No file and printer sharing, but internet works

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by jilliwatt, Aug 5, 2007.

  1. jilliwatt

    jilliwatt Private E-2

    After a smitfraud attack and cleaning, I have 2 machines on my network that while they will connect to the internet, they will not fileshare or printer share.
    I have checked all the obvious, but maybe missing something. I am on DSL and this is driving me crazy. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
     
  2. chipper_atmacneil

    chipper_atmacneil Private First Class

    Okay, I have a few questions to ask in order to get an answer for your problem, jilliwatt.

    1. What version of Windows are you running?
    2. Is there an error message? (Be as specific as possible, please.)
    3. When was the last time the network was functional? Did it ever work?
    4. What brand of router are you using?
    5. What brand(s) of PCs/printer(s) are you using? (Include the model number, please.)

    I need answers to these questions to effectively research your issue. Please answer ASAP for service.
     
  3. chipper_atmacneil

    chipper_atmacneil Private First Class

    I forgot to add:
    First, before any other questions, do you agree to troubleshoot with me? (The agreement is that I will ask questions to gather information necessary to research your issue, then we will work on it together through MajorGeeks.com; I can't guarantee resolution of the issue. If this is acceptable, then we can proceed.)
     
    Last edited: Aug 8, 2007
  4. cat5e

    cat5e MajorGeek

    Successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network settings,http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html

    As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what it is allowed to be shared.

    Vista File and Printer Sharing- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/network/evaluate/vista_fp.mspx

    Basic XP - http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/filesharing.mspx

    Advanced XP - http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040

    Printer Sharing XP - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx

    Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357

    Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
     
  5. jilliwatt

    jilliwatt Private E-2

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  6. jilliwatt

    jilliwatt Private E-2

    I am glad to troubleshoot with you, I am really stumped by this one.........................
     
  7. chipper_atmacneil

    chipper_atmacneil Private First Class

    Glad to hear it, jilliwatt. I'm researching your case right now. Be sure to thank cat5e too, those are some good Microsoft Knowledge Base (KB) articles. :) We can work on this case tomorrow when I've finished studying the material we've gathered.

    Here are two I've found:
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875605/en-us

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/840634/en-us
     
  8. chipper_atmacneil

    chipper_atmacneil Private First Class

    I'll be around today for about five and a half hours, and will be back tomorrow if need be. Let me know when you need help, okay? ;)
     

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