XP and Vista Networking + file sharing problem

i need to share files between 2 systems, one XP, one Vista.

the XP PC can detect Vista PC on the network. but returns a not accessible,
no permissions message when i try to access it.

the Vista PC cant detect XP PC.

Have a read of the XP > vista info below.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb727037.aspx

Have a read of the above link re Vista File and Printer Sharing.

Permissions/Share info is there as well.

If using Norton, McAfee, Trend Micro I.S., make sure file and printer
sharing is enabled in THEIR firewall (or LAN allowed, depending on how their
Exceptions are worded in their Firewall)

1st thing to do is make sure that the Workgroup Name of ALL the computers is
the SAME.

In Vista Network and Sharing:

Network Discovery: ON (So it can see the other computers)

Network set to Private (Public is for hotspots, airports, etc)

File Sharing: ON

Public Folder Sharing: ON (Vista’s Public Folder is the same as XP’s Shared
Docs)

Password Protected: OFF (unless you want to set up identical usernames and
passwords on ALL computers in your Network) If you have it ON, and no
identical usernames/passwords, you will be asked for a username and password
when you try to access a Vista computer from an XP computer, or a Vista
computer.

Also, run the XP’s Home or Small Office Network File and Printer Sharing
Wizard, even if you had an XP Network set up prior to adding a Vista computer
to it(redoing the Wizard seems to work for XP machines!).

In “My Network Places�: “Set up a Home or Small Office Network�
OR under Accessories > Communications > Network Setup Wizard > Allow File
and Printer Sharing.

both firewalls are ZoneAlarm.

Vista
-----
Network Name: MSHOME
Private Network, Workgroup name is the same.
Network Discovery: ON
Public File sharing: ON

XP
---
Network Name: MSHOME
Wizard done, still no sign of it appearing on Vista

but, still not working.

Successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network settings,
As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what it is
allowed to be shared.
Vista File and Printer Sharing-
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb727037.aspx
Windows XP File Sharing -
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040
Printer Sharing XP -
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...utt_july2.mspx
Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
Jack (MVP-Networking).

Firstly Microsoft's in depth tutorial is 'here'
(http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...9265e1033.mspx)

but basically things to check are

Workgroup name identical on all machines

sharing enabled and at least one folder shared on all machines

An identical user with a password set on all machines

If you work through the tutorial and post back with any specific errors
you receive.

All other computers, which are running on XP, are sharing perfectly. its
only the laptop which is running on Vista that is having problems.

everything is in place. (ref post #3)

Did you tune the Firewall to allow sharing.
Try to add Port 445 manually to the exceptions.

I had the same problem.

XP could see and access Vista but Vista could only see my XP computer and
access was denied.

Have a look at this thread:

http://www.microsoft.com/communities...r=US&sloc=&p=1[color=blue]

i read your post before posting this new topic, actually.

but... i dun have "Security Settings" in "Administrative Tools" and
"gpedit.msc".

my OSes are: XP Home and Vista Home Basic.

[sathyansri]

I have a vista ultimate sp1 laptop and xp sp3 desktop connected on teh same workgroup and router (linksys wireless router, does dhcp). i am unable to access to printer or shared folders from vista to xp desktop and viceversa. i am unable to even ping each other using computer name or ipaddress. i cant map netwrok drive either. and i dont see them in the network map on vista laptop or xp machine.

i did everything suggested in this forum including:
1. enabling sharing on vista (network and sharing center). enable everything.
2. turn on file and printer sharing on xp
2a. run through network sharing wizard on xp.
3. sharing drives on both
4. create same user on both vista laptop and xp pc
5. they are on teh same workgroup
6. they can both access internet, but i cant access printer or shared folders on xp desktop from vista laptop.
7. turn off firewalls on both laptops
8. i have ESET anti-virus and its not blocking anything.
9. network type on vista is set to private.

the only way i can get them to see each other and share folders is by giving my xp desktop a static ip. but this makes the xp machine lose connection to the internet. i am guessing it loses internet connectivity because the router is setup to do dhcp.

Please help.

Make sure that the Software Firewall on each computer allows free local
traffic. If you use 3rd party Firewall On, Vista/XP Native Firewall should
be Off, and the active Firewall has to adjusted to your Network IP numbers
on what is some time called the Trusted Zone (consult your 3rd Party
Firewall instructions.
General example
Vista File and Printer Sharing-
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb727037.aspx
Windows XP File Sharing -
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040
Printer Sharing XP -
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...utt_july2.mspx
Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista (Not need for XP-SP3) -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120

I have been through all of these steps, and others, to allow me to access my
XP computers from this Vista computer. So far, I have been successful twice.
And now, Vista has stopped accessing the XP computers again! I can see the
computer names, but can not even ping them. I have no firewall or other
third party software. Those were the first thinhgs I had to get rid of and
turn. I do use Static IPs, which should help stabilize the connection by
removing any external influences from a router.

Surely Microsoft has to have a better solution than just blaming third party
software and firewalls. I remember a couple of issues like this with XP's
first release. Then Microsoft provided an update and corrected the issue.

What can be done to establish a Solid Network between XP computers and
Vista????