Finder Stability in Windows Network?
I just set up a network between my old Windows Notebook (Acer TravelMate 800, Windows XP Prof.) and my MacBook (1st Gen, Core Duo). I use a Linksys WRT54GL WLAN router. The MacBook connects via WLAN (WPA2-PSK), the Windows notebook connects via an ethernet cable.
I installed a printer (Brother HL-2030) on Windows, shared it and printing from Mac OS works fine.
I also copied some video files to my Windows notebook and played it through VLC on my Mac.
But as soon as I got the network set up I noticed some stability issues, especially in Finder. (Camino and Yojimbo crashed as well - not at the same time - but that might not be network related). When I use Finder to browse through folders on Windows or the Mac it restarts from time to time. It happens very fast (1-2 sec) and all the open Finder windows come back again as they were - but it's a little annoying.
Are there any known Finder issues when it comes to (Windows) networking?
BTW: I haven't enabled any of the sharing options (Windows File Sharing, ...) in the network options on my MacBook. I just want to store and read files on the Windows machine. Could this have something to with it?
MacBook 2GHz/2GB/80GB 4H629 (8 weeks in repair so far) Mac OS X (10.4.8)
Probably a font problem. Sounds like there are files on the Windows box that use foreign language fonts that the Mac does not understand.
You should also know that the Windows filesystem is very limited in its ability to store files. This is because there are so many characters that are not allowed in Windows filenames. Finder normally quits with no error message, because Windows sends no error message. Read more here:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.4/en/mh1172.html
Also, there are some kinds of files Windows cannot handle. For example, you cannot store a Mac application on a Windows formatted disk, because files inside the package have incompatible filenames.
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I already have tried:
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KB Article Number(s): 983620 HotfixThis is usually because the drive letter assigned to the network share is taken by something else. Maybe, by a removable drive.
Moderators and other answerers do their best to help specific cases, but everyone has their own situation. Apply common sense to the replies you find in the forums.
When you typed dir z: - is Z: the drive letter you wanted for this share, or it was automatically assigned?
-- pa
Alternatively you could try using common sense when you post, as well as taking the time to read the entire issue post so that you can avoid showing both your ignorance and arrogance (arrogance without any competency to back it I might add).
Suggesting that it might be "another drive" that took over the mapping shows your lack of reading comprehension and is unhelpful. Please take the time to, once again, read first.
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Almost every day when I open my computer I get this message:
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Trying to add Windows Networked HP PhotoSmart C3100 to MacBook
Hi, re-born Mac user here...first time posting to discussions group. Purchased a MacBook last Saturday, also got the HP PhotoSmart C3100 printer at our Apple store. Installed the HP software on the Mac...no issues. However, the printer will permanently reside on a Windows network at home connected to an XP box. I installed the HP software on that PC, with no issues. I run wireless-G from my MacBook to my Windows LAN to already print to a Brother HP Laserprinter. I followed instructions at http://www.ifelix.co.uk/tech/3015.html on how to do setup a network printer on a Windows network for a Mac : Applications : Utilities : Printer Setup Utility (the C3100 IS listed there...but I assume that appeared from my local USB connection..so I proceed on....) : Add : Windows Printing : Workgroup..Select : Printer Model HP : Scroll to find the C3100....but there isn't one....even after installing the HP software on the MacBook. There are some gimp drivers for older series', but nothing for the C3100, even after a successful local install.
I've looked at several posts here for printing (universal drivers and gimp...but none are for the C3100 (prob too new?).
My question: I went through the same procedures noted on ifelix.co.uk to try to install a "network version" of the HP C3100, but since I don't see a C3100, what should I do now ?
I'm thinking I should see a "Have Disk" button like in XP, but was wondering what my next step should be ? Can I pick "Other"...and roam around on the Mac Library and drill down to Library...Printers.....HP...Photosmart ? There is a non-greyed out file there , libHPUtils.10.dylib , but I don't even want to try this MS-style thing being so new to the Mac world.
Anyone have some ideas or suggestions ? Thanks so much for your help, in advance ! It's so much fun to be reunited with the MacOS after a 7 year separation !
MacBook Mac OS X (10.4.7)Eric,
As far as I know, resetting the print setup will clear any preferences or caches. I'm not 100% positive, but I believe the hp installed drivers will remain on the system and available. I have both a system supplied and HP vended driver for the printer I'm using with this machine so I can't check it now, but I'm almost certain you won't have to re-install the software.
I have multiple connections to a printer setup on a few machines. For instance, I have one profile for IP printing and another as Bonjour/rendezvous. The limitations for that type of print setup have more to do with the printer than the OS. Some HP printers do make you go through the arduous hp setup process each time you switch the interface (USB, ethernet, wireless). Some printers just work. The main reason you want to use HP software is for special features (scanning, copying, duplexing, photosharing, email, transferring data from printer attached cameras or memory cards, etc).
There's no real reason to not keep as many profiles as you use in your print center. You can rename the printers in the print center based on the interface so that you don't get confused. It's possible that you can bypass a setup routing for a PhotoSmart by just adding it twice. You may need to set something else as a default printer during this procedure.
Desktop printers are good. If you don't want the clutter you can also just drag the printer from Users/you/Library/Printers/ into the dock or into the sidebar of the finder for quick access.
BTW, if you are trying gimp, did you try the latest release of gutenprint (5.0.0 release) http://sourceforge.net/projects/gimp-print/
Good Luck,
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