Yet Another Wired Home Network Problem

[knights89]

Hello, I have a home network consisting of 5 pc's, 4 running Windows XP & 1 running Windows 98SE. If I look in the shared files folder on each machine, we can not access the shares on two xp pc's. When I try to access them through windows explorer I receive this message "\\Machine A\SharedDocs is not accessable. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permissions." The same happens on machine M. Machine A (XP) can access the shares on the other three(2 XP, 1 98SE), but not machine M (XP). Machine M (XP) can access the shares on the other three(2 XP, 1 98SE), but not machine A (XP). The other 3 machines can not access machine A or M, but can access each other. I have checked the network settings on the 4 XP machines, they are identical. I have not checked anything on the 98SE machine since this seems to be an XP issue. In the network settings for each machine (XP) Client for Microsoft Networks (Windows Locator), File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks, QoS Packet Scheduler & Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) (DHCP Enabled) are listed. The Guest Account is off on all 4. I can ping all machines from all machines. All machines in the same workgroup (MSHOME). I have disabled my anti virus and firewall software (CA E-Trust), with no change. Windows Firewall is not active. I checked the registry entry for "Do not alloy anonymous enumeration of sam accounts" they are all set to Disabled. I do not want to enable IPX/SPX or NETBeui because of the security issues. I am not sure where else to check. Thanks for any help.

[z1p]

If you run 'net view \\machine_M' does it show its shares?

On Machine M, run 'telnet localhost 445'. Does it connect? Use Ctrl-] then 'q' to disconnect.

On Machine A, run 'telnet machine_M 445'. Does it connect?


BTW - We using telnet to see if the a connection can be made or if something is blocking connections.

[knights89]

Hi Z1P, and thanks for responding. OK, when I run 'net view \\Machine M' on Machine M, it shows my 2 printers and the ShareDocs folder. The column 'Used As' is blank. When I run 'net view \\Machine A' on Machine M, it shows the 1 printer and the ShareDocs folder. The column 'Used As' for the ShareDocs folder says (UNC). When I run 'net view \\Machine A' on Machine A, it shows 1 printer and the ShareDocs folder. The column 'Used As' is blank. When I run 'net view \\Machine M' on Machine A, it shows the 2 printers and the ShareDocs folder. The column 'Used As' is blank. When I run 'telnet localhost 445' on Machine M, it connects (I get a blank window, then Ctrl-] brings me back to telnet). The same for running 'telnet machine_M 445' on Machine A. It connects.

[z1p]

Hmmm... Are you running XP home or Pro?
When you try to mount a share folder what do you get for an error?

[knights89]

I am runnung XP Pro SP2. When I try to mount, I receive the "\\Machine A\SharedDocs is not accessable. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permissions. Access is denied." Same from Machine A.

[z1p]

Is simple file sharing still enabled on XP machines?

[knights89]

Yes

[z1p]

I have to think on this a bit. Maybe someone else can provided some insight in the mean time.

[z1p]

What services do you have running on M & A ?

[knights89]

Machine M:
Image Name User Name
ati2evxx.exe Machine M (ATI Graphics Card)
svchost.exe SYSTEM
svchost.exe LOCAL SERVICE
ViewMgr.exe Machine M
cftmon.exe Machine M
wdfmgr.exe LOCAL SERVICE
lsass.exe SYSTEM
services.exe SYSTEM
caissdt.exe Machine M (Firewall/Antivirus)
svchost.exe NETWORK SERVICE
winlogon.exe SYSTEM
CAVTray.exe Machine M (Firewall/Antivirus)
mdm.exe SYSTEM
svchost.exe SYSTEM
atiptaxx.exe Machine M (ATI Graphics Card)
wmiprvse.exe SYSTEM
iSafe.exe SYSTEM (Firewall/Antivirus)
csrss.exe SYSTEM
explorer.exe Machine M
svchost.exe NETWORK SERVICE
alg.exe LOCAL SERVICE
wuauclt.exe Machine M
vsmon.exe SYSTEM (Firewall/Antivirus)
VetMsg.exe SYSTEM (Firewall/Antivirus)
smss.exe SYSTEM
ca.exe Machine M (Firewall/Antivirus)
CAVRid.exe Machine M (Firewall/Antivirus)
realsched.exe Machine M
PPActiveDetection.exe Machine M (Firewall/Antivirus)
svchost.exe SYSTEM
SMAgent.exe SYSTEM (SoundMAX Sound Card)
spoolsv.exe SYSTEM
ati2evxx.exe SYSTEM (ATI Graphics Card)
System
System Idle Process


Machine A:
dssagent.exe Machine A (PC Game)
pctspk.exe Machine A (Modem)
spoolsv.exe SYSTEM
explorer.exe Machine A
wuauclt.exe Machine A
svchost.exe LOCAL SERVICE
svchost.exe SYSTEM
svchost.exe NETWORK SERVICE
svchost.exe SYSTEM
lsass.exe SYSTEM
services.exe SYSTEM
winlogon.exe SYSTEM
csrss.exe SYSTEM
smss.exe SYSTEM
wscntfy.exe Machine A
alg.exe LOCAL SERVICE
System
System Idle Process


An additional question - do I need all these svchost.exe?

[Archangel122184]

Those are processes, not services. To see services, goto
start -> run -> "services.msc" -> enter and look for the ones that say "started"

As for svchost... kill them and see what happens :rotflmao:Thats a joke. Yes you need them, they are the hosting processes for a lot of the system services that run in the background.

[knights89]

Hi Archangel122184, thanks for replying. I don't know what I was thinking. Well here is the services list:

Machine M:
Application Layer Gateway Service
Ati HotKey Poller
Automatic Updates
Background Intelligent Transfer Service
CAISafe
COM+ Event System
Computer Browser
Cryptographic Services
DCOM Server Process Launcher
DHCP Client
Distributed Link Tracking Client
DNS Client
Error Reporting Service
Event Log
Help and Support
IPSEC Services
Logical Disk Manager
Machine Debug Manager
Network Connections
Network Location Awareness (NLA)
Plug and Play
Print Spooler
Protected Storage
Remote Access Connection Manager
Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
Remote Registry
Secondary Logon
Security Accounts Manager
Security Center
Server
Shell Hardware Detection
SoundMAX Agent Service
SSDP Discovery Service
System Event Notification
System Restore Service
Task Scheduler
TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper
Telephony
Terminal Services
Themes
TrueVector Internet Monitor
VET Message Service
WebClient
Windows Audio
Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
Windows Image Acquisition (WIA)
Windows Management Instrumentation
Windows Time
Windows User Mode Driver Framework
Wireless Zero Configuration
Workstation


Machine A:
Automatic Updates
Background Intelligent Transfer Service
COM+ Event System
Computer Browser
Cryptographic Services
DCOM Server Process Launcher
DHCP Client
Distributed Link Tracking Client
DNS Client
Error Reporting Service
Event Log
Fast User Switching Compatibility
Help and Support
IPSEC Services
Logical Disk Manager
Network Connections
Network Location Awareness (NLA)
Plug and Play
Print Spooler
Protected Storage
Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
Remote Registry
Secondary Logon
Security Accounts Manager
Security Center
Server
Shell Hardware Detection
SSDP Discovery Service
System Event Notification
System Restore Service
Task Scheduler
TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper
Terminal Services
Themes
WebClient
Windows Audio
Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
Windows Image Acquisition (WIA)
Windows Management Instrumentation
Windows Time
Wireless Zero Configuration
Workstation

Thanks for everyones help.

[knights89]

I see you have all given up on my situation...

[bAdWaYz]

All the mod's and members "give" of the time they have. Hang in there and you will be helped soon I'm sure.

[Archangel122184]

Disable simple file sharing (open an explore windon, tools, folder option, under the view tab scroll to the bottom and uncheck use simple file sharing).

Open my computer. Right click on the shared documents folder and click properties. Go to the security tab, make sure "Everyone" has read and write access. Go to the share tab, make srue "Everyone" has read and write access.

[knights89]

Hi Archangel, thak worked! Thank you for your help! Now I have a related question - I checked all the machines, I can open or copy a document or picture. If I try to copy an .exe file, I get the message not accessable. Is there a setting to allow file transfer? Thanks!