"View workgroup computers" Error

[stueycaster]

-{ Quote: "Here is a possible partial workaround :
the view workgroup computers problem seems to arise whenever the computer
running ESS is elected as master browser. If another computer on the network
(not running ESS) is elected as master browser, then it works fine.
Thus you can try this :
edit your registry as follows :
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Browser\Parameters
MaintainServerList=No

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Browser\Parameters
IsDomainMaster=FALSE

I also disabled the computer browser service.

This does not solve entirely the problem :
if the computer with ESS is the only one connected to the network, then there is no master browser, and so you get an error if you try to view workgroup computers.
And if you have several computers running ESS on the network, that might be even more complicated.

But it solved the problem in other cases, at least for me.
papa33600" }-
All I have to do is disable the Computer Browser service on mine. As long as the other computer that is running EAV is on it works fine. Of course I can't view the workgroup on the ESS computer with the other one shut off but that's no big deal.

[papa33600]

Yes Stueycaster, you're right, no need to edit the registry.
Thanks

[Tomoja]

Example:Setting to avoid "View workgroup computers" Error

"PETH" is the NIC(physical network adapter).

PETH property:
"Client for Microsoft Networks" is ON.
"File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" is ON.
"ESET Personal Firewall" is ON.
"Internet Protocol(TCP/IP)
IP address : 192.168.1.1
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: 192.168.1.254


At first,you must change the parameter PETH.

PETH property:
"Client for Microsoft Networks" is OFF.
"File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" is OFF.
"ESET Personal Firewall" is ON.
"Internet Protocol(TCP/IP)
IP address : 192.168.1.1
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: 192.168.1.2


Next,you must make the Microsoft Loopback Adapter.

"LETH" is the Microsoft Loopback Adapter.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/839013/en-us

LETH property:
"Client for Microsoft Networks" is ON.
"File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" is ON.
"Internet Protocol(TCP/IP)
IP address : 192.168.1.2
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: 192.168.1.254

(* Microsoft Loopback Adapter doesn't have "ESET Personal Firewall" option.)



Try! to setup a bridge connection between PETH and LETH.

"BETH" is the Bridge Adapter.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/816486/en-us

You can change the parameter BETH.
(It is't essential)

BETH property:
"Client for Microsoft Networks" is ON.
"File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" is ON.
"ESET personal Firewall" is OFF.
"Internet Protocol(TCP/IP)
IP address : 192.168.1.3
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: 192.168.1.254

[mayt]

Hello,

we've managed to find bug that caused problems when browsing a network. We're now testing the fix.

[stueycaster]

-{ Quote: "Hello,

we've managed to find a bug that caused problems when browsing a network. We're now testing the fix." }-
COOL!!! :D :thumb:

[Director]

Oh yay!

Will this be auto updated?

[mayt]

-{ Quote: "Will this be auto updated?" }-
It will be delivered with the next installation package.

[Farmand]

Is this problem fixed in the 3.0.630 release..?

[mayt]

No, it's fixed since .637.

[Farmand]

-{ Quote: "No, it's fixed since .637." }-


Damn.. Then there is no need for me to upgrade my license to ESS if still dont work...

[stevenoon]

Hi,

Can you please confirm if the fix has been released yet for Smart Security?

I have been using NOD32 Home Edition and Comodo Firewall as a temporary measure (which I don't get on with).

I'm about to re-install Windows XP Pro on 2 PC's and wondering what to install.

Sorry if I've missing something.

Many thanks,

Steve.

[ASpace]

-{ Quote: "
Can you please confirm if the fix has been released yet for Smart Security?" }-

Hello!

Mayth mentions version 3.0.637 which is not a public version , just for internal ESET testing . When new version arrives public , the so called change will be included in the new installer (version) . New public version(s) are introduced on ESET web-site eset.com and here

[Palombaro]

Any news of a date for version 3.0.637?

[sangam]

releasing fix for this ought to be topmost priority, and i am sure, it is being treated so.

hope it is delivered fast and automatically. desperately waiting for this fix...

[nodyforever]

-{ Quote: "Any news of a date for version 3.0.637?" }-


-{ Quote: "All existing installers will be replaced with a newer version 3.0.64x (where x is not set yet) shortly." }-



:);D 8)


Best Regards,
nodyforever

[stevenoon]

Hope it's not too long now as I am sick to the back teeth of Comodo Firewall ;)

Steve.

[Jdeane]

v3.0.642 english has just been released

[Farmand]

-{ Quote: "v3.0.642 english has just been released" }-

Ok.. where have you downloaded that.. its not on www.eset.com

[Farmand]

-{ Quote: "Hope it's not too long now as I am sick to the back teeth of Comodo Firewall ;)

Steve." }-


What dont you like about Comodo Firewall..?

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "its not on www.eset.com" }-ESET will let everyone know when the next version is released here in the forum. Any other info is invalid.-{ Quote: "Comodo Firewall" }-Firewalls can be discussed in the other firewalls forum.

Thanks.

[Jdeane]

http://www.eset.co.uk/download/registered_software.php

[ronjor]

Thanks Jdeane.

I still haven't seen an announcement from ESET here in the forums that a later version has officially been released.

[BFG]

Hello,

The new builds, 3.0.642 of ESET Smart Security and ESET NOD32 Antivirus are being released right now in English, Czech and Slovak, while other languages will follow a few days/weeks later (depending on localization status).

The webmasters are changing the websites as I type.

Here is the change log.


Fixed problem with EAV installation to machine with older version of CheckPoint
Fixed few firewall - related problems
fixed issue with false positive reports of attacks
fixed issue with network browsing
fixed issue with spurious firewall rule creation
Fixed issue with Web Access Protection module in Windows Vista
Fixed few issues in Microsoft Outlook Express and Windows Mail
fixed issue with disappearing user account information
fixed issue being unable to send receipts/delivery reports
fixed filtering/highlighting messages not functioning
Other small fixes

BFG

[Farmand]

Just installed the new ESS 3.0.642, and this problem is fixed, and the network works great..

THANKS ESET.

[Marcin_K]

Finally :-)

[stueycaster]

Allright ESET! :D :thumb: I knew you guys would get it right. ;D

[Tomoja]

I tried the ESS 3.0.642.
But this problem is not fixed.
Probably I'v the different problem.

[stueycaster]

-{ Quote: "I tried the ESS 3.0.642.
But this problem is not fixed.
Probably I'v the different problem." }-
After you installed the new one did you wait a while before you tried the network? Network changes take time. When I first installed it didn't work. Then I rebooted then waited 15 minutes and it worked.

[stueycaster]

With this version ESS is now working perfectly in my computer. I applied the settings found in Blackspear's EAV tutorial to the antivirus. I did notice a very slight slowdown but that's ok because now my virus security is very tight. I didn't use the 2 settings that would really slow it down though. Since I started using ESET products 3 years ago I haven't had a single malware infection.

Thank you ESET. This program has become all that I expected from you. Good job. :thumb:

[Palombaro]

-{ Quote: "

Thank you ESET. This program has become all that I expected from you. Good job. :thumb:" }-

Given the false dawns we have had re this fix forgive me for asking but is it still working ?

[stueycaster]

-{ Quote: "Given the false dawns we have had re this fix forgive me for asking but is it still working ?" }-
Yes. I have re-enabled the Computer Browser service on my (ESS) computer. Now we can start and restart my wife's laptop (EAV) without breaking the view workgroup link. Before when we would start her computer with mine already running the workgroup link would always fail.

I can't guarantee anything but it is working correctly for us.

[Palombaro]

-{ Quote: "

I can't guarantee anything but it is working correctly for us." }-
Thanks Stueycaster

I'll give it a go with ESS on two computers and see what happens

[stueycaster]

-{ Quote: "Thanks Stueycaster

I'll give it a go with ESS on two computers and see what happens" }-
Today I'm going to buy my wife a new laptop and take over using her old one. First her old one will get ESS and if it still keeps working right her new one will get it too. I'm planning to get into the Remote Desktop thing since I'll have exclusive use of her old one.

Her new one will have Vista initially and if she likes it we will probably leave it that way. We'll find out about ESS on Vista. If she doesn't like it I have an unused XP Home license to install on it.

ESS will get a good test. People here will surely know the results.

[stueycaster]

I got my wife her new laptop. Hooking it up to the network went without a hitch. All 3 are showing up in the view workgroup link.

I set up the Remote Desktop on my computer with either of the other 2 computers accessing it. That went without a hitch too.

The new laptop came with McAfee installed so I uninstalled that and now the trial version of EAV is running on Vista home Premium. I haven't noticed any thing amiss there either.

I'm doing a scan while writing this post on the new laptop. I don't notice any lagging at all. That's way cool. this is our first dual core processor. It just finished the scan in 19 minutes. Of course there is hardly anything in this computer yet.

I'm really happy with the way things are going here. I'll let you know of any further developments.

[Tomoja]

-{ Quote: "After you installed the new one did you wait a while before you tried the network? Network changes take time. When I first installed it didn't work. Then I rebooted then waited 15 minutes and it worked." }-

I tried restart OS.But it is not improvement occurs.

I was seeing list of "workgroup" after a few tries.
But I need wait much times.(2,3 minute).

I tried another router.
Then worked without problem.(2,3 sec)
Probably it will be compatibility issues.

Thanks a lot.