Homegroup Networking - Some Computers Not Listed

Edit: Just when you think you will never get stumped on Window networking ...
I checked that the shared folder was shared with everyone with full control. But I still could not copy files to the network folder.

The answer lies in the security tab ...

Here you will find more controls.

Go to advanced and you may find that full control is not given here. Of course the graphics do not show this but trust me. It just happened but I to lazy to write this on the computer that had the limited permissions.

My Conclusions First:
If your equipment works with homegroup, then use it. If not, then don't fight it, just do a work network. If you need to restrict permissions then each user must be set up on each computer. If permission levels are not a concern, then a work network is the way to go. All the computers on the network will just magically show up with no hair tearing and tears. As long as you know the user name and password of a computer on the network, you can access it. Remember that Windows will not allow access with blank passwords so your user account will need a password set up. And there is always the mysterious computer that refuses to log on and no magic on earth will fix it.

Folder access should be restricted by default but check to make sure. Open a command prompt and type "net share" and ignore the $entries. Then stop the shares you don't want by right clicking on the folders in Windows and share only the folders individually you wish to share. Or you will need to use Computer Management - Shared Folders - Shares to control the sharing of specific folders.

I have spent way too much time trying to get homegroup working sometimes only to find that the router would not handle it, probably due to ipv6 issues. I refuse to struggle with programming an old router to do ipv6 properly. Why buy new equipment when simply sharing the specific folders and setting permissions would do just fine. Well, that's my two cents. When homegroup works, it is fine, otherwise, quickly dump it. Web searches are filled with people not able to use homegroup and the answers are always the same standard line of set up and re-boot tripe. Yes certain services need to be running and certain basic steps need to be followed but beyond that I don't find any real answers.

As a side joke, I always chose a work network when I was on a public network thinking it would be more secure. From now on I will choose "home" and double dog dare someone to try connecting from the outside.
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So my trip down homegroup lane ... (I'm glad I don't do this for a living)
I want to isolate four computers on a network where many computers access the network, mostly for access to internet but they can see us on a "work" network. I normally would set up a work network with all of the users set up on each computer and set shares, permissions and passwords. This time I decided to use homegroup. I really should set up a separate router but for now I will use homegroup.

One problem is that even though the homegroup computers can all be seen in the network window, one is not listed under homegroup in the navigation pane. This is not keeping us form file access, but it just bugs me.

Someone suggested opening the homegroup share window and uncheck everything, close and reopen and check the shares again. Some suggest leaving and rejoining. None of that worked.

I don't see advantages to homegroup networks except for not having to set up users on each computer. Permiss

Reference 1 (good basic detail)
Reference 2 (more basic stuff)

To see what is shared
open the computer through the network window is the best way.
or
open cmd prompt and type "net share"" (don't worry about the shares with $, they are admin OS related) This will not mean much for homegroup because it will show that you are sharing the "user" account. If you go to the network window it will show the specific folders within the user account you have shared.

Developing .....

Setting up a second router to isolate a network within a network.
[modem]<-wire->[router1]<- lan-wire-wan->[router2][private computers]
DMZ router2's IP in router1's setup This step is not necessary.
Keep router 1 DHCP range norman 192.168.1.1-xxx
Place router 2 DHCP rane outside 192.168.2.1-xxx
Do not change subnet mask
WoW, our network for these private computers is much faster even without a GB switch.

Flamer, Flame or Flamy

UPDATED: Cyber Espionage Reaches New Levels with Flamer | BitDefender Labs

Download the 32 bit or 64 bit  and find out if you’re infected with  Flamer, the world’s most discrete and dangerous piece of malware ever. If you are already protected by a Bitdefender security solution, you do not need to run the removal tool.

Installing Win7 Driver In Vista Compatibility

Windows 7 deserves applause for getting a computer up and running with a fresh install. Occasionally a stray driver gets missed because the Vista driver has never been brought up to Win7 recognition. I just had this happen with an Intel board on a Gateway Desktop. I right clicked on the setup.exe file and chose Vista compatibility. (After tearing my hair out finding the driver in the first place.) Then when I ran the setup file, it worked. Good thing too because the system had noticeable benefit. It was MgmtEngine driver in case you are interested. The error was "PCI Simple Communications Controller".

Antivirus Remover or "This crap is worse than a virus"

Sept 2019 List of Antivirus Removal by Provider

AppRemover Helps You Thoroughly Uninstall Antivirus And Internet Security Software

There are over fifty anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-malware, and other security related software available to secure your PC and data. Most of us use at least one antivirus or Internet security suite to protect against viruses, trojans, malware, and other threats.

When I saw this a few days ago I wondered if I would ever use it. Then I set up a new Dell Vostro for the office that had TrendMicro insisting that I install it. I wouldn't use TrendMicro if you paid me so I tried getting rid of it. Even though it had not yet "installed" the Dell setup had zillions of TrendMicro entries in the registry. I finally gave up and remembered reading about AppRemover. It worked like magic. Great time saver.
Now I can use Microsoft Security Essentials and be happy.

Happy too soon. I still had to hunt down some TrenMicro and Roxio stuff left over. Search and delete with regedit and searching with Everything.exe fially did it. The roxwatchtray.exe is still hiding and starting.

*** The trick with roxwatchtray (after deleting all references I could find) was using Ccleaner to clean the registry. Ccleaner's reg cleaner is fairly harmless and won't take anything out that is not obvious.

Dell's local backup needed to be done manually and had a bunch of reg entries. Look for folders in the reg that can be taken out while doing a search.

The next time I use an off the shelf machine, I am formatting and clean installing. It would take much less time.

Win 7 Bootable USB Install and Backup

Josh Cell Softwares: WinUSB Maker - The Windows Setup to USB Solution

I just used this to make a Win7 USB install thumb drive. I added a few files and then backed it all up using the restore function for the next time I want to throw it on a USB stick and install Win7 somewhere. It worked great. Thanks Josh.

While on his page check out his other software. Looks like if you have trashed you activation, he may have a solution for that, too.

Do you need a copy of Windows Ultimate with SP1-U? ('u' means update to sp1)
Windows 7 Ultimate SP1-U ISO:
English 32-bit
English 64-bit

Backup Without Windows

Bare Metal Restore Solution GUI Backup Open Source GPL Recovery

Redo Backup and Recovery is so simple that anyone can use it. It is the easiest, most complete disaster recovery solution available. It allows bare-metal restore. Bare metal restore means that even if your hard drive melts or gets completely erased by a virus, you can have a completely-functional system back up and running in as little as 10 minutes.

Other options exist but this is free and has many features. Use Unetbootin to install on USB.

I don't use this and can't remember even trying it. I'm using Macrium Reflect currently.

New Rogue Software Remover

Here it is. I normally don't have use for this stuff but when I do it is nice to have a current version. Eset is the Nod32 antivirus people.

Sprint

Here is tutorial for setting up Airave behind router.

My Florida Sprint signal was unusable. They sent me at no charge an Airave. I did not want it between my modem and router so here is what I did to add it to my router. (modem - router - Airave)

We tested with moden - Airave and it worked so then tried modem - router - Airave.

Edit: I could never get the Airave to work properly behind the router. It works fine before the router but does hit my internet speeds some, can't be helped.. Sprint bars now are huge. What am I going to do with the GPS antenna cable across the floor? (Started out by window to connect then moved to get rid of cable.)

Following is what I tried:

Sprint Airave Settings (do not change the Airave Settings)

This is to set up the Airave:
Yes you need a GPS solid green.
Connect Airave to router:
WAN port on Airave to LAN1 on router.
On Router side I assigned Airave a static IP by going to
DHCP Server and manually Assign IP to Airave MAC address
(IP of  x.x.x.254 stay at or below 254 for last number)
Now port forward 5060-5061 UDP that IP for the Airave
(I couldn't get it working so) (but Sprint said it looked good on their end)
I also set up DMZ for the Airave IP
Moved the Airave some distance away from router (3 ft works for me)
Don't know which of the last two did it.

To connect phone:
Set roaming to Sprint only
Turn off phone
Remove battery for 30 seconds
Restart - it should connect
Reset roaming to NOT Sprint only. (otherwise it won't release the Airave when traveling)

The mobile light blinks green and does not stay solid. Amber light is trouble. The broadband
and gps lights will be solid green.

Oh crap, mobile went to amber - now what?

Sprint tech is helpful and friendly 866-556-7310

ASUS VE248 Display

The monitor would not display the full desktop and I had a 1" boarder around the desktop. The following takes care of it with ATI.


In Catalyst, choose graphics-desktop&displays, then you have to right click on small monitor and choose configure. In attributes enable gpu scaling, in scaling options set 0 underscan.


For $169 from Newegg this is a great 24 inch lcd/led monitor. I wish I had room for two or three on this setup.

Comcast

Xfinity - the new pain and suffering

Adding a favorite channel is truly an undocumented Easter egg affair. After you have the first "list" set up (and good luck with that), while in the channel list hit "info" and the heart on that menu will add the channel to the list.