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10 Oct 2006 6:50 AM
David
I have 2 machines (all XP) connected to a switch and an uplink to a modem
router

No probs with pinging bothways, net, etc
But one machine can see and transfer files, the other (Boris) cannot.
On "Boris" in Network Places/Entire NW/ MS Win./Home (group)/ there are the
two icons for the two machines, local view is OK, but to view the other
machine "Mark" - error Msg:
\\Mark is not accessible. You might not have permission...Network Path Not
Found

These machines have worked flawlessly in the past. The wiring is spot on.
But one mac works oneway, the other does not.
What little hair I have is almost lost over this one.
I would appreciate any suggestions
Dave

Author
10 Oct 2006 2:09 PM
Chuck
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On Tue, 10 Oct 2006 16:50:49 +1000, "David" <dcterr***@hotmail.com> wrote:

>I have 2 machines (all XP) connected to a switch and an uplink to a modem
>router
>
>No probs with pinging bothways, net, etc
>But one machine can see and transfer files, the other (Boris) cannot.
>On "Boris" in Network Places/Entire NW/ MS Win./Home (group)/ there are the
>two icons for the two machines, local view is OK, but to view the other
>machine "Mark" - error Msg:
>\\Mark is not accessible. You might not have permission...Network Path Not
>Found
>
>These machines have worked flawlessly in the past. The wiring is spot on.
>But one mac works oneway, the other does not.
>What little hair I have is almost lost over this one.
>I would appreciate any suggestions
>Dave

Dave,

One of the most common causes of this problem would be a misconfigured or
overlooked personal firewall, or other security component. There are several
other possibilities too, and any might be the cause of your problem. Read this
article with an open mind.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html

Check for a consistent NetBT setting.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html

Then look at "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all",, from each computer, and the
problem.  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.
Author
11 Oct 2006 4:47 PM
Gordon
Chuck,
This is sort of a follow up to the information you provided to Dave.
Hopefully you may have some additional information to answer my problem. I've
been through most of the steps you provided, found nothing out of line.

I have my local network set up so that I can view all the computers on my
subnet. I can access and manage all the HD's and shared folders for each
machine, and access to each and every machine (5) from any of the machines is
no problem. The access question comes up in the case of a couple of machines
that have USB external drives attached. Some I can access without trouble,
but some give me the "access denied" business. I've double (and triple)
checked sharing on those drives and that's Ok.

Any clues?

Thanks, Gordon

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"Chuck" wrote:

> On Tue, 10 Oct 2006 16:50:49 +1000, "David" <dcterr***@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> >I have 2 machines (all XP) connected to a switch and an uplink to a modem
> >router
> >
> >No probs with pinging bothways, net, etc
> >But one machine can see and transfer files, the other (Boris) cannot.
> >On "Boris" in Network Places/Entire NW/ MS Win./Home (group)/ there are the
> >two icons for the two machines, local view is OK, but to view the other
> >machine "Mark" - error Msg:
> >\\Mark is not accessible. You might not have permission...Network Path Not
> >Found
> >
> >These machines have worked flawlessly in the past. The wiring is spot on.
> >But one mac works oneway, the other does not.
> >What little hair I have is almost lost over this one.
> >I would appreciate any suggestions
> >Dave
>
> Dave,
>
> One of the most common causes of this problem would be a misconfigured or
> overlooked personal firewall, or other security component. There are several
> other possibilities too, and any might be the cause of your problem. Read this
> article with an open mind.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
>
> Check for a consistent NetBT setting.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html
>
> Then look at "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all",, from each computer, and the
> problem.  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.
>
Author
11 Oct 2006 7:23 PM
Chuck
On Wed, 11 Oct 2006 09:47:01 -0700, Gordon <Gor***@discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote:

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>"Chuck" wrote:
>
>> On Tue, 10 Oct 2006 16:50:49 +1000, "David" <dcterr***@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> >I have 2 machines (all XP) connected to a switch and an uplink to a modem
>> >router
>> >
>> >No probs with pinging bothways, net, etc
>> >But one machine can see and transfer files, the other (Boris) cannot.
>> >On "Boris" in Network Places/Entire NW/ MS Win./Home (group)/ there are the
>> >two icons for the two machines, local view is OK, but to view the other
>> >machine "Mark" - error Msg:
>> >\\Mark is not accessible. You might not have permission...Network Path Not
>> >Found
>> >
>> >These machines have worked flawlessly in the past. The wiring is spot on.
>> >But one mac works oneway, the other does not.
>> >What little hair I have is almost lost over this one.
>> >I would appreciate any suggestions
>> >Dave
>>
>> Dave,
>>
>> One of the most common causes of this problem would be a misconfigured or
>> overlooked personal firewall, or other security component. There are several
>> other possibilities too, and any might be the cause of your problem. Read this
>> article with an open mind.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
>>
>> Check for a consistent NetBT setting.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/04/netbios-over-tcpip.html
>>
>> Then look at "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all",, from each computer, and the
>> problem.  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

>Chuck,
>This is sort of a follow up to the information you provided to Dave.
>Hopefully you may have some additional information to answer my problem. I've
>been through most of the steps you provided, found nothing out of line.
>
>I have my local network set up so that I can view all the computers on my
>subnet. I can access and manage all the HD's and shared folders for each
>machine, and access to each and every machine (5) from any of the machines is
>no problem. The access question comes up in the case of a couple of machines
>that have USB external drives attached. Some I can access without trouble,
>but some give me the "access denied" business. I've double (and triple)
>checked sharing on those drives and that's Ok.
>
>Any clues?
>
>Thanks, Gordon

Gordon,

The error "access denied" can have so many causes, I have a special article just
about it.  It's not the same as "name not found", though it's similar.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/mysterious-error-5-aka-access-denied.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/mysterious-error-5-aka-access-denied.html

And, as I offered to Dave, we could diagnose the problem online.  Run "browstat
status" and "ipconfig /all", on 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.
Author
11 Oct 2006 9:43 PM
Gordon
Chuck,
Here's what I've gotten so far with Browstat:

C:\Browstat>browstat status

Status for domain @HOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{02D42E84-AAFC-478D-AA18-D35E189B80BA}
    Browsing is active on domain.
    Master browser name is: ANTEC
        Master browser is running build 2600
    1 backup servers retrieved from master ANTEC
        \\ANTEC
    There are 4 servers in domain @HOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{02D42E84-AAFC-478D-AA18-D35E189B80BA}
    There are 1 domains in domain @HOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{02D42E84-AAFC-478D-AA18-D35E189B80BA}

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Browstat>browstat listwfw @home
Calling NetServerEnum to enumerate WFW servers.
0 WFW servers returned. 0 total.
There are WFW servers with an active Browser.

I don't see anything strange here, but you're the expert.

Gordon


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"Chuck" wrote:

> On Wed, 11 Oct 2006 09:47:01 -0700, Gordon <Gor***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> wrote:
>
>
> The error "access denied" can have so many causes, I have a special article just
> about it.  It's not the same as "name not found", though it's similar.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/mysterious-error-5-aka-access-denied.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/mysterious-error-5-aka-access-denied.html
>
> And, as I offered to Dave, we could diagnose the problem online.  Run "browstat
> status" and "ipconfig /all", on 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.
>
Author
12 Oct 2006 12:23 AM
Chuck
On Wed, 11 Oct 2006 14:43:01 -0700, Gordon <Gor***@discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote:

Show quoteHide quote
>"Chuck" wrote:
>
>> On Wed, 11 Oct 2006 09:47:01 -0700, Gordon <Gor***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>> The error "access denied" can have so many causes, I have a special article just
>> about it.  It's not the same as "name not found", though it's similar.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/mysterious-error-5-aka-access-denied.html>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/mysterious-error-5-aka-access-denied.html
>>
>> And, as I offered to Dave, we could diagnose the problem online.  Run "browstat
>> status" and "ipconfig /all", on 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

>Chuck,
>Here's what I've gotten so far with Browstat:
>
>C:\Browstat>browstat status
>
>Status for domain @HOME on transport
>\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{02D42E84-AAFC-478D-AA18-D35E189B80BA}
>    Browsing is active on domain.
>    Master browser name is: ANTEC
>        Master browser is running build 2600
>    1 backup servers retrieved from master ANTEC
>        \\ANTEC
>    There are 4 servers in domain @HOME on transport
>\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{02D42E84-AAFC-478D-AA18-D35E189B80BA}
>    There are 1 domains in domain @HOME on transport
>\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{02D42E84-AAFC-478D-AA18-D35E189B80BA}
>
>Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
>(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>
>C:\Browstat>browstat listwfw @home
>Calling NetServerEnum to enumerate WFW servers.
>0 WFW servers returned. 0 total.
>There are WFW servers with an active Browser.
>
>I don't see anything strange here, but you're the expert.

I see one problem.

I asked for "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all", on each computer.  I see
"browstat status" from one computer.  Not enough for a diagnosis.

How many computers do you have, and what OS on each?  Details please.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.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.
Author
12 Oct 2006 5:56 PM
Gordon
Chuck,
I have the information you requested now. Can I send that privately,
addresses concern me, or is that a problem?

Gordon

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"Chuck" wrote:

> I see one problem.
>
> I asked for "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all", on each computer.  I see
> "browstat status" from one computer.  Not enough for a diagnosis.
>
> How many computers do you have, and what OS on each?  Details please.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.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.
>
Author
12 Oct 2006 7:16 PM
Chuck
On Thu, 12 Oct 2006 10:56:01 -0700, Gordon <Gor***@discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote:

Show quoteHide quote
>"Chuck" wrote:
>
>> I see one problem.
>>
>> I asked for "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all", on each computer.  I see
>> "browstat status" from one computer.  Not enough for a diagnosis.
>>
>> How many computers do you have, and what OS on each?  Details please.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html

>Chuck,
>I have the information you requested now. Can I send that privately,
>addresses concern me, or is that a problem?
>
>Gordon

Gordon,

There's really nothing in either log that would give any attacker any advantage
in wrongdoing.  Trust me.  If you really feel the need, though, my address is
below.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/privacy-statement.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/privacy-statement.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.
Author
12 Oct 2006 8:35 PM
Gordon
Chuck,
I've pasted the info under the usual reply stuff, gets a little hard to read
when it's scrunched. Let me know if there's anything else you need.

Thanks, Gordon

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"Chuck" wrote:

> On Thu, 12 Oct 2006 10:56:01 -0700, Gordon <Gor***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> wrote:
>
> >"Chuck" wrote:
> >
> >> I see one problem.
> >>
> >> I asked for "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all", on each computer.  I see
> >> "browstat status" from one computer.  Not enough for a diagnosis.
> >>
> >> How many computers do you have, and what OS on each?  Details please.
> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html>
> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html
>
> >Chuck,
> >I have the information you requested now. Can I send that privately,
> >addresses concern me, or is that a problem?
> >
> >Gordon
>
> Gordon,
>
> There's really nothing in either log that would give any attacker any advantage
> in wrongdoing.  Trust me.  If you really feel the need, though, my address is
> below.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/privacy-statement.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/privacy-statement.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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Browstat>browstat status

Status for domain @HOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{02D42E84-AAFC-478D-AA1
8-D35E189B80BA}
    Browsing is active on domain.
    Master browser name is: ANTEC
        Master browser is running build 2600
    1 backup servers retrieved from master ANTEC
        \\ANTEC
    There are 4 servers in domain @HOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{02D42E
84-AAFC-478D-AA18-D35E189B80BA}
    There are 1 domains in domain @HOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{02D42E
84-AAFC-478D-AA18-D35E189B80BA}


C:\Browstat>browstat listwfw @home

Calling NetServerEnum to enumerate WFW servers.
0 WFW servers returned. 0 total.
There are WFW servers with an active Browser.


C:\ipconfig /all

Windows IP Configuration

        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : antec
        Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
        DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : hsd1.co.comcast.net.

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

        Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : hsd1.co.comcast.net.
        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/1000 PL Network
Connect
ion
        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-16-76-A4-EF-3A
        Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
        Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
        IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.100
        Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
        Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
        DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
        DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 68.87.85.98
                                            68.87.69.146
        Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Thursday, October 12, 2006
4:59:46 A
M
        Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Friday, October 13, 2006 4:59:46
AM

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.


C:\>browstat status


Status for domain @HOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{396CA7ED-1B7D-4A3D-9DB
7-C8A4E725CAC2}
    Browsing is active on domain.
    Master browser name is: ANTEC
Could not open key in registry, error = 5        Unable to determine build
of br
owser master: 5
    \\\\ANTEC         .  Version:05.01  Flags: 71203 NT POTENTIAL BACKUP
MASTER

    1 backup servers retrieved from master ANTEC
        \\ANTEC
    There are 4 servers in domain @HOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{396CA7
ED-1B7D-4A3D-9DB7-C8A4E725CAC2}
    There are 1 domains in domain @HOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{396CA7
ED-1B7D-4A3D-9DB7-C8A4E725CAC2}



C:\>browstat listwfw @home

Calling NetServerEnum to enumerate WFW servers.
0 WFW servers returned. 0 total.
There are WFW servers with an active Browser.


C:\>ipconfig /all

Windows IP Configuration

        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : upstairs
        Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
        DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : hsd1.co.comcast.net.

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

        Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : hsd1.co.comcast.net.
        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Linksys LNE100TX(v5) Fast
Ethernet A
dapter
        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-04-5A-84-04-AD
        Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
        Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
        IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.101
        Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
        Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
        DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
        DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 68.87.85.98
                                            68.87.69.146
        Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Thursday, October 12, 2006
6:41:06 A
M
        Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Friday, October 13, 2006 6:41:06
AM

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.


C:\>browstat status


Status for domain @HOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{91B019C7-7149-4718-A52
1-2C2E422348A4}
    Browsing is active on domain.
    Master browser name is: ANTEC
Could not open key in registry, error = 5        Unable to determine build
of br
owser master: 5
    \\\\ANTEC         .  Version:05.01  Flags: 71203 NT POTENTIAL BACKUP
MASTER

    1 backup servers retrieved from master ANTEC
        \\ANTEC
    There are 4 servers in domain @HOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{91B019
C7-7149-4718-A521-2C2E422348A4}
    There are 1 domains in domain @HOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{91B019
C7-7149-4718-A521-2C2E422348A4}


C:\>browstat listwfw @home
Calling NetServerEnum to enumerate WFW servers.
0 WFW servers returned. 0 total.
There are WFW servers with an active Browser.


C:\>ipconfig /all

Windows IP Configuration

        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : master
        Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
        DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : hsd1.co.comcast.net.

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

        Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : hsd1.co.comcast.net.
        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network
Connecti
on
        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-07-E9-83-4C-4F
        Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
        Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
        IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.108
        Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
        Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
        DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
        DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 68.87.85.98
                                            68.87.69.146
        Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Thursday, October 12, 2006
5:17:05 A
M
        Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Friday, October 13, 2006 5:17:05
AM


------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.


C:\>browstat status

Status for domain @HOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{9D21BC70-3819-416F-9DF
7-8A2509A9A545}
    Browsing is active on domain.
    Master browser name is: ANTEC
Could not open key in registry, error = 5        Unable to determine build
of br
owser master: 5
    \\\\ANTEC         .  Version:05.01  Flags: 71203 NT POTENTIAL BACKUP
MASTER

    1 backup servers retrieved from master ANTEC
        \\ANTEC
    There are 4 servers in domain @HOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{9D21BC
70-3819-416F-9DF7-8A2509A9A545}
    There are 1 domains in domain @HOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{9D21BC
70-3819-416F-9DF7-8A2509A9A545}


C:\>browstat listwfw @home

Calling NetServerEnum to enumerate WFW servers.
0 WFW servers returned. 0 total.
There are WFW servers with an active Browser.


C:\>ipconfig /all

Windows IP Configuration

        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : basement
        Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
        DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : hsd1.co.comcast.net.

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

        Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : hsd1.co.comcast.net.
        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network
Connecti
on
        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-03-47-29-F6-44
        Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
        Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
        IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.103
        Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
        Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
        DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
        DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 68.87.85.98
                                            68.87.69.146
        Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Thursday, October 12, 2006
5:24:39 A
M
        Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Friday, October 13, 2006 5:24:39
AM

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.


C:\>browstat status


Status for domain @HOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{B2D320FF-34E8-4DF3-B5D
3-191E7D26232F}
    Browsing is active on domain.
    Master browser name is: BASEMENT
Could not connect to registry, error = 53        Unable to determine build
of br
owser master: 53
    \\\\BASEMENT      .  Version:05.01  Flags: 71003 NT POTENTIAL BACKUP
MASTER

    1 backup servers retrieved from master BASEMENT
        \\BASEMENT
    There are 5 servers in domain @HOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{B2D320
FF-34E8-4DF3-B5D3-191E7D26232F}
    There are 1 domains in domain @HOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{B2D320
FF-34E8-4DF3-B5D3-191E7D26232F}

C:\>browstat listwfw @home
Calling NetServerEnum to enumerate WFW servers.
0 WFW servers returned. 0 total.
There are WFW servers with an active Browser.


C:\>ipconfig /all

Windows IP Configuration

        Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : Dell
        Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
        Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
        IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
        WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
        DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : hsd1.co.comcast.net.

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

        Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated
Cont
roller
        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-14-22-AA-03-7B

Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection:

        Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : hsd1.co.comcast.net.
        Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG
Networ
k Connection
        Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-16-6F-76-A6-FE
        Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
        Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
        IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.105
        Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
        Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
        DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
        DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 68.87.85.98
                                            68.87.69.146
        Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Thursday, October 12, 2006
7:48:04 A
M
        Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Friday, October 13, 2006 7:48:04
AM


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>
Author
12 Oct 2006 10:12 PM
Chuck
On Thu, 12 Oct 2006 13:35:02 -0700, Gordon <Gor***@discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote:

Show quoteHide quote
>"Chuck" wrote:
>
>> On Thu, 12 Oct 2006 10:56:01 -0700, Gordon <Gor***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >"Chuck" wrote:
>> >
>> >> I see one problem.
>> >>
>> >> I asked for "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all", on each computer.  I see
>> >> "browstat status" from one computer.  Not enough for a diagnosis.
>> >>
>> >> How many computers do you have, and what OS on each?  Details please.
>> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html>
>> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html
>>
>> >Chuck,
>> >I have the information you requested now. Can I send that privately,
>> >addresses concern me, or is that a problem?
>> >
>> >Gordon
>>
>> Gordon,
>>
>> There's really nothing in either log that would give any attacker any advantage
>> in wrongdoing.  Trust me.  If you really feel the need, though, my address is
>> below.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/privacy-statement.html>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/privacy-statement.html

>Chuck,
>I've pasted the info under the usual reply stuff, gets a little hard to read
>when it's scrunched. Let me know if there's anything else you need.

Good job, Gordon.

You have 5 computers.  All are Node Type Hybrid or Unknown, no WINS servers
defined.  Unknown = Broadcast in this case.  No problems there.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/address-resolution-on-lan.html#Unknown>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/address-resolution-on-lan.html#Unknown

Antec - the master browser.
Upstairs - sees 4 servers, and acknowledges Antec as master browser.
Master - sees 4 servers, and acknowledges Antec as master browser.
Basement - sees 4 servers, and acknowledges Antec as master browser.
Dell - sees 5 servers, and acknowledges Basement as master browser.

Try restarting Dell first.  You need Dell to acknowledge Antec as master
browser.  Once that starts happening, then enumerate the symptoms again.  Which
computers host the external drives, and which are problematic?

And what operating system - XP Home?  XP Pro? Other? on each computer?

And once we solve this, then we have to work on your browser infrastructure.
<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.
Author
13 Oct 2006 2:12 PM
Gordon
Chuck,
Sorry for the slow response but I got interrupted by meals, sleep, walk the
dog, and dealing with the failed MSMXL update.

I checked all the machines this morning with browstat status and they are
all talking to Antec, except for the Dell notebook that locks on to anything
but Antec. It even prefers to declare itself it's own master, but will
occasionally lock onto Antec. Don't think we'll worry about that just now.

Basic problem is this, I can access all the machines (both ways) on my local
net for everything, (including USB printers and thumb drives) with the
exception of  two external USB HD's on Antec and Master.

All the machines (6) are using XP Home except Antec which has XP Media. All
have the latest updates.

Show quoteHide quote
"Chuck" wrote:

> On Thu, 12 Oct 2006 13:35:02 -0700, Gordon <Gor***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> wrote:
>
> >"Chuck" wrote:
> >
> >> On Thu, 12 Oct 2006 10:56:01 -0700, Gordon <Gor***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> >"Chuck" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> I see one problem.
> >> >>
> >> >> I asked for "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all", on each computer.  I see
> >> >> "browstat status" from one computer.  Not enough for a diagnosis.
> >> >>
> >> >> How many computers do you have, and what OS on each?  Details please.
> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html>
> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html
> >>
> >> >Chuck,
> >> >I have the information you requested now. Can I send that privately,
> >> >addresses concern me, or is that a problem?
> >> >
> >> >Gordon
> >>
> >> Gordon,
> >>
> >> There's really nothing in either log that would give any attacker any advantage
> >> in wrongdoing.  Trust me.  If you really feel the need, though, my address is
> >> below.
> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/privacy-statement.html>
> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/privacy-statement.html
>
> >Chuck,
> >I've pasted the info under the usual reply stuff, gets a little hard to read
> >when it's scrunched. Let me know if there's anything else you need.
>
> Good job, Gordon.
>
> You have 5 computers.  All are Node Type Hybrid or Unknown, no WINS servers
> defined.  Unknown = Broadcast in this case.  No problems there.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/address-resolution-on-lan.html#Unknown>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/address-resolution-on-lan.html#Unknown
>
> Antec - the master browser.
> Upstairs - sees 4 servers, and acknowledges Antec as master browser.
> Master - sees 4 servers, and acknowledges Antec as master browser.
> Basement - sees 4 servers, and acknowledges Antec as master browser.
> Dell - sees 5 servers, and acknowledges Basement as master browser.
>
> Try restarting Dell first.  You need Dell to acknowledge Antec as master
> browser.  Once that starts happening, then enumerate the symptoms again.  Which
> computers host the external drives, and which are problematic?
>
> And what operating system - XP Home?  XP Pro? Other? on each computer?
>
> And once we solve this, then we have to work on your browser infrastructure.
> <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.
>
Author
14 Oct 2006 5:32 AM
Chuck
On Fri, 13 Oct 2006 07:12:01 -0700, Gordon <Gor***@discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote:

Show quoteHide quote
>"Chuck" wrote:
>
>> On Thu, 12 Oct 2006 13:35:02 -0700, Gordon <Gor***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >"Chuck" wrote:
>> >
>> >> On Thu, 12 Oct 2006 10:56:01 -0700, Gordon <Gor***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> >> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >"Chuck" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> I see one problem.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> I asked for "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all", on each computer.  I see
>> >> >> "browstat status" from one computer.  Not enough for a diagnosis.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> How many computers do you have, and what OS on each?  Details please.
>> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html>
>> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html
>> >>
>> >> >Chuck,
>> >> >I have the information you requested now. Can I send that privately,
>> >> >addresses concern me, or is that a problem?
>> >> >
>> >> >Gordon
>> >>
>> >> Gordon,
>> >>
>> >> There's really nothing in either log that would give any attacker any advantage
>> >> in wrongdoing.  Trust me.  If you really feel the need, though, my address is
>> >> below.
>> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/privacy-statement.html>
>> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/privacy-statement.html
>>
>> >Chuck,
>> >I've pasted the info under the usual reply stuff, gets a little hard to read
>> >when it's scrunched. Let me know if there's anything else you need.
>>
>> Good job, Gordon.
>>
>> You have 5 computers.  All are Node Type Hybrid or Unknown, no WINS servers
>> defined.  Unknown = Broadcast in this case.  No problems there.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/address-resolution-on-lan.html#Unknown>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/address-resolution-on-lan.html#Unknown
>>
>> Antec - the master browser.
>> Upstairs - sees 4 servers, and acknowledges Antec as master browser.
>> Master - sees 4 servers, and acknowledges Antec as master browser.
>> Basement - sees 4 servers, and acknowledges Antec as master browser.
>> Dell - sees 5 servers, and acknowledges Basement as master browser.
>>
>> Try restarting Dell first.  You need Dell to acknowledge Antec as master
>> browser.  Once that starts happening, then enumerate the symptoms again.  Which
>> computers host the external drives, and which are problematic?
>>
>> And what operating system - XP Home?  XP Pro? Other? on each computer?
>>
>> And once we solve this, then we have to work on your browser infrastructure.
>> <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,
>Sorry for the slow response but I got interrupted by meals, sleep, walk the
>dog, and dealing with the failed MSMXL update.
>
>I checked all the machines this morning with browstat status and they are
>all talking to Antec, except for the Dell notebook that locks on to anything
>but Antec. It even prefers to declare itself it's own master, but will
>occasionally lock onto Antec. Don't think we'll worry about that just now.
>
>Basic problem is this, I can access all the machines (both ways) on my local
>net for everything, (including USB printers and thumb drives) with the
>exception of  two external USB HD's on Antec and Master.
>
>All the machines (6) are using XP Home except Antec which has XP Media. All
>have the latest updates.

Gordon,

Do both Antec and Master have other shares, that are visible and accessible by
all?  By any?

How many computers have these USB devices, such as thumb drives (you are sharing
thumb drives?) and USB hard drives?  What brand is each USB device that's being
shared?  Do you have up to date drivers for each (and did you get them from the
vendor)?
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/dealing-with-physical-network-problems.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/dealing-with-physical-network-problems.html
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.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.
Author
14 Oct 2006 12:46 PM
Gordon
"Chuck" wrote:

> Do both Antec and Master have other shares, that are visible and accessible by
> all?  By any?
>
> How many computers have these USB devices, such as thumb drives (you are sharing
> thumb drives?) and USB hard drives?  What brand is each USB device that's being
> shared?  Do you have up to date drivers for each (and did you get them from the
> vendor)?

Chuck,
Both Antec and Master can "see" and access all the other machines on my
network. All the machines can "see"  and access each other.

Four of the six (I know, I added an old HP notebook) have external USB
drives attached. Antec with a new Maxtor, Master with a WD, Upstairs with a
an older WD, and Basement with a USB external I cobbled up with a spare
notebook HD. In all cases with the external USB drives, it was an auto detect
and install. (Found new hardware, etc.) I didn't find any drivers for WD and
Maxtor on XP installs.

The Thumb drives were just a coincidence, I used a thumb to install
browstat.exe on each and store the info you requested. It just showed up on
the network inventory and is viewable where it's plugged in.

Then we have a collection of USB and LPT printers scattered around, all of
which came with their own set of drivers.

In the final analysis, the only external USB HD that can't be accessed by
any other machine (except for the one it's connected to) is the WD on Master.


FYI, I spent some time with WD troubleshooting that particular drive, and
they assure me that there's nothing wrong with the drive and the problem is
network or some other related issue. (It says that right here.<g>)

Thanks for your patience, Gordon
Author
14 Oct 2006 2:23 PM
Chuck
On Sat, 14 Oct 2006 05:46:01 -0700, Gordon <Gor***@discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote:

Show quoteHide quote
>
>"Chuck" wrote:
>
>> Do both Antec and Master have other shares, that are visible and accessible by
>> all?  By any?
>>
>> How many computers have these USB devices, such as thumb drives (you are sharing
>> thumb drives?) and USB hard drives?  What brand is each USB device that's being
>> shared?  Do you have up to date drivers for each (and did you get them from the
>> vendor)?
>
>Chuck,
>Both Antec and Master can "see" and access all the other machines on my
>network. All the machines can "see"  and access each other.
>
>Four of the six (I know, I added an old HP notebook) have external USB
>drives attached. Antec with a new Maxtor, Master with a WD, Upstairs with a
>an older WD, and Basement with a USB external I cobbled up with a spare
>notebook HD. In all cases with the external USB drives, it was an auto detect
>and install. (Found new hardware, etc.) I didn't find any drivers for WD and
>Maxtor on XP installs.
>
>The Thumb drives were just a coincidence, I used a thumb to install
>browstat.exe on each and store the info you requested. It just showed up on
>the network inventory and is viewable where it's plugged in.
>
>Then we have a collection of USB and LPT printers scattered around, all of
>which came with their own set of drivers.
>
>In the final analysis, the only external USB HD that can't be accessed by
>any other machine (except for the one it's connected to) is the WD on Master.
>
>
>FYI, I spent some time with WD troubleshooting that particular drive, and
>they assure me that there's nothing wrong with the drive and the problem is
>network or some other related issue. (It says that right here.<g>)
>
>Thanks for your patience, Gordon

Gordon,

Devices that connect externally by USB require drivers from the vendor, and
those drivers determine their network accessibility.  Now if WD says that their
drive supports network accessibility, then it probably does.  But it's possible
that it doesn't work universally.

You say that all computers are providing shared data, from some share, to other
computers.  It's hard to think that any one computer has any network problem
then.  Not one that's common in this forum anyway.

So the problem is with Antec (Maxtor) and Master (WD) external hard drives.  And
of all 6 computers on the network, all of which can access internal drive shares
on other computers, none can access the shares on either Antec (Maxtor) or
Master (WD).  Is that an accurate description of the problem scope?

Now what is the exact nature of the problem?  Is it visibility, or
accessibility?  What exact error do you get?  Is it the same for Antec (Maxtor)
and Master (WD)?  And is it the same for each client computer?

And what drive structure do Antec (Maxtor) and Master (WD) use?  FAT or NTFS?
How about the other computer external drives, for comparison?

--
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.
Author
14 Oct 2006 4:45 PM
Gordon
"Chuck" wrote:

>Devices that connect externally by USB require drivers from the vendor, and
>those drivers determine their network accessibility.  Now if WD says that their
>drive supports network accessibility, then it probably does.  But it's possible
that it doesn't work universally.

>You say that all computers are providing shared data, from some share, to other
>computers.  It's hard to think that any one computer has any network problem
>then.  Not one that's common in this forum anyway.

>So the problem is with Antec (Maxtor) and Master (WD) external hard drives.  >And of all 6 computers on the network, all of which can access internal drive >shares on other computers, none can access the shares on either Antec (Maxtor) >or Master (WD).  Is that an accurate description of the problem scope?

>Now what is the exact nature of the problem?  Is it visibility, or
>accessibility?  What exact error do you get?  Is it the same for Antec (Maxtor)
>and Master (WD)?  And is it the same for each client computer?

>And what drive structure do Antec (Maxtor) and Master (WD) use?  FAT or NTFS?
>How about the other computer external drives, for comparison?


Chuck,
I don't know enough about the fine points of USB drives and drivers to say
for sure. All I know is that XP handled the installation on all my USB
drives. No additional drivers were necessary, or even available. Could be
that WD doesn't get along with network setups, but why one WD Ok and the
newer WD not?

The only drive with a problem is the WD on Master. The Maxtor on Antec is
fine. I
can view and access all drives on all (and from all) machines except the WD
USB on Master. Visibility on the network is not the problem, It's visible to
all. It's the
access that's causing trouble. If I try to access it from anywhere, I get the
"\\master\WD USB (G) is not accessible. You might not have permission, etc".
Then lowerdown in the error box it says"Not enough server storage is
available to
process this command." Maybe there's a clue in that statement? Also, same
message on all the other computers.

All my drives are on NTFS. I've tried both FAT 32 and NTFS on the WD in
question,
with the same results.

Gordon
Author
14 Oct 2006 5:54 PM
Chuck
On Sat, 14 Oct 2006 09:45:01 -0700, Gordon <Gor***@discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote:

Show quoteHide quote
>
>
>"Chuck" wrote:
>
>>Devices that connect externally by USB require drivers from the vendor, and
>>those drivers determine their network accessibility.  Now if WD says that their
>>drive supports network accessibility, then it probably does.  But it's possible
>that it doesn't work universally.
>
>>You say that all computers are providing shared data, from some share, to other
>>computers.  It's hard to think that any one computer has any network problem
>>then.  Not one that's common in this forum anyway.
>
>>So the problem is with Antec (Maxtor) and Master (WD) external hard drives.  >And of all 6 computers on the network, all of which can access internal drive >shares on other computers, none can access the shares on either Antec (Maxtor) >or Master (WD).  Is that an accurate description of the problem scope?
>
>>Now what is the exact nature of the problem?  Is it visibility, or
>>accessibility?  What exact error do you get?  Is it the same for Antec (Maxtor)
>>and Master (WD)?  And is it the same for each client computer?
>
>>And what drive structure do Antec (Maxtor) and Master (WD) use?  FAT or NTFS?
>>How about the other computer external drives, for comparison?
>
>
>Chuck,
>I don't know enough about the fine points of USB drives and drivers to say
>for sure. All I know is that XP handled the installation on all my USB
>drives. No additional drivers were necessary, or even available. Could be
>that WD doesn't get along with network setups, but why one WD Ok and the
>newer WD not?
>
>The only drive with a problem is the WD on Master. The Maxtor on Antec is
>fine. I
>can view and access all drives on all (and from all) machines except the WD
>USB on Master. Visibility on the network is not the problem, It's visible to
>all. It's the
>access that's causing trouble. If I try to access it from anywhere, I get the
>"\\master\WD USB (G) is not accessible. You might not have permission, etc".
>Then lowerdown in the error box it says"Not enough server storage is
>available to
>process this command." Maybe there's a clue in that statement? Also, same
>message on all the other computers.
>
>All my drives are on NTFS. I've tried both FAT 32 and NTFS on the WD in
>question,
>with the same results.
>
>Gordon

Gordon,

Is THAT the last problem?  That one is known here quite well.
> "Not enough server storage is available to process this command."
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/server-functionality-affected-by.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/server-functionality-affected-by.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.
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14 Oct 2006 8:40 PM
Gordon
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>
> Gordon,
>
> Is THAT the last problem?  That one is known here quite well.
> > "Not enough server storage is available to process this command."
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/server-functionality-affected-by.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/server-functionality-affected-by.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,
So far as I can tell at this point that is the last ptoblem (with the
exception of that error #5  I get  from browstat status when I run it to see
if we're still looking at Antec for the primary browser.)

Don't keep me in suspense.<g>

Gordon
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14 Oct 2006 11:42 PM
Chuck
On Sat, 14 Oct 2006 13:40:02 -0700, Gordon <Gor***@discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote:

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>>
>> Gordon,
>>
>> Is THAT the last problem?  That one is known here quite well.
>> > "Not enough server storage is available to process this command."
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/server-functionality-affected-by.html>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/server-functionality-affected-by.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,
>So far as I can tell at this point that is the last ptoblem (with the
>exception of that error #5  I get  from browstat status when I run it to see
>if we're still looking at Antec for the primary browser.)
>
>Don't keep me in suspense.<g>

Didn't you read the article?  You may have to be persistent, but with that
error, the article usually is the solution.

--
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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15 Oct 2006 12:16 AM
Gordon
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"Chuck" wrote:

> On Sat, 14 Oct 2006 13:40:02 -0700, Gordon <Gor***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> wrote:
>
> >
> >>
> >> Gordon,
> >>
> >> Is THAT the last problem?  That one is known here quite well.
> >> > "Not enough server storage is available to process this command."
> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/server-functionality-affected-by.html>
> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/server-functionality-affected-by.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,
> >So far as I can tell at this point that is the last ptoblem (with the
> >exception of that error #5  I get  from browstat status when I run it to see
> >if we're still looking at Antec for the primary browser.)
> >
> >Don't keep me in suspense.<g>
>
> Didn't you read the article?  You may have to be persistent, but with that
> error, the article usually is the solution.
>
> --
> 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,
Sorry, didn't realize that was a reference. It sorta got lost in all that
stuff.

In any event I printed it out and went exploring in my registry, but found
no entry relating to IRPStackSize. Don't know how much difference there is
between NT 4 and XP, but it looks to be slightly different in how they manage
that item. Symantec says for XP,  remove the value and restart. I got no
value to remove. I also don't have Norton, but I do have Win LOC.

Any thoughts?

Gordon
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15 Oct 2006 3:29 AM
Chuck
On Sat, 14 Oct 2006 17:16:02 -0700, Gordon <Gor***@discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote:

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>
>"Chuck" wrote:
>
>> On Sat, 14 Oct 2006 13:40:02 -0700, Gordon <Gor***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >
>> >>
>> >> Gordon,
>> >>
>> >> Is THAT the last problem?  That one is known here quite well.
>> >> > "Not enough server storage is available to process this command."
>> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/server-functionality-affected-by.html>
>> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/server-functionality-affected-by.html

>> >Chuck,
>> >So far as I can tell at this point that is the last ptoblem (with the
>> >exception of that error #5  I get  from browstat status when I run it to see
>> >if we're still looking at Antec for the primary browser.)
>> >
>> >Don't keep me in suspense.<g>
>>
>> Didn't you read the article?  You may have to be persistent, but with that
>> error, the article usually is the solution.

>Chuck,
>Sorry, didn't realize that was a reference. It sorta got lost in all that
>stuff.
>
>In any event I printed it out and went exploring in my registry, but found
>no entry relating to IRPStackSize. Don't know how much difference there is
>between NT 4 and XP, but it looks to be slightly different in how they manage
>that item. Symantec says for XP,  remove the value and restart. I got no
>value to remove. I also don't have Norton, but I do have Win LOC.

Well, sometimes I'm too subtle.  Usually, I write
Read the following article:

Anyway, the Microsoft article, linked from my article, provides instructions on
adding the registry value, when it doesn't exist.  That is the proper solution,
in this case.  Please let me know if you have any problems following the
Microsoft article.

Add the value IRPStackSize, spelled precisely that way.  Since the default value
data (when the registry value doesn't exist) is 15, the recommended initial
value data of 18.

--
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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17 Oct 2006 1:07 PM
Gordon
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"Chuck" wrote:

> On Sat, 14 Oct 2006 17:16:02 -0700, Gordon <Gor***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> >"Chuck" wrote:
> >
> >> On Sat, 14 Oct 2006 13:40:02 -0700, Gordon <Gor***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >> Gordon,
> >> >>
> >> >> Is THAT the last problem?  That one is known here quite well.
> >> >> > "Not enough server storage is available to process this command."
> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/server-functionality-affected-by.html>
> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/server-functionality-affected-by.html
>
> >> >Chuck,
> >> >So far as I can tell at this point that is the last ptoblem (with the
> >> >exception of that error #5  I get  from browstat status when I run it to see
> >> >if we're still looking at Antec for the primary browser.)
> >> >
> >> >Don't keep me in suspense.<g>
> >>
> >> Didn't you read the article?  You may have to be persistent, but with that
> >> error, the article usually is the solution.
>
> >Chuck,
> >Sorry, didn't realize that was a reference. It sorta got lost in all that
> >stuff.
> >
> >In any event I printed it out and went exploring in my registry, but found
> >no entry relating to IRPStackSize. Don't know how much difference there is
> >between NT 4 and XP, but it looks to be slightly different in how they manage
> >that item. Symantec says for XP,  remove the value and restart. I got no
> >value to remove. I also don't have Norton, but I do have Win LOC.
>
> Well, sometimes I'm too subtle.  Usually, I write
> Read the following article:
>
> Anyway, the Microsoft article, linked from my article, provides instructions on
> adding the registry value, when it doesn't exist.  That is the proper solution,
> in this case.  Please let me know if you have any problems following the
> Microsoft article.
>
> Add the value IRPStackSize, spelled precisely that way.  Since the default value
> data (when the registry value doesn't exist) is 15, the recommended initial
> value data of 18.
>
> --
> 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,
Sorry for the slow response, didn't get a notice on your last one and it
took me a couple days to realize I'd better go look.

So I made the changes to the registry irpstack to 18, with some success. I'm
finally able to access the USB drive on Master from Antec. Unfortunately now
I have problems accessing other locations that were accessible before. Go
figure.
Don't have time to play with it right now, off to Vegas to visit the kids
for a few days, be back early next week.

Also noticed the Antec (w/XP Media Edition) had 3 control sets in the
registry instead of one. They all changed when I made the new entry.

Are we having fun yet?

Gordon
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17 Oct 2006 1:50 PM
Chuck
On Tue, 17 Oct 2006 06:07:02 -0700, Gordon <Gor***@discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote:

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>
>"Chuck" wrote:
>
>> On Sat, 14 Oct 2006 17:16:02 -0700, Gordon <Gor***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >
>> >
>> >"Chuck" wrote:
>> >
>> >> On Sat, 14 Oct 2006 13:40:02 -0700, Gordon <Gor***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> >> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Gordon,
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Is THAT the last problem?  That one is known here quite well.
>> >> >> > "Not enough server storage is available to process this command."
>> >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/server-functionality-affected-by.html>
>> >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/server-functionality-affected-by.html
>>
>> >> >Chuck,
>> >> >So far as I can tell at this point that is the last ptoblem (with the
>> >> >exception of that error #5  I get  from browstat status when I run it to see
>> >> >if we're still looking at Antec for the primary browser.)
>> >> >
>> >> >Don't keep me in suspense.<g>
>> >>
>> >> Didn't you read the article?  You may have to be persistent, but with that
>> >> error, the article usually is the solution.
>>
>> >Chuck,
>> >Sorry, didn't realize that was a reference. It sorta got lost in all that
>> >stuff.
>> >
>> >In any event I printed it out and went exploring in my registry, but found
>> >no entry relating to IRPStackSize. Don't know how much difference there is
>> >between NT 4 and XP, but it looks to be slightly different in how they manage
>> >that item. Symantec says for XP,  remove the value and restart. I got no
>> >value to remove. I also don't have Norton, but I do have Win LOC.
>>
>> Well, sometimes I'm too subtle.  Usually, I write
>> Read the following article:
>>
>> Anyway, the Microsoft article, linked from my article, provides instructions on
>> adding the registry value, when it doesn't exist.  That is the proper solution,
>> in this case.  Please let me know if you have any problems following the
>> Microsoft article.
>>
>> Add the value IRPStackSize, spelled precisely that way.  Since the default value
>> data (when the registry value doesn't exist) is 15, the recommended initial
>> value data of 18.
>>
>> --
>> 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,
>Sorry for the slow response, didn't get a notice on your last one and it
>took me a couple days to realize I'd better go look.
>
>So I made the changes to the registry irpstack to 18, with some success. I'm
>finally able to access the USB drive on Master from Antec. Unfortunately now
>I have problems accessing other locations that were accessible before. Go
>figure.
>Don't have time to play with it right now, off to Vegas to visit the kids
>for a few days, be back early next week.
>
>Also noticed the Antec (w/XP Media Edition) had 3 control sets in the
>registry instead of one. They all changed when I made the new entry.

OK, we're getting one set of symptoms solved.  Now we have to deal with another
- probably the browser now.

So thanks for the update.  If you come back, and can't find this thread, you may
end up making a new one.  Try and reference this one the best that you can, and
we'll continue.

--
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.