192.168.1.1:1631\My_Printer
SharedDocs Disk
The command completed successfully.


Ping Targets Analysis www.yahoo.com 66.94.230.32 192.168.1.1

Target www.yahoo.com

"JIMSLAPTOP ping www.yahoo.com"



Pinging www.yahoo-ht3.akadns.net [209.131.36.158] with 32 bytes of data:



Reply from 209.131.36.158: bytes=32 time=385ms TTL=52

Reply from 209.131.36.158: bytes=32 time=372ms TTL=53

Reply from 209.131.36.158: bytes=32 time=400ms TTL=52

Reply from 209.131.36.158: bytes=32 time=378ms TTL=52



Ping statistics for 209.131.36.158:

Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),

Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:

Minimum = 372ms, Maximum = 400ms, Average = 383ms


Target 66.94.230.32

"JIMSLAPTOP ping 66.94.230.32"



Pinging 66.94.230.32 with 32 bytes of data:



Reply from 66.94.230.32: bytes=32 time=363ms TTL=53

Reply from 66.94.230.32: bytes=32 time=414ms TTL=52

Reply from 66.94.230.32: bytes=32 time=415ms TTL=52

Reply from 66.94.230.32: bytes=32 time=401ms TTL=52



Ping statistics for 66.94.230.32:

Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),

Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:

Minimum = 363ms, Maximum = 415ms, Average = 398ms


Target 192.168.1.1

"JIMSLAPTOP ping 192.168.1.1"



Pinging 192.168.1.1 with 32 bytes of data:



Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64

Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64

Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64

Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64



Ping statistics for 192.168.1.1:

Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),

Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:

Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms


End diagnosis for JIMSLAPTOP
 
Dear Chuck

Here is the other half - it wouldn't let me send it all in one go:
Sue's Laptop

Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{E117EECB-DCE7-445F-B1F2-6AB575FD0AB1}
Browsing is active on domain.
Master browser name is: JIMTCU
Could not connect to registry, error = 53 Unable to determine build
of browser master: 53
\\\\JIMTCU . Version:05.01 Flags: 41203 NT MASTER
1 backup servers retrieved from master JIMTCU
\\JIMTCU
Unable to retrieve server list from JIMTCU: 64
CDiagnosis V1.40
Start diagnosis for SUE
Full Targets JimTCU 192.168.1.3 JimsLaptop 192.168.1.5 Sue 192.168.1.4
127.0.0.1
Ping Targets www.yahoo.com 66.94.230.32 192.168.1.1

Over All Analysis

Enumerate Shares


Share name Resource Remark

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
IPC$ Remote IPC

D$ D:\ Default share

print$ C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\drivers
Printer Drivers

C$ C:\ Default share

ADMIN$ C:\WINDOWS Remote Admin

All Users C:\Documents and Settings\All Users

My Documents D:\My Documents
SharedDocs C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\ALL USERS\DOCUMENTS

Printer USB002 Spooled HP Photosmart C4100 series

Printer2 USB001 Spooled HP DeskJet 970Cxi

Printer3 http://192.168.1.1:163 Spooled
\\http://192.168.1.1:1631\My_Print
The command completed successfully.


Adhoc Browser View

Server Name Remark

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\\JIMSLAPTOP My Dell Laptop

\\SUE Sue's laptop

The command completed successfully.


Full Targets Analysis JimTCU 192.168.1.3 JimsLaptop 192.168.1.5 Sue
192.168.1.4 127.0.0.1

Target JimTCU

"SUE ping JimTCU"



Pinging JimTCU [192.168.1.3] with 32 bytes of data:



Reply from 192.168.1.3: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=64

Reply from 192.168.1.3: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=64

Reply from 192.168.1.3: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=64

Reply from 192.168.1.3: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=64



Ping statistics for 192.168.1.3:

Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),

Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:

Minimum = 1ms, Maximum = 1ms, Average = 1ms


"SUE net view JimTCU"

Shared resources at JimTCU

My Desktop Computer

Share name Type Used as Comment

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DesktopDocs Disk
Documents and Settings Disk
My Documents Disk
My Downloads Disk
My Pictures Disk
Printer Print hp deskjet 970c series
Printer3 Print \\http://192.168.1.1:1631\My_Printer
SharedDocs Disk
System Tools Disk
The command completed successfully.


Target 192.168.1.3

"SUE ping 192.168.1.3"



Pinging 192.168.1.3 with 32 bytes of data:



Reply from 192.168.1.3: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=64

Reply from 192.168.1.3: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=64

Reply from 192.168.1.3: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=64

Reply from 192.168.1.3: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=64



Ping statistics for 192.168.1.3:

Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),

Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:

Minimum = 1ms, Maximum = 1ms, Average = 1ms


"SUE net view 192.168.1.3"

Shared resources at 192.168.1.3

My Desktop Computer

Share name Type Used as Comment

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DesktopDocs Disk
Documents and Settings Disk
My Documents Disk
My Downloads Disk
My Pictures Disk
Printer Print hp deskjet 970c series
Printer3 Print \\http://192.168.1.1:1631\My_Printer
SharedDocs Disk
System Tools Disk
The command completed successfully.


Target JimsLaptop

"SUE ping JimsLaptop"



Pinging JimsLaptop [192.168.1.5] with 32 bytes of data:



Reply from 192.168.1.5: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=128

Reply from 192.168.1.5: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=128

Reply from 192.168.1.5: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=128

Reply from 192.168.1.5: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=128



Ping statistics for 192.168.1.5:

Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),

Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:

Minimum = 1ms, Maximum = 1ms, Average = 1ms


"SUE net view JimsLaptop"

Shared resources at JimsLaptop

My Dell Laptop

Share name Type Used as Comment

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
D Disk
Documents and Settings Disk
My Documents Disk
My Pictures Disk
Printer Print HP Photosmart C4100 series
Printer2 Print hp deskjet 970c series
Printer3 Print Creates Adobe PDF
Printer4 Print \\http://192.168.1.1:1631\My_Printer
SharedDocs Disk
The command completed successfully.


Target 192.168.1.5

"SUE ping 192.168.1.5"



Pinging 192.168.1.5 with 32 bytes of data:



Reply from 192.168.1.5: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=128

Reply from 192.168.1.5: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=128

Reply from 192.168.1.5: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=128

Reply from 192.168.1.5: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=128



Ping statistics for 192.168.1.5:

Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),

Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:

Minimum = 1ms, Maximum = 1ms, Average = 1ms


"SUE net view 192.168.1.5"

Shared resources at 192.168.1.5

My Dell Laptop

Share name Type Used as Comment

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
D Disk
Documents and Settings Disk
My Documents Disk
My Pictures Disk
Printer Print HP Photosmart C4100 series
Printer2 Print hp deskjet 970c series
Printer3 Print Creates Adobe PDF
Printer4 Print \\http://192.168.1.1:1631\My_Printer
SharedDocs Disk
The command completed successfully.


Target Sue

"SUE ping Sue"



Pinging Sue [192.168.1.4] with 32 bytes of data:



Request timed out.

Request timed out.

Request timed out.

Request timed out.



Ping statistics for 192.168.1.4:

Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss),


"SUE net view Sue"

Shared resources at Sue

Sue's laptop

Share name Type Used as Comment

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
All Users Disk
My Documents Disk
Printer Print HP Photosmart C4100 series
Printer2 Print HP DeskJet 970Cxi
Printer3 Print \\http://192.168.1.1:1631\My_Printer
SharedDocs Disk
The command completed successfully.


Target 192.168.1.4

"SUE ping 192.168.1.4"



Pinging 192.168.1.4 with 32 bytes of data:



Request timed out.

Request timed out.

Request timed out.

Request timed out.



Ping statistics for 192.168.1.4:

Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss),


"SUE net view 192.168.1.4"


Target 127.0.0.1

"SUE ping 127.0.0.1"



Pinging 127.0.0.1 with 32 bytes of data:



Reply from 127.0.0.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128

Reply from 127.0.0.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128

Reply from 127.0.0.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128

Reply from 127.0.0.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128



Ping statistics for 127.0.0.1:

Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),

Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:

Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms


"SUE net view 127.0.0.1"

Shared resources at 127.0.0.1

Sue's laptop

Share name Type Used as Comment

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
All Users Disk
My Documents Disk
Printer Print HP Photosmart C4100 series
Printer2 Print HP DeskJet 970Cxi
Printer3 Print \\http://192.168.1.1:1631\My_Printer
SharedDocs Disk
The command completed successfully.


Ping Targets Analysis www.yahoo.com 66.94.230.32 192.168.1.1

Target www.yahoo.com

"SUE ping www.yahoo.com"



Pinging www.yahoo-ht3.akadns.net [209.131.36.158] with 32 bytes of data:



Reply from 209.131.36.158: bytes=32 time=407ms TTL=53

Reply from 209.131.36.158: bytes=32 time=385ms TTL=52

Reply from 209.131.36.158: bytes=32 time=398ms TTL=52

Reply from 209.131.36.158: bytes=32 time=384ms TTL=53



Ping statistics for 209.131.36.158:

Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),

Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:

Minimum = 384ms, Maximum = 407ms, Average = 393ms


Target 66.94.230.32

"SUE ping 66.94.230.32"



Pinging 66.94.230.32 with 32 bytes of data:



Reply from 66.94.230.32: bytes=32 time=400ms TTL=52

Reply from 66.94.230.32: bytes=32 time=362ms TTL=52

Reply from 66.94.230.32: bytes=32 time=379ms TTL=52

Reply from 66.94.230.32: bytes=32 time=380ms TTL=52



Ping statistics for 66.94.230.32:

Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),

Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:

Minimum = 362ms, Maximum = 400ms, Average = 380ms


Target 192.168.1.1

"SUE ping 192.168.1.1"



Pinging 192.168.1.1 with 32 bytes of data:



Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=64

Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=64

Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=64

Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=64



Ping statistics for 192.168.1.1:

Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),

Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:

Minimum = 1ms, Maximum = 1ms, Average = 1ms


End diagnosis for SUE

Thanks very much for all your help.
Regards, Jim



Chuck said:
Dear Chuck

I have discovered that Sue's Laptop is actually running xp professional. I
followed the instuctions in advanced-windows-networking, and obtained no more
progress in the network places and got this printout:
Click to expand...

But, I then had some success! I changed the personal firewall settings on
all 3 computers in Norton Internet Security under Trust Control to "Add"
192.168.1. and then 2 3 4 and 5. Now, from my laptop I can see the shared
files on Sue's laptop (and also on my laptop!), but not on the desktop. On
neither the desktop nor Sue's laptop can I see anything

So, a little progress!

Regards, Jim
Click to expand...

OK, now we're down to visibility inconsistency. Just run a complete set of
"browstat status" and look for a segmented LAN.

Then, we'll try CDiag.

Take the following code (everything INSIDE the "#####" lines). Please DO NOT
include ANY portion of the "#####" lines. (Please verify computer names and ip
addresses).


1. Open Notepad.
2. Highlight then Copy the code (Ctrl-C), precisely as it is presented, and
Paste (Ctrl-V) into Notepad.
3. Examine the contents of Notepad. Is the text, as copied, readable? It
won't run well, if it's not easily readable.
4. If the text is not easily read, then:
* Stretch the sides of the Notepad window. If this improves things,
then continue with Step 5.
* Close Notepad, as is (do not bother to save anything).
* Open Notepad.
* Under Format, reverse the setting for Word Wrap. If it is unchecked,
check it. If checked, uncheck it.
* Return to Step 2.

5. Verify, and correct, names and addresses if necessary.
6. Save the Notepad file as "cdiag.cmd", as type "All Files", into the root
folder "C:\".
7. Run it by Start - Run - "c:\cdiag".
8. Wait patiently.
9. When Notepad opens up displaying c:\cdiag.txt, first check Format and
ensure that Word Wrap is NOT checked! Then, copy the entire contents (Ctrl-A
Ctrl-C) and paste (Ctrl-V) into your next post.


Do this from all computers, please, with all computers powered up and online.


##### Start CDiag Base Code

@echo off
set FullTarget1=JimTCU 192.168.1.3
set FullTarget2=JimsLaptop 192.168.1.5
set FullTarget3=Sue 192.168.1.4
set FullTarget4=
set FullTargets=%FullTarget1% %FullTarget2% %FullTarget3% %FullTarget4%
set FullTargets=%FullTargets% 127.0.0.1
set PingTargets=www.yahoo.com 66.94.230.32 192.168.1.1
Set Version=V1.40
@echo CDiagnosis %Version% >c:\cdiag.txt
@echo Start diagnosis for %computername% >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo Full Targets %FullTargets% >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo Ping Targets %PingTargets% >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo. >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo Over All Analysis >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo. >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo Enumerate Shares >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo. >>c:\cdiag.txt
net share >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo. >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo Adhoc Browser View >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo. >>c:\cdiag.txt
net view >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo. >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo Full Targets Analysis %FullTargets% >>c:\cdiag.txt
for %%a in (%FullTargets%) do (
@echo. >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo Target %%a >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo. >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo "%computername% ping %%a" >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo. >>c:\cdiag.txt
ping %%a >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo. >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo "%computername% net view %%a" >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo. >>c:\cdiag.txt
net view %%a >>c:\cdiag.txt
)
@echo. >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo Ping Targets Analysis %PingTargets% >>c:\cdiag.txt
for %%a in (%PingTargets%) do (
@echo. >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo Target %%a >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo. >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo "%computername% ping %%a" >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo. >>c:\cdiag.txt
ping %%a >>c:\cdiag.txt
)
@echo. >>c:\cdiag.txt
@echo End diagnosis for %computername% >>c:\cdiag.txt
notepad c:\cdiag.txt
:EOF

##### End CDiag Base Code

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.
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Dear Chuck

Here is the other half - it wouldn't let me send it all in one go:
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OK, Jim,

Now the fun starts.

Both JimTCU and Sue can ping JimsLaptop, but JimsLaptop can't ping itself.

"JIMTCU ping JimsLaptop"

Pinging JimsLaptop [192.168.1.5] with 32 bytes of data:Reply from
192.168.1.5: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128Reply from 192.168.1.5: bytes=32
time<1ms TTL=128Reply from 192.168.1.5: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128Reply from
192.168.1.5: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128

"SUE ping JimsLaptop"

Pinging JimsLaptop [192.168.1.5] with 32 bytes of data:Reply from 192.168.1.5:
bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=128Reply from 192.168.1.5: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=128Reply
from 192.168.1.5: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=128Reply from 192.168.1.5: bytes=32
time=1ms TTL=128

"JIMSLAPTOP ping JimsLaptop"

Pinging JimsLaptop [192.168.1.5] with 32 bytes of data:Request timed out.Request
timed out.Request timed out.Request timed out.

So JimsLaptop has a personal firewall or LSP / Winsock problem.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html

But wait - there's more

JimTCU can't see the other 2 computers, in ad-hoc view. Nor can they see it.

Adhoc Browser View

Adhoc Browser View

Server Name Remark

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\\JIMSLAPTOP My Dell Laptop

\\SUE Sue's laptop

Adhoc Browser View

Server Name Remark

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\\JIMSLAPTOP My Dell Laptop

\\SUE Sue's laptop

And JimTCU can't ping itself, though the others can.

"JIMTCU ping JimTCU"

Pinging JimTCU [192.168.1.3] with 32 bytes of data:Request timed out.Request
timed out.Request timed out.Request timed out.Ping statistics for
192.168.1.3: Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss),
"JIMTCU net view JimTCU"

"JIMSLAPTOP ping JimTCU"

Pinging JimTCU [192.168.1.3] with 32 bytes of data:Reply from 192.168.1.3:
bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64Reply from 192.168.1.3: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64Reply
from 192.168.1.3: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64Reply from 192.168.1.3: bytes=32
time<1ms TTL=64

"SUE ping JimTCU"

Pinging JimTCU [192.168.1.3] with 32 bytes of data:Reply from 192.168.1.3:
bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=64Reply from 192.168.1.3: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=64Reply
from 192.168.1.3: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=64Reply from 192.168.1.3: bytes=32
time=1ms TTL=64

Which again is either a personal firewall or LSP / Winsock problem, on
JimTCU.And still more.

Sue can't ping itself, though the others can.

"JIMTCU ping Sue"

Pinging Sue [192.168.1.4] with 32 bytes of data:Reply from 192.168.1.4:
bytes=32 time=88ms TTL=128Reply from 192.168.1.4: bytes=32 time=1ms
TTL=128Reply from 192.168.1.4: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=128Reply from
192.168.1.4: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=128

"JIMSLAPTOP ping Sue"

Pinging Sue [192.168.1.4] with 32 bytes of data:Reply from 192.168.1.4: bytes=32
time=1ms TTL=128Reply from 192.168.1.4: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=128Request timed
out.Reply from 192.168.1.4: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=128

You have 3 computers that can't ping themselves. What do these 3 computers have
in common, besides geographical location?

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.
 
Dear Chuck

Sorry to be a few days -work and family and things! I have looked at your
references and changed a few settings in Norton, but with intermittent
success. The 3 computers have in common Norton Internet Security, which, I
guess, is the reason they cannot all see each other. What do you think?

Regards, Jim

Chuck said:
Dear Chuck

Here is the other half - it wouldn't let me send it all in one go:
Click to expand...

OK, Jim,

Now the fun starts.

Both JimTCU and Sue can ping JimsLaptop, but JimsLaptop can't ping itself.

"JIMTCU ping JimsLaptop"

Pinging JimsLaptop [192.168.1.5] with 32 bytes of data:Reply from
192.168.1.5: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128Reply from 192.168.1.5: bytes=32
time<1ms TTL=128Reply from 192.168.1.5: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128Reply from
192.168.1.5: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128

"SUE ping JimsLaptop"

Pinging JimsLaptop [192.168.1.5] with 32 bytes of data:Reply from 192.168.1.5:
bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=128Reply from 192.168.1.5: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=128Reply
from 192.168.1.5: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=128Reply from 192.168.1.5: bytes=32
time=1ms TTL=128

"JIMSLAPTOP ping JimsLaptop"

Pinging JimsLaptop [192.168.1.5] with 32 bytes of data:Request timed out.Request
timed out.Request timed out.Request timed out.

So JimsLaptop has a personal firewall or LSP / Winsock problem.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html

But wait - there's more

JimTCU can't see the other 2 computers, in ad-hoc view. Nor can they see it.

Adhoc Browser View

Adhoc Browser View

Server Name Remark

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\\JIMSLAPTOP My Dell Laptop

\\SUE Sue's laptop

Adhoc Browser View

Server Name Remark

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\\JIMSLAPTOP My Dell Laptop

\\SUE Sue's laptop

And JimTCU can't ping itself, though the others can.

"JIMTCU ping JimTCU"

Pinging JimTCU [192.168.1.3] with 32 bytes of data:Request timed out.Request
timed out.Request timed out.Request timed out.Ping statistics for
192.168.1.3: Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss),
"JIMTCU net view JimTCU"

"JIMSLAPTOP ping JimTCU"

Pinging JimTCU [192.168.1.3] with 32 bytes of data:Reply from 192.168.1.3:
bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64Reply from 192.168.1.3: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64Reply
from 192.168.1.3: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64Reply from 192.168.1.3: bytes=32
time<1ms TTL=64

"SUE ping JimTCU"

Pinging JimTCU [192.168.1.3] with 32 bytes of data:Reply from 192.168.1.3:
bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=64Reply from 192.168.1.3: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=64Reply
from 192.168.1.3: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=64Reply from 192.168.1.3: bytes=32
time=1ms TTL=64

Which again is either a personal firewall or LSP / Winsock problem, on
JimTCU.And still more.

Sue can't ping itself, though the others can.

"JIMTCU ping Sue"

Pinging Sue [192.168.1.4] with 32 bytes of data:Reply from 192.168.1.4:
bytes=32 time=88ms TTL=128Reply from 192.168.1.4: bytes=32 time=1ms
TTL=128Reply from 192.168.1.4: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=128Reply from
192.168.1.4: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=128

"JIMSLAPTOP ping Sue"

Pinging Sue [192.168.1.4] with 32 bytes of data:Reply from 192.168.1.4: bytes=32
time=1ms TTL=128Reply from 192.168.1.4: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=128Request timed
out.Reply from 192.168.1.4: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=128

You have 3 computers that can't ping themselves. What do these 3 computers have
in common, besides geographical location?

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.
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