XP/Vista Networking

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Problem:

XP computer shows up in Vista's network map, but you cannot click on it

Solution:

We've checked and accounted for firewall, services, ipv6, LLTD responder (KB922120), and "restrictanonymous" on the XP. I know from personal experience that it is possible to get corruption on an XP that we do not know how to fix short of a Windows installation. That's my guess at this point.

Two other things to consider/try. Non-Windows firewalls or security suites can result in quite amazing errors, so there is a slight chance of such a problem with one on the Vista.

I found somewhere (lost the source years ago) one other "corruption fix" that worked for a few people ...

Another: (XP Pro w/SFS, and probably Win2k Pro)

(on the XP computer) Start Menu --> Control Panel Double-Click Administrative Tools Double-Click Local Security Policy Click "User Rights Assignment" on the left panel Look for the top entry on the right panel listed "Access this computer from the Network" Right-Click --> Properties Click "Add User or Group" Click "Advanced" --> Find Now Select and press ok to add a User or Group. Add all of the following:

Administrator Guest Everyone NETWORK

Press OK two more times and you're done.

Refresh your network folder, and your network map; you should now be able to access your XP PC.

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