Can't connect to Windows shares anymore

[Mikeintosh]

Hi, ever since I installed 10.5.2 rev.2 I can no longer seem to connect to my Windows shared drive, the share is shown in Finder like it should be, but when I try and browse it I get "Connection Failed" (see attached screenshot).
I haven't changed anything about my Windows share, and like I said it used to work just fine. Anyone seeing this in rev.2 too?

Thanks..... Mike

[silentmac]

I have the exact same problem! And when I try to "Connect to server" Apple key+K, I get some message about the address not being correct smb:// afp:// and so forth. This is happening when I use an adress like smb://192.168.1.4 cifs://Server or simply ChrisiBook.local. I cannot connect to apple shares either :(

Did this work for you in 10.5.1? 10.5.2 rev.1?
My connections worked great in 10.4.x, never tried 10.5.x before...

Any help?

[silentmac]

Also, I don't think this is a problem related to the network card in use. I can ping the other computers just fine.
If the network shares worked for you in 10.5.1 or any other Leo version, I'd try to copy the filesystem folder into this install. especially the URLMount folder inside it..

I'm gonna try this when I get home, that any maybe copy thes ones from 10.4.8 if it doesn't work.

Is everyone elses shares working?

I'm running a DFI Infinity RS482.
North bridge: ATI Radeon Xpress 200 RS482
South bridge: ATI SB450
Onboard network: Realtek RTL8110SB Gigabit PCI LAN (works native with 10.5.2)

What's your setup Mikeintosh?

[Mikeintosh]

silentmac:
What's your setup Mikeintosh?

nForce4 with built-in nVidia LAN, and also PCIe Marvell LAN. I installed the drivers for both (forcedeth and Marvell), internet is working fine, it's just my Windows shares I can no longer access. It definitely used to work with 10.5.2 rev.1.

I also get the "network address must begin with afp://, smb://" etc. error message, even though that's exactly what I am typing into the box. So it seems like we're in the same boat!

Tried smbclient in a terminal, it seems to recognise my Windows box but was also unable to connect.

[roisoft]

In windows, edit your ethernet properties and in advanced (WINS) enable "Netbios TCP/IP" and in Leopard, preferences, network, enable shared files via SMB & AFP.

[Mikeintosh]

Thanks, but that didn't work (I already had AFP and SMB enabled).
Can any of you confirm they have this working with 10.5.2 rev.2 and a Windows share?

Thanks

[roisoft]

Run the Marvins utility, i think thereīs some problem with finder.

[Mikeintosh]

A search with Marvin's Utility didn't manage to find any encrypted/CPUID applications, unfortunately.

[roisoft]

open the security preferences, firewall and enable for AFP "allow all the incoming...."

[Milkman]

I have this same problem. Anybody resolve it?

[Maksimum]

Got the same problem. File Sharing on the Hackintosh (checked with a connection from a MBP) does not work either. The console tells me, that AppleFileServer.app crashes everytime it's started. So it looks like one of the sharing frameworks or AppleFileServer.app is corrupt.

[Mikeintosh]

Firewall is already set to "Allow all incoming connections", unfortunately....

I really think this is a bug that slipped into rev.2. Is there a way I can "officially" report this to Zeph?

Thanks, Mike

[roisoft]

whisper box

[pαuℓzurrr.]

I have the same problem, i thought i saw zephyroth say that this indeed was a bug but i'm not sure if that was him or someone else :p
I can't find that post anymore...

EDIT:

Found it;

It seems to be a problem with the Sync Server application.

http://osx.kbot.de/comments.php?DiscussionID=675&page=3

EDIT2:

On further searching, it seems this is a bug in leopard itself...

http://digg.com/apple/OSX_Leopard_Another_Serious_BUG_Unable_to_Browse_S MB_Windows_Shares

[rdmitry]

I have the same problem and I can say, this problem exists only in rev 2 of Zephyroth DVD. His first .iso doesn't have this problem.

Update: However, I can see all Windows shares. Just can't connect to anyone via Finder

Update: I can connect to any share by smbclient

[roisoft]

did you try the solution posted by louisvp in digg.com?


Create a new Location in your Network preferences and set it up to your workgroup etc... everything works fine then. Editing an existing location doesnt work, CREATE A NEW LOCATION.

[zuz242]

rdmitry:I have the same problem and I can say, this problem exists only in rev 2 of Zephyroth DVD. His first .iso doesn't have this problem.

However, I can see all Windows shares. Just can't connect to anyone

i second that. using the first release, connecting to my network shares was no problem.

[rdmitry]

roisoft:did you try the solution posted by louisvp in digg.com?


Create a new Location in your Network preferences and set it up to your workgroup etc... everything works fine then. Editing an existing location doesnt work, CREATE A NEW LOCATION.


I've just tried it. It doesn't work for me.

[rdmitry]

I think the problem is in Finder configuration, because smbclient works fine.
Does anybody know where it can be?

[Milkman]

I've tried a number of different things that I have found around the web, with no luck. I'm even looking at re-installs and selecting different components to see if that changes anything.

[chuybregts]

Hey Guys, just letting you know that I've tried a number of things as well and am getting the SMB issue. When I hit command K in finder it tells me my url is wrong even though it's typed right.

I'm using an NForce 4 board (Gigabyte GA-8n Pro SLI)

I didn't have this issue with the first release, only with Rev 2.

As soon as anyone figures this out, I would greatly appreciate it :)

Chris

[Milkman]

I whispered something to you. I also have NForce 4. How about everyone else?

[Mikeintosh]

I have an nForce4 board too (see first post in this thread). I just tried the following:
-turn off Simple File Sharing in Windows
-create a new location in Network preferences

Sadly neither of them helped :( smblient works though.
Milkman, does your whisper to chuybregts mean you know something we don't? :)

If anyone has any more info or even solutions then please post!

Thanks,
Mike

[Milkman]

No I'm trying to figure out how to mount using smbclient.

I tried to reinstall and just selected my wireless card for networking instead of the LAN driver. It didn't work. I also didn't select any other file systems and that didn't as well.

Looks like an Nforce 4 problem. That's 3 of 3.

[Milkman]

Ooops I just figured out my questions. My 4th Google search was my friend.

http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20020610225855377

[doykitlee]

i also get the same problem, sb600 chips

[zuz242]

mine is a nforce 560 (based on nf4). but didnīt zeph say something about an error in a
syncclient or something in this release?

[versinnter]

same problem on nf4 sli based shuttle...

[separator]

My M2V-TVM (VIA) internet - work. lokal network no
Release1-work

[faxesystem]

Same problem here. In 10.5.2 Rev 1 the sharing worked with Windows and Apple machines. Now in 10.5.2 Rev 2 nothing works. I can see the computers but can't connect. Seems to be a major problem. :(

Network Card is Marvell Yukon.

[Nikso]

Same problem here.
Also if I try Go>Connect to server... I get an error: "The text entered does not appear to be a recognized URL format"

nforce4 too

[Casemon]

Using NForce4 here and I can no longer connect to an SMB share on the Leo AMD install... (sharing SMB on Leo for XBMC)...

Says password is invalid, even though it's exactly the same (Firewall is off too)...

10.5.2 is turning out to be less of an upgrade for me...

[mus1]

Still no fix for this? :(

[Mikeintosh]

I've PMed Zeph, in case he wsn't already aware of this issue.

[pαuℓzurrr.]

I just found out it cant access my iDisk using finder, it gives a error about my username and password although I'm logged in (Say's it in .mac settings)

I'm also having the other problems...

Using nforce 4

[snhnic]

all the same problems you all have.

Another thing, perhaps it is related. Msn live messenger can't connect tot the internet I tried different accounts name with the right passwords, but no connection. Internet is working fine.

Our windows small bussiness server with the right settings for mac worked wel with rev1. We devintly need the windows shares. So i think i install rev1 again. But then I can only boot from dvd. No boot option was working for me.

Other suggestions?

[pαuℓzurrr.]

I also have the problem that i can't connect using msn, but adium just works fine...

We really need a solution to this problems =P

[bhast2]

i can't connect to msn either but i use amsn and it works fine

[snhnic]

I think I'm deleting rev 2 en try rev 1 again. see if I can get shares to work and just to see is msn will work. If both don't work i go to rev 2 again, but if it's working perhaps I need help to install efi mbr, because I can not install that one with rev 1, the pc will only boot from dvd, that was my reason to go to rev 2. From the 2 revs the problemfrom rev 1 seems to be the far least for me.

[dave_99]

I have the exact problem with Rev 2 and can not figure out how to fix. I had a Time Machine backup of my Rev 1 system, so I reinstalled Rev 1, and transferred my Time Machine backup and everything is now back to normal. I'll wait to see if anyone comes up with a solution before I reinstall Rev 2. Rev 1 works perfect on my DFI Lanparty NF4 ULTRA-D/Operton 170 at 2.7/NVidia 6600GT/SATA HD/PATA DVD.

[pαuℓzurrr.]

"I had exactly the same problem, whatever I entered into "connect to server" window, I get an invalid URL error. I digged up the samba_fix for tiger from my HD, and it worked."

Posted by macbrush at insanelymac

The file were looking for is named, Simple Samba Fix for Tiger Update 10.4.6 Intel x86, or SambaFix_for_10.4.6.pkg.dmg
This should work, but i am unable to download the file anywhere...

EDIT:

I GOT IT FIXED!

Didn't have to use the samba fix
Check your System/Library/Filesystems for any alias and remove them (mine was afpfs)
Reboot

If that doesnt work, go back to that location and move the URLMount folder to your desktop (make sure it isn't in the filesystems folder anymore)
Reboot

Now move back the folder and repair permissions with disk utility, and reboot.

Everything should be working now, atleast it did for me :D

Edit2: Still when trying to connect to a other pc using finder (shared tab) it says the ip may be wrong or the pc is disconnect, but when i connect to the ip directly it works...

Some proof ;)
http://img.skitch.com/20080324-eeq76x9y7ay3g4qx8n7b5us92c.jpg

http://img.skitch.com/20080324-qecj4qh719w6baqy5pjbp2kgjh.jpg

[snhnic]

Back to rev 1 and no problems in connecting to windows servers, even msn messenger works again. So it seems to be related. The only thing how will I get Efi bootloader mbr running? I could not install efi mbr bootloader with rev 1, there is an icon on top and leopard is not boating I got stuck with the booting screen. Rev 2 is working with efi mbr but then there is the network problem. Now I installed leopard rev 1 without any bootloader and boot from dvd.

I don't like that, because I would like to boot later from my sata disk with easy... , this was possible with rev 2 (switching between vista en leopard. Within Vista I also was able to start leopard with vmware. The goal is to make this happen again, but now with a working networ. Lapdisplay.kext and nvinjectgo.kext where also giving problems with rev 1.

So any one who can tell me how to install the efi bootloader from the rev 2 disk?

[zuz242]

u could add efi after install. just check the wiki.

[snhnic]

After all it was simple. I put in rev 2 unchecked system essentials, selected nvidia grafics kext, efi mbr boot and have left the rest untouched. To be sure no extra lan kext where installed. After install. The disk booted fine, I have network windows shares and messenger works and I can boot from the sat drive with easy... (can't remember the rest bcd? Not important.

Now I need the right things for dualscreen and when that's working I'm done and start using the hackintosh with installing the programs I like. Thanks every one for helping to figure this out.

For you who worked wel with the network in rev 1. Do what i did or follow the above procedure from P-J.
These where my steps

1. Partitioned with mbr
2. Installed Rev 1 with unselected kernells (no need for them on my AMD); unselected efi; selected the extra fonts, graphic stuff and lan, etc. for my machine.
3. Boot the leopard from DVD after the installation was done
4. configured the network, etc.
5. started the machine from dvd rev 2, unselected everything (even the system, funny it was possible); selected onely EFI MBR and nvidia kext. After 10 minutes the system was running as it should be. Network working and msn to.

Hopfully you can do something with my steps. Thanks again.

[pαuℓzurrr.]

If rev1 worked for me i would do the same, but it has the older NForceATA kext in it which doesn't work with my system...

Still trying to figure out why msn doesn't wanna work, everything else is working...

[Maksimum]

Got some other fix for the different problems (the one with the File Sharing not working on the Hackintoth and the one with not connecting to another file share):

The Rev.2-install has some problems with file paths of some symbol links.

1. open the Terminal
2. 'sudo -s' for becoming root
3. look at /System/Library/Filesystems for the symbol link afpfs.fs. It has to point to '/System/Library/Filesystems/AppleShare/afpfs.kext', mine was showing to 'System/Library/Filesystems/AppleShare/afpfs.kext' (notice the missing slash at the beginning)
4. if it's wrong (without the slash): 'rm afpfs.fs' and then a 'ln -s /System/Library/Filesystems/AppleShare/afpfs.kext afpfs.fs'
5. for fixing the problem of not being able to share something: look in /usr/sbin for AppleFileServer, also a symlink, which on my computer was also missing the slash at the beginning

[pαuℓzurrr.]

Almost what i said, but this is really fixing it i quess...

Just tried, and i also had those '/' missing ;)

[Casemon]

Hmm... after the above, I'm finding it works now but only if there is no password on the account (anonymous access).

[smileyme]

Maksimum:Got some other fix for the different problems (the one with the File Sharing not working on the Hackintoth and the one with not connecting to another file share):

The Rev.2-install has some problems with file paths of some symbol links.

1. open the Terminal
2. 'sudo -s' for becoming root
3. look at /System/Library/Filesystems for the symbol link afpfs.fs. It has to point to '/System/Library/Filesystems/AppleShare/afpfs.kext', mine was showing to 'System/Library/Filesystems/AppleShare/afpfs.kext' (notice the missing slash at the beginning)
4. if it's wrong (without the slash): 'rm afpfs.fs' and then a 'ln -s /System/Library/Filesystems/AppleShare/afpfs.kext afpfs.fs'
5. for fixing the problem of not being able to share something: look in /usr/sbin for AppleFileServer, also a symlink, which on my computer was also missing the slash at the beginning

I'm not sure what I'm doing. I tried the steps listed, but can't seem to correct the file. It is still missing the "/".

[eddie11c]

Try this http://osx86leo4all.wikidot.com/known-issues#toc9

[bhast2]

that did it for me now i can connect to my other computers
thanks eddie11c

eddie11c:Try this http://osx86leo4all.wikidot.com/known-issues#toc9

[Mikeintosh]

Maksimum:
3. look at /System/Library/Filesystems for the symbol link afpfs.fs. It has to point to '/System/Library/Filesystems/AppleShare/afpfs.kext', mine was showing to 'System/Library/Filesystems/AppleShare/afpfs.kext' (notice the missing slash at the beginning)
4. if it's wrong (without the slash): 'rm afpfs.fs' and then a 'ln -s /System/Library/Filesystems/AppleShare/afpfs.kext afpfs.fs'

Guys - this did the trick for me! I can now access my Windows shares like with rev. 1. Who would have thought it's all down to a missing slash in a symlink.... many thanks Maksimum!

Mike :-)

[pαuℓzurrr.]

How come that msn still ins't working??

~p-J

[dagger]

I got it working by following the instructions above. Thanks for that.

[mochiware]

Maksimum:Got some other fix for the different problems (the one with the File Sharing not working on the Hackintoth and the one with not connecting to another file share):

The Rev.2-install has some problems with file paths of some symbol links.

1. open the Terminal
2. 'sudo -s' for becoming root
3. look at /System/Library/Filesystems for the symbol link afpfs.fs. It has to point to '/System/Library/Filesystems/AppleShare/afpfs.kext', mine was showing to 'System/Library/Filesystems/AppleShare/afpfs.kext' (notice the missing slash at the beginning)
4. if it's wrong (without the slash): 'rm afpfs.fs' and then a 'ln -s /System/Library/Filesystems/AppleShare/afpfs.kext afpfs.fs'
5. for fixing the problem of not being able to share something: look in /usr/sbin for AppleFileServer, also a symlink, which on my computer was also missing the slash at the beginning

This has me quite excited as I followed steps 1-4 without problems. I am now able to connect my OSx86 to my iMac to access my files.

However I don't under where I am suppose to symlink AppleFileServer to in step 5? I am still unable to use my iMac to network access my OSx86. Looks like I have half of the problem solved.

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

[WinLinMac01]

Interestingly though, I am able to connect to my friend's Mac without any problems. This can likely depend on your Network card or other hardware specifications then.

[bhast2]

they are not trying to connect to macs they are trying to connect to window pc shares

[mochiware]

mochiware: Maksimum:Got some other fix for the different problems (the one with the File Sharing not working on the Hackintoth and the one with not connecting to another file share):

The Rev.2-install has some problems with file paths of some symbol links.

1. open the Terminal
2. 'sudo -s' for becoming root
3. look at /System/Library/Filesystems for the symbol link afpfs.fs. It has to point to '/System/Library/Filesystems/AppleShare/afpfs.kext', mine was showing to 'System/Library/Filesystems/AppleShare/afpfs.kext' (notice the missing slash at the beginning)
4. if it's wrong (without the slash): 'rm afpfs.fs' and then a 'ln -s /System/Library/Filesystems/AppleShare/afpfs.kext afpfs.fs'
5. for fixing the problem of not being able to share something: look in /usr/sbin for AppleFileServer, also a symlink, which on my computer was also missing the slash at the beginning

This has me quite excited as I followed steps 1-4 without problems. I am now able to connect my OSx86 to my iMac to access my files.

However I don't under where I am suppose to symlink AppleFileServer to in step 5? I am still unable to use my iMac to network access my OSx86. Looks like I have half of the problem solved.

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

When I applied steps 1-4 on my OSx86, it fixed my problem right away as I could connect to my Leopard iMac where as before I could not.

However I still cannot connect in the reverse, from my Leopard iMac to my OSx86.

So I was thinking it may be step 5 is where the problem lies.

However I am a newbie so I am not sure how to apply "for fixing the problem of not being able to share something: look in /usr/sbin for AppleFileServer, also a symlink, which on my computer was also missing the slash at the beginning"

before in steps 1-4, he wanted to symlink afpfs.kext to afpfs.ps
where does AppleFileServer symlink to?
or what command do I need to type to fix the / missing before usr/sbin?

I hope this makes it clearer

[WinLinMac01]

I am able to connect to my Windows PC-shares without problems as well.

[mochiware]

WinLinMac01,

before in steps 1-4, he wanted to symlink afpfs.kext to afpfs.ps
in step 5,
where does AppleFileServer symlink to?
or what command do I need to type to fix the / missing before usr/sbin?

[smileyme]

Maksimum:Got some other fix for the different problems (the one with the File Sharing not working on the Hackintoth and the one with not connecting to another file share):

The Rev.2-install has some problems with file paths of some symbol links.


5. for fixing the problem of not being able to share something: look in /usr/sbin for AppleFileServer, also a symlink, which on my computer was also missing the slash at the beginning
When you find the symlink "AppleFileServer" > Get info > note path to original.

[mochiware]

Can someone tell me what their AppleFileServer's original path is?
I 'rm AppleFileServer' before noting original path and I don't want to reinstall everything just to get this file.

[smileyme]

Here is where mine is
http://www.imagehut.eu/images/66685Symlink.png

[davidcmc]

Got some other fix for the different problems (the one with the File Sharing not working on the Hackintoth and the one with not connecting to another file share):

The Rev.2-install has some problems with file paths of some symbol links.

1. open the Terminal
2. 'sudo -s' for becoming root
3. look at /System/Library/Filesystems for the symbol link afpfs.fs. It has to point to '/System/Library/Filesystems/AppleShare/afpfs.kext', mine was showing to 'System/Library/Filesystems/AppleShare/afpfs.kext' (notice the missing slash at the beginning)
4. if it's wrong (without the slash): 'rm afpfs.fs' and then a 'ln -s /System/Library/Filesystems/AppleShare/afpfs.kext afpfs.fs'
5. for fixing the problem of not being able to share something: look in /usr/sbin for AppleFileServer, also a symlink, which on my computer was also missing the slash at the beginning

Thank you so much. That fixed my problem of nothing being able to use the "Connect to Sever" function. It was always showing a message that the address was not recognized as a file share, no matter what I type there.

Now it's working! :D