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Computer Browser issues w/ XP

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videobruce

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1. This isn't a hardware issue,
2. I never had a problem w/ 2k,
3. I don't leave my boxes on 24/7 (wasn't a problem before),
4. I use the same username and workgroup in all three boxes,
5. I have enabled simple file sharing on all drives (partitions),
6. NO firewall,
7. All have static IP addresses,
8. I can ping each PC.
9. Computer Browser service set to 'auto', but doesn't start by itself.

After reading about the "Computer Browser" service it appears this is my problem. My question is;
What has changed in FP, er XP that is making this a problem that 2k didn't have?

If I try to "View Workgroup Computers", it times out after 45 seconds with the message "The list of servers is not available" which apparently means there is a problem with this Master Browser.

It was suggested to use the 'lmhosts' file. I read through this;
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/...server/reskit/en-us/net/sur_lmh.mspx?mfr=true
and created this file (not actual computer names);
192.168.1.2 Xy1 #PRE
192.168.1.3 Xy2 #PRE
102.168.1.4 Xy3 #PRE
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I also added 'NetBios" to the list of protocols under 'Local Area Connection Properties'. Under the "Advanced TCP/IP Settings/Wins" I added the three addresses of the three PCs'. IPCONFIG looks like this:
Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : xy1
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 04-4B-80-80-80-03
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.2
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
Primary WINS Server . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.2
Secondary WINS Server . . . . . . : 192.168.1.3
192.168.1.4
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Anyway it didn't work (which I didn't expect).
What's wrong or is there a better/easier way?
 
Exception set in the XP firewall for F&P?
When you say sharing all partitions..you're not sharing the C drive are you? Yikes!
 
"my network places"/network browser is flaky to the max... use \\compname in addy bar if it works, \\ip if it doesn't... with lmhosts you shouldn't have a problem

i mean... that is my suggestion, if you're really wanting to fix the browser, then plz ignore my suggestion
 
videobruce said:
Please re-read.
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Based on longtime experience in helping peoples on forums..esp those which appear new to computers, many people interpret "software firewall" as 3rd party only...they don't realize XP has one built in.

I never noticed a diff in XP browsing versus 2K or NT 4 for the matter.

PC clean from malware..which can affect tcp stack/winsock

Tried a tcp/winsock repair utility to rebuild it fresh?
 
Understood. That is on my list of things I turn off, disable, remove etc. when I install the O/S. While we are on that subject, their Firewall was added w/ sp2 correct?? I just recently switched from 2k so I'm still trying to learn all the changes. :mad:
In fact, I use a nLite modified XP Pro CD with most of M$ BS turned off from the get go.

Ok, how about NOT using 'Simple File Sharing'?
 
The XP Firewall was changed quite a bit with SP2....
Just making sure there there's a check in file and print sharing for exceptions is all you need to do.

nLite...ack.....I've read so many "troubleshooting threads" that end up with a "BTW..this install is from nLite".

Any "shares" done on the C drive?
 
I beleive most of those problems are related to the user stripping to many services etc. to 'slim down' the install.
Unless any of these are a issue;
Accessibility Options
Briefcase
Games
Internet Games
Pinball
Screensavers
Display Adapters (old)
IBM PS/2 TrackPoint
IBM Thinkpad
Logitech WingMan
Microsoft SideWinder
Serial Pen Tablet
Sony Jog Dial
Tape drives
Toshiba DVD decoder card
Brother Devices
Gravis Digital GamePort
Iomega Zip drive
Images and Backgrounds
Luna desktop theme
Music Samples
Old CDPlayer and Sound Recorder
Client for Netware Networks
MSN Explorer
Netmeeting
Windows Messenger
Search Assistant
Tour
Messenger
DOCS
SUPPORT
VALUEADD
Languages

And yes to shares with 'C'.
 
Do you have:
Client for Microsoft Networks?
File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks?
in the list of protocols for the adapter.
 
Try setting one of the computers as the master browser:

Set HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Browser\Parameters\MaintainServerList to "Yes"

All other machines should have that key set as "No"
 
videobruce said:
My main machine has been set this way.
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Good, then try setting one of the other machines to "No" and see what happens...I've had problems with the auto setting in the past

Also, what's the value of the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netbt\Parameters\DhcpNodeType ?
 
pigster said:
Wait, isn't that an IE message?

Did you try Start - Run - \\192.168.1.3
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i was thinking the same... but beleive it or not, using \\compname should work in IE too... or bring up a windows explorer window...

just make sure you aren't trying it in firefox, :D


better yet, just use windows explorer address bar...
 
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