Author Topic: Accessing an XP PC on a network (Read 1779 times)

addictweb · **on:** February 13, 2007, 16:34:13 PM

Accessing an XP PC on a network

on: February 13, 2007, 16:34:13 PM

Right,

Ive just formatted and installed a third party unattended version of XP on my downstairs desktop which acts as a file server.

Problem 1: For some reason it doesnt appear on the on the network in Network Places nor on my Xbox (original XBMC).

It is one the network, it can be pingd and accessed using \\computer in Explorer.

Problem 2: It asks for a user name and password when you try to access it (I dont want to have to use a password)

Things Ive checked:

Workgroup is correct.

Admin Tools > Local Security Settings > Local > Security
Guest Account Status: Enabled

Admin Tools > Local Security Settings > Local > User Rights
Deny Access to this computer from the Network: Removed Guest

So; I just want the computer to be on the network, visible and freely accessible by anyone on the network.

Anyone got any ideas?

Rivkid · **Reply #1 on:** February 13, 2007, 16:42:09 PM

Re:Accessing an XP PC on a network

Reply #1 on: February 13, 2007, 16:42:09 PM

I know Im gonna get slammed for this but if you turn on the IPX protocol that usually does the trick for me *hides*

Mardoni · **Reply #2 on:** February 13, 2007, 17:02:47 PM

Accessing an XP PC on a network

Reply #2 on: February 13, 2007, 17:02:47 PM

Have you actually shared a file/folder yet ? Does the "Everyone" user have access to the share ?

Is Folder/File Sharing allowed through the (XP) firewall ?

Cheule · **Reply #3 on:** February 13, 2007, 17:45:17 PM

Accessing an XP PC on a network

Reply #3 on: February 13, 2007, 17:45:17 PM

Have you set that machines C: drive to shared?

addictweb · **Reply #4 on:** February 13, 2007, 18:11:27 PM

Re:Accessing an XP PC on a network

Reply #4 on: February 13, 2007, 18:11:27 PM

Quote from: Rivkid

I know Im gonna get slammed for this but if you turn on the IPX protocol that usually does the trick for me *hides*

Done that, needed to to get Red Alert 2 working

I do have a folder shared with full permissions.

I can get to the folders fine using \\computer its just not visible when I browse network places (and I have to use a password).

madmax · **Reply #5 on:** February 13, 2007, 18:34:27 PM

Re:Accessing an XP PC on a network

Reply #5 on: February 13, 2007, 18:34:27 PM

doh nm,
try turning off windows firewall.

it plays havok at work and i cba getting to the bottom of it, so i just turn it off.
by default it doesnt reply to pings or advertise itself so could be the cause.

addictweb · **Reply #6 on:** February 14, 2007, 11:26:32 AM

Re:Accessing an XP PC on a network

Reply #6 on: February 14, 2007, 11:26:32 AM

Firewall off, still no change.

Damn customised windows.

Pete · **Reply #7 on:** February 14, 2007, 11:38:41 AM

Re:Accessing an XP PC on a network

Reply #7 on: February 14, 2007, 11:38:41 AM

Its one of those Google to death problems;

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Cant see any or only some computers in My Network Places

Symptoms: you can map the remote computers shared folder, but you are experiencing the following issues:
1. Cant see any or some computers in My Network Places.
2. It takes long time to show networking computers in My Network Places.
3. The networking computers show in My Network Places randomly.

Resolutions: this is likely Computer Browser issue.
1. If there is a multi-homed or RAS machine on your network becoming the browse master for the wrong subnet, disable the Computer Browser service on the computer.
2. Check any errors in Event Viewer, especially Browser error. If you have peer to peer workgroup network, you may want to disable Computer Browser services on w2k/xp.
3. If you cant disable the Computer Browser service because the compute is the PDC, you can unbind NetBIOS from one interface in network advanced settings.
4. W2K/XP may not show on the My Network Places if it doesnt use Windows Logon Passwords or has blank password.

http://www.google.com/search?q=%22My+Network+Places%22+doesn%27t+show&hl=en&start=10&sa=N

Cypher · **Reply #8 on:** February 21, 2007, 20:35:16 PM

Re:Accessing an XP PC on a network

Reply #8 on: February 21, 2007, 20:35:16 PM

Have you tested IP connectivity fully?

funkychicken9000 · **Reply #9 on:** February 21, 2007, 20:53:18 PM

Re:Accessing an XP PC on a network

Reply #9 on: February 21, 2007, 20:53:18 PM

I occasionally get the same problem, but Im damned if I can make head nor tail of that solution sdp posted

addictweb · **Reply #10 on:** February 22, 2007, 18:50:28 PM

Re:Accessing an XP PC on a network

Reply #10 on: February 22, 2007, 18:50:28 PM

Ive made no progress at all with this. Im accessing it from all PCs using the \\ method and typing the password and I still cant get to it from the xbox.

Quote from: Cypher

Have you tested IP connectivity fully?

Not sure exactly how to go about this? It has an IP assigned fine by DHCP, and connects to the internet and other computers on the network fine.

I think when I can be bothered Ill reinstall a normal windows version.

knighty · **Reply #11 on:** February 22, 2007, 21:38:45 PM

Accessing an XP PC on a network

Reply #11 on: February 22, 2007, 21:38:45 PM

windows networking is balls

but on a side note..... install bulletproof ftp or simmilar..... transferring files around a network is MUCH better using FTP :-)

you can easily resume a file, or a queue, and you can easily check everything copied over fine (by enabling auto skip file when file exists etc...)

madmax · **Reply #12 on:** February 22, 2007, 22:28:59 PM

Re:Accessing an XP PC on a network

Reply #12 on: February 22, 2007, 22:28:59 PM

type in guest for the username and click enter

youll be able to get into the shared folders under my computer and any printers attached (if file and print sharing is on)

Rivkid · **Reply #13 on:** February 27, 2007, 09:18:39 AM

Re:Accessing an XP PC on a network

Reply #13 on: February 27, 2007, 09:18:39 AM

Quote from: sexytw

Ive made no progress at all with this. Im accessing it from all PCs using the \\ method and typing the password and I still cant get to it from the xbox.

Quote from: Cypher
Have you tested IP connectivity fully?

Not sure exactly how to go about this? It has an IP assigned fine by DHCP, and connects to the internet and other computers on the network fine.

I think when I can be bothered Ill reinstall a normal windows version.

Try assigning a static IP rather than letting the DHCP do it. Sometimes solves this problem at work.

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