On Sun, 25 Dec 2005 20:58:02 -0800, "Kier Devin"
<KierDevin@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

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>"Kier Devin" wrote:
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>> "Chuck" wrote:
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>> > On Sun, 25 Dec 2005 18:46:02 -0800, "Kier Devin"
>> > <KierDevin@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
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>> > >
>> > >"Chuck" wrote:
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>> > >> On Sun, 25 Dec 2005 17:19:30 -0800, "Kier Devin"
>> > >> <KierDevin@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
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>> > >> >"Chuck" wrote:
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>> > >> >> On Sun, 25 Dec 2005 08:59:01 -0800, "Kier Devin" <Kier
>> > >> >> Devin@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
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>> > >> >> >I am running xp home on two computers, and have them connected with a
>> > >> >> >crossover cable. MAinly set up for playing games over a lan. My setup used
>> > >> >> >to work, but I had to format my drive, and now I can't get one of my
>> > >> >> >computers to setup the network right again. One computer still has all it's
>> > >> >> >info, and will see the other... but the one I formatted, will not find the
>> > >> >> >other. I was able to bring it up by going to >Start >Run and entering the ip
>> > >> >> >address of the working one. And I can get to the computer, but in all other
>> > >> >> >ways it won't acknowledge there is a network. Not through games or through
>> > >> >> >windows. When I try to look at the workgroup, it tells me the directory of
>> > >> >> >computers is not available... or something to that effect...
>> > >> >> >
>> > >> >> >I have also tried to remake the network with the wizard, and it doesn't seem
>> > >> >> >to do anything... the same connection that I already had is still on the
>> > >> >> >"network connections" screen... And I cannot find the place where I can
>> > >> >> >change the ip address and stuff to try and make bothe computers the same...
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> Kier,
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> There are a few reasons for the problem, which you're describing, and which is
>> > >> >> seen here regularly. The most common is a misconfigured or overlooked firewall,
>> > >> >> but there are other possibilities too.
>> > >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
>> > >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/1...isibility.html
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> If no help, provide "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all" from each computer, as
>> > >> >> a start. Read this article, and linked articles, and follow instructions
>> > >> >> precisely:
>> > >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>
>> > >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...#AskingForHelp
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>> > >> >Okay, thanks, I tried all that, and to no avail... I'll refer to the comps
>> > >> >as 1 and 2... I can still access comp 2 from 1, but comp 1 will not act like
>> > >> >it's on the network... And I still cannot access comp 1 from 2, though comp
>> > >> >2 does act like it's on the network???? so here is the browstat, and ip
>> > >> >config for the two...
>> > >>
>> > >> <SNIP>
>> > >>
>> > >> >I hope this may help you see what is wrong with my setup... Thanks for the
>> > >> >help...
>> > >> >
>> > >> >Charles...
>> > >>
>> > >> Charles,
>> > >>
>> > >> You have 2 problems.
>> > >> # IPX / SPX.
>> > >> # IPV6.
>> > >>
>> > >> I'd guess you have IPX/SPX for your games playing. That's fine, though its
>> > >> presence may make diagnosing your problem a bit more complicated than it should
>> > >> be. But let's start by working on the IPV6 issue.
>> > >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/fix-network-problems-but-clean-up.html>
>> > >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...-clean-up.html
>> > >>
>> > >> After you remove IPV6 from Jessica, post updated "browstat status" and "ipconfig
>> > >> /all" from both computers. We'll go from there.
>> > >>
>> > >> And post after my replies, please. Help me to help you.
>> > >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting>
>> > >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...tml#TopPosting
>> > >>
>> > >> --
>> > >> Cheers,
>> > >> Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
>> > >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
>> > >> Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
>> > >> My email is AT DOT
>> > >> actual address pchuck mvps org.
>> > >>
>> > >
>> > >Okay, I followed the instructions on that page, but for the removing IPV6...
>> > > I have no idea what that is, or how to remove it... the other part worked
>> > >fine, neig\ther computer were on the correct setting.... both are still
>> > >running the same though... here are the browstat and ipconfig now... they
>> > >look the same to me...???

<SNIP>

>> > >C:\browstat>
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>> > >Thanks again for the help...
>> > >
>> > >Charles...
>> >
>> > Charles,
>> >
>> > Removal of unnecessary protocols is simple. Just highlight the network
>> > component to be removed, and hit the Uninstall button below the list. Follow
>> > instructions, and restart the system when requested.
>> > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/fix-network-problems-but-clean-up.html>
>> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...-clean-up.html
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>> > To get consistent results, you need to remove IPV6 before running any
>> > diagnostics.

>> Okay, I think I got that part down now... I noticed the stuff on Jessi
>> (comp 2) changed... so here goes again...
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>> Kierdevin (comp 1)
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>> C:\browstat>browstat status
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>> Status for domain FUN on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
>> Browsing is NOT active on domain.
>> Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.
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>> Status for domain FUN on transport \Device\NwlnkIpx
>> Browsing is active on domain.
>> Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus. Using \\JESSICA
>> Master browser is running build 2600
>> 1 backup servers retrieved from master JESSICA
>> \\JESSICA
>> Unable to retrieve server list from JESSICA: 1231
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>> Status for domain FUN on transport
>> \Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{C6ADF45C-FDA3-4D9F-99CB-
>> 5B52882F70FE}
>> Browsing is active on domain.
>> Master browser name is: JESSICA
>> Master browser is running build 2600
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>Just looking over what I wrote, and realized that I put the wrong one for
>kierdevin (comp 1) So here is the right one... sorry...
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>C:\browstat>browstat status
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>Status for domain FUN on transport
>\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{5274303C-37EB-422A-A7A1-
>B97F5ACA959B}
> Browsing is NOT active on domain.
> Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.
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>C:\browstat>ipconfig /all
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>Windows IP Configuration
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> Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : KIERDEVIN
> Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
> Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
> IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
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>Ethernet adapter charlie:
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> Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
> Description . . . . . . . . . . . : F5D5000, PCI Card/Desktop
>Network PC
>I Card
> Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-30-BD-B4-1F-47
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>PPP adapter Everyones Internet:
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> Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
> Description . . . . . . . . . . . : WAN (PPP/SLIP) Interface
> Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-53-45-00-00-00
> Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
> IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 64.246.9.243
> Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.255
> Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 64.246.9.243
> DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 207.218.192.38
> 207.218.192.39

Charles,

OK, the diagnostics for Jessica are a bit cleaner. But it can only see itself.

Maybe this is part of the problem?

(from KIERDEVIN)
Ethernet adapter charlie:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : F5D5000, PCI Card/Desktop Network
PCI Card
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-30-BD-B4-1F-47

Charles, when you make any changes, you need to retest with both computers
physically connected, and functioning, as best as possible. Testing with one
computer not connected will waste your time. If KIERDEVIN shows "Media
disconnected", you're not going to get useful results.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...-tutorial.html
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...#AskingForHelp

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.