How to find any computers on the network or hotspot (WinXP)
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From: Maurice Helwig on 22 Jul 2010 04:32 Fuller wrote: > Is there a way to see all the computers on a network? > > I often connect to hotspots, and I have my own network. In neither case, on > WinXP, do I know how to just scan the network to see which computers or > shares are on that network. > > I first tried in Windows XP SP3 but I don't have a "network neighborhood" > so I went to the control panel but all it has is network connections which > asks me to set up a network. > > I just want to know what computers and shares are on the network. > > Looking it up, I found a tool called softperfect network scanner but when I > gave it a range of IP addresses around mine it didn't find anything which I > find suspect since there were people all around me. > > Can you point me in the initial direction to run a freeware tool that will > just tell me which networks and shares are on the same network as I am? Try SoftPerfect Network Scanner v4.4.8 http://www.softperfect.com/products/networkscanner/ mentioned a few days ago here Maurice Helwig
From: Fuller on 22 Jul 2010 07:59 On Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:59:20 -0700, Jeff Liebermann wrote: > I'm not sure why 'net view' would fail if it's really > enabled. Firewall rules problem? Virus? Key Logger? This is amazing. I've had a few problems that I thought could be someone having already snuck on my system, perhaps while I was in Beijing or Seoul, maybe just here in the states surfing. I turned the firewall off so it can't be that. I'm running a few scans as we speak but I have a question about logic. Why, from a logical standpoint, would a virus or key logger, target "net view"? I don't understand the connection.Meanwhile, I have PLENTY to chew on (WinPCap has been problematic, as has AirSnare). But I've been given the gift of a headstart from you guys and I'll dig some more and then write up a summary for others to benefit from. Thanks Bill
From: John Navas on 22 Jul 2010 10:19 On Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:59:57 +0000 (UTC), in <i29brs$q8k$1(a)tioat.net>, Fuller <fuller_w(a)Use-Author-Supplied-Address.invalid> wrote: >On Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:59:20 -0700, Jeff Liebermann wrote: > >> I'm not sure why 'net view' would fail if it's really >> enabled. Firewall rules problem? Virus? Key Logger? > >This is amazing. I've had a few problems that I thought could be someone >having already snuck on my system, perhaps while I was in Beijing or Seoul, >maybe just here in the states surfing. > >I turned the firewall off so it can't be that. I'm running a few scans as >we speak but I have a question about logic. > >Why, from a logical standpoint, would a virus or key logger, target "net >view"? > >I don't understand the connection.Meanwhile, I have PLENTY to chew on >(WinPCap has been problematic, as has AirSnare). But I've been given the >gift of a headstart from you guys and I'll dig some more and then write up >a summary for others to benefit from. Certain versions of Intel PROSet drivers are known to cause IPCONFIG to fail. You might have a similar problem. -- John FAQ for Wireless Internet: <http://wireless.navas.us> FAQ for Wi-Fi: <http://wireless.navas.us/wiki/Wi-Fi> Wi-Fi How To: <http://wireless.navas.us/wiki/Wi-Fi_HowTo> Fixes to Wi-Fi Problems: <http://wireless.navas.us/wiki/Wi-Fi_Fixes>
From: Fuller on 22 Jul 2010 15:31 On Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:19:12 -0700, John Navas wrote: > Certain versions of Intel PROSet drivers are known to cause IPCONFIG to > fail. You might have a similar problem. I have the Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection (version 9.0.4.3). The wired adapter is a Broadcom 440X 10/100 Integrated Controller (version 4.37.0.0).
From: Jeff Liebermann on 23 Jul 2010 00:26
On Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:31:07 +0000 (UTC), Fuller <fuller_w(a)Use-Author-Supplied-Address.invalid> wrote: >On Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:19:12 -0700, John Navas wrote: >> Certain versions of Intel PROSet drivers are known to cause IPCONFIG to >> fail. You might have a similar problem. > >I have the Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection (version 9.0.4.3). Current version of Intel Proset is 12.4.4.5/9.0.4.39. The 9.0.4.3 is the low level NDIS5 driver, while the 12.4.4.5 is the user interface and management stuff. Upgrade. <http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=18404&ProdId=1637&lang=eng> >The wired adapter is a Broadcom 440X 10/100 Integrated Controller (version >4.37.0.0). Dunno. Check with your unspecified laptop vendor for the latest network drivers. -- Jeff Liebermann jeffl(a)cruzio.com 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558 |