"Steve Winograd [MVP]" wrote:

> In article <F98E5B57-F50A-4994-8F83-903AF75B2***@microsoft.com>,
> leonperrins <leonperr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >I have searched through the posts and am getting no-where.
> >I have set up the network between 2 PC's running XP Pro+SP2.
> >The icons tell me both local connection are OK.
> >I am using a Linksys residential gateway and both PC's contact the net.
> >How do I communicate between the PC's to drive/fileshare and printer share?
>
> Run the Network Setup Wizard (in Start > All Programs > Accessories >
> Communications) on both computers.  If the Wizard finds the router's
> shared Internet connection, tell it to use that connection.
> Otherwise, tell it that the computers connect to the Internet through
> a residential gateway (router).
>
> The Wizard will enable file and printer sharing, create a Shared
> Documents folder, and share all printers.
>
> If you have a firewall program (Norton, McAfee, PC-cillin, ZoneAlarm,
> etc), configure it to allow access by other computers on the local
> area network.
>
> To share a folder, right-click it and select Sharing and Security from
> the menu.
>
> To see the shared folders on the other computer, click Start > Run,
> type the other computer's name in the box as shown below, and click
> OK:
>
>    \\computer
>
> You might also be able to see the other computer's shared folders in
> My Network Places, although that doesn't always work reliably.
> --
> Best Wishes,
> Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)
>
> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
> for everyone to see.  I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
> addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.
>
> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>

>"Steve Winograd [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> In article <F98E5B57-F50A-4994-8F83-903AF75B2***@microsoft.com>,
>> leonperrins <leonperr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >I have searched through the posts and am getting no-where.
>> >I have set up the network between 2 PC's running XP Pro+SP2.
>> >The icons tell me both local connection are OK.
>> >I am using a Linksys residential gateway and both PC's contact the net.
>> >How do I communicate between the PC's to drive/fileshare and printer share?
>>
>> Run the Network Setup Wizard (in Start > All Programs > Accessories >
>> Communications) on both computers.  If the Wizard finds the router's
>> shared Internet connection, tell it to use that connection.
>> Otherwise, tell it that the computers connect to the Internet through
>> a residential gateway (router).
>>
>> The Wizard will enable file and printer sharing, create a Shared
>> Documents folder, and share all printers.
>>
>> If you have a firewall program (Norton, McAfee, PC-cillin, ZoneAlarm,
>> etc), configure it to allow access by other computers on the local
>> area network.
>>
>> To share a folder, right-click it and select Sharing and Security from
>> the menu.
>>
>> To see the shared folders on the other computer, click Start > Run,
>> type the other computer's name in the box as shown below, and click
>> OK:
>>
>>    \\computer
>>
>> You might also be able to see the other computer's shared folders in
>> My Network Places, although that doesn't always work reliably.

>That's exactly how I have been setting up the network.
>I did it again but still receive the message "\\Perrins2 ( the second PC)
>
>No network provider accepted the given network path.
>
>What can I do now?

"Chuck" wrote:

> On Thu, 31 Aug 2006 13:11:02 -0700, leonperrins
> <leonperr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >"Steve Winograd [MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> In article <F98E5B57-F50A-4994-8F83-903AF75B2***@microsoft.com>,
> >> leonperrins <leonperr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >> >I have searched through the posts and am getting no-where.
> >> >I have set up the network between 2 PC's running XP Pro+SP2.
> >> >The icons tell me both local connection are OK.
> >> >I am using a Linksys residential gateway and both PC's contact the net.
> >> >How do I communicate between the PC's to drive/fileshare and printer share?
> >>
> >> Run the Network Setup Wizard (in Start > All Programs > Accessories >
> >> Communications) on both computers.  If the Wizard finds the router's
> >> shared Internet connection, tell it to use that connection.
> >> Otherwise, tell it that the computers connect to the Internet through
> >> a residential gateway (router).
> >>
> >> The Wizard will enable file and printer sharing, create a Shared
> >> Documents folder, and share all printers.
> >>
> >> If you have a firewall program (Norton, McAfee, PC-cillin, ZoneAlarm,
> >> etc), configure it to allow access by other computers on the local
> >> area network.
> >>
> >> To share a folder, right-click it and select Sharing and Security from
> >> the menu.
> >>
> >> To see the shared folders on the other computer, click Start > Run,
> >> type the other computer's name in the box as shown below, and click
> >> OK:
> >>
> >>    \\computer
> >>
> >> You might also be able to see the other computer's shared folders in
> >> My Network Places, although that doesn't always work reliably.
>
> >That's exactly how I have been setting up the network.
> >I did it again but still receive the message "\\Perrins2 ( the second PC)
> >
> >No network provider accepted the given network path.
> >
> >What can I do now?
>
> The Network Setup Wizard is a good place to start.  If your computer isn't
> properly setup, though, it won't give you the right results.  You'll have to
> find the problem.
>
> First, look for a misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall, or other
> security component.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.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.
>

>"Chuck" wrote:
>
>> On Thu, 31 Aug 2006 13:11:02 -0700, leonperrins
>> <leonperr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>> >"Steve Winograd [MVP]" wrote:
>> >
>> >> In article <F98E5B57-F50A-4994-8F83-903AF75B2***@microsoft.com>,
>> >> leonperrins <leonperr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >> >I have searched through the posts and am getting no-where.
>> >> >I have set up the network between 2 PC's running XP Pro+SP2.
>> >> >The icons tell me both local connection are OK.
>> >> >I am using a Linksys residential gateway and both PC's contact the net.
>> >> >How do I communicate between the PC's to drive/fileshare and printer share?
>> >>
>> >> Run the Network Setup Wizard (in Start > All Programs > Accessories >
>> >> Communications) on both computers.  If the Wizard finds the router's
>> >> shared Internet connection, tell it to use that connection.
>> >> Otherwise, tell it that the computers connect to the Internet through
>> >> a residential gateway (router).
>> >>
>> >> The Wizard will enable file and printer sharing, create a Shared
>> >> Documents folder, and share all printers.
>> >>
>> >> If you have a firewall program (Norton, McAfee, PC-cillin, ZoneAlarm,
>> >> etc), configure it to allow access by other computers on the local
>> >> area network.
>> >>
>> >> To share a folder, right-click it and select Sharing and Security from
>> >> the menu.
>> >>
>> >> To see the shared folders on the other computer, click Start > Run,
>> >> type the other computer's name in the box as shown below, and click
>> >> OK:
>> >>
>> >>    \\computer
>> >>
>> >> You might also be able to see the other computer's shared folders in
>> >> My Network Places, although that doesn't always work reliably.
>>
>> >That's exactly how I have been setting up the network.
>> >I did it again but still receive the message "\\Perrins2 ( the second PC)
>> >
>> >No network provider accepted the given network path.
>> >
>> >What can I do now?
>>
>> The Network Setup Wizard is a good place to start.  If your computer isn't
>> properly setup, though, it won't give you the right results.  You'll have to
>> find the problem.
>>
>> First, look for a misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall, or other
>> security component.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html

>Thanks for your help Chuck.
>
>The PC's still can't see each other but your suggested paths to sort out the
>problem are beyond me.

"Chuck" <n***@example.net> wrote in message
news:iu5jf29shtfj8mdt7s5m2eq90cosndq2gh@4ax.com...
> On Sat, 2 Sep 2006 07:28:02 -0700, leonperrins
> <leonperr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
>>"Chuck" wrote:
>>
>>> On Thu, 31 Aug 2006 13:11:02 -0700, leonperrins
>>> <leonperr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> >"Steve Winograd [MVP]" wrote:
>>> >
>>> >> In article <F98E5B57-F50A-4994-8F83-903AF75B2***@microsoft.com>,
>>> >> leonperrins <leonperr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>> >> >I have searched through the posts and am getting no-where.
>>> >> >I have set up the network between 2 PC's running XP Pro+SP2.
>>> >> >The icons tell me both local connection are OK.
>>> >> >I am using a Linksys residential gateway and both PC's contact the
>>> >> >net.
>>> >> >How do I communicate between the PC's to drive/fileshare and printer
>>> >> >share?
>>> >>
>>> >> Run the Network Setup Wizard (in Start > All Programs > Accessories >
>>> >> Communications) on both computers.  If the Wizard finds the router's
>>> >> shared Internet connection, tell it to use that connection.
>>> >> Otherwise, tell it that the computers connect to the Internet through
>>> >> a residential gateway (router).
>>> >>
>>> >> The Wizard will enable file and printer sharing, create a Shared
>>> >> Documents folder, and share all printers.
>>> >>
>>> >> If you have a firewall program (Norton, McAfee, PC-cillin, ZoneAlarm,
>>> >> etc), configure it to allow access by other computers on the local
>>> >> area network.
>>> >>
>>> >> To share a folder, right-click it and select Sharing and Security
>>> >> from
>>> >> the menu.
>>> >>
>>> >> To see the shared folders on the other computer, click Start > Run,
>>> >> type the other computer's name in the box as shown below, and click
>>> >> OK:
>>> >>
>>> >>    \\computer
>>> >>
>>> >> You might also be able to see the other computer's shared folders in
>>> >> My Network Places, although that doesn't always work reliably.
>>>
>>> >That's exactly how I have been setting up the network.
>>> >I did it again but still receive the message "\\Perrins2 ( the second
>>> >PC)
>>> >
>>> >No network provider accepted the given network path.
>>> >
>>> >What can I do now?
>>>
>>> The Network Setup Wizard is a good place to start.  If your computer
>>> isn't
>>> properly setup, though, it won't give you the right results.  You'll
>>> have to
>>> find the problem.
>>>
>>> First, look for a misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall, or
>>> other
>>> security component.
>>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
>>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
>
>>Thanks for your help Chuck.
>>
>>The PC's still can't see each other but your suggested paths to sort out
>>the
>>problem are beyond me.
>
> OK, let's try and diagnose the problem, together.  Provide "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
>
> --
> 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.
>
>
> ---
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>

"Chuck" wrote:

> On Sat, 2 Sep 2006 07:28:02 -0700, leonperrins
> <leonperr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >"Chuck" wrote:
> >
> >> On Thu, 31 Aug 2006 13:11:02 -0700, leonperrins
> >> <leonperr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >"Steve Winograd [MVP]" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> In article <F98E5B57-F50A-4994-8F83-903AF75B2***@microsoft.com>,
> >> >> leonperrins <leonperr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >> >> >I have searched through the posts and am getting no-where.
> >> >> >I have set up the network between 2 PC's running XP Pro+SP2.
> >> >> >The icons tell me both local connection are OK.
> >> >> >I am using a Linksys residential gateway and both PC's contact the net.
> >> >> >How do I communicate between the PC's to drive/fileshare and printer share?
> >> >>
> >> >> Run the Network Setup Wizard (in Start > All Programs > Accessories >
> >> >> Communications) on both computers.  If the Wizard finds the router's
> >> >> shared Internet connection, tell it to use that connection.
> >> >> Otherwise, tell it that the computers connect to the Internet through
> >> >> a residential gateway (router).
> >> >>
> >> >> The Wizard will enable file and printer sharing, create a Shared
> >> >> Documents folder, and share all printers.
> >> >>
> >> >> If you have a firewall program (Norton, McAfee, PC-cillin, ZoneAlarm,
> >> >> etc), configure it to allow access by other computers on the local
> >> >> area network.
> >> >>
> >> >> To share a folder, right-click it and select Sharing and Security from
> >> >> the menu.
> >> >>
> >> >> To see the shared folders on the other computer, click Start > Run,
> >> >> type the other computer's name in the box as shown below, and click
> >> >> OK:
> >> >>
> >> >>    \\computer
> >> >>
> >> >> You might also be able to see the other computer's shared folders in
> >> >> My Network Places, although that doesn't always work reliably.
> >>
> >> >That's exactly how I have been setting up the network.
> >> >I did it again but still receive the message "\\Perrins2 ( the second PC)
> >> >
> >> >No network provider accepted the given network path.
> >> >
> >> >What can I do now?
> >>
> >> The Network Setup Wizard is a good place to start.  If your computer isn't
> >> properly setup, though, it won't give you the right results.  You'll have to
> >> find the problem.
> >>
> >> First, look for a misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall, or other
> >> security component.
> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
>
> >Thanks for your help Chuck.
> >
> >The PC's still can't see each other but your suggested paths to sort out the
> >problem are beyond me.
>
> OK, let's try and diagnose the problem, together.  Provide "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
>
> --
> 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.
>

>"Chuck" wrote:
>
>> On Sat, 2 Sep 2006 07:28:02 -0700, leonperrins
>> <leonperr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>> >"Chuck" wrote:
>> >
>> >> On Thu, 31 Aug 2006 13:11:02 -0700, leonperrins
>> >> <leonperr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >"Steve Winograd [MVP]" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> In article <F98E5B57-F50A-4994-8F83-903AF75B2***@microsoft.com>,
>> >> >> leonperrins <leonperr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >> >> >I have searched through the posts and am getting no-where.
>> >> >> >I have set up the network between 2 PC's running XP Pro+SP2.
>> >> >> >The icons tell me both local connection are OK.
>> >> >> >I am using a Linksys residential gateway and both PC's contact the net.
>> >> >> >How do I communicate between the PC's to drive/fileshare and printer share?
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Run the Network Setup Wizard (in Start > All Programs > Accessories >
>> >> >> Communications) on both computers.  If the Wizard finds the router's
>> >> >> shared Internet connection, tell it to use that connection.
>> >> >> Otherwise, tell it that the computers connect to the Internet through
>> >> >> a residential gateway (router).
>> >> >>
>> >> >> The Wizard will enable file and printer sharing, create a Shared
>> >> >> Documents folder, and share all printers.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> If you have a firewall program (Norton, McAfee, PC-cillin, ZoneAlarm,
>> >> >> etc), configure it to allow access by other computers on the local
>> >> >> area network.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> To share a folder, right-click it and select Sharing and Security from
>> >> >> the menu.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> To see the shared folders on the other computer, click Start > Run,
>> >> >> type the other computer's name in the box as shown below, and click
>> >> >> OK:
>> >> >>
>> >> >>    \\computer
>> >> >>
>> >> >> You might also be able to see the other computer's shared folders in
>> >> >> My Network Places, although that doesn't always work reliably.
>> >>
>> >> >That's exactly how I have been setting up the network.
>> >> >I did it again but still receive the message "\\Perrins2 ( the second PC)
>> >> >
>> >> >No network provider accepted the given network path.
>> >> >
>> >> >What can I do now?
>> >>
>> >> The Network Setup Wizard is a good place to start.  If your computer isn't
>> >> properly setup, though, it won't give you the right results.  You'll have to
>> >> find the problem.
>> >>
>> >> First, look for a misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall, or other
>> >> security component.
>> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
>> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
>>
>> >Thanks for your help Chuck.
>> >
>> >The PC's still can't see each other but your suggested paths to sort out the
>> >problem are beyond me.
>>
>> OK, let's try and diagnose the problem, together.  Provide "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

>I'm having problems, so what's new!!!
>
>I enclose a copy of the ipconfig.txt for your advice.
>
>Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>ipconfig/all
>
>Windows IP Configuration
>
>        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : MAINPC
>        Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
>        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
>        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>
>Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
>
>        Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . :
>        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast
>Ethe
>rnet NIC
>        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-50-70-52-25-AA
>        Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
>        IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.50
>        Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
>        Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>        DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>notepad c:\ipconfig.txt
>
>Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>c:\utility\browstat status
>
>
>Status for domain MSHOME on transport
>\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2
>F7-9A0E6FB5560F}
>    Browsing is NOT active on domain.
>    Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.

>Here we go Chuck, I hope you can make sense of it.
>I have made a txt file for each computer and already I think I have a clue
>with regard to the PC's names.
>I have called the PC's MAINPC and GAMINGPC but it looks like I have also
>called them PERRINS1 and PERRINS2.
>
>Main PC first.
>Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>ipconfig/all
>
>Windows IP Configuration
>
>        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : MAINPC
>        Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
>        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
>        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>
>Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
>
>        Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . :
>        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast
>Ethe
>rnet NIC
>        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-50-70-52-25-AA
>        Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
>        IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.50
>        Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
>        Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>        DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>notepad c:\ipconfig.txt
>
>
>
>
>
>
>Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>c:\utility\browstat status
>
>
>Status for domain MSHOME on transport
>\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2
>F7-9A0E6FB5560F}
>    Browsing is NOT active on domain.
>    Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>
>
>
>
>
>Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config server
>The Server service is not started.
>
>Is it OK to start it? (Y/N) [Y]: y
>The Server service is starting.
>The Server service was started successfully.
>
>Server Name                           \\MAINPC
>Server Comment                        MainPC
>
>Software version                      Windows 2002
>Server is active on
>        NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
>        NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225aa)
>
>
>Server hidden                         No
>Maximum Logged On Users               10
>Maximum open files per session        16384
>
>Idle session time (min)               15
>The command completed successfully.
>
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>
>
>
>Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config workstation
>Computer name                        \\MAINPC
>Full Computer name                   MAINPC
>User name                            Leon Perrins
>
>Workstation active on
>        NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
>        NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225AA)
>
>Software version                     Windows 2002
>
>Workstation domain                   MSHOME
>Workstation Domain DNS Name          (null)
>Logon domain                         MAINPC
>
>COM Open Timeout (sec)               0
>COM Send Count (byte)                16
>COM Send Timeout (msec)              250
>The command completed successfully.
>
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>
>
>Now the Gaming PC.
>
>Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>ipconfig/all
>
>Windows IP Configuration
>
>        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : PERRINS2
>        Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
>        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Mixed
>        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>        DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : domain_not_set.invalid
>
>Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 2:
>
>        Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
>        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : NVIDIA nForce Networking
>Controller
>        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-3C-C6
>
>Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
>
>        Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : domain_not_set.invalid
>        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Marvell Yukon 88E8053 PCI-E
>Gigabit
>Ethernet Controller
>        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-35-C8
>        Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
>        Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
>        IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.64
>        Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
>        Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>        DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>        DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 212.74.112.66
>                                            212.74.112.67
>                                            80.225.252.178
>                                            80.225.252.186
>        Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 04 September 2006 08:43:43
>        Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 05 September 2006 08:43:43
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>notepad c:\ipconfig.txt
>
>
>
>Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>browstat status
>
>
>Status for domain MSHOME on transport
>\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2
>C3-0989C66924EF}
>    Browsing is active on domain.
>    Master browser name is: PERRINS2
>        Master browser is running build 2600
>    1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
>        \\PERRINS2
>    There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
>\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
>AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
>    There are 1 domains in domain MSHOME on transport
>\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
>AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>
>
>
>Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config server
>Server Name                           \\PERRINS2
>Server Comment                        Gaming PC
>
>Software version                      Windows 2002
>Server is active on
>        NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
>        NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015f2af35c8)
>
>
>Server hidden                         No
>Maximum Logged On Users               10
>Maximum open files per session        16384
>
>Idle session time (min)               15
>The command completed successfully.
>
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>
>
>
>
>Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config workstation
>Computer name                        \\PERRINS2
>Full Computer name                   PERRINS2
>User name                            Leon
>
>Workstation active on
>        NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
>        NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015F2AF35C8)
>
>Software version                     Windows 2002
>
>Workstation domain                   MSHOME
>Workstation Domain DNS Name          (null)
>Logon domain                         PERRINS2
>
>COM Open Timeout (sec)               0
>COM Send Count (byte)                16
>COM Send Timeout (msec)              250
>The command completed successfully.
>
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>
>
>
>Gratefully
>
>leonperrins

"Chuck" wrote:

> On Tue, 5 Sep 2006 06:59:03 -0700, leonperrins
> <leonperr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >Here we go Chuck, I hope you can make sense of it.
> >I have made a txt file for each computer and already I think I have a clue
> >with regard to the PC's names.
> >I have called the PC's MAINPC and GAMINGPC but it looks like I have also
> >called them PERRINS1 and PERRINS2.
> >
> >Main PC first.
> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >
> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>ipconfig/all
> >
> >Windows IP Configuration
> >
> >        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : MAINPC
> >        Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
> >        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
> >        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> >        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> >
> >Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
> >
> >        Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . :
> >        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast
> >Ethe
> >rnet NIC
> >        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-50-70-52-25-AA
> >        Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
> >        IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.50
> >        Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
> >        Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
> >        DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
> >
> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>notepad c:\ipconfig.txt
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >
> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>c:\utility\browstat status
> >
> >
> >Status for domain MSHOME on transport
> >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2
> >F7-9A0E6FB5560F}
> >    Browsing is NOT active on domain.
> >    Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.
> >
> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >
> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config server
> >The Server service is not started.
> >
> >Is it OK to start it? (Y/N) [Y]: y
> >The Server service is starting.
> >The Server service was started successfully.
> >
> >Server Name                           \\MAINPC
> >Server Comment                        MainPC
> >
> >Software version                      Windows 2002
> >Server is active on
> >        NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
> >        NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225aa)
> >
> >
> >Server hidden                         No
> >Maximum Logged On Users               10
> >Maximum open files per session        16384
> >
> >Idle session time (min)               15
> >The command completed successfully.
> >
> >
> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>
> >
> >
> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >
> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config workstation
> >Computer name                        \\MAINPC
> >Full Computer name                   MAINPC
> >User name                            Leon Perrins
> >
> >Workstation active on
> >        NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
> >        NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225AA)
> >
> >Software version                     Windows 2002
> >
> >Workstation domain                   MSHOME
> >Workstation Domain DNS Name          (null)
> >Logon domain                         MAINPC
> >
> >COM Open Timeout (sec)               0
> >COM Send Count (byte)                16
> >COM Send Timeout (msec)              250
> >The command completed successfully.
> >
> >
> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>
> >
> >Now the Gaming PC.
> >
> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >
> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>ipconfig/all
> >
> >Windows IP Configuration
> >
> >        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : PERRINS2
> >        Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
> >        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Mixed
> >        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> >        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> >        DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : domain_not_set.invalid
> >
> >Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 2:
> >
> >        Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
> >        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : NVIDIA nForce Networking
> >Controller
> >        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-3C-C6
> >
> >Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
> >
> >        Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : domain_not_set.invalid
> >        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Marvell Yukon 88E8053 PCI-E
> >Gigabit
> >Ethernet Controller
> >        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-35-C8
> >        Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
> >        Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
> >        IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.64
> >        Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
> >        Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
> >        DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
> >        DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 212.74.112.66
> >                                            212.74.112.67
> >                                            80.225.252.178
> >                                            80.225.252.186
> >        Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 04 September 2006 08:43:43
> >        Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 05 September 2006 08:43:43
> >
> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>notepad c:\ipconfig.txt
> >
> >
> >
> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >
> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>browstat status
> >
> >
> >Status for domain MSHOME on transport
> >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2
> >C3-0989C66924EF}
> >    Browsing is active on domain.
> >    Master browser name is: PERRINS2
> >        Master browser is running build 2600
> >    1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
> >        \\PERRINS2
> >    There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
> >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
> >AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
> >    There are 1 domains in domain MSHOME on transport
> >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
> >AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
> >
> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>
> >
> >
> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >
> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config server
> >Server Name                           \\PERRINS2
> >Server Comment                        Gaming PC
> >
> >Software version                      Windows 2002
> >Server is active on
> >        NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
> >        NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015f2af35c8)
> >
> >
> >Server hidden                         No
> >Maximum Logged On Users               10
> >Maximum open files per session        16384
> >
> >Idle session time (min)               15
> >The command completed successfully.
> >
> >
> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>
> >
> >
> >
> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >
> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config workstation
> >Computer name                        \\PERRINS2
> >Full Computer name                   PERRINS2
> >User name                            Leon
> >
> >Workstation active on
> >        NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
> >        NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015F2AF35C8)
> >
> >Software version                     Windows 2002
> >
> >Workstation domain                   MSHOME
> >Workstation Domain DNS Name          (null)
> >Logon domain                         PERRINS2
> >
> >COM Open Timeout (sec)               0
> >COM Send Count (byte)                16
> >COM Send Timeout (msec)              250
> >The command completed successfully.
> >
> >
> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>
> >
> >
> >Gratefully
> >
> >leonperrins
>
> OK, Leon,
>
> With MainPC reporting
> Browsing is NOT active on domain.
>
> and PERRINS2 reporting
>  Master browser name is: PERRINS2
>         Master browser is running build 2600
>     1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
>         \\PERRINS2
>     There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME
>
> We're going to have to look for a firewall or protocol problem.  PERRINS2 can
> see SMBs from both computers.  MainPC sees nothing.
> <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/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html
>
> Did you perchance rerun browstat, on both computers, AFTER you started the
> server service?  If so, how long after?  Remember there is latency in the
> browser operation.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.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.
>

>
>"Chuck" wrote:
>
>> On Tue, 5 Sep 2006 06:59:03 -0700, leonperrins
>> <leonperr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>> >Here we go Chuck, I hope you can make sense of it.
>> >I have made a txt file for each computer and already I think I have a clue
>> >with regard to the PC's names.
>> >I have called the PC's MAINPC and GAMINGPC but it looks like I have also
>> >called them PERRINS1 and PERRINS2.
>> >
>> >Main PC first.
>> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>> >
>> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>ipconfig/all
>> >
>> >Windows IP Configuration
>> >
>> >        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : MAINPC
>> >        Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
>> >        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
>> >        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>> >        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>> >
>> >Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
>> >
>> >        Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . :
>> >        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast
>> >Ethe
>> >rnet NIC
>> >        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-50-70-52-25-AA
>> >        Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
>> >        IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.50
>> >        Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
>> >        Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>> >        DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>> >
>> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>notepad c:\ipconfig.txt
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>> >
>> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>c:\utility\browstat status
>> >
>> >
>> >Status for domain MSHOME on transport
>> >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2
>> >F7-9A0E6FB5560F}
>> >    Browsing is NOT active on domain.
>> >    Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.
>> >
>> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>> >
>> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config server
>> >The Server service is not started.
>> >
>> >Is it OK to start it? (Y/N) [Y]: y
>> >The Server service is starting.
>> >The Server service was started successfully.
>> >
>> >Server Name                           \\MAINPC
>> >Server Comment                        MainPC
>> >
>> >Software version                      Windows 2002
>> >Server is active on
>> >        NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
>> >        NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225aa)
>> >
>> >
>> >Server hidden                         No
>> >Maximum Logged On Users               10
>> >Maximum open files per session        16384
>> >
>> >Idle session time (min)               15
>> >The command completed successfully.
>> >
>> >
>> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>
>> >
>> >
>> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>> >
>> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config workstation
>> >Computer name                        \\MAINPC
>> >Full Computer name                   MAINPC
>> >User name                            Leon Perrins
>> >
>> >Workstation active on
>> >        NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
>> >        NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225AA)
>> >
>> >Software version                     Windows 2002
>> >
>> >Workstation domain                   MSHOME
>> >Workstation Domain DNS Name          (null)
>> >Logon domain                         MAINPC
>> >
>> >COM Open Timeout (sec)               0
>> >COM Send Count (byte)                16
>> >COM Send Timeout (msec)              250
>> >The command completed successfully.
>> >
>> >
>> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>
>> >
>> >Now the Gaming PC.
>> >
>> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>> >
>> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>ipconfig/all
>> >
>> >Windows IP Configuration
>> >
>> >        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : PERRINS2
>> >        Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
>> >        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Mixed
>> >        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>> >        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>> >        DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : domain_not_set.invalid
>> >
>> >Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 2:
>> >
>> >        Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
>> >        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : NVIDIA nForce Networking
>> >Controller
>> >        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-3C-C6
>> >
>> >Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
>> >
>> >        Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : domain_not_set.invalid
>> >        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Marvell Yukon 88E8053 PCI-E
>> >Gigabit
>> >Ethernet Controller
>> >        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-35-C8
>> >        Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
>> >        Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
>> >        IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.64
>> >        Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
>> >        Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>> >        DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>> >        DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 212.74.112.66
>> >                                            212.74.112.67
>> >                                            80.225.252.178
>> >                                            80.225.252.186
>> >        Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 04 September 2006 08:43:43
>> >        Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 05 September 2006 08:43:43
>> >
>> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>notepad c:\ipconfig.txt
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>> >
>> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>browstat status
>> >
>> >
>> >Status for domain MSHOME on transport
>> >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2
>> >C3-0989C66924EF}
>> >    Browsing is active on domain.
>> >    Master browser name is: PERRINS2
>> >        Master browser is running build 2600
>> >    1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
>> >        \\PERRINS2
>> >    There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
>> >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
>> >AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
>> >    There are 1 domains in domain MSHOME on transport
>> >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
>> >AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
>> >
>> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>
>> >
>> >
>> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>> >
>> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config server
>> >Server Name                           \\PERRINS2
>> >Server Comment                        Gaming PC
>> >
>> >Software version                      Windows 2002
>> >Server is active on
>> >        NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
>> >        NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015f2af35c8)
>> >
>> >
>> >Server hidden                         No
>> >Maximum Logged On Users               10
>> >Maximum open files per session        16384
>> >
>> >Idle session time (min)               15
>> >The command completed successfully.
>> >
>> >
>> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>> >
>> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config workstation
>> >Computer name                        \\PERRINS2
>> >Full Computer name                   PERRINS2
>> >User name                            Leon
>> >
>> >Workstation active on
>> >        NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
>> >        NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015F2AF35C8)
>> >
>> >Software version                     Windows 2002
>> >
>> >Workstation domain                   MSHOME
>> >Workstation Domain DNS Name          (null)
>> >Logon domain                         PERRINS2
>> >
>> >COM Open Timeout (sec)               0
>> >COM Send Count (byte)                16
>> >COM Send Timeout (msec)              250
>> >The command completed successfully.
>> >
>> >
>> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>
>> >
>> >
>> >Gratefully
>> >
>> >leonperrins
>>
>> OK, Leon,
>>
>> With MainPC reporting
>> Browsing is NOT active on domain.
>>
>> and PERRINS2 reporting
>>  Master browser name is: PERRINS2
>>         Master browser is running build 2600
>>     1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
>>         \\PERRINS2
>>     There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME
>>
>> We're going to have to look for a firewall or protocol problem.  PERRINS2 can
>> see SMBs from both computers.  MainPC sees nothing.
>> <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/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html
>>
>> Did you perchance rerun browstat, on both computers, AFTER you started the
>> server service?  If so, how long after?  Remember there is latency in the
>> browser operation.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html

>Chuck
>
>I did ran browstat on an evening on MainPC and the next morning on GamingPC,
>I have now run them immediately after the other.
>As you can see, I had to start Workstation Services for MainPC(The other one
>I didn't)
>TCP/IP is enabled on both computers
>I am mystified with regard to "firewalls". Surely they need to be enabled
>during normal use when connected to the net so what is the point in removing
>them whilst setting up a network?
>I have tried with them (Zone alarm on both, Norton AV on Mainpc and AVG on
>the other) disabled but it made no difference.
>
>Regards
>
>leonperrins
>
>MainPC/PERRINS1
>
>Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>browstat status
>'browstat' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
>operable program or batch file.
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>c:\utility\browstat status
>Unable to retrieve workstation information: The Workstation service has not
>been
> started.
>
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>c:\utility\browstat status
>
>
>Status for domain MSHOME on transport
>\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2
>F7-9A0E6FB5560F}
>    Browsing is NOT active on domain.
>    Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>
>
>GamingPC
>
>Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>
>
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>c:\utility\browstat status
>
>
>Status for domain MSHOME on transport
>\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2
>C3-0989C66924EF}
>    Browsing is active on domain.
>    Master browser name is: PERRINS2
>        Master browser is running build 2600
>    1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
>        \\PERRINS2
>    There are 1 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
>\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
>AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
>    There are 1 domains in domain MSHOME on transport
>\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
>AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}

"Chuck" wrote:

> On Wed, 6 Sep 2006 01:33:01 -0700, leonperrins
> <leonperr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >
> >"Chuck" wrote:
> >
> >> On Tue, 5 Sep 2006 06:59:03 -0700, leonperrins
> >> <leonperr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >Here we go Chuck, I hope you can make sense of it.
> >> >I have made a txt file for each computer and already I think I have a clue
> >> >with regard to the PC's names.
> >> >I have called the PC's MAINPC and GAMINGPC but it looks like I have also
> >> >called them PERRINS1 and PERRINS2.
> >> >
> >> >Main PC first.
> >> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> >> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >> >
> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>ipconfig/all
> >> >
> >> >Windows IP Configuration
> >> >
> >> >        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : MAINPC
> >> >        Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
> >> >        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
> >> >        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> >> >        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> >> >
> >> >Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
> >> >
> >> >        Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . :
> >> >        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast
> >> >Ethe
> >> >rnet NIC
> >> >        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-50-70-52-25-AA
> >> >        Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
> >> >        IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.50
> >> >        Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
> >> >        Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
> >> >        DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
> >> >
> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>notepad c:\ipconfig.txt
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> >> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >> >
> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>c:\utility\browstat status
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >Status for domain MSHOME on transport
> >> >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2
> >> >F7-9A0E6FB5560F}
> >> >    Browsing is NOT active on domain.
> >> >    Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.
> >> >
> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> >> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >> >
> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config server
> >> >The Server service is not started.
> >> >
> >> >Is it OK to start it? (Y/N) [Y]: y
> >> >The Server service is starting.
> >> >The Server service was started successfully.
> >> >
> >> >Server Name                           \\MAINPC
> >> >Server Comment                        MainPC
> >> >
> >> >Software version                      Windows 2002
> >> >Server is active on
> >> >        NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
> >> >        NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225aa)
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >Server hidden                         No
> >> >Maximum Logged On Users               10
> >> >Maximum open files per session        16384
> >> >
> >> >Idle session time (min)               15
> >> >The command completed successfully.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> >> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >> >
> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config workstation
> >> >Computer name                        \\MAINPC
> >> >Full Computer name                   MAINPC
> >> >User name                            Leon Perrins
> >> >
> >> >Workstation active on
> >> >        NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
> >> >        NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225AA)
> >> >
> >> >Software version                     Windows 2002
> >> >
> >> >Workstation domain                   MSHOME
> >> >Workstation Domain DNS Name          (null)
> >> >Logon domain                         MAINPC
> >> >
> >> >COM Open Timeout (sec)               0
> >> >COM Send Count (byte)                16
> >> >COM Send Timeout (msec)              250
> >> >The command completed successfully.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>
> >> >
> >> >Now the Gaming PC.
> >> >
> >> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> >> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >> >
> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>ipconfig/all
> >> >
> >> >Windows IP Configuration
> >> >
> >> >        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : PERRINS2
> >> >        Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
> >> >        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Mixed
> >> >        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> >> >        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> >> >        DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : domain_not_set.invalid
> >> >
> >> >Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 2:
> >> >
> >> >        Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
> >> >        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : NVIDIA nForce Networking
> >> >Controller
> >> >        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-3C-C6
> >> >
> >> >Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
> >> >
> >> >        Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : domain_not_set.invalid
> >> >        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Marvell Yukon 88E8053 PCI-E
> >> >Gigabit
> >> >Ethernet Controller
> >> >        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-35-C8
> >> >        Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
> >> >        Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
> >> >        IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.64
> >> >        Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
> >> >        Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
> >> >        DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
> >> >        DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 212.74.112.66
> >> >                                            212.74.112.67
> >> >                                            80.225.252.178
> >> >                                            80.225.252.186
> >> >        Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 04 September 2006 08:43:43
> >> >        Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 05 September 2006 08:43:43
> >> >
> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>notepad c:\ipconfig.txt
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> >> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >> >
> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>browstat status
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >Status for domain MSHOME on transport
> >> >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2
> >> >C3-0989C66924EF}
> >> >    Browsing is active on domain.
> >> >    Master browser name is: PERRINS2
> >> >        Master browser is running build 2600
> >> >    1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
> >> >        \\PERRINS2
> >> >    There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
> >> >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
> >> >AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
> >> >    There are 1 domains in domain MSHOME on transport
> >> >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
> >> >AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
> >> >
> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> >> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >> >
> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config server
> >> >Server Name                           \\PERRINS2
> >> >Server Comment                        Gaming PC
> >> >
> >> >Software version                      Windows 2002
> >> >Server is active on
> >> >        NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
> >> >        NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015f2af35c8)
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >Server hidden                         No
> >> >Maximum Logged On Users               10
> >> >Maximum open files per session        16384
> >> >
> >> >Idle session time (min)               15
> >> >The command completed successfully.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> >> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >> >
> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config workstation
> >> >Computer name                        \\PERRINS2
> >> >Full Computer name                   PERRINS2
> >> >User name                            Leon
> >> >
> >> >Workstation active on
> >> >        NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
> >> >        NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015F2AF35C8)
> >> >
> >> >Software version                     Windows 2002
> >> >
> >> >Workstation domain                   MSHOME
> >> >Workstation Domain DNS Name          (null)
> >> >Logon domain                         PERRINS2
> >> >
> >> >COM Open Timeout (sec)               0
> >> >COM Send Count (byte)                16
> >> >COM Send Timeout (msec)              250
> >> >The command completed successfully.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >Gratefully
> >> >
> >> >leonperrins
> >>
> >> OK, Leon,
> >>
> >> With MainPC reporting
> >> Browsing is NOT active on domain.
> >>
> >> and PERRINS2 reporting
> >>  Master browser name is: PERRINS2
> >>         Master browser is running build 2600
> >>     1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
> >>         \\PERRINS2
> >>     There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME
> >>
> >> We're going to have to look for a firewall or protocol problem.  PERRINS2 can
> >> see SMBs from both computers.  MainPC sees nothing.
> >> <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/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html>
> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html
> >>
> >> Did you perchance rerun browstat, on both computers, AFTER you started the
> >> server service?  If so, how long after?  Remember there is latency in the
> >> browser operation.
> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html>
> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html
>
> >Chuck
> >
> >I did ran browstat on an evening on MainPC and the next morning on GamingPC,
> >I have now run them immediately after the other.
> >As you can see, I had to start Workstation Services for MainPC(The other one
> >I didn't)
> >TCP/IP is enabled on both computers
> >I am mystified with regard to "firewalls". Surely they need to be enabled
> >during normal use when connected to the net so what is the point in removing
> >them whilst setting up a network?
> >I have tried with them (Zone alarm on both, Norton AV on Mainpc and AVG on
> >the other) disabled but it made no difference.
> >
> >Regards
> >
> >leonperrins
> >
> >MainPC/PERRINS1
> >
> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >
> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>browstat status
> >'browstat' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
> >operable program or batch file.
> >

>> >>
>> >> OK, Leon,
>> >>
>> >> With MainPC reporting
>> >> Browsing is NOT active on domain.
>> >>
>> >> and PERRINS2 reporting
>> >>  Master browser name is: PERRINS2
>> >>         Master browser is running build 2600
>> >>     1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
>> >>         \\PERRINS2
>> >>     There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME
>> >>
>> >> We're going to have to look for a firewall or protocol problem.  PERRINS2 can
>> >> see SMBs from both computers.  MainPC sees nothing.
>> >> <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/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html>
>> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html
>> >>
>> >> Did you perchance rerun browstat, on both computers, AFTER you started the
>> >> server service?  If so, how long after?  Remember there is latency in the
>> >> browser operation.
>> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html>
>> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html
>>
>> >Chuck
>> >
>> >I did ran browstat on an evening on MainPC and the next morning on GamingPC,
>> >I have now run them immediately after the other.
>> >As you can see, I had to start Workstation Services for MainPC(The other one
>> >I didn't)
>> >TCP/IP is enabled on both computers
>> >I am mystified with regard to "firewalls". Surely they need to be enabled
>> >during normal use when connected to the net so what is the point in removing
>> >them whilst setting up a network?
>> >I have tried with them (Zone alarm on both, Norton AV on Mainpc and AVG on
>> >the other) disabled but it made no difference.
>> >
>> >Regards
>> >
>> >leonperrins
>> >
>> >MainPC/PERRINS1
>> >
>> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>> >
>> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>browstat status
>> >'browstat' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
>> >operable program or batch file.
>> >

>Chuck
>
>I have set the following to automatic on the MainPC, they were already in
>that state on the GamingPC.
>Tcp/IP Netbios etc.
>Windows firewall/Internet connection etc.
>Workstation
>Server
>DHCP client.
>
>Are there anymore that I should set?
>
>There is still no sign of the PC's on each other.
>
>Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>ipconfig/all
>
>Windows IP Configuration
>
>        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : PERRINS1
>        Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
>        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
>        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>
>Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
>
>        Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . :
>        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast
>Ethe
>rnet NIC
>        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-50-70-52-25-AA
>        Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
>        IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.50
>        Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
>        Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>        DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>c:\utility\browstat status
>
>
>Status for domain MSHOME on transport
>\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2
>F7-9A0E6FB5560F}
>    Browsing is NOT active on domain.
>    Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config server
>Server Name                           \\PERRINS1
>Server Comment                        MainPC
>
>Software version                      Windows 2002
>Server is active on
>        NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
>        NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225aa)
>
>
>Server hidden                         No
>Maximum Logged On Users               10
>Maximum open files per session        16384
>
>Idle session time (min)               15
>The command completed successfully.
>
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config workstation
>Computer name                        \\PERRINS1
>Full Computer name                   PERRINS1
>User name                            Leon Perrins
>
>Workstation active on
>        NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
>        NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225AA)
>
>Software version                     Windows 2002
>
>Workstation domain                   MSHOME
>Workstation Domain DNS Name          (null)
>Logon domain                         PERRINS1
>
>COM Open Timeout (sec)               0
>COM Send Count (byte)                16
>COM Send Timeout (msec)              250
>The command completed successfully.
>
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>
>
>Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>ipconfig/all
>
>Windows IP Configuration
>
>        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : PERRINS2
>        Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
>        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Mixed
>        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>        DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : domain_not_set.invalid
>
>Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 2:
>
>        Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
>        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : NVIDIA nForce Networking
>Controller
>        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-3C-C6
>
>Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
>
>        Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : domain_not_set.invalid
>        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Marvell Yukon 88E8053 PCI-E
>Gigabit
>Ethernet Controller
>        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-35-C8
>        Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
>        Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
>        IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.64
>        Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
>        Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>        DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>        DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 212.74.112.66
>                                            212.74.112.67
>                                            80.225.252.178
>                                            80.225.252.186
>        Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 07 September 2006 09:20:28
>        Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 08 September 2006 09:20:28
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>c:\utility\browstat status
>
>
>Status for domain MSHOME on transport
>\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2
>C3-0989C66924EF}
>    Browsing is active on domain.
>    Master browser name is: PERRINS2
>        Master browser is running build 2600
>    1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
>        \\PERRINS2
>    There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
>\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
>AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
>    There are 1 domains in domain MSHOME on transport
>\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
>AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config server
>Server Name                           \\PERRINS2
>Server Comment                        Gaming PC
>
>Software version                      Windows 2002
>Server is active on
>        NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
>        NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015f2af35c8)
>
>
>Server hidden                         No
>Maximum Logged On Users               10
>Maximum open files per session        16384
>
>Idle session time (min)               15
>The command completed successfully.
>
>
>C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config workstation
>Computer name                        \\PERRINS2
>Full Computer name                   PERRINS2
>User name                            Leon
>
>Workstation active on
>        NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
>        NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015F2AF35C8)
>
>Software version                     Windows 2002
>
>Workstation domain                   MSHOME
>Workstation Domain DNS Name          (null)
>Logon domain                         PERRINS2
>
>COM Open Timeout (sec)               0
>COM Send Count (byte)                16
>COM Send Timeout (msec)              250
>The command completed successfully.
>
>Regards
>
>Leon

"Chuck" wrote:

> On Thu, 7 Sep 2006 01:50:01 -0700, leonperrins
> <leonperr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >"Chuck" wrote:
> >
> >> On Wed, 6 Sep 2006 01:33:01 -0700, leonperrins
> >> <leonperr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >
> >> >"Chuck" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> On Tue, 5 Sep 2006 06:59:03 -0700, leonperrins
> >> >> <leonperr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >> >>
>
> <SNIP>
>
> >> >>
> >> >> OK, Leon,
> >> >>
> >> >> With MainPC reporting
> >> >> Browsing is NOT active on domain.
> >> >>
> >> >> and PERRINS2 reporting
> >> >>  Master browser name is: PERRINS2
> >> >>         Master browser is running build 2600
> >> >>     1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
> >> >>         \\PERRINS2
> >> >>     There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME
> >> >>
> >> >> We're going to have to look for a firewall or protocol problem.  PERRINS2 can
> >> >> see SMBs from both computers.  MainPC sees nothing.
> >> >> <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/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html>
> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html
> >> >>
> >> >> Did you perchance rerun browstat, on both computers, AFTER you started the
> >> >> server service?  If so, how long after?  Remember there is latency in the
> >> >> browser operation.
> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html>
> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html
> >>
> >> >Chuck
> >> >
> >> >I did ran browstat on an evening on MainPC and the next morning on GamingPC,
> >> >I have now run them immediately after the other.
> >> >As you can see, I had to start Workstation Services for MainPC(The other one
> >> >I didn't)
> >> >TCP/IP is enabled on both computers
> >> >I am mystified with regard to "firewalls". Surely they need to be enabled
> >> >during normal use when connected to the net so what is the point in removing
> >> >them whilst setting up a network?
> >> >I have tried with them (Zone alarm on both, Norton AV on Mainpc and AVG on
> >> >the other) disabled but it made no difference.
> >> >
> >> >Regards
> >> >
> >> >leonperrins
> >> >
> >> >MainPC/PERRINS1
> >> >
> >> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> >> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >> >
> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>browstat status
> >> >'browstat' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
> >> >operable program or batch file.
> >> >
>
> >Chuck
> >
> >I have set the following to automatic on the MainPC, they were already in
> >that state on the GamingPC.
> >Tcp/IP Netbios etc.
> >Windows firewall/Internet connection etc.
> >Workstation
> >Server
> >DHCP client.
> >
> >Are there anymore that I should set?
> >
> >There is still no sign of the PC's on each other.
> >
> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >
> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>ipconfig/all
> >
> >Windows IP Configuration
> >
> >        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : PERRINS1
> >        Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
> >        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
> >        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> >        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> >
> >Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
> >
> >        Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . :
> >        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast
> >Ethe
> >rnet NIC
> >        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-50-70-52-25-AA
> >        Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
> >        IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.50
> >        Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
> >        Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
> >        DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
> >
> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>c:\utility\browstat status
> >
> >
> >Status for domain MSHOME on transport
> >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2
> >F7-9A0E6FB5560F}
> >    Browsing is NOT active on domain.
> >    Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.
> >
> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config server
> >Server Name                           \\PERRINS1
> >Server Comment                        MainPC
> >
> >Software version                      Windows 2002
> >Server is active on
> >        NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
> >        NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225aa)
> >
> >
> >Server hidden                         No
> >Maximum Logged On Users               10
> >Maximum open files per session        16384
> >
> >Idle session time (min)               15
> >The command completed successfully.
> >
> >
> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config workstation
> >Computer name                        \\PERRINS1
> >Full Computer name                   PERRINS1
> >User name                            Leon Perrins
> >
> >Workstation active on
> >        NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
> >        NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225AA)
> >
> >Software version                     Windows 2002
> >
> >Workstation domain                   MSHOME
> >Workstation Domain DNS Name          (null)
> >Logon domain                         PERRINS1
> >
> >COM Open Timeout (sec)               0
> >COM Send Count (byte)                16
> >COM Send Timeout (msec)              250
> >The command completed successfully.
> >
> >
> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>
> >
> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >
> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>ipconfig/all
> >
> >Windows IP Configuration
> >
> >        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : PERRINS2
> >        Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
> >        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Mixed
> >        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> >        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> >        DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : domain_not_set.invalid
> >
> >Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 2:
> >
> >        Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
> >        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : NVIDIA nForce Networking
> >Controller
> >        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-3C-C6
> >
> >Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
> >
> >        Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : domain_not_set.invalid
> >        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Marvell Yukon 88E8053 PCI-E
> >Gigabit
> >Ethernet Controller
> >        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-35-C8
> >        Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
> >        Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
> >        IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.64
> >        Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
> >        Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
> >        DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
> >        DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 212.74.112.66
> >                                            212.74.112.67
> >                                            80.225.252.178
> >                                            80.225.252.186
> >        Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 07 September 2006 09:20:28
> >        Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 08 September 2006 09:20:28
> >
> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>c:\utility\browstat status
> >
> >
> >Status for domain MSHOME on transport
> >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2
> >C3-0989C66924EF}
> >    Browsing is active on domain.
> >    Master browser name is: PERRINS2
> >        Master browser is running build 2600
> >    1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
> >        \\PERRINS2
> >    There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
> >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
> >AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
> >    There are 1 domains in domain MSHOME on transport
> >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
> >AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
> >
> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config server
> >Server Name                           \\PERRINS2
> >Server Comment                        Gaming PC
> >
> >Software version                      Windows 2002
> >Server is active on
> >        NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
> >        NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015f2af35c8)
> >
> >
> >Server hidden                         No
> >Maximum Logged On Users               10
> >Maximum open files per session        16384
> >
> >Idle session time (min)               15
> >The command completed successfully.
> >
> >
> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config workstation
> >Computer name                        \\PERRINS2
> >Full Computer name                   PERRINS2
> >User name                            Leon
> >
> >Workstation active on
> >        NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
> >        NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015F2AF35C8)
> >
> >Software version                     Windows 2002
> >
> >Workstation domain                   MSHOME
> >Workstation Domain DNS Name          (null)
> >Logon domain                         PERRINS2
> >
> >COM Open Timeout (sec)               0
> >COM Send Count (byte)                16
> >COM Send Timeout (msec)              250
> >The command completed successfully.
> >
> >Regards
> >
> >Leon
>
> Well, Leon,
>
> From Perrins2:
> >    Browsing is active on domain.
> >    Master browser name is: PERRINS2
> >        Master browser is running build 2600
> >    1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
> >        \\PERRINS2
> >    There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
> >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
> >AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
>
> So Perrins2 does see Perrins1.
>
> Let's try a rigorous services check on each computer.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/cpsserv-comprehensive-psservice-source.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/cpsserv-comprehensive-psservice-source.html
>
> Now, you asked a good question about firewalls.  You need personal firewalls, to
> protect each computer from the other, when you're using the network.  Until you
> get the network working, that isn't a concern.  Generally, we advise removal of
> all personal firewalls when problems like this come up.  If you will Google or
> browse this forum for "Norton AV" or "Zone Alarm", you will find beaucoup
> threads where problems have been solved only by un installing.  And I don't mean
> run an uninstall wizard.  Get advice from the vendor - sometimes specifically
> for your version of firewall.  Be thorough - because something is blocking
> Perrins2 from being seen by Perrins1.
> <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
>
> --
> 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.
>

>"Chuck" wrote:
>
>> On Thu, 7 Sep 2006 01:50:01 -0700, leonperrins
>> <leonperr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>> >"Chuck" wrote:
>> >
>> >> On Wed, 6 Sep 2006 01:33:01 -0700, leonperrins
>> >> <leonperr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >
>> >> >"Chuck" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> On Tue, 5 Sep 2006 06:59:03 -0700, leonperrins
>> >> >> <leonperr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >> >>
>>
>> <SNIP>
>>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> OK, Leon,
>> >> >>
>> >> >> With MainPC reporting
>> >> >> Browsing is NOT active on domain.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> and PERRINS2 reporting
>> >> >>  Master browser name is: PERRINS2
>> >> >>         Master browser is running build 2600
>> >> >>     1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
>> >> >>         \\PERRINS2
>> >> >>     There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME
>> >> >>
>> >> >> We're going to have to look for a firewall or protocol problem.  PERRINS2 can
>> >> >> see SMBs from both computers.  MainPC sees nothing.
>> >> >> <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/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html>
>> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Did you perchance rerun browstat, on both computers, AFTER you started the
>> >> >> server service?  If so, how long after?  Remember there is latency in the
>> >> >> browser operation.
>> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html>
>> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html
>> >>
>> >> >Chuck
>> >> >
>> >> >I did ran browstat on an evening on MainPC and the next morning on GamingPC,
>> >> >I have now run them immediately after the other.
>> >> >As you can see, I had to start Workstation Services for MainPC(The other one
>> >> >I didn't)
>> >> >TCP/IP is enabled on both computers
>> >> >I am mystified with regard to "firewalls". Surely they need to be enabled
>> >> >during normal use when connected to the net so what is the point in removing
>> >> >them whilst setting up a network?
>> >> >I have tried with them (Zone alarm on both, Norton AV on Mainpc and AVG on
>> >> >the other) disabled but it made no difference.
>> >> >
>> >> >Regards
>> >> >
>> >> >leonperrins
>> >> >
>> >> >MainPC/PERRINS1
>> >> >
>> >> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>> >> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>> >> >
>> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>browstat status
>> >> >'browstat' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
>> >> >operable program or batch file.
>> >> >
>>
>> >Chuck
>> >
>> >I have set the following to automatic on the MainPC, they were already in
>> >that state on the GamingPC.
>> >Tcp/IP Netbios etc.
>> >Windows firewall/Internet connection etc.
>> >Workstation
>> >Server
>> >DHCP client.
>> >
>> >Are there anymore that I should set?
>> >
>> >There is still no sign of the PC's on each other.
>> >
>> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>> >
>> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>ipconfig/all
>> >
>> >Windows IP Configuration
>> >
>> >        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : PERRINS1
>> >        Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
>> >        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
>> >        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>> >        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>> >
>> >Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
>> >
>> >        Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . :
>> >        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast
>> >Ethe
>> >rnet NIC
>> >        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-50-70-52-25-AA
>> >        Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
>> >        IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.50
>> >        Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
>> >        Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>> >        DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>> >
>> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>c:\utility\browstat status
>> >
>> >
>> >Status for domain MSHOME on transport
>> >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2
>> >F7-9A0E6FB5560F}
>> >    Browsing is NOT active on domain.
>> >    Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.
>> >
>> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config server
>> >Server Name                           \\PERRINS1
>> >Server Comment                        MainPC
>> >
>> >Software version                      Windows 2002
>> >Server is active on
>> >        NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
>> >        NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225aa)
>> >
>> >
>> >Server hidden                         No
>> >Maximum Logged On Users               10
>> >Maximum open files per session        16384
>> >
>> >Idle session time (min)               15
>> >The command completed successfully.
>> >
>> >
>> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config workstation
>> >Computer name                        \\PERRINS1
>> >Full Computer name                   PERRINS1
>> >User name                            Leon Perrins
>> >
>> >Workstation active on
>> >        NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
>> >        NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225AA)
>> >
>> >Software version                     Windows 2002
>> >
>> >Workstation domain                   MSHOME
>> >Workstation Domain DNS Name          (null)
>> >Logon domain                         PERRINS1
>> >
>> >COM Open Timeout (sec)               0
>> >COM Send Count (byte)                16
>> >COM Send Timeout (msec)              250
>> >The command completed successfully.
>> >
>> >
>> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>
>> >
>> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>> >
>> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>ipconfig/all
>> >
>> >Windows IP Configuration
>> >
>> >        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : PERRINS2
>> >        Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
>> >        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Mixed
>> >        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>> >        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>> >        DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : domain_not_set.invalid
>> >
>> >Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 2:
>> >
>> >        Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
>> >        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : NVIDIA nForce Networking
>> >Controller
>> >        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-3C-C6
>> >
>> >Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
>> >
>> >        Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : domain_not_set.invalid
>> >        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Marvell Yukon 88E8053 PCI-E
>> >Gigabit
>> >Ethernet Controller
>> >        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-35-C8
>> >        Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
>> >        Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
>> >        IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.64
>> >        Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
>> >        Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>> >        DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>> >        DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 212.74.112.66
>> >                                            212.74.112.67
>> >                                            80.225.252.178
>> >                                            80.225.252.186
>> >        Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 07 September 2006 09:20:28
>> >        Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 08 September 2006 09:20:28
>> >
>> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>c:\utility\browstat status
>> >
>> >
>> >Status for domain MSHOME on transport
>> >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2
>> >C3-0989C66924EF}
>> >    Browsing is active on domain.
>> >    Master browser name is: PERRINS2
>> >        Master browser is running build 2600
>> >    1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
>> >        \\PERRINS2
>> >    There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
>> >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
>> >AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
>> >    There are 1 domains in domain MSHOME on transport
>> >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
>> >AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
>> >
>> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config server
>> >Server Name                           \\PERRINS2
>> >Server Comment                        Gaming PC
>> >
>> >Software version                      Windows 2002
>> >Server is active on
>> >        NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
>> >        NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015f2af35c8)
>> >
>> >
>> >Server hidden                         No
>> >Maximum Logged On Users               10
>> >Maximum open files per session        16384
>> >
>> >Idle session time (min)               15
>> >The command completed successfully.
>> >
>> >
>> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config workstation
>> >Computer name                        \\PERRINS2
>> >Full Computer name                   PERRINS2
>> >User name                            Leon
>> >
>> >Workstation active on
>> >        NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
>> >        NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015F2AF35C8)
>> >
>> >Software version                     Windows 2002
>> >
>> >Workstation domain                   MSHOME
>> >Workstation Domain DNS Name          (null)
>> >Logon domain                         PERRINS2
>> >
>> >COM Open Timeout (sec)               0
>> >COM Send Count (byte)                16
>> >COM Send Timeout (msec)              250
>> >The command completed successfully.
>> >
>> >Regards
>> >
>> >Leon
>>
>> Well, Leon,
>>
>> From Perrins2:
>> >    Browsing is active on domain.
>> >    Master browser name is: PERRINS2
>> >        Master browser is running build 2600
>> >    1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
>> >        \\PERRINS2
>> >    There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
>> >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
>> >AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
>>
>> So Perrins2 does see Perrins1.
>>
>> Let's try a rigorous services check on each computer.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/cpsserv-comprehensive-psservice-source.html>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/cpsserv-comprehensive-psservice-source.html
>>
>> Now, you asked a good question about firewalls.  You need personal firewalls, to
>> protect each computer from the other, when you're using the network.  Until you
>> get the network working, that isn't a concern.  Generally, we advise removal of
>> all personal firewalls when problems like this come up.  If you will Google or
>> browse this forum for "Norton AV" or "Zone Alarm", you will find beaucoup
>> threads where problems have been solved only by un installing.  And I don't mean
>> run an uninstall wizard.  Get advice from the vendor - sometimes specifically
>> for your version of firewall.  Be thorough - because something is blocking
>> Perrins2 from being seen by Perrins1.
>> <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

>Chuck
>I have run "cpsserv" and below are the 4-files.(Direct into Notepad & Copy
>of listing in Command Promt window)
>
>I am working on removing the firewalls.
>
>
>Start CPSServ V1.10 - PERRINS1
>
>Find Computer Browser ("browser")
>
>Checking \\PERRINS1...
>Found browser on:
>
>\\PERRINS1
>
>Checking \\PERRINS2...Unable to open Service Control Manager database on
>\\\PERRINS2:
>
>
>Find DHCP Client ("dhcp")
>
>Checking \\PERRINS1...
>Found dhcp on:
>
>\\PERRINS1
>
>Checking \\PERRINS2...Unable to open Service Control Manager database on
>\\\PERRINS2:
>
>
>Find TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper ("lmhosts")
>
>Checking \\PERRINS1...
>Found lmhosts on:
>
>\\PERRINS1
>
>Checking \\PERRINS2...Unable to open Service Control Manager database on
>\\\PERRINS2:
>
>
>Find Remote Registry ("remoteregistry")
>
>Checking \\PERRINS1...
>Found remoteregistry on:
>
>\\PERRINS1
>
>Checking \\PERRINS2...Unable to open Service Control Manager database on
>\\\PERRINS2:
>
>
>Find Server ("server")
>
>Checking \\PERRINS1...
>Found server on:
>
>\\PERRINS1
>
>Checking \\PERRINS2...Unable to open Service Control Manager database on
>\\\PERRINS2:
>
>
>Find WF / ICS ("sharedaccess")
>
>Checking \\PERRINS1...
>Found sharedaccess on:
>
>\\PERRINS1
>
>Checking \\PERRINS2...Unable to open Service Control Manager database on
>\\\PERRINS2:
>
>
>Find Workstation ("workstation")
>
>Checking \\PERRINS1...
>Found workstation on:
>
>\\PERRINS1
>
>Checking \\PERRINS2...Unable to open Service Control Manager database on
>\\\PERRINS2:
>
>End CPSServ V1.10 - PERRINS1
>
>CPSServ Comprehensive Networking Services V1.10 - PERRINS1
>Find Computer Browser ("browser").
>
>PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
>Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
>Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com
>
>The RPC server is unavailable.
>Find DHCP Client ("dhcp").
>
>PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
>Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
>Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com
>
>The RPC server is unavailable.
>Find TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper ("lmhosts").
>
>PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
>Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
>Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com
>
>The RPC server is unavailable.
>Find Remote Registry ("remoteregistry").
>
>PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
>Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
>Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com
>
>The RPC server is unavailable.
>Find Server ("server").
>
>PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
>Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
>Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com
>
>The RPC server is unavailable.
>Find WF / ICS ("sharedaccess").
>
>PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
>Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
>Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com
>
>The RPC server is unavailable.
>Find Workstation ("workstation").
>
>PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
>Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
>Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com
>
>The RPC server is unavailable.
>
>
>Start CPSServ V1.10 - PERRINS2
>
>Find Computer Browser ("browser")
>Error browsing network:
>    No active service named browser found.
>
>
>Find DHCP Client ("dhcp")
>Error browsing network:
>    No active service named dhcp found.
>
>
>Find TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper ("lmhosts")
>    No active service named lmhosts found.
>
>
>Find Remote Registry ("remoteregistry")
>    No active service named remoteregistry found.
>
>
>Find Server ("server")
>    No active service named server found.
>
>
>Find WF / ICS ("sharedaccess")
>    No active service named sharedaccess found.
>
>
>Find Workstation ("workstation")
>    No active service named workstation found.
>
>End CPSServ V1.10 - PERRINS2
>
>
>CPSServ Comprehensive Networking Services V1.10 - PERRINS2
>Find Computer Browser ("browser").
>
>PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
>Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
>Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com
>
>The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available
>Find DHCP Client ("dhcp").
>
>PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
>Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
>Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com
>
>The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available
>Find TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper ("lmhosts").
>
>PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
>Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
>Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com
>
>Find Remote Registry ("remoteregistry").
>
>PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
>Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
>Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com
>
>Find Server ("server").
>
>PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
>Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
>Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com
>
>Find WF / ICS ("sharedaccess").
>
>PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
>Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
>Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com
>
>Find Workstation ("workstation").
>
>PsService v2.20 - Service information and configuration utility
>Copyright (C) 2001-2006 Mark Russinovich
>Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com
>
>Hope is shows something.
>
>Leon

"Chuck" wrote:

> On Fri, 8 Sep 2006 04:23:02 -0700, leonperrins
> <leonperr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >"Chuck" wrote:
> >
> >> On Thu, 7 Sep 2006 01:50:01 -0700, leonperrins
> >> <leonperr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >"Chuck" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> On Wed, 6 Sep 2006 01:33:01 -0700, leonperrins
> >> >> <leonperr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> >
> >> >> >"Chuck" wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >> On Tue, 5 Sep 2006 06:59:03 -0700, leonperrins
> >> >> >> <leonperr***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >> >> >>
> >>
> >> <SNIP>
> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> OK, Leon,
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> With MainPC reporting
> >> >> >> Browsing is NOT active on domain.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> and PERRINS2 reporting
> >> >> >>  Master browser name is: PERRINS2
> >> >> >>         Master browser is running build 2600
> >> >> >>     1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
> >> >> >>         \\PERRINS2
> >> >> >>     There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> We're going to have to look for a firewall or protocol problem.  PERRINS2 can
> >> >> >> see SMBs from both computers.  MainPC sees nothing.
> >> >> >> <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/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html>
> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Did you perchance rerun browstat, on both computers, AFTER you started the
> >> >> >> server service?  If so, how long after?  Remember there is latency in the
> >> >> >> browser operation.
> >> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html>
> >> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html
> >> >>
> >> >> >Chuck
> >> >> >
> >> >> >I did ran browstat on an evening on MainPC and the next morning on GamingPC,
> >> >> >I have now run them immediately after the other.
> >> >> >As you can see, I had to start Workstation Services for MainPC(The other one
> >> >> >I didn't)
> >> >> >TCP/IP is enabled on both computers
> >> >> >I am mystified with regard to "firewalls". Surely they need to be enabled
> >> >> >during normal use when connected to the net so what is the point in removing
> >> >> >them whilst setting up a network?
> >> >> >I have tried with them (Zone alarm on both, Norton AV on Mainpc and AVG on
> >> >> >the other) disabled but it made no difference.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Regards
> >> >> >
> >> >> >leonperrins
> >> >> >
> >> >> >MainPC/PERRINS1
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> >> >> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>browstat status
> >> >> >'browstat' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
> >> >> >operable program or batch file.
> >> >> >
> >>
> >> >Chuck
> >> >
> >> >I have set the following to automatic on the MainPC, they were already in
> >> >that state on the GamingPC.
> >> >Tcp/IP Netbios etc.
> >> >Windows firewall/Internet connection etc.
> >> >Workstation
> >> >Server
> >> >DHCP client.
> >> >
> >> >Are there anymore that I should set?
> >> >
> >> >There is still no sign of the PC's on each other.
> >> >
> >> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> >> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >> >
> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>ipconfig/all
> >> >
> >> >Windows IP Configuration
> >> >
> >> >        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : PERRINS1
> >> >        Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
> >> >        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
> >> >        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> >> >        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> >> >
> >> >Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
> >> >
> >> >        Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . :
> >> >        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast
> >> >Ethe
> >> >rnet NIC
> >> >        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-50-70-52-25-AA
> >> >        Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
> >> >        IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.50
> >> >        Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
> >> >        Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
> >> >        DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
> >> >
> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>c:\utility\browstat status
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >Status for domain MSHOME on transport
> >> >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2
> >> >F7-9A0E6FB5560F}
> >> >    Browsing is NOT active on domain.
> >> >    Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.
> >> >
> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config server
> >> >Server Name                           \\PERRINS1
> >> >Server Comment                        MainPC
> >> >
> >> >Software version                      Windows 2002
> >> >Server is active on
> >> >        NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
> >> >        NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225aa)
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >Server hidden                         No
> >> >Maximum Logged On Users               10
> >> >Maximum open files per session        16384
> >> >
> >> >Idle session time (min)               15
> >> >The command completed successfully.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>net config workstation
> >> >Computer name                        \\PERRINS1
> >> >Full Computer name                   PERRINS1
> >> >User name                            Leon Perrins
> >> >
> >> >Workstation active on
> >> >        NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
> >> >        NetBT_Tcpip_{E2EFC0B3-F980-438D-B2F7-9A0E6FB5560F} (0050705225AA)
> >> >
> >> >Software version                     Windows 2002
> >> >
> >> >Workstation domain                   MSHOME
> >> >Workstation Domain DNS Name          (null)
> >> >Logon domain                         PERRINS1
> >> >
> >> >COM Open Timeout (sec)               0
> >> >COM Send Count (byte)                16
> >> >COM Send Timeout (msec)              250
> >> >The command completed successfully.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon Perrins>
> >> >
> >> >Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> >> >(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >> >
> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>ipconfig/all
> >> >
> >> >Windows IP Configuration
> >> >
> >> >        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : PERRINS2
> >> >        Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
> >> >        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Mixed
> >> >        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> >> >        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> >> >        DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : domain_not_set.invalid
> >> >
> >> >Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 2:
> >> >
> >> >        Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
> >> >        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : NVIDIA nForce Networking
> >> >Controller
> >> >        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-3C-C6
> >> >
> >> >Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
> >> >
> >> >        Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : domain_not_set.invalid
> >> >        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Marvell Yukon 88E8053 PCI-E
> >> >Gigabit
> >> >Ethernet Controller
> >> >        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-15-F2-AF-35-C8
> >> >        Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
> >> >        Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
> >> >        IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.64
> >> >        Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
> >> >        Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
> >> >        DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
> >> >        DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 212.74.112.66
> >> >                                            212.74.112.67
> >> >                                            80.225.252.178
> >> >                                            80.225.252.186
> >> >        Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 07 September 2006 09:20:28
> >> >        Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 08 September 2006 09:20:28
> >> >
> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>c:\utility\browstat status
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >Status for domain MSHOME on transport
> >> >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2
> >> >C3-0989C66924EF}
> >> >    Browsing is active on domain.
> >> >    Master browser name is: PERRINS2
> >> >        Master browser is running build 2600
> >> >    1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
> >> >        \\PERRINS2
> >> >    There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
> >> >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
> >> >AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
> >> >    There are 1 domains in domain MSHOME on transport
> >> >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
> >> >AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
> >> >
> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config server
> >> >Server Name                           \\PERRINS2
> >> >Server Comment                        Gaming PC
> >> >
> >> >Software version                      Windows 2002
> >> >Server is active on
> >> >        NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
> >> >        NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015f2af35c8)
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >Server hidden                         No
> >> >Maximum Logged On Users               10
> >> >Maximum open files per session        16384
> >> >
> >> >Idle session time (min)               15
> >> >The command completed successfully.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >C:\Documents and Settings\Leon>net config workstation
> >> >Computer name                        \\PERRINS2
> >> >Full Computer name                   PERRINS2
> >> >User name                            Leon
> >> >
> >> >Workstation active on
> >> >        NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
> >> >        NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54FAF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF} (0015F2AF35C8)
> >> >
> >> >Software version                     Windows 2002
> >> >
> >> >Workstation domain                   MSHOME
> >> >Workstation Domain DNS Name          (null)
> >> >Logon domain                         PERRINS2
> >> >
> >> >COM Open Timeout (sec)               0
> >> >COM Send Count (byte)                16
> >> >COM Send Timeout (msec)              250
> >> >The command completed successfully.
> >> >
> >> >Regards
> >> >
> >> >Leon
> >>
> >> Well, Leon,
> >>
> >> From Perrins2:
> >> >    Browsing is active on domain.
> >> >    Master browser name is: PERRINS2
> >> >        Master browser is running build 2600
> >> >    1 backup servers retrieved from master PERRINS2
> >> >        \\PERRINS2
> >> >    There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
> >> >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{1C54F
> >> >AF6-4E54-41B0-A2C3-0989C66924EF}
> >>
> >> So Perrins2 does see Perrins1.
> >>
> >> Let's try a rigorous services check on each computer.
> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/cpsserv-comprehensive-psservice-source.html>
> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/cpsserv-comprehensive-psservice-source.html
> >>
> >> Now, you asked a good question about firewalls.  You need personal firewalls, to
> >> protect each computer from the other, when you're using the network.  Until you
> >> get the network working, that isn't a concern.  Generally, we advise removal of
> >> all personal firewalls when problems like this come up.  If you will Google or
> >> browse this forum for "Norton AV" or "Zone Alarm", you will find beaucoup
> >> threads where problems have been solved only by un installing.  And I don't mean
> >> run an uninstall wizard.  Get advice from the vendor - sometimes specifically
> >> for your version of firewall.  Be thorough - because something is blocking
> >> Perrins2 from being seen by Perrins1.
> >> <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
>
> >Chuck
> >I have run "cpsserv" and below are the 4-files.(Direct into Notepad & Copy
> >of listing in Command Promt window)
> >