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12-21-08, 02:14 PM
"Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:
> Hi
> Running two software Firewall is a No No. So as a first step decide on one
> Firewall and disable or and get rid of the other.
> However, even one Firewall if Not configured correctly can block File
> Sharing,
> How I set my software Firewall to allow free traffic between my Network’s
> computers.
> http://www.ezlan.net/faq#trusted
>
> Otherwise, successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network
> settings,http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html
>
> As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what it is
> allowed to be shared.
> Vista File and Printer Sharing-
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/network/evaluate/vista_fp.mspx
> Basic XP -
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/filesharing.mspx
> Advanced XP - http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040
> Printer Sharing XP -
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx
> Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
> Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista -
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
>
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
>
> "dean phillips" <dean phillips@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:3D9BA570-B169-425A-8D9E-A0FC49586C35@microsoft.com...
> >i have an xp home machine and a vista laptop and am having problems sharing
> > files. the laptop sees my wireless network and can access the net. I have
> > shared a folder on the xp machine but cannot map to it on the laptop.
> > could
> > it be a windows firewall or norton firewall problem? any ideas please?
>
>
> Hi
> Running two software Firewall is a No No. So as a first step decide on one
> Firewall and disable or and get rid of the other.
> However, even one Firewall if Not configured correctly can block File
> Sharing,
> How I set my software Firewall to allow free traffic between my Network’s
> computers.
> http://www.ezlan.net/faq#trusted
>
> Otherwise, successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network
> settings,http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html
>
> As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what it is
> allowed to be shared.
> Vista File and Printer Sharing-
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/network/evaluate/vista_fp.mspx
> Basic XP -
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/filesharing.mspx
> Advanced XP - http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040
> Printer Sharing XP -
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx
> Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
> Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista -
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
>
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
>
> "dean phillips" <dean phillips@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:3D9BA570-B169-425A-8D9E-A0FC49586C35@microsoft.com...
> >i have an xp home machine and a vista laptop and am having problems sharing
> > files. the laptop sees my wireless network and can access the net. I have
> > shared a folder on the xp machine but cannot map to it on the laptop.
> > could
> > it be a windows firewall or norton firewall problem? any ideas please?
>
>