On 10 Aug 2006 06:12:42 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:

>I am having a sharing problem I think. I have a desktop pc running
>Windows XP PRO and a laptop also running Windows XP PRO.  They are both
>networked through my wireless router D-Link DI524.  Internet and
>network drive mapping works great.  I can access all media files on my
>laptop from my wired computer. But, I cannot access anything shared on
>the desktop from the laptop.
>
>I can't seem to figure this out since the desktop can access everything
>on my laptop but not vice versa, so I know it's not a router firewall
>setting.  I have both computers in my trusted zone in Zonealarm and I
>still can't open MP3 or video files.  MP3 play for at most 4 seconds
>before being cut off.  Videos don't start from the beginning. If I
>access all from Windows Media Player 9, i get the error that it cannot
>open the file and to check network connections etc.
>
>Both computers are assigned to the workgroup: HOME.
>Both computers have the same user ID and password.
>Both computers can see each other on the network.
>Both computers can be successfully pinged by the other computer.
>
>Any ideas why I can't open any files with my laptop stored on my
>desktop but shared on the network?

> On 10 Aug 2006 06:12:42 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >I am having a sharing problem I think. I have a desktop pc running
> >Windows XP PRO and a laptop also running Windows XP PRO.  They are both
> >networked through my wireless router D-Link DI524.  Internet and
> >network drive mapping works great.  I can access all media files on my
> >laptop from my wired computer. But, I cannot access anything shared on
> >the desktop from the laptop.
> >
> >I can't seem to figure this out since the desktop can access everything
> >on my laptop but not vice versa, so I know it's not a router firewall
> >setting.  I have both computers in my trusted zone in Zonealarm and I
> >still can't open MP3 or video files.  MP3 play for at most 4 seconds
> >before being cut off.  Videos don't start from the beginning. If I
> >access all from Windows Media Player 9, i get the error that it cannot
> >open the file and to check network connections etc.
> >
> >Both computers are assigned to the workgroup: HOME.
> >Both computers have the same user ID and password.
> >Both computers can see each other on the network.
> >Both computers can be successfully pinged by the other computer.
> >
> >Any ideas why I can't open any files with my laptop stored on my
> >desktop but shared on the network?
>
> Jeff,
>
> One of the most common causes of this problem would be a misconfigured or
> overlooked personal firewall, or other security component. There are several
> other possibilities too, and any might be the cause of your problem.  What
> antivirus products do you use?  Read this article with an open mind.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
>
> Besides that, you have the WiFi issue.  Are both computers connected by WiFi?
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Chuck, MS-MVP [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.

> On 10 Aug 2006 06:12:42 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >I am having a sharing problem I think. I have a desktop pc running
> >Windows XP PRO and a laptop also running Windows XP PRO.  They are both
> >networked through my wireless router D-Link DI524.  Internet and
> >network drive mapping works great.  I can access all media files on my
> >laptop from my wired computer. But, I cannot access anything shared on
> >the desktop from the laptop.
> >
> >I can't seem to figure this out since the desktop can access everything
> >on my laptop but not vice versa, so I know it's not a router firewall
> >setting.  I have both computers in my trusted zone in Zonealarm and I
> >still can't open MP3 or video files.  MP3 play for at most 4 seconds
> >before being cut off.  Videos don't start from the beginning. If I
> >access all from Windows Media Player 9, i get the error that it cannot
> >open the file and to check network connections etc.
> >
> >Both computers are assigned to the workgroup: HOME.
> >Both computers have the same user ID and password.
> >Both computers can see each other on the network.
> >Both computers can be successfully pinged by the other computer.
> >
> >Any ideas why I can't open any files with my laptop stored on my
> >desktop but shared on the network?
>
> Jeff,
>
> One of the most common causes of this problem would be a misconfigured or
> overlooked personal firewall, or other security component. There are several
> other possibilities too, and any might be the cause of your problem.  What
> antivirus products do you use?  Read this article with an open mind.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
>
> Besides that, you have the WiFi issue.  Are both computers connected by WiFi?
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Chuck, MS-MVP [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.

On 10 Aug 2006 09:08:47 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:

>Chuck wrote:
>> On 10 Aug 2006 06:12:42 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> >I am having a sharing problem I think. I have a desktop pc running
>> >Windows XP PRO and a laptop also running Windows XP PRO.  They are both
>> >networked through my wireless router D-Link DI524.  Internet and
>> >network drive mapping works great.  I can access all media files on my
>> >laptop from my wired computer. But, I cannot access anything shared on
>> >the desktop from the laptop.
>> >
>> >I can't seem to figure this out since the desktop can access everything
>> >on my laptop but not vice versa, so I know it's not a router firewall
>> >setting.  I have both computers in my trusted zone in Zonealarm and I
>> >still can't open MP3 or video files.  MP3 play for at most 4 seconds
>> >before being cut off.  Videos don't start from the beginning. If I
>> >access all from Windows Media Player 9, i get the error that it cannot
>> >open the file and to check network connections etc.
>> >
>> >Both computers are assigned to the workgroup: HOME.
>> >Both computers have the same user ID and password.
>> >Both computers can see each other on the network.
>> >Both computers can be successfully pinged by the other computer.
>> >
>> >Any ideas why I can't open any files with my laptop stored on my
>> >desktop but shared on the network?
>>
>> Jeff,
>>
>> One of the most common causes of this problem would be a misconfigured or
>> overlooked personal firewall, or other security component. There are several
>> other possibilities too, and any might be the cause of your problem.  What
>> antivirus products do you use?  Read this article with an open mind.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
>>
>> Besides that, you have the WiFi issue.  Are both computers connected by WiFi?
>>
>> --
>> Cheers,
>> Chuck, MS-MVP [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.
>
>Computer A - Self Built                       Computer B - Dell
>Inspiron 7500
>|-----------------------------------------------------------------------­-------------------------------|
>
> Windows XP PRO SP2                      Windows XP PRO SP2
> Chaintech 7NJIF2 400MHZ FSB
> Amd Athlon XP 2500 (1.8GHZ)            Pentium III 450 MHZ
> ATI Radeon 9600 PRO 128MB            ATI Rage Mobile 4MB
> 1.0 GHZ PC2700 DDR SDRAM           128 MB PC100 SDRAM
> NFORCE 2 Integrated NIC                  802.11g 2.4ghz 54Mbps WiFi
> AVG 7.0 Anti-virus                             AVG 7.0 Anti-virus
> ZoneAlarm Firewall                            ZoneAlarm Firewall
>
>                     Both connected to D-Link 524 802.11g Router
>
>|------------------------------------------------------------------------­-------------------------------|
>
>
>Computer A is WIRED directly to the router.
>Computer B is connected via WiFi.
>
>
>Both computers are set up in TRUSTED ZONE of one another's firewalls.
>Per the article, I have no ping issue associated with the NFORCE hidden
>firewall, so that does not apply to my problem.
>
>
>I'm at work right now, so I can't check all the settings listed on that
>webpage right now. It just seems wierd that I have access to everything
>but when it comes to my audio and video files I can't open them. I have
>the drives set to share with everyone and allow users write access.

> On 10 Aug 2006 09:08:47 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >Chuck wrote:
> >> On 10 Aug 2006 06:12:42 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >I am having a sharing problem I think. I have a desktop pc running
> >> >Windows XP PRO and a laptop also running Windows XP PRO.  They are both
> >> >networked through my wireless router D-Link DI524.  Internet and
> >> >network drive mapping works great.  I can access all media files on my
> >> >laptop from my wired computer. But, I cannot access anything shared on
> >> >the desktop from the laptop.
> >> >
> >> >I can't seem to figure this out since the desktop can access everything
> >> >on my laptop but not vice versa, so I know it's not a router firewall
> >> >setting.  I have both computers in my trusted zone in Zonealarm and I
> >> >still can't open MP3 or video files.  MP3 play for at most 4 seconds
> >> >before being cut off.  Videos don't start from the beginning. If I
> >> >access all from Windows Media Player 9, i get the error that it cannot
> >> >open the file and to check network connections etc.
> >> >
> >> >Both computers are assigned to the workgroup: HOME.
> >> >Both computers have the same user ID and password.
> >> >Both computers can see each other on the network.
> >> >Both computers can be successfully pinged by the other computer.
> >> >
> >> >Any ideas why I can't open any files with my laptop stored on my
> >> >desktop but shared on the network?
> >>
> >> Jeff,
> >>
> >> One of the most common causes of this problem would be a misconfigured or
> >> overlooked personal firewall, or other security component. There are several
> >> other possibilities too, and any might be the cause of your problem.  What
> >> antivirus products do you use?  Read this article with an open mind.
> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
> >>
> >> Besides that, you have the WiFi issue.  Are both computers connected by WiFi?
> >>
> >> --
> >> Cheers,
> >> Chuck, MS-MVP [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.
> >
> >Computer A - Self Built                       Computer B - Dell
> >Inspiron 7500
> >|-----------------------------------------------------------------------­-------------------------------|
> >
> > Windows XP PRO SP2                      Windows XP PRO SP2
> > Chaintech 7NJIF2 400MHZ FSB
> > Amd Athlon XP 2500 (1.8GHZ)            Pentium III 450 MHZ
> > ATI Radeon 9600 PRO 128MB            ATI Rage Mobile 4MB
> > 1.0 GHZ PC2700 DDR SDRAM           128 MB PC100 SDRAM
> > NFORCE 2 Integrated NIC                  802.11g 2.4ghz 54Mbps WiFi
> > AVG 7.0 Anti-virus                             AVG 7.0 Anti-virus
> > ZoneAlarm Firewall                            ZoneAlarm Firewall
> >
> >                     Both connected to D-Link 524 802.11g Router
> >
> >|------------------------------------------------------------------------­-------------------------------|
> >
> >
> >Computer A is WIRED directly to the router.
> >Computer B is connected via WiFi.
> >
> >
> >Both computers are set up in TRUSTED ZONE of one another's firewalls.
> >Per the article, I have no ping issue associated with the NFORCE hidden
> >firewall, so that does not apply to my problem.
> >
> >
> >I'm at work right now, so I can't check all the settings listed on that
> >webpage right now. It just seems wierd that I have access to everything
> >but when it comes to my audio and video files I can't open them. I have
> >the drives set to share with everyone and allow users write access.
>
> Well, if it's Ethernet / WiFi mixed, then it's not going to be a WiFi collision
> scenario that I'd envisioned.  But how about you eliminate the possibilities.
> Try all Ethernet (and all WiFi if at all possible).  See if the problem
> continues, without WiFi in the picture.
>
> However, I don't agree with saying that since you can ping then an nVidia
> firewall problem is not the cause.  Read the nVidia forums please.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/02/hidden-personal-firewall-nvidia-nforce.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/02/hidden-personal-firewall-nvidia-nforce.html
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Chuck, MS-MVP [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.

On 11 Aug 2006 11:00:04 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:

>
>Chuck wrote:
>> On 10 Aug 2006 09:08:47 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> >Chuck wrote:
>> >> On 10 Aug 2006 06:12:42 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >I am having a sharing problem I think. I have a desktop pc running
>> >> >Windows XP PRO and a laptop also running Windows XP PRO.  They are both
>> >> >networked through my wireless router D-Link DI524.  Internet and
>> >> >network drive mapping works great.  I can access all media files on my
>> >> >laptop from my wired computer. But, I cannot access anything shared on
>> >> >the desktop from the laptop.
>> >> >
>> >> >I can't seem to figure this out since the desktop can access everything
>> >> >on my laptop but not vice versa, so I know it's not a router firewall
>> >> >setting.  I have both computers in my trusted zone in Zonealarm and I
>> >> >still can't open MP3 or video files.  MP3 play for at most 4 seconds
>> >> >before being cut off.  Videos don't start from the beginning. If I
>> >> >access all from Windows Media Player 9, i get the error that it cannot
>> >> >open the file and to check network connections etc.
>> >> >
>> >> >Both computers are assigned to the workgroup: HOME.
>> >> >Both computers have the same user ID and password.
>> >> >Both computers can see each other on the network.
>> >> >Both computers can be successfully pinged by the other computer.
>> >> >
>> >> >Any ideas why I can't open any files with my laptop stored on my
>> >> >desktop but shared on the network?
>> >>
>> >> Jeff,
>> >>
>> >> One of the most common causes of this problem would be a misconfigured or
>> >> overlooked personal firewall, or other security component. There are several
>> >> other possibilities too, and any might be the cause of your problem.  What
>> >> antivirus products do you use?  Read this article with an open mind.
>> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
>> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
>> >>
>> >> Besides that, you have the WiFi issue.  Are both computers connected by WiFi?

>> >Computer A - Self Built                       Computer B - Dell
>> >Inspiron 7500
>> >|-----------------------------------------------------------------------­-------------------------------|
>> >
>> > Windows XP PRO SP2                      Windows XP PRO SP2
>> > Chaintech 7NJIF2 400MHZ FSB
>> > Amd Athlon XP 2500 (1.8GHZ)            Pentium III 450 MHZ
>> > ATI Radeon 9600 PRO 128MB            ATI Rage Mobile 4MB
>> > 1.0 GHZ PC2700 DDR SDRAM           128 MB PC100 SDRAM
>> > NFORCE 2 Integrated NIC                  802.11g 2.4ghz 54Mbps WiFi
>> > AVG 7.0 Anti-virus                             AVG 7.0 Anti-virus
>> > ZoneAlarm Firewall                            ZoneAlarm Firewall
>> >
>> >                     Both connected to D-Link 524 802.11g Router
>> >
>> >|------------------------------------------------------------------------­-------------------------------|
>> >
>> >
>> >Computer A is WIRED directly to the router.
>> >Computer B is connected via WiFi.
>> >
>> >
>> >Both computers are set up in TRUSTED ZONE of one another's firewalls.
>> >Per the article, I have no ping issue associated with the NFORCE hidden
>> >firewall, so that does not apply to my problem.
>> >
>> >
>> >I'm at work right now, so I can't check all the settings listed on that
>> >webpage right now. It just seems wierd that I have access to everything
>> >but when it comes to my audio and video files I can't open them. I have
>> >the drives set to share with everyone and allow users write access.
>>
>> Well, if it's Ethernet / WiFi mixed, then it's not going to be a WiFi collision
>> scenario that I'd envisioned.  But how about you eliminate the possibilities.
>> Try all Ethernet (and all WiFi if at all possible).  See if the problem
>> continues, without WiFi in the picture.
>>
>> However, I don't agree with saying that since you can ping then an nVidia
>> firewall problem is not the cause.  Read the nVidia forums please.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/02/hidden-personal-firewall-nvidia-nforce.html>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/02/hidden-personal-firewall-nvidia-nforce.html

>Well my problem has been solved.  I upgraded my laptops hard drive from
>a 5 GB to a 40 GB drive and reinstalled Windows XP and the whole
>shebang...  But before I did all that, I was trying to get onto the
>internet and my wireless card would not connect to my network.
>
>Long story short, I just took out my PCMCIA wirless adapter and plugged
>it back in.  Worked like a charm.  I'm assuming the card's
>configuration settings were reset back to default, because after I did
>that, I was able to connect to videos and audio files over my network.
>
>
>I didn't make any changes prior to doing this, so I'm assuming some
>setting was wrong and blocking the files from being used?  I don't
>know, all I know is I could only hear about 4 - 5 seconds of MP3 files
>before they stopped playing.
>
>So then I proceeded to format my old drive and added my new one with a
>fresh install of windows XP (which is okay since I've only had this
>computer for about two weeks) and when I installed the drivers for the
>wireless card (doesnt come with windows xp) and corrected my
>workstation to match Computer A, everything works flawlessly.
>
>So needless to say that problem has been taken care of.  Unfortunately
>I'm not sure what setting needed to be fixed with the wireless card and
>hoping if it happens again, taking out the card and plugging it back in
>will fix again.
>
>Thanks for all the suggestions, BTW.

> On 11 Aug 2006 11:00:04 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >
> >Chuck wrote:
> >> On 10 Aug 2006 09:08:47 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >Chuck wrote:
> >> >> On 10 Aug 2006 06:12:42 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> >I am having a sharing problem I think. I have a desktop pc running
> >> >> >Windows XP PRO and a laptop also running Windows XP PRO.  They are both
> >> >> >networked through my wireless router D-Link DI524.  Internet and
> >> >> >network drive mapping works great.  I can access all media files on my
> >> >> >laptop from my wired computer. But, I cannot access anything shared on
> >> >> >the desktop from the laptop.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >I can't seem to figure this out since the desktop can access everything
> >> >> >on my laptop but not vice versa, so I know it's not a router firewall
> >> >> >setting.  I have both computers in my trusted zone in Zonealarm and I
> >> >> >still can't open MP3 or video files.  MP3 play for at most 4 seconds
> >> >> >before being cut off.  Videos don't start from the beginning. If I
> >> >> >access all from Windows Media Player 9, i get the error that it cannot
> >> >> >open the file and to check network connections etc.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Both computers are assigned to the workgroup: HOME.
> >> >> >Both computers have the same user ID and password.
> >> >> >Both computers can see each other on the network.
> >> >> >Both computers can be successfully pinged by the other computer.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Any ideas why I can't open any files with my laptop stored on my
> >> >> >desktop but shared on the network?
> >> >>
> >> >> Jeff,
> >> >>
> >> >> One of the most common causes of this problem would be a misconfigured or
> >> >> overlooked personal firewall, or other security component. There are several
> >> >> other possibilities too, and any might be the cause of your problem..  What
> >> >> antivirus products do you use?  Read this article with an open mind.
> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
> >> >>
> >> >> Besides that, you have the WiFi issue.  Are both computers connected by WiFi?
>
> >> >Computer A - Self Built                       Computer B - Dell
> >> >Inspiron 7500
> >> >|-----------------------------------------------------------------------­-------------------------------|
> >> >
> >> > Windows XP PRO SP2                      Windows XP PRO SP2
> >> > Chaintech 7NJIF2 400MHZ FSB
> >> > Amd Athlon XP 2500 (1.8GHZ)            Pentium III 450 MHZ
> >> > ATI Radeon 9600 PRO 128MB            ATI Rage Mobile 4MB
> >> > 1.0 GHZ PC2700 DDR SDRAM           128 MB PC100 SDRAM
> >> > NFORCE 2 Integrated NIC                  802.11g 2.4ghz 54Mbps WiFi
> >> > AVG 7.0 Anti-virus                             AVG 7.0 Anti-virus
> >> > ZoneAlarm Firewall                            ZoneAlarm Firewall
> >> >
> >> >                     Both connected to D-Link 524 802.11g Router
> >> >
> >> >|------------------------------------------------------------------------­-------------------------------|
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >Computer A is WIRED directly to the router.
> >> >Computer B is connected via WiFi.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >Both computers are set up in TRUSTED ZONE of one another's firewalls.
> >> >Per the article, I have no ping issue associated with the NFORCE hidden
> >> >firewall, so that does not apply to my problem.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >I'm at work right now, so I can't check all the settings listed on that
> >> >webpage right now. It just seems wierd that I have access to everything
> >> >but when it comes to my audio and video files I can't open them. I have
> >> >the drives set to share with everyone and allow users write access.
> >>
> >> Well, if it's Ethernet / WiFi mixed, then it's not going to be a WiFi collision
> >> scenario that I'd envisioned.  But how about you eliminate the possibilities.
> >> Try all Ethernet (and all WiFi if at all possible).  See if the problem
> >> continues, without WiFi in the picture.
> >>
> >> However, I don't agree with saying that since you can ping then an nVidia
> >> firewall problem is not the cause.  Read the nVidia forums please.
> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/02/hidden-personal-firewall-nvidia-nforce.html>
> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/02/hidden-personal-firewall-nvidia-nforce.html
>
> >Well my problem has been solved.  I upgraded my laptops hard drive from
> >a 5 GB to a 40 GB drive and reinstalled Windows XP and the whole
> >shebang...  But before I did all that, I was trying to get onto the
> >internet and my wireless card would not connect to my network.
> >
> >Long story short, I just took out my PCMCIA wirless adapter and plugged
> >it back in.  Worked like a charm.  I'm assuming the card's
> >configuration settings were reset back to default, because after I did
> >that, I was able to connect to videos and audio files over my network.
> >
> >
> >I didn't make any changes prior to doing this, so I'm assuming some
> >setting was wrong and blocking the files from being used?  I don't
> >know, all I know is I could only hear about 4 - 5 seconds of MP3 files
> >before they stopped playing.
> >
> >So then I proceeded to format my old drive and added my new one with a
> >fresh install of windows XP (which is okay since I've only had this
> >computer for about two weeks) and when I installed the drivers for the
> >wireless card (doesnt come with windows xp) and corrected my
> >workstation to match Computer A, everything works flawlessly.
> >
> >So needless to say that problem has been taken care of.  Unfortunately
> >I'm not sure what setting needed to be fixed with the wireless card and
> >hoping if it happens again, taking out the card and plugging it back in
> >will fix again.
> >
> >Thanks for all the suggestions, BTW.
>
> That's great news.  Thanks for letting us know.
>
> Maybe the problem was just the installation (physical connection) between the
> WiFi card and the pcmcia (aka pc card, aka cardbus) socket.  If the problem
> returns, we'll address it again.
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Chuck, MS-MVP [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.

On 15 Aug 2006 05:44:17 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:

>
>Chuck wrote:
>> On 11 Aug 2006 11:00:04 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> >
>> >Chuck wrote:
>> >> On 10 Aug 2006 09:08:47 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >Chuck wrote:
>> >> >> On 10 Aug 2006 06:12:42 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> >I am having a sharing problem I think. I have a desktop pc running
>> >> >> >Windows XP PRO and a laptop also running Windows XP PRO.  They are both
>> >> >> >networked through my wireless router D-Link DI524.  Internet and
>> >> >> >network drive mapping works great.  I can access all media files on my
>> >> >> >laptop from my wired computer. But, I cannot access anything shared on
>> >> >> >the desktop from the laptop.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >I can't seem to figure this out since the desktop can access everything
>> >> >> >on my laptop but not vice versa, so I know it's not a router firewall
>> >> >> >setting.  I have both computers in my trusted zone in Zonealarm and I
>> >> >> >still can't open MP3 or video files.  MP3 play for at most 4 seconds
>> >> >> >before being cut off.  Videos don't start from the beginning. If I
>> >> >> >access all from Windows Media Player 9, i get the error that it cannot
>> >> >> >open the file and to check network connections etc.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >Both computers are assigned to the workgroup: HOME.
>> >> >> >Both computers have the same user ID and password.
>> >> >> >Both computers can see each other on the network.
>> >> >> >Both computers can be successfully pinged by the other computer.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >Any ideas why I can't open any files with my laptop stored on my
>> >> >> >desktop but shared on the network?
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Jeff,
>> >> >>
>> >> >> One of the most common causes of this problem would be a misconfigured or
>> >> >> overlooked personal firewall, or other security component. There are several
>> >> >> other possibilities too, and any might be the cause of your problem.  What
>> >> >> antivirus products do you use?  Read this article with an open mind.
>> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
>> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Besides that, you have the WiFi issue.  Are both computers connected by WiFi?
>>
>> >> >Computer A - Self Built                       Computer B - Dell
>> >> >Inspiron 7500
>> >> >|-----------------------------------------------------------------------­-------------------------------|
>> >> >
>> >> > Windows XP PRO SP2                      Windows XP PRO SP2
>> >> > Chaintech 7NJIF2 400MHZ FSB
>> >> > Amd Athlon XP 2500 (1.8GHZ)            Pentium III 450 MHZ
>> >> > ATI Radeon 9600 PRO 128MB            ATI Rage Mobile 4MB
>> >> > 1.0 GHZ PC2700 DDR SDRAM           128 MB PC100 SDRAM
>> >> > NFORCE 2 Integrated NIC                  802.11g 2.4ghz 54Mbps WiFi
>> >> > AVG 7.0 Anti-virus                             AVG 7.0 Anti-virus
>> >> > ZoneAlarm Firewall                            ZoneAlarm Firewall
>> >> >
>> >> >                     Both connected to D-Link 524 802.11g Router
>> >> >
>> >> >|------------------------------------------------------------------------­-------------------------------|
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >Computer A is WIRED directly to the router.
>> >> >Computer B is connected via WiFi.
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >Both computers are set up in TRUSTED ZONE of one another's firewalls.
>> >> >Per the article, I have no ping issue associated with the NFORCE hidden
>> >> >firewall, so that does not apply to my problem.
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >I'm at work right now, so I can't check all the settings listed on that
>> >> >webpage right now. It just seems wierd that I have access to everything
>> >> >but when it comes to my audio and video files I can't open them. I have
>> >> >the drives set to share with everyone and allow users write access.
>> >>
>> >> Well, if it's Ethernet / WiFi mixed, then it's not going to be a WiFi collision
>> >> scenario that I'd envisioned.  But how about you eliminate the possibilities.
>> >> Try all Ethernet (and all WiFi if at all possible).  See if the problem
>> >> continues, without WiFi in the picture.
>> >>
>> >> However, I don't agree with saying that since you can ping then an nVidia
>> >> firewall problem is not the cause.  Read the nVidia forums please.
>> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/02/hidden-personal-firewall-nvidia-nforce.html>
>> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/02/hidden-personal-firewall-nvidia-nforce.html
>>
>> >Well my problem has been solved.  I upgraded my laptops hard drive from
>> >a 5 GB to a 40 GB drive and reinstalled Windows XP and the whole
>> >shebang...  But before I did all that, I was trying to get onto the
>> >internet and my wireless card would not connect to my network.
>> >
>> >Long story short, I just took out my PCMCIA wirless adapter and plugged
>> >it back in.  Worked like a charm.  I'm assuming the card's
>> >configuration settings were reset back to default, because after I did
>> >that, I was able to connect to videos and audio files over my network.
>> >
>> >
>> >I didn't make any changes prior to doing this, so I'm assuming some
>> >setting was wrong and blocking the files from being used?  I don't
>> >know, all I know is I could only hear about 4 - 5 seconds of MP3 files
>> >before they stopped playing.
>> >
>> >So then I proceeded to format my old drive and added my new one with a
>> >fresh install of windows XP (which is okay since I've only had this
>> >computer for about two weeks) and when I installed the drivers for the
>> >wireless card (doesnt come with windows xp) and corrected my
>> >workstation to match Computer A, everything works flawlessly.
>> >
>> >So needless to say that problem has been taken care of.  Unfortunately
>> >I'm not sure what setting needed to be fixed with the wireless card and
>> >hoping if it happens again, taking out the card and plugging it back in
>> >will fix again.
>> >
>> >Thanks for all the suggestions, BTW.
>>
>> That's great news.  Thanks for letting us know.
>>
>> Maybe the problem was just the installation (physical connection) between the
>> WiFi card and the pcmcia (aka pc card, aka cardbus) socket.  If the problem
>> returns, we'll address it again.

>Well the problem has returned, but as stated above most of the time it
>can be resolved by removing the card and re-inserting it.  Maybe it has
>something to do with the wireless networking configuration software and
>windows wireless networking competing for control of the card. It seems
>if I unload the marvell configuration program that sits in the system
>tray then unplug the card, then restart the marvell software and plug
>the card back in, it works most of the time.
>
>Sometimes I have to go into windows wireless setting after that and
>select the box for let windows manage wireless networking check box.
>Its weird, but it happens this way.
>
>Something is wrong but this temporary workaround is helping keep the
>problem in line, just wish I knew what was causing this problem.

> On 15 Aug 2006 05:44:17 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >
> >Chuck wrote:
> >> On 11 Aug 2006 11:00:04 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >
> >> >Chuck wrote:
> >> >> On 10 Aug 2006 09:08:47 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> >Chuck wrote:
> >> >> >> On 10 Aug 2006 06:12:42 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >I am having a sharing problem I think. I have a desktop pc running
> >> >> >> >Windows XP PRO and a laptop also running Windows XP PRO.  They are both
> >> >> >> >networked through my wireless router D-Link DI524.  Internet and
> >> >> >> >network drive mapping works great.  I can access all media files on my
> >> >> >> >laptop from my wired computer. But, I cannot access anything shared on
> >> >> >> >the desktop from the laptop.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >I can't seem to figure this out since the desktop can access everything
> >> >> >> >on my laptop but not vice versa, so I know it's not a router firewall
> >> >> >> >setting.  I have both computers in my trusted zone in Zonealarm and I
> >> >> >> >still can't open MP3 or video files.  MP3 play for at most 4 seconds
> >> >> >> >before being cut off.  Videos don't start from the beginning. If I
> >> >> >> >access all from Windows Media Player 9, i get the error that it cannot
> >> >> >> >open the file and to check network connections etc.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >Both computers are assigned to the workgroup: HOME.
> >> >> >> >Both computers have the same user ID and password.
> >> >> >> >Both computers can see each other on the network.
> >> >> >> >Both computers can be successfully pinged by the other computer.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >Any ideas why I can't open any files with my laptop stored on my
> >> >> >> >desktop but shared on the network?
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Jeff,
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> One of the most common causes of this problem would be a misconfigured or
> >> >> >> overlooked personal firewall, or other security component. There are several
> >> >> >> other possibilities too, and any might be the cause of your problem.  What
> >> >> >> antivirus products do you use?  Read this article with an open mind.
> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Besides that, you have the WiFi issue.  Are both computers connected by WiFi?
> >>
> >> >> >Computer A - Self Built                       Computer B - Dell
> >> >> >Inspiron 7500
> >> >> >|-----------------------------------------------------------------------­-------------------------------|
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Windows XP PRO SP2                      Windows XP PRO SP2
> >> >> > Chaintech 7NJIF2 400MHZ FSB
> >> >> > Amd Athlon XP 2500 (1.8GHZ)            Pentium III 450 MHZ
> >> >> > ATI Radeon 9600 PRO 128MB            ATI Rage Mobile 4MB
> >> >> > 1.0 GHZ PC2700 DDR SDRAM           128 MB PC100 SDRAM
> >> >> > NFORCE 2 Integrated NIC                  802.11g 2.4ghz 54Mbps WiFi
> >> >> > AVG 7.0 Anti-virus                             AVG 7.0 Anti-virus
> >> >> > ZoneAlarm Firewall                            ZoneAlarm Firewall
> >> >> >
> >> >> >                     Both connected to D-Link 524 802.11g Router
> >> >> >
> >> >> >|------------------------------------------------------------------------­-------------------------------|
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Computer A is WIRED directly to the router.
> >> >> >Computer B is connected via WiFi.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Both computers are set up in TRUSTED ZONE of one another's firewalls.
> >> >> >Per the article, I have no ping issue associated with the NFORCE hidden
> >> >> >firewall, so that does not apply to my problem.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >I'm at work right now, so I can't check all the settings listed on that
> >> >> >webpage right now. It just seems wierd that I have access to everything
> >> >> >but when it comes to my audio and video files I can't open them. I have
> >> >> >the drives set to share with everyone and allow users write access.
> >> >>
> >> >> Well, if it's Ethernet / WiFi mixed, then it's not going to be a WiFi collision
> >> >> scenario that I'd envisioned.  But how about you eliminate the possibilities.
> >> >> Try all Ethernet (and all WiFi if at all possible).  See if the problem
> >> >> continues, without WiFi in the picture.
> >> >>
> >> >> However, I don't agree with saying that since you can ping then an nVidia
> >> >> firewall problem is not the cause.  Read the nVidia forums please.
> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/02/hidden-personal-firewall-nvidia-nforce.html>
> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/02/hidden-personal-firewall-nvidia-nforce.html
> >>
> >> >Well my problem has been solved.  I upgraded my laptops hard drive from
> >> >a 5 GB to a 40 GB drive and reinstalled Windows XP and the whole
> >> >shebang...  But before I did all that, I was trying to get onto the
> >> >internet and my wireless card would not connect to my network.
> >> >
> >> >Long story short, I just took out my PCMCIA wirless adapter and plugged
> >> >it back in.  Worked like a charm.  I'm assuming the card's
> >> >configuration settings were reset back to default, because after I did
> >> >that, I was able to connect to videos and audio files over my network.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >I didn't make any changes prior to doing this, so I'm assuming some
> >> >setting was wrong and blocking the files from being used?  I don't
> >> >know, all I know is I could only hear about 4 - 5 seconds of MP3 files
> >> >before they stopped playing.
> >> >
> >> >So then I proceeded to format my old drive and added my new one with a
> >> >fresh install of windows XP (which is okay since I've only had this
> >> >computer for about two weeks) and when I installed the drivers for the
> >> >wireless card (doesnt come with windows xp) and corrected my
> >> >workstation to match Computer A, everything works flawlessly.
> >> >
> >> >So needless to say that problem has been taken care of.  Unfortunately
> >> >I'm not sure what setting needed to be fixed with the wireless card and
> >> >hoping if it happens again, taking out the card and plugging it back in
> >> >will fix again.
> >> >
> >> >Thanks for all the suggestions, BTW.
> >>
> >> That's great news.  Thanks for letting us know.
> >>
> >> Maybe the problem was just the installation (physical connection) between the
> >> WiFi card and the pcmcia (aka pc card, aka cardbus) socket.  If the problem
> >> returns, we'll address it again.
>
> >Well the problem has returned, but as stated above most of the time it
> >can be resolved by removing the card and re-inserting it.  Maybe it has
> >something to do with the wireless networking configuration software and
> >windows wireless networking competing for control of the card. It seems
> >if I unload the marvell configuration program that sits in the system
> >tray then unplug the card, then restart the marvell software and plug
> >the card back in, it works most of the time.
> >
> >Sometimes I have to go into windows wireless setting after that and
> >select the box for let windows manage wireless networking check box.
> >Its weird, but it happens this way.
> >
> >Something is wrong but this temporary workaround is helping keep the
> >problem in line, just wish I knew what was causing this problem.
>
> Jeff,
>
> If it's an intermittent problem, make sure that you're only running one
> connection manager at any time.  Be aggressive and inquisitive here, and use
> Autoruns.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/01/stabilise-your-wifi-use-only-one-wifi.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/01/stabilise-your-wifi-use-only-one-wifi.html
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Chuck, MS-MVP [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.

On 15 Aug 2006 11:23:49 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:

>
>Chuck wrote:
>> On 15 Aug 2006 05:44:17 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> >
>> >Chuck wrote:
>> >> On 11 Aug 2006 11:00:04 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >
>> >> >Chuck wrote:
>> >> >> On 10 Aug 2006 09:08:47 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> >Chuck wrote:
>> >> >> >> On 10 Aug 2006 06:12:42 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >I am having a sharing problem I think. I have a desktop pc running
>> >> >> >> >Windows XP PRO and a laptop also running Windows XP PRO.  They are both
>> >> >> >> >networked through my wireless router D-Link DI524.  Internet and
>> >> >> >> >network drive mapping works great.  I can access all media files on my
>> >> >> >> >laptop from my wired computer. But, I cannot access anything shared on
>> >> >> >> >the desktop from the laptop.
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >I can't seem to figure this out since the desktop can access everything
>> >> >> >> >on my laptop but not vice versa, so I know it's not a router firewall
>> >> >> >> >setting.  I have both computers in my trusted zone in Zonealarm and I
>> >> >> >> >still can't open MP3 or video files.  MP3 play for at most 4 seconds
>> >> >> >> >before being cut off.  Videos don't start from the beginning. If I
>> >> >> >> >access all from Windows Media Player 9, i get the error that it cannot
>> >> >> >> >open the file and to check network connections etc.
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >Both computers are assigned to the workgroup: HOME.
>> >> >> >> >Both computers have the same user ID and password.
>> >> >> >> >Both computers can see each other on the network.
>> >> >> >> >Both computers can be successfully pinged by the other computer.
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >Any ideas why I can't open any files with my laptop stored on my
>> >> >> >> >desktop but shared on the network?
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Jeff,
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> One of the most common causes of this problem would be a misconfigured or
>> >> >> >> overlooked personal firewall, or other security component. There are several
>> >> >> >> other possibilities too, and any might be the cause of your problem.  What
>> >> >> >> antivirus products do you use?  Read this article with an open mind.
>> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
>> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Besides that, you have the WiFi issue.  Are both computers connected by WiFi?
>> >>
>> >> >> >Computer A - Self Built                       Computer B - Dell
>> >> >> >Inspiron 7500
>> >> >> >|-----------------------------------------------------------------------­-------------------------------|
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > Windows XP PRO SP2                      Windows XP PRO SP2
>> >> >> > Chaintech 7NJIF2 400MHZ FSB
>> >> >> > Amd Athlon XP 2500 (1.8GHZ)            Pentium III 450 MHZ
>> >> >> > ATI Radeon 9600 PRO 128MB            ATI Rage Mobile 4MB
>> >> >> > 1.0 GHZ PC2700 DDR SDRAM           128 MB PC100 SDRAM
>> >> >> > NFORCE 2 Integrated NIC                  802.11g 2.4ghz 54Mbps WiFi
>> >> >> > AVG 7.0 Anti-virus                             AVG 7.0 Anti-virus
>> >> >> > ZoneAlarm Firewall                            ZoneAlarm Firewall
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >                     Both connected to D-Link 524 802.11g Router
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >|------------------------------------------------------------------------­-------------------------------|
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >Computer A is WIRED directly to the router.
>> >> >> >Computer B is connected via WiFi.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >Both computers are set up in TRUSTED ZONE of one another's firewalls.
>> >> >> >Per the article, I have no ping issue associated with the NFORCE hidden
>> >> >> >firewall, so that does not apply to my problem.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >I'm at work right now, so I can't check all the settings listed on that
>> >> >> >webpage right now. It just seems wierd that I have access to everything
>> >> >> >but when it comes to my audio and video files I can't open them. I have
>> >> >> >the drives set to share with everyone and allow users write access.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Well, if it's Ethernet / WiFi mixed, then it's not going to be a WiFi collision
>> >> >> scenario that I'd envisioned.  But how about you eliminate the possibilities.
>> >> >> Try all Ethernet (and all WiFi if at all possible).  See if the problem
>> >> >> continues, without WiFi in the picture.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> However, I don't agree with saying that since you can ping then an nVidia
>> >> >> firewall problem is not the cause.  Read the nVidia forums please.
>> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/02/hidden-personal-firewall-nvidia-nforce.html>
>> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/02/hidden-personal-firewall-nvidia-nforce.html
>> >>
>> >> >Well my problem has been solved.  I upgraded my laptops hard drive from
>> >> >a 5 GB to a 40 GB drive and reinstalled Windows XP and the whole
>> >> >shebang...  But before I did all that, I was trying to get onto the
>> >> >internet and my wireless card would not connect to my network.
>> >> >
>> >> >Long story short, I just took out my PCMCIA wirless adapter and plugged
>> >> >it back in.  Worked like a charm.  I'm assuming the card's
>> >> >configuration settings were reset back to default, because after I did
>> >> >that, I was able to connect to videos and audio files over my network.
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >I didn't make any changes prior to doing this, so I'm assuming some
>> >> >setting was wrong and blocking the files from being used?  I don't
>> >> >know, all I know is I could only hear about 4 - 5 seconds of MP3 files
>> >> >before they stopped playing.
>> >> >
>> >> >So then I proceeded to format my old drive and added my new one with a
>> >> >fresh install of windows XP (which is okay since I've only had this
>> >> >computer for about two weeks) and when I installed the drivers for the
>> >> >wireless card (doesnt come with windows xp) and corrected my
>> >> >workstation to match Computer A, everything works flawlessly.
>> >> >
>> >> >So needless to say that problem has been taken care of.  Unfortunately
>> >> >I'm not sure what setting needed to be fixed with the wireless card and
>> >> >hoping if it happens again, taking out the card and plugging it back in
>> >> >will fix again.
>> >> >
>> >> >Thanks for all the suggestions, BTW.
>> >>
>> >> That's great news.  Thanks for letting us know.
>> >>
>> >> Maybe the problem was just the installation (physical connection) between the
>> >> WiFi card and the pcmcia (aka pc card, aka cardbus) socket.  If the problem
>> >> returns, we'll address it again.
>>
>> >Well the problem has returned, but as stated above most of the time it
>> >can be resolved by removing the card and re-inserting it.  Maybe it has
>> >something to do with the wireless networking configuration software and
>> >windows wireless networking competing for control of the card. It seems
>> >if I unload the marvell configuration program that sits in the system
>> >tray then unplug the card, then restart the marvell software and plug
>> >the card back in, it works most of the time.
>> >
>> >Sometimes I have to go into windows wireless setting after that and
>> >select the box for let windows manage wireless networking check box.
>> >Its weird, but it happens this way.
>> >
>> >Something is wrong but this temporary workaround is helping keep the
>> >problem in line, just wish I knew what was causing this problem.
>>
>> Jeff,
>>
>> If it's an intermittent problem, make sure that you're only running one
>> connection manager at any time.  Be aggressive and inquisitive here, and use
>> Autoruns.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/01/stabilise-your-wifi-use-only-one-wifi.html>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/01/stabilise-your-wifi-use-only-one-wifi.html
>>
>> --
>> Cheers,
>> Chuck, MS-MVP [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.
>
>I will try this when i get home later.  Which program should I be
>using?  Is windows decent enough or should I use the manage that came
>with my card?  Also, how do I disable windows wireless manager?  Is
>that listed as 'disable' under the secondary menu (i.e. right click)
>will that disable Windows wireless network manage or disable my
>wireless card (I guess I will have to find out).
>
>Anyway, thanks for the tips, and hopefully this autorun will help me
>with my problem.

> On 15 Aug 2006 11:23:49 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >
> >Chuck wrote:
> >> On 15 Aug 2006 05:44:17 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >
> >> >Chuck wrote:
> >> >> On 11 Aug 2006 11:00:04 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Chuck wrote:
> >> >> >> On 10 Aug 2006 09:08:47 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >Chuck wrote:
> >> >> >> >> On 10 Aug 2006 06:12:42 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> >I am having a sharing problem I think. I have a desktop pc running
> >> >> >> >> >Windows XP PRO and a laptop also running Windows XP PRO.  They are both
> >> >> >> >> >networked through my wireless router D-Link DI524.  Internet and
> >> >> >> >> >network drive mapping works great.  I can access all media files on my
> >> >> >> >> >laptop from my wired computer. But, I cannot access anything shared on
> >> >> >> >> >the desktop from the laptop.
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >I can't seem to figure this out since the desktop can access everything
> >> >> >> >> >on my laptop but not vice versa, so I know it's not a router firewall
> >> >> >> >> >setting.  I have both computers in my trusted zone in Zonealarm and I
> >> >> >> >> >still can't open MP3 or video files.  MP3 play for at most 4 seconds
> >> >> >> >> >before being cut off.  Videos don't start from the beginning.. If I
> >> >> >> >> >access all from Windows Media Player 9, i get the error that it cannot
> >> >> >> >> >open the file and to check network connections etc.
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >Both computers are assigned to the workgroup: HOME.
> >> >> >> >> >Both computers have the same user ID and password.
> >> >> >> >> >Both computers can see each other on the network.
> >> >> >> >> >Both computers can be successfully pinged by the other computer.
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >Any ideas why I can't open any files with my laptop stored on my
> >> >> >> >> >desktop but shared on the network?
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Jeff,
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> One of the most common causes of this problem would be a misconfigured or
> >> >> >> >> overlooked personal firewall, or other security component. There are several
> >> >> >> >> other possibilities too, and any might be the cause of your problem.  What
> >> >> >> >> antivirus products do you use?  Read this article with an open mind.
> >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
> >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Besides that, you have the WiFi issue.  Are both computers connected by WiFi?
> >> >>
> >> >> >> >Computer A - Self Built                       Computer B - Dell
> >> >> >> >Inspiron 7500
> >> >> >> >|-----------------------------------------------------------------------­-------------------------------|
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > Windows XP PRO SP2                      Windows XP PRO SP2
> >> >> >> > Chaintech 7NJIF2 400MHZ FSB
> >> >> >> > Amd Athlon XP 2500 (1.8GHZ)            Pentium III 450 MHZ
> >> >> >> > ATI Radeon 9600 PRO 128MB            ATI Rage Mobile 4MB
> >> >> >> > 1.0 GHZ PC2700 DDR SDRAM           128 MB PC100 SDRAM
> >> >> >> > NFORCE 2 Integrated NIC                  802.11g 2.4ghz 54Mbps WiFi
> >> >> >> > AVG 7.0 Anti-virus                             AVG 7.0 Anti-virus
> >> >> >> > ZoneAlarm Firewall                            ZoneAlarm Firewall
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >                     Both connected to D-Link 524 802.11g Router
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >|------------------------------------------------------------------------­-------------------------------|
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >Computer A is WIRED directly to the router.
> >> >> >> >Computer B is connected via WiFi.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >Both computers are set up in TRUSTED ZONE of one another's firewalls.
> >> >> >> >Per the article, I have no ping issue associated with the NFORCE hidden
> >> >> >> >firewall, so that does not apply to my problem.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >I'm at work right now, so I can't check all the settings listed on that
> >> >> >> >webpage right now. It just seems wierd that I have access to everything
> >> >> >> >but when it comes to my audio and video files I can't open them.. I have
> >> >> >> >the drives set to share with everyone and allow users write access.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Well, if it's Ethernet / WiFi mixed, then it's not going to be a WiFi collision
> >> >> >> scenario that I'd envisioned.  But how about you eliminate the possibilities.
> >> >> >> Try all Ethernet (and all WiFi if at all possible).  See if the problem
> >> >> >> continues, without WiFi in the picture.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> However, I don't agree with saying that since you can ping then an nVidia
> >> >> >> firewall problem is not the cause.  Read the nVidia forums please.
> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/02/hidden-personal-firewall-nvidia-nforce.html>
> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/02/hidden-personal-firewall-nvidia-nforce.html
> >> >>
> >> >> >Well my problem has been solved.  I upgraded my laptops hard drive from
> >> >> >a 5 GB to a 40 GB drive and reinstalled Windows XP and the whole
> >> >> >shebang...  But before I did all that, I was trying to get onto the
> >> >> >internet and my wireless card would not connect to my network.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Long story short, I just took out my PCMCIA wirless adapter and plugged
> >> >> >it back in.  Worked like a charm.  I'm assuming the card's
> >> >> >configuration settings were reset back to default, because after I did
> >> >> >that, I was able to connect to videos and audio files over my network.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >I didn't make any changes prior to doing this, so I'm assuming some
> >> >> >setting was wrong and blocking the files from being used?  I don't
> >> >> >know, all I know is I could only hear about 4 - 5 seconds of MP3 files
> >> >> >before they stopped playing.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >So then I proceeded to format my old drive and added my new one with a
> >> >> >fresh install of windows XP (which is okay since I've only had this
> >> >> >computer for about two weeks) and when I installed the drivers for the
> >> >> >wireless card (doesnt come with windows xp) and corrected my
> >> >> >workstation to match Computer A, everything works flawlessly.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >So needless to say that problem has been taken care of.  Unfortunately
> >> >> >I'm not sure what setting needed to be fixed with the wireless card and
> >> >> >hoping if it happens again, taking out the card and plugging it back in
> >> >> >will fix again.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Thanks for all the suggestions, BTW.
> >> >>
> >> >> That's great news.  Thanks for letting us know.
> >> >>
> >> >> Maybe the problem was just the installation (physical connection) between the
> >> >> WiFi card and the pcmcia (aka pc card, aka cardbus) socket.  If the problem
> >> >> returns, we'll address it again.
> >>
> >> >Well the problem has returned, but as stated above most of the time it
> >> >can be resolved by removing the card and re-inserting it.  Maybe it has
> >> >something to do with the wireless networking configuration software and
> >> >windows wireless networking competing for control of the card. It seems
> >> >if I unload the marvell configuration program that sits in the system
> >> >tray then unplug the card, then restart the marvell software and plug
> >> >the card back in, it works most of the time.
> >> >
> >> >Sometimes I have to go into windows wireless setting after that and
> >> >select the box for let windows manage wireless networking check box.
> >> >Its weird, but it happens this way.
> >> >
> >> >Something is wrong but this temporary workaround is helping keep the
> >> >problem in line, just wish I knew what was causing this problem.
> >>
> >> Jeff,
> >>
> >> If it's an intermittent problem, make sure that you're only running one
> >> connection manager at any time.  Be aggressive and inquisitive here, and use
> >> Autoruns.
> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/01/stabilise-your-wifi-use-only-one-wifi.html>
> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/01/stabilise-your-wifi-use-only-one-wifi.html
> >>
> >> --
> >> Cheers,
> >> Chuck, MS-MVP [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.
> >
> >I will try this when i get home later.  Which program should I be
> >using?  Is windows decent enough or should I use the manage that came
> >with my card?  Also, how do I disable windows wireless manager?  Is
> >that listed as 'disable' under the secondary menu (i.e. right click)
> >will that disable Windows wireless network manage or disable my
> >wireless card (I guess I will have to find out).
> >
> >Anyway, thanks for the tips, and hopefully this autorun will help me
> >with my problem.
>
> Jeff,
>
> If you have multiple connection managers, you should look at each one, and
> decide for yourself which one fits your needs.  I had a choice of 3 on my
> laptop: Intel (the WiFi card), HP (the laptop), Microsoft (the OS).  I decided
> in favour of Intel.  The Microsoft product (WZC) has one major advantage - it is
> packaged as a service (ie starts when Windows starts, not after you login).  If
> immediate connectivity is your preference, WZC is the best choice.  Just make
> sure that you prevent all portions of all competing products from running.
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Chuck, MS-MVP [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.

On 15 Aug 2006 18:50:56 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:

>
>Chuck wrote:
>> On 15 Aug 2006 11:23:49 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> >
>> >Chuck wrote:
>> >> On 15 Aug 2006 05:44:17 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >
>> >> >Chuck wrote:
>> >> >> On 11 Aug 2006 11:00:04 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >Chuck wrote:
>> >> >> >> On 10 Aug 2006 09:08:47 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >Chuck wrote:
>> >> >> >> >> On 10 Aug 2006 06:12:42 -0700, "Jeff" <jeff.len***@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> >I am having a sharing problem I think. I have a desktop pc running
>> >> >> >> >> >Windows XP PRO and a laptop also running Windows XP PRO.  They are both
>> >> >> >> >> >networked through my wireless router D-Link DI524.  Internet and
>> >> >> >> >> >network drive mapping works great.  I can access all media files on my
>> >> >> >> >> >laptop from my wired computer. But, I cannot access anything shared on
>> >> >> >> >> >the desktop from the laptop.
>> >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> >I can't seem to figure this out since the desktop can access everything
>> >> >> >> >> >on my laptop but not vice versa, so I know it's not a router firewall
>> >> >> >> >> >setting.  I have both computers in my trusted zone in Zonealarm and I
>> >> >> >> >> >still can't open MP3 or video files.  MP3 play for at most 4 seconds
>> >> >> >> >> >before being cut off.  Videos don't start from the beginning. If I
>> >> >> >> >> >access all from Windows Media Player 9, i get the error that it cannot
>> >> >> >> >> >open the file and to check network connections etc.
>> >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> >Both computers are assigned to the workgroup: HOME.
>> >> >> >> >> >Both computers have the same user ID and password.
>> >> >> >> >> >Both computers can see each other on the network.
>> >> >> >> >> >Both computers can be successfully pinged by the other computer.
>> >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> >Any ideas why I can't open any files with my laptop stored on my
>> >> >> >> >> >desktop but shared on the network?
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> Jeff,
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> One of the most common causes of this problem would be a misconfigured or
>> >> >> >> >> overlooked personal firewall, or other security component. There are several
>> >> >> >> >> other possibilities too, and any might be the cause of your problem.  What
>> >> >> >> >> antivirus products do you use?  Read this article with an open mind.
>> >> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
>> >> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> Besides that, you have the WiFi issue.  Are both computers connected by WiFi?
>> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >Computer A - Self Built                       Computer B - Dell
>> >> >> >> >Inspiron 7500
>> >> >> >> >|-----------------------------------------------------------------------­-------------------------------|
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > Windows XP PRO SP2                      Windows XP PRO SP2
>> >> >> >> > Chaintech 7NJIF2 400MHZ FSB
>> >> >> >> > Amd Athlon XP 2500 (1.8GHZ)            Pentium III 450 MHZ
>> >> >> >> > ATI Radeon 9600 PRO 128MB            ATI Rage Mobile 4MB
>> >> >> >> > 1.0 GHZ PC2700 DDR SDRAM           128 MB PC100 SDRAM
>> >> >> >> > NFORCE 2 Integrated NIC                  802.11g 2.4ghz 54Mbps WiFi
>> >> >> >> > AVG 7.0 Anti-virus                             AVG 7.0 Anti-virus
>> >> >> >> > ZoneAlarm Firewall                            ZoneAlarm Firewall
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >                     Both connected to D-Link 524 802.11g Router
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >|------------------------------------------------------------------------­-------------------------------|
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >Computer A is WIRED directly to the router.
>> >> >> >> >Computer B is connected via WiFi.
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >Both computers are set up in TRUSTED ZONE of one another's firewalls.
>> >> >> >> >Per the article, I have no ping issue associated with the NFORCE hidden
>> >> >> >> >firewall, so that does not apply to my problem.
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >I'm at work right now, so I can't check all the settings listed on that
>> >> >> >> >webpage right now. It just seems wierd that I have access to everything
>> >> >> >> >but when it comes to my audio and video files I can't open them. I have
>> >> >> >> >the drives set to share with everyone and allow users write access.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Well, if it's Ethernet / WiFi mixed, then it's not going to be a WiFi collision
>> >> >> >> scenario that I'd envisioned.  But how about you eliminate the possibilities.
>> >> >> >> Try all Ethernet (and all WiFi if at all possible).  See if the problem
>> >> >> >> continues, without WiFi in the picture.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> However, I don't agree with saying that since you can ping then an nVidia
>> >> >> >> firewall problem is not the cause.  Read the nVidia forums please.
>> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/02/hidden-personal-firewall-nvidia-nforce.html>
>> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/02/hidden-personal-firewall-nvidia-nforce.html
>> >> >>
>> >> >> >Well my problem has been solved.  I upgraded my laptops hard drive from
>> >> >> >a 5 GB to a 40 GB drive and reinstalled Windows XP and the whole
>> >> >> >shebang...  But before I did all that, I was trying to get onto the
>> >> >> >internet and my wireless card would not connect to my network.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >Long story short, I just took out my PCMCIA wirless adapter and plugged
>> >> >> >it back in.  Worked like a charm.  I'm assuming the card's
>> >> >> >configuration settings were reset back to default, because after I did
>> >> >> >that, I was able to connect to videos and audio files over my network.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >I didn't make any changes prior to doing this, so I'm assuming some
>> >> >> >setting was wrong and blocking the files from being used?  I don't
>> >> >> >know, all I know is I could only hear about 4 - 5 seconds of MP3 files
>> >> >> >before they stopped playing.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >So then I proceeded to format my old drive and added my new one with a
>> >> >> >fresh install of windows XP (which is okay since I've only had this
>> >> >> >computer for about two weeks) and when I installed the drivers for the
>> >> >> >wireless card (doesnt come with windows xp) and corrected my
>> >> >> >workstation to match Computer A, everything works flawlessly.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >So needless to say that problem has been taken care of.  Unfortunately
>> >> >> >I'm not sure what setting needed to be fixed with the wireless card and
>> >> >> >hoping if it happens again, taking out the card and plugging it back in
>> >> >> >will fix again.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >Thanks for all the suggestions, BTW.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> That's great news.  Thanks for letting us know.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Maybe the problem was just the installation (physical connection) between the
>> >> >> WiFi card and the pcmcia (aka pc card, aka cardbus) socket.  If the problem
>> >> >> returns, we'll address it again.
>> >>
>> >> >Well the problem has returned, but as stated above most of the time it
>> >> >can be resolved by removing the card and re-inserting it.  Maybe it has
>> >> >something to do with the wireless networking configuration software and
>> >> >windows wireless networking competing for control of the card. It seems
>> >> >if I unload the marvell configuration program that sits in the system
>> >> >tray then unplug the card, then restart the marvell software and plug
>> >> >the card back in, it works most of the time.
>> >> >
>> >> >Sometimes I have to go into windows wireless setting after that and
>> >> >select the box for let windows manage wireless networking check box.
>> >> >Its weird, but it happens this way.
>> >> >
>> >> >Something is wrong but this temporary workaround is helping keep the
>> >> >problem in line, just wish I knew what was causing this problem.
>> >>
>> >> Jeff,
>> >>
>> >> If it's an intermittent problem, make sure that you're only running one
>> >> connection manager at any time.  Be aggressive and inquisitive here, and use
>> >> Autoruns.
>> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/01/stabilise-your-wifi-use-only-one-wifi.html>
>> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/01/stabilise-your-wifi-use-only-one-wifi.html

>> >I will try this when i get home later.  Which program should I be
>> >using?  Is windows decent enough or should I use the manage that came
>> >with my card?  Also, how do I disable windows wireless manager?  Is
>> >that listed as 'disable' under the secondary menu (i.e. right click)
>> >will that disable Windows wireless network manage or disable my
>> >wireless card (I guess I will have to find out).
>> >
>> >Anyway, thanks for the tips, and hopefully this autorun will help me
>> >with my problem.
>>
>> Jeff,
>>
>> If you have multiple connection managers, you should look at each one, and
>> decide for yourself which one fits your needs.  I had a choice of 3 on my
>> laptop: Intel (the WiFi card), HP (the laptop), Microsoft (the OS).  I decided
>> in favour of Intel.  The Microsoft product (WZC) has one major advantage - it is
>> packaged as a service (ie starts when Windows starts, not after you login).  If
>> immediate connectivity is your preference, WZC is the best choice.  Just make
>> sure that you prevent all portions of all competing products from running.

>Well I had a problem again with the damn thing.  So I found a newer
>driver for the Marvell Libertas 8335 (thats the card model I guess, not
>written on card itself generic) and it was a bitch to install but so
>far so good.  How do I get windows not to load its wireless software on
>bootup?
>
>I went into the wireless connection icon in the system task bar and
>unselected the checkbox for let windows configure my wireless settings.
> Is that all I need to do to disable it?  Well thats what I have it at
>now, and it lights up after marvell software connects the card, is this
>still okay?  I'll update tomorrow if my ability to play media fails
>(heres to hoping it doesnt)