File transfer problem in Win XP

Hi:
I recently purchased a Dell computer running Win XP. Everything works great, except I just can't get it to accept a file transfer from another computer, whether via MSN, ICQ etc. The connection is always refused. I've tried disabling Win XP's default firewall, Macafee Virus scanner, and anything else I can think of, but still no go. The same internet connection (cable) plugged into a different computer works just fine for file transfers, so it should be something with my install of Win XP that's being very paranoid or buggy.

Anyone know what else I could try to get Win XP to just accept files already?

Thanks,

 

How are you hooked to the network or the internet and what specific errors when the file is 'refused'?

 

Hi:
Well, basically I have two computers both connected to the internet via cable, through a hub I believe (or is it router? heh). The two computers share the same static IP. The other computer (B) running Win XP as well can accept file transfers without problems. It's just this one (A). Whether I'm attempting to send a file from B to A, or have friends attempt to send something via ICQ/MSN to A, they all fail. No errors on my end, just "connection refused" message on theirs, depending on the program they're using (ie: ICQ). As mentioned, tried disabling Win XP's default firewall, any antivirus programs, but A just refuses to accept files. I was just wondering whether there's something else in Win XP that could be blocking these transfers.

Thanks,

 

sounds like that 'router/hub' you got is something like a linksys box that is doing NAT/Firewall type activities. Usuually those things have a management interface you get to from a web page. You need to do a port forward for TCP and UDP 6891-6900 to your chat machine(for MSN). You can also try putting the machine in the 'DMZ' setting for testing, but do so at your own peril.

 

I have some questions along with some things I do not understand.

How can two computers share one static IP address ?

If you do have a Router why use Static IPs ?

If you have a Router why not use Dynamic addressing and let the DHCP of the Router do the work ?

I have five PCs ( some times more depending on how many I am fixing ) but only four ports on the Linksys Router. I can unplug any one of them and plug another one in ( as long as it has a NIC and a name ) and it is just like it has always been there. It will find the other machines and go to the Internet just fine.

Along with the fact that I do not understand it I have never seen the need for Static IPs.

BillyBob

 

How can two computers share one static IP address ?
The same way your 4 machines share one dynamic address... via NAT/Proxy

If you do have a Router why use Static IPs ?
Static IPs are useful for DNS stuff, like hosting your own domain, or inbound services (like various things like Chat, VoiceConferencing, FTP, video game servers)

If you have a Router why not use Dynamic addressing and let the DHCP of the Router do the work ?
Good question. The External IP of the router can be static, and use DHCP internally. The problem is that you have to have a way to tell the router which machine to forward the QuakeServer port to.

I have five PCs ( some times more depending on how many I am fixing ) but only four ports on the Linksys Router. I can unplug any one of them and plug another one in ( as long as it has a NIC and a name ) and it is just like it has always been there. It will find the other machines and go to the Internet just fine.
And you could get really crazy and plug a hub into one of those 4 ports. Most of those little linksysish boxes actually will support 250ish clients.

 

In other words. Usage may dictate.

My normal 3 machines ( this XP Pro and 2 98SE ) share nothing except the Printer. And that may not be much longer. I have a Network Printer which will plug into the Router. ( when I get ambition enough to set it up that is )

So if this machine does go down in a heap ( which it has ) the only thing that is not availabe to the others right now is the printer.

Even my External IP is not static. I have seen it change from time to time. But I do not really need a Static IP.

BillyBob

 

If the other machine on your network receives and sends then check if you have UPNP enabled.
Go to cmd and type net start and see if plug and play is running. I know MSN relies on UPNP. Turning that on works for some people.
I don't know anything about ICQ.
It doesn't sound like you have done any port forwarding on your router.

 

You may have the option on your router to enable UPNP as well, if not give that machine a static IP and forward the ports to it.