Simple File/Printer Share (Vista)

[ARS]

OS: Vista 64bit
2 computers
1 printer

I am setting up a printer share between TWO computers. The main computer (a) has the Lexmark printer hooked up via USB. After sharing the printer out I tried to locate it on the network within the 2nd computer (b), nothing. I tried to share a folder/file out on main computer, and vice-versa, neither can see each other on the network.

I ensured File/Print Sharing was enabled via the Network shares, or however Vista labels it. I ensured no Auth is needed (no login info) The network is setup PRIVATE, not public, etc. They are both utilizing the same DNS/Network. Same workgroup was set.

What am I doing wrong? It is pretty cut dry on setting up... I: even followed an online guide: http://www.home-network-help.com/vista- ... aring.html , for the printer side, same for the folder side, still nothing showing within the network on either computers.
Ugh?
Any insight is much appreciated....!

Thanks,

Anthony

[blindsided]

Sometimes I just go to Network Places --> Entire Network --> Microsoft Windows Network --> Dbl Click On The Work group --> Dbl Click On The PC With The Printer Attached.

The printer (if shared) should show up there, dbl click on it and install it that way.

[ARS]

In Vista, it is something along those lines, but I do believe different...? I do choose the entire network, but am only showing the local computer there and what it has shared out; Not the other computer nor a workgroup selection within the entire network.

hmm

[blindsided]

How are these PC's networked together?

Are they on the same subnet, something like 192.168.1.x

Can you ping from one to the other?

Find the ip address of one PC /ipconfig

From the other PC see of you can ping it.

[ARS]

I can ping the IP's from each computer. They are on the same network using the same subnet, dns, etc.

Blop. NetBIOS Enabled within TCP/IP Properties. Frustrating that something so easy is turning into a pain in the arse, heh.

[ARS]

Software related? so I reloaded Vista 64bit on both machines, not an image, but a clean install with the orig CD., still nothing.

Any idea's SG'ers?!

Thanks again for any insight, input, ANYTHING.

Cheers,

Anthony

[YeOldeStonecat]

Any 3rd party firewalls being used on either PC?
Even if just the Windows firewall...for now, just for testing/setting up, disable the firewall on each PC. When done..turn it back on.
Network Discovery Service turned on?
Did you get replies when you ran a ping to each computer from the other?

[ARS]

Any 3rd party firewalls being used on either PC?
Even if just the Windows firewall...for now, just for testing/setting up, disable the firewall on each PC. When done..turn it back on.
Network Discovery Service turned on?
Did you get replies when you ran a ping to each computer from the other?

Yeah, network discovery service is running. No other firewalls other than Windows which indeed was disabled until the issue is resolved. I was able to ping each computer from each other....

I am stumped. Baffled. Mind-boggled. Even thinking about it gives me a headache. I'll sit down for a few minutes at it... you know... thinking SOMETHING may come to me while I try EVERY step I've tried already just to ensure I did not miss a step. Hell, I have ran over the steps a million and one times.... and I am SHOT of ideas. In other words, lol, ANY ideas is Much appreciated. If you think it is stupid, or not worth the time, please spill it. I am at loss here.

Back to the pool, grill n beer. Time to finish the relaxation up until the reality of real world kicks back in after this elongated weekend

Happy Memorial Day everyone!

Cheers,
Anthony

[ARS]

?? Have I exhausted all the ideas ?? How else would I be able to hook up the pprinter? It only provides the usb option... would a hub, or something of that nature, work? any ideas? I am digging deep, I know ;x

Good night
Anthony

[ARS]

Perhaps put this in the Software forum? As it does seem software/otpions type issue?

Any assistance is, of course, MUCH appreciated.