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    M1530 w/Vista Home Premium File Sharing with XP?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by decon1, Apr 27, 2008.

  1. decon1

    decon1 Newbie

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    Hi,

    I have been searching for the past few days for a fix. I am able to get to the internet without any problems at 130.0 Mbps using a Dlink DIR-655 router.

    When I click on view full map in the network and sharing, I get an error. I installed the LLTD on my desktops that run XP and it doesn't help.

    I have full file sharing on all the systems. I can view my shared folders from XP Desktop to Vista laptop, but not the other way around...

    How do I access my XP desktop shared folders from Vista laptop?

    Thanks!
     
    decon1, Apr 27, 2008
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    stevey5036 Notebook Evangelist

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    What error are you getting? It sounds like your network connection is set to a public location as opposed to a home location. Go to the network and sharing center and customize your wireless/wired connection to be a home connection. Also check to see if file sharing and public folders are turned on.
     
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    decon1 Newbie

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    Network connection is set to private and file sharing and public folders are on.

    The error when I click on view full map:
    An error happened during the mapping process.


    Hmm now I can't even see the Vista laptop from the XP desktop.
     
    decon1, Apr 28, 2008
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    uncola Notebook Consultant

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    I think I fixed this by disabling ipv6
     
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    IPv6 doesn't have anything to do with folder sharing.

    Are the two computers on the same workgroup? What shows up when you click Network on the start menu?
     
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    Both are using WORKGROUP as workgroup.

    The strange thing is I can't change Vista laptop workgroup name even as adminstrator login. I can change the laptop name only, workgroup is greyed out.

    Is it because it's Vista Home Premium?
     
    decon1, Apr 28, 2008
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