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I *did* enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP, I guess I wasn't clear about that. I
simply changed from the default to 'Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP'. (it didn't
work with the default either).
Also, I know about the HOSTS file. How would I add the computer names to it?
Could you suggest the appropriate lines for that?
"David {MVP}" <dhettel@fuse.net> wrote in message
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>I believe you may want to go back in an enable the NetBIOS over TCP/IP, I
>think that will fix your problems. Or you may need to edit your host files
>to add the computer names and address to them. I belive that's your
>problem.
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> "John Thomas" <Almanaticus@netscape.net> wrote in message
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>> Thanks, David.
>> I did the shutdown as suggested, waited 15 minutes, and restarted from
>> the outside in. But the same images exist. Yes, both computers are using
>> the default workgroup name (shame). Also, both have 'file and printer
>> sharing' enabled.
>>
>> The only changes I have made so far with the setup are:
>> * I went into the TCP/IP properties on both computers and changed from
>> the default to "NETBIOS over TCP/IP". That was a change suggested on most
>> all the 'tips' websites I have visited.
>> * In my Zone Alarm I added the range of 192.168.1.100-192.168.1.105 to
>> the Trusted Zone. (Although it is currently disabled for testing purposes
>> until I can get everything working).
>> *I turned the Windows Firewall off. (using the firewall in the router).
>>
>> During the network Wizard process, I chose the configuration of: "Other/
>> Computers connect through a residential gateway to a cable modem to the
>> internet".
>>
>> That's it. In my previous home network, all that made everything work
>> just fine. But now, I only get Internet. Neither computer sees each
>> other, and even the wireless laptop doesn't show the Windows default
>> shares.
>>
>> I've looked at most every troubleshooter website and tips listing, but
>> nothing seems to work. Im stumped.
>>
>>
>> "David {MVP}" <dhettel@fuse.net> wrote in message
>> news:OhbD7%23ypFHA.1148@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>> The fact that you can get to the internet suggest that you have a basic
>>> TCP/IP connection to me. So I would then look to see that you do have
>>> "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" enabled for the
>>> Network card you are using, on all computers. Then I would suggest going
>>> to your desktop and right clicking on "My Computer" and then properties,
>>> to bring up "System Properties" then click on the "Name" tab, and
>>> confirm that all computers are in the SAME workgroup NAME. Also check to
>>> ensure that this name only uses A to Z or 0 to 9. This will ensure the
>>> best compatibility.
>>>
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>>> "John Thomas" <Almanaticus@netscape.net> wrote in message
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>>>> Yes, This is my setup: Cable Internet to a cable modem. That is
>>>> connected to a Linksys wireless router. That has a hardwire to my
>>>> desktop (which has the old images of previous shares). And it sends to
>>>> a wireless laptop (which is having networking problems of its own).
>>>>
>>>> Im actually trying to rebuild/replace a home network with new
>>>> equipment. I had an old network that was setup very easily. Now, with
>>>> all new computers and equipment... Im having a hell of a time just
>>>> making things work. But I decided to take things one step at a time. At
>>>> this point, nothing is working... except that both computers have
>>>> Internet. The home network itself just doesn't seem to work, even with
>>>> the Networking Wizard.
>>>>
>>>> I know Im doing something wrong, and Im sure its very simple. But Ill
>>>> power everything down and start all over from scratch. I need this to
>>>> work, so Im open to any and all advice.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks.
>>>>
>>>> "David {MVP}" <dhettel@fuse.net> wrote in message
>>>> news:O5xhhMrpFHA.2904@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Do you have a router, in your network? Chances are they are coming
>>>>> from your old DHCP server? When changing names it's always a good idea
>>>>> to power everything down, wait a bit and then start with the internet
>>>>> connection and work your way back.
>>>>>
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>>>>> Microsoft Mobile Devices
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>>>>>
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>>>>> mutual benefit of all of us...
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>>>>> "John Thomas" <Almanaticus@netscape.net> wrote in message
>>>>> news:jq3Oe.9912$RS.8457@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net...
>>>>>>I changed the computer names on the three computers in my home
>>>>>>network. After rebooting, I still have the listings from the shares of
>>>>>>the computer's old names, but not the shares from the new names. I
>>>>>>have even removed all shared folders for now.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I was hoping the computer's master browser would detect the change
>>>>>> and adjust automatically, but it hasn't. I've even re-run the network
>>>>>> Wizard. How do I change that so it recognizes the new shares along
>>>>>> with the new names?
>>>>>>
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