yet another vista and xp networking problem

[pdaunt]

i have searched high and low for solutions for this problem but yet have found none. i have 1 netgear router
1 laptop w/ vista 32bit (wireless) we will call him computer A
1 desktop w/ vista 64bit (wireless) call him computer B using a netgear wireless pci card
1 desktop w/ xp 32bit (wired) call him computer C.

now the real problem is getting all of them to see each other.
Computer A can see all computers and share with ease.
Computer B can only see Computer A.
computer C can only see Computer A.

the only printer in the house is conected via usb to computer C. i need to print from Computer B. so i need computer B to see and share with Computer C visa versa. make sense?

I really dont know whats going on because i already have one xp computer talking with a vista computer yet the other vista computer can not see the xp one. wtf.

what i have tried. like i mentioned i have tried every thing.. i think. updated all computers inculding xp and that LLTD patch or whatever. tired creating the network from all computers utililzing a flash drive. ive made sure that vista runs public networks and all computers are sharing.

i can play on lan games on all computers. so they see each other i guess, but if i go on the workgroup page thing. thats where the problems starts (see above?).

well i hope i descirbed this problem in enough detail lol. any new info would help and please let me know if you have trouble making out my discription.

 

[Jamsan]

Make sure there are no firewalls enabled on Computer B and C that are blocking the PCs from seeing each other. Windows Firewall, software firewalls built in to Anti-virus packages, etc.

Also - try accessing each PC by IP Address - Go to a run dialog and type in \\192.168.x.x and click OK. See if the shares come up then.

 

[JackMDS]

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://technet.microsoft.com/e.../library/bb727037.aspx

Windows XP File Sharing - http://support.microsoft.com/d...x?scid=kb;en-us;304040

Printer Sharing XP - http://www.microsoft.com/windo...t/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

 

[pdaunt]

ok ill take a look, why in all of microsofts infinite wisdom wouldnt they make these two operating systems more compatible. and one of the other things i have tried is disable all firewalls but with no advale