Vista to XP Network
Yes! I am so excited to finally get my network working! Half or partially working was not acceptable.
Here are some highlights and notes that I hope might help others. If I have a computer crash (hopefully not), they might even help me!
1. Get the IP's of both computers and enter them into your firewall software (Norton, Kaspersky, Trend) so that the firewall accepts the other computer. To find the IP of each computer, click Start, then in the Run box type CMD. In the command prompt box, type ipconfig. You can also try pinging the other computer from the command prompt to see if they are able to access each other by typing "ping" and the IP number of the other computer.
2. Install a patch on XP for patch for LLTD Protocol. I found this to be an important step.
3. Make both computers to have the same workgroup. In XP, the default workgroup name is MSHOME. In Vista it is WORKGROUP. Make them both the same. Go to Start/My Computer/Properties. Under the "Computer Name" tab, click change.
4. Share the folders on the XP by right click on the folder you want to share and choosing "Sharing and Security." Check both boxes under "network sharing and security," the second allowing the network to change the files.
5. Share the folders on the Vista, which I found a bit more challenging.
I found this article to be very helpful. A few notes of my own to add would be:
A. Make "everyone" a co-owner.
B. Give "everyone" at least the ability to "change" and "read" the folder contents.
C. Under "caching" insure that all files are available offline.
D. In the "Network and Sharing Center" under click "customize" and choose "private." A Must-Do!
6. In XP, the permissions (as in "B" above) are not visible in normal mode. If you are unable to to move filed from the Vista to the XP and receive a "Destination Folder Access Denied" error message, restart the XP in safe mode (by clicking on the F8 key while the computer is starting up). Right click on the folder you are sharing and choose properties. You will now be able to see a permissions tab. I found a user group for "network services" which was not given permission to modify. It may take 10 to 15 minutes for the permissions to set after hitting apply.
3 WARM FUZZIES--comments SO appreciated!:
Thanks Hummie for that information. I do not have Vista since I don't have a new computer. I have a friend who is definitely computer illiterate, since I took her as a writer while taking extra courses at the University here in Baltimore. So, I am sending her your information, and let her know what you are doing as far as your prayer ministry and your dedication to helping others along the way. Have a lovely and blessed day.
Just to let you know the point 6 with XP not showing permissions, your doing it the hard way.
Open any folder (my computer etc) then tools, folder options, view and scroll down to the bottom and UNTICK the simple sharing option, that opens the permissions etc
I have been studying this since you posted at DST about it, I think I am finally ready to take the plunge to network my laptop (Vista) and desktop (XP) I am a little scared about it...wish me luck (thanks for the tuts :) )
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