Solve : XP Networking Problem?

1.	Solve : XP Networking Problem?
Answer» Hi, I just purchased an HP a1410n and am trying to network it with the computer I am replacing it with (an HP 6475Z). The Older computer (i'll call HP1) is running Windows XP Professional sp2, and the new computer (HP2) has Win XP Media Center. I ran the New connection wizard on both computers and selected file and print sharing. My internet connection is dial-up and that connection can be detected fine by my new computer which opens the connection easily enough, but cannot recieve data through it. I cannot share files either, HP2 does not detect HP1 (and vice versa) and I did place them on the same Workgroup. HP1 is on a Linksys LNE100TX Fast Ethernet Adapter, and HP2 is on an NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller (which i think is the one being used) and also has a 1394 Net Adapter listed. trying to "View Workgruop Computers" on HP2 causes about 30 seconds of busy time and then an error that reads: "mshome is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the network administrator of this server to find out if yo uhave access permissions. The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available." Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.. --Joseph Salinas Edinburg, TX.Have a LOOK at "2 computer netwoking" under Computer Hardware. There's some good and BAD advice. This is a very common and frustrating problem. :-? Go to "Control Panel" Click on "Network and Internet Connections" Right click the connection you are using for that computer (eg. "Wireless Network Connection" or "Local Area Connection") and select properties. Look where it says "This connections USES the following items:" and look to see if the protocol "NWLink IPX/SPX/NetBIOS Compatible Transport Protocol" is checked. If not there click "Install...". Then highlight "Protocol" and press "Add...". Now in the new window find the protocol that has "IPX/SPX" somewhere in the name, click it and press "OK". Now, consult the list of items and make sure the protocol is checked. Then Press "OK". This needs to be done on both computers, once done you it should work. If not re-run the the Home Network Setup Wizard, then it should work. [/list]Okay tc_pole, I added the new Protocol you suggsted. After fiddling around with the Network Wizard for a while, I finally got both to say "connected; HP2 (direct connection to internet) & HP1 (sharing internet connection). I can now share files between the PC's, Thanks! Now the only remaining problem is my internet connection. I still cannot view websites on HP1. The LED's flicker when I hit enter on a URL (the request is sent), but after that, nothing. --Joseph Salinas[size=22]You do not need IPX/SPX in a Windows network environment!!!!![/size] (Yes I KNOW I'm shouting, but folks here need to know this - this is not the first time I have seen this incorrect advice given. ) If you're having networking problems, the answer is usually to be found in incorrect TCP/IP settings and incorrect SMB (domain/workgroup) settings. Installing another protocol may seem to fix the problem, but I guarantee it will cause other problems. FYI: IPX/SPX is a networking protocol used by Novell NetWare o/ses. Does anyone here use Novell NetWare? I thought not. Quote [size=22]You do not need IPX/SPX in a Windows network environment!!!!![/size] (Yes I know I'm shouting, but folks here need to know this - this is not the first time I have seen this incorrect advice given. ) If you're having networking problems, the answer is usually to be found in incorrect TCP/IP settings and incorrect SMB (domain/workgroup) settings. Installing another protocol may seem to fix the problem, but I guarantee it will cause other problems. FYI: IPX/SPX is a networking protocol used by Novell NetWare o/ses. Does anyone here use Novell NetWare? I thought not. Well even if it isnt the right one, it works. Quote Well even if it isnt the right one, it works. It will cause problems. Not a real fix.What kinds of problemsFor future reference: http://www.onecomputerguy.com/networking/trouble.htm Howdy and thanks for the information folks. So far I've had no problems with the IPX/SPX, so i have not removed it. I will, however, keep on top of any errors that occurr. I also will try making a RESTORE point and removing it to see if my initial problems re-introduce themselves. Only thing is my internet connection STILL cannot be shared. Perhaps one of the problems foretold by robpomeroy. --Joseph Salinas www.joeys-snowies.comBeware the disembodied head! I give up. You can't help people who refuse to be helped. Quote Only thing is my internet connection STILL cannot be shared. Perhaps one of the problems foretold by robpomeroy. I really doubt it. My connection works great. Quote Beware the disembodied head! Pukes on the floor Sorry bout that. Quote I give up. You can't help people who refuse to be helped. No one is refusing your help, their just not listening to what you have to say:o. Who cares if it is not the "right" protocol, as long as it works. Yes, it might help to do it the right way to keep from having problems in the future, but when that time comes, i guess ill just have to fix it.

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Hi,
I just purchased an HP a1410n and am trying to network it with the computer I am replacing it with (an HP 6475Z). The Older computer (i'll call HP1) is running Windows XP Professional sp2, and the new computer (HP2) has Win XP Media Center.

I ran the New connection wizard on both computers and selected file and print sharing. My internet connection is dial-up and that connection can be detected fine by my new computer which opens the connection easily enough, but cannot recieve data through it.

I cannot share files either, HP2 does not detect HP1 (and vice versa) and I did place them on the same Workgroup. HP1 is on a Linksys LNE100TX Fast Ethernet Adapter, and HP2 is on an NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller (which i think is the one being used) and also has a 1394 Net Adapter listed.

trying to "View Workgruop Computers" on HP2 causes about 30 seconds of busy time and then an error that reads: "mshome is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the network administrator of this server to find out if yo uhave access permissions. The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available."

Any suggestions? Thanks in advance..

--Joseph Salinas Edinburg, TX.Have a LOOK at "2 computer netwoking" under Computer Hardware. There's some good and BAD advice. This is a very common and frustrating problem. :-?

Go to "Control Panel"
Click on "Network and Internet Connections"
Right click the connection you are using for that computer (eg. "Wireless Network Connection" or "Local Area Connection") and select properties.
Look where it says "This connections USES the following items:" and look to see if the protocol "NWLink IPX/SPX/NetBIOS Compatible Transport Protocol" is checked.
If not there click "Install...". Then highlight "Protocol" and press "Add...". Now in the new window find the protocol that has "IPX/SPX" somewhere in the name, click it and press "OK".
Now, consult the list of items and make sure the protocol is checked. Then Press "OK".

This needs to be done on both computers, once done you it should work. If not re-run the the Home Network Setup Wizard, then it should work.

[/list]Okay tc_pole, I added the new Protocol you suggsted.

After fiddling around with the Network Wizard for a while, I finally got both to say "connected; HP2 (direct connection to internet) & HP1 (sharing internet connection). I can now share files between the PC's, Thanks!

Now the only remaining problem is my internet connection. I still cannot view websites on HP1. The LED's flicker when I hit enter on a URL (the request is sent), but after that, nothing.

--Joseph Salinas[size=22]You do not need IPX/SPX in a Windows network environment!!!!![/size]

(Yes I KNOW I'm shouting, but folks here need to know this - this is not the first time I have seen this incorrect advice given. )

If you're having networking problems, the answer is usually to be found in incorrect TCP/IP settings and incorrect SMB (domain/workgroup) settings. Installing another protocol may seem to fix the problem, but I guarantee it will cause other problems.

FYI: IPX/SPX is a networking protocol used by Novell NetWare o/ses. Does anyone here use Novell NetWare? I thought not. Quote

[size=22]You do not need IPX/SPX in a Windows network environment!!!!![/size]

(Yes I know I'm shouting, but folks here need to know this - this is not the first time I have seen this incorrect advice given. )

If you're having networking problems, the answer is usually to be found in incorrect TCP/IP settings and incorrect SMB (domain/workgroup) settings. Installing another protocol may seem to fix the problem, but I guarantee it will cause other problems.

FYI: IPX/SPX is a networking protocol used by Novell NetWare o/ses. Does anyone here use Novell NetWare? I thought not.

Well even if it isnt the right one, it works.
Quote

Well even if it isnt the right one, it works.

It will cause problems. Not a real fix.What kinds of problemsFor future reference:

http://www.onecomputerguy.com/networking/trouble.htm

Howdy and thanks for the information folks. So far I've had no problems with the IPX/SPX, so i have not removed it. I will, however, keep on top of any errors that occurr. I also will try making a RESTORE point and removing it to see if my initial problems re-introduce themselves.

Only thing is my internet connection STILL cannot be shared. Perhaps one of the problems foretold by robpomeroy.

--Joseph Salinas www.joeys-snowies.comBeware the disembodied head! I give up. You can't help people who refuse to be helped. Quote

Only thing is my internet connection STILL cannot be shared. Perhaps one of the problems foretold by robpomeroy.

I really doubt it. My connection works great.

Quote

Beware the disembodied head!

*Pukes on the floor* Sorry bout that.

Quote

I give up. You can't help people who refuse to be helped.

No one is refusing your help, their just not listening to what you have to say:o. Who cares if it is not the "right" protocol, as long as it works. Yes, it might help to do it the right way to keep from having problems in the future, but when that time comes, i guess ill just have to fix it.

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