networking two PCs Windows XP - ther must be easier way - GoFuckYourself.com

Antonio · 08-26-2005, 08:05 AM

what a fucking pain in the ass, I have two PCs that share the same router, networked them so it works just fine until I reboot one of the PCs - then the one PC might or might not 'see' the other one, tried shitload of things but nothing really helped

Is there a way to make sure that this little network works ALL the time, like a 3th party application or some other bulletproof solution

GFED · 08-26-2005, 08:07 AM

Pcanywhere

latinasojourn · 08-26-2005, 08:08 AM

yes, i know the pain.

i had tons of probs networking until i put all my boxes on linksys wireless system which also connects to high speed wireless internet.

at last now finally everything works good.

demented · 08-26-2005, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by latinasojourn

yes, i know the pain.

i had tons of probs networking until i put all my boxes on linksys wireless system which also connects to high speed wireless internet.

at last now finally everything works good.

Same here.. Never have any problems networking my pc and laptop.. I love my WRT54G

Stallion · 08-26-2005, 08:11 AM

yeah linksys is good, I just switched out to the Dlink Pre-N 108mbps wireless stuff and it works just as great..

The Truth Hurts · 08-26-2005, 08:11 AM

never had a problem (wrt54g.. 2 wired and 1 wireless machine)... just gotta remember to share what you want shared.

Antonio · 08-26-2005, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by GFED

Pcanywhere

thanks, but it costs $199.95

99% of the time I only need to share small text files, so if the network is down I just upload them to one of my sites and then download them form the other PC - still faster than running with a flash memory from the one to the other ;)

BitAudioVideo · 08-26-2005, 08:25 AM

whats so difficult?

create the same username/password account on each machine
share a folder or drive on each machine to that user, with the privledges you want
map a network drive to that share
make some shortcuts, on comp-a to comp-b, etc

if your on comp-a and dont see comp-b in network neighborhood if comp-b is connected and you click a shortcut to //comp-b/sharename/ it will open, might ask you to authenticate...

Doc911 · 08-26-2005, 08:26 AM

try seeting up your network properly. it should work everytime

Juicy D. Links · 08-26-2005, 08:30 AM

Antonio I have same issue. When i have some time i am gonna set it up again .

OG LennyT · 08-26-2005, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Doc911

try seeting up your network properly. it should work everytime

exactly.

You think XP is a tough networking OS?

Try network Win 3.11 machines or even 95. Networks used to be a lot tougher to crack. Now its all wizards and anyone can do it.

Sharky · 08-26-2005, 08:33 AM

I have this same problem. it's not a password or a sharing issue. it's all set up correctly. some XP machines just don't see others. WTF

Antonio · 08-26-2005, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by rich219inc

whats so difficult?

create the same username/password account on each machine
share a folder or drive on each machine to that user, with the privledges you want
map a network drive to that share
make some shortcuts, on comp-a to comp-b, etc

if your on comp-a and dont see comp-b in network neighborhood if comp-b is connected and you click a shortcut to //comp-b/sharename/ it will open, might ask you to authenticate...

I'll give this a try, thanks

my guess is that if I reboot the router every time I reboot one of the PCs that might fix the problem, but most of the times I have programs running and don't want to lose connection on the one PC when rebooting the other one

I was hoping that there is a third party program that takes the pain away, and it's free or costs like 20-30 bucks

khs · 08-26-2005, 08:44 AM

use the same workgroup name and map drives not that hard at all

Antonio · 08-26-2005, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by sharky

I have this same problem. it's not a password or a sharing issue. it's all set up correctly. some XP machines just don't see others. WTF

make sure you have the guest account enabled (some command s'thing like 'user guest enable true' - Google it) - this is what made the network actually working, before that I could never make it work

sleazybunny · 08-26-2005, 10:11 AM

..I've had a similar problem for months. Googled, asked people I know, tried all sorts and still one machine can see others but others cant see that one.

I say smash them up and use a paper and pen..but then I'd not be able to see so many lovely ladies!!!

Good luck!!!
I.

BitAudioVideo · 08-26-2005, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Antonio

make sure you have the guest account enabled (some command s'thing like 'user guest enable true' - Google it) - this is what made the network actually working, before that I could never make it work

most security people will tell you to disable the guest account, its like the first item on the list of things to do hardening (if you can call it that) xp

pussyluver · 08-26-2005, 02:37 PM

Suggest netgear over linksys.

Suggest you read the instructions with either box you buy.

PCnowhere is not the answer for local networking.

DutchTeenCash · 08-26-2005, 02:41 PM

cant see what the problem is got plenty of XP machines here all wird and wireless with linksys and netgear not a problem at all, just do it right the first time.

4Pics · 08-26-2005, 03:04 PM

Just use \\computer name that works every time even if you can't see the computer. I have the same sort of problem but I just map'd and made shortcuts to the drive on the other pc.

I use a netgear wireless router (machines are connected via cable tho)

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sleazybunny Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: uk Posts: 239	give up and use paper and pen... ..I've had a similar problem for months. Googled, asked people I know, tried all sorts and still one machine can see others but others cant see that one. I say smash them up and use a paper and pen..but then I'd not be able to see so many lovely ladies!!! Good luck!!! I.

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4Pics Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 7,952	Just use \\computer name that works every time even if you can't see the computer. I have the same sort of problem but I just map'd and made shortcuts to the drive on the other pc. I use a netgear wireless router (machines are connected via cable tho)