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From: Dibbsy on 11 Apr 2008 07:25
I have 2 computers 1 with computer with Vista SP-1 with Netgear Wireless
connection to Netgear Rangemax and the other with Windows XP SP-3 also with
Netgear Wirelss connection. I can see the hard drives on the XP machine from
the Vista Machine, but I can not see the Hard drives on the Vista machine
from the XP Machine, can anone help to resolve this problem.
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Dibbsy
Melbourne VICTORIA AUSTRALIA
From: smlunatick on 11 Apr 2008 08:56
On Apr 11, 7:25 am, Dibbsy <Dib...(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> I have 2 computers 1 with computer with Vista SP-1 with Netgear Wireless
> connection to Netgear Rangemax and the other with Windows XP SP-3 also with
> Netgear Wirelss connection. I can see the hard drives on the XP machine from
> the Vista Machine, but I can not see the Hard drives on the Vista machine
> from the XP Machine, can anone help to resolve this problem.
> --
> Dibbsy
> Melbourne VICTORIA AUSTRALIA

As far as I know, XP SP3 is still not released for general use.
Eventhough it is listed as a "release candidate" it still should be
considered as in "testing" phases.
From: Dave T on 11 Apr 2008 09:53
Hve you check your firewall settings on the XP machine. I have it working on
my vista/xp setup
"smlunatick" <yveslec(a)gmail.com> wrote in message
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On Apr 11, 7:25 am, Dibbsy <Dib...(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> I have 2 computers 1 with computer with Vista SP-1 with Netgear Wireless
> connection to Netgear Rangemax and the other with Windows XP SP-3 also
> with
> Netgear Wirelss connection. I can see the hard drives on the XP machine
> from
> the Vista Machine, but I can not see the Hard drives on the Vista machine
> from the XP Machine, can anone help to resolve this problem.
> --
> Dibbsy
> Melbourne VICTORIA AUSTRALIA

As far as I know, XP SP3 is still not released for general use.
Eventhough it is listed as a "release candidate" it still should be
considered as in "testing" phases.

From: Robert L. (MS-MVP) on 11 Apr 2008 13:50
Can you ping the Vista by IP?

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http://www.HowToNetworking.com
"Dibbsy" <Dibbsy(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:5BC4D900-EE3E-4DBC-BE38-48E79903BC01(a)microsoft.com...
>I have 2 computers 1 with computer with Vista SP-1 with Netgear Wireless
> connection to Netgear Rangemax and the other with Windows XP SP-3 also
> with
> Netgear Wirelss connection. I can see the hard drives on the XP machine
> from
> the Vista Machine, but I can not see the Hard drives on the Vista machine
> from the XP Machine, can anone help to resolve this problem.
> --
> Dibbsy
> Melbourne VICTORIA AUSTRALIA

From: Jack (MVP-Networking). on 11 Apr 2008 23:01
Hi
Hi
Successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network settings,
http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html
As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what it is
allowed to be shared.
Vista File and Printer Sharing-
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/network/evaluate/vista_fp.mspx
Windows XP File Sharing -
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040
Printer Sharing XP -
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_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).

"Dibbsy" <Dibbsy(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:5BC4D900-EE3E-4DBC-BE38-48E79903BC01(a)microsoft.com...
>I have 2 computers 1 with computer with Vista SP-1 with Netgear Wireless
> connection to Netgear Rangemax and the other with Windows XP SP-3 also
> with
> Netgear Wirelss connection. I can see the hard drives on the XP machine
> from
> the Vista Machine, but I can not see the Hard drives on the Vista machine
> from the XP Machine, can anone help to resolve this problem.
> --
> Dibbsy
> Melbourne VICTORIA AUSTRALIA

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