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    Permissions question

    In Windows Explorer, when I go to Computer, C Drive, Users, I can create files and folders as I please. But when I drill down from Network , ComputerName, and find the same Users folder, I cannot add change or delete files or folders. I get the error message " Folder Access Denied, You...
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    Need some quick LAN performance help

    I have a set of web pages ( htm files) on my vista machine, ie on \\pc01\users\public\music\reference\index.htm, etc. I share these files ( as I do other files) with other XP PC's. On the IE Browser of the XP machines, I simply type in \\pc01\users\public\music\reference\index.htm (or...
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    Need some quick LAN performance help

    1) I have a home network with a number of older machines (wired vista, many wired XP, one wired imac) and lots of wireless. that I always attempt to breath new life into ( as some are old but pefrectly fine for web browsing, checking emails, use as file servers, backups ,etc etc). See overview...
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    Port Forwarding challenge

    okay thanks. So to recap: On my network, from computer 1, I can: ping computer 2 access computer 2 from windows/explorer access computer 2 from Internet explorer ( using file:\\pc2_name or \\pc2_ipaddress) access computer 1 from Internet explorer ( eg http://pc1_name:2233...or...
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    Port Forwarding challenge

    I am testing access to the server (pc2) from a machine (pc1) on my LAN. From pc1, I can remotely access the server itself in windows explorer, ie -\\<pc2_computername or -\\<pc2_IPaddress From pc2, I can locally run: -http://<pc2_computername>:2233 or -http://<pc2_IPaddress>:2233...
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    Port Forwarding challenge

    I am having a port forwadring problem - new ground for me - was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction. What works I use MediaMonkey to manage my music library, and recently came accross Monkey Server (http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=42189) which...
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    Mapped a drive - can see some, but not all files !

    The Visita files in question are in a 'public' shared folder, the music folder actually. All files have the same attributes and none are hidden or otherwise protected. All files are similar in size and syntax. The issue is not specific to any one folder, ie it occurs in multiple folders, ie...
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    Mapped a drive - can see some, but not all files !

    This one is a first for me. Hope thre is an easy fix. I heve several machines hardwired on a home network, main unit is Vista desktop , others are Win XP SP3 desktops. On one of the Win XP SP3 machines, I mapped a drive to the vista machine - all appears ok on the surface, except I can...
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    Opening port 631

    Yes, I can share files in both directions. This is strictly a shared printer issue. I did not make the problem easy given : -I am a brand new mac user -I am trying to get the mac to see USB printers on windows machines -I have priniters on both Vista(Home) and XP(SP3 machines -I want...
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    Opening port 631

    Okay, so if you know its not the router, then what is it? Have I been following instructions properly?? Hah !! You have no idea how long I have been at this - see the whole sorry tale here. Was hoping the router setting was the light at the end of the tunnel, but I guess I am back in the...
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    Opening port 631

    I am trying to get my newly added iMac to print my shared windows printers, using IP protocol, and I get results as follows: -Connecting to 10.0. xx.xxx on Port 631.. -Unable to Connect to IPP Host -Operation time out I turned off Window firewall but it did had no impact ; I assume this...
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    Adding an imac to a Windows network

    Is there a web reference that would give me some tips on adding an iMAC G5 to a existing windows network? This is my first hour on a MAC! I got to the internet okay, and I found where to change the WORKGROUP, share files and printers etc. I see the workgroup listed under Networks, but I cant...
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    802.11g LAN-ready speakers?

    ....or a cheaper version of something like the Roku Soundbridge.
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    802.11g LAN-ready speakers?

    Is there such a thing as wireless 802.11g LAN-ready speakers? I'm looking to be able to listen to music (from my networked media library), in rooms like the kitchen, deck, dining rooms etc ; rooms with no PC's or audio systems, but with wireless access. Would like to set up whatever...
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    Sudden huge delay in accessing shared printer

    See attached.
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    Sudden huge delay in accessing shared printer

    Yes above works perfectly.... I see the printer immediately...but it takes about 20 seconds to complete the connection. Once connected, yes I now see the printer mapped to an IP address....and I can right click on prorperties and get a quick response...will need to test actual printing tonight...
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    Sudden huge delay in accessing shared printer

    I agree that using IP addresses is better than using host names...however, when I go to add a printer, I am not given that option...it simply lists the available printers (based on their share name and host name) with no option to select an IP address instead of a name. See attached. I read...
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    Sudden huge delay in accessing shared printer

    Yes those were my changes...but it doesnt explain the new delays.. I turned off the firewall - no differencer. And it does not seem to be a Vista-XP thing. - same issue amongst the XP machines. Are you saying that one typically should expect no discernable delay in adding or deleting a...
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    Sudden huge delay in accessing shared printer

    its a network issue, not local problem. printer works on PC02 when printer is connected to PC02 printer works on PC01 when printer is connected to PC01 printer does not work on PC01 when printer is connected to PC02 and shared. Not a driver issue- ..I see the shared printer..just cant...
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    Sudden huge delay in accessing shared printer

    I have a printer connected on PC02(XP), that I access from PC01 (Vista). It has been working fine for years. And even worked fine after I connected the new router etc. Both machines are WIRED to the router. But now it can take up to 1-2 minutes (!!!) to access the printer. Sometimes it will...
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