Windows Vista Seeing Other Computers and Servers

It seems like you're facing some network and accessibility challenges with your Vista machine in a mixed environment with XP, Macs, a SNAP server, and a XIMETA NDAS server. I'll address each of your questions to help you gain better control over your network setup: 1. Achieving Reliable Network Accessibility: Windows Vista manages network access through a feature called Network Location Awareness which categorizes your network into different types (Home, Work, Public). To ensure reliable access to network resources and devices, follow these steps: - Set the network location type to either Home or Work for your local network to allow sharing and visibility of devices. - Ensure that network discovery, file sharing, and printer sharing are enabled in the Network and Sharing Center settings. - Check that the necessary services like TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper, DNS Client, Function Discovery Resource Publication, and SSDP Discovery are running. 2. Viewing Passwords in Windows Vista: Windows Vista does not provide a built-in solution to view saved passwords directly. However, you can use third-party tools like "Credential Manager" or "Password Managers" to manage and view saved passwords on your system. 3. Displaying User Logons for the Vista Machine: To view the list of user accounts or logons recognized by Windows Vista, you can access the User Accounts section in the Control Panel. Here, you can see and manage user accounts, but viewing network logons from other devices might not be directly available. 4. Gaining Editing Control: To have better control over network access and settings, consider the following: - Ensure that the necessary sharing permissions are correctly configured on shared folders and devices. - Check firewall settings to allow proper communication between devices on the network. - Use consistent workgroup names across all devices to simplify network browsing. - Use correct credentials when accessing shared resources that require authentication. - Consider creating a HomeGroup if applicable to simplify sharing among Windows devices. Additionally, for accessing the SNAP server with the correct credentials, you may need to ensure that the login prefix or domain is correctly set when authenticating with the server. This typically involves providing the correct username and password combination that the server recognizes. If you continue to experience issues with accessing network resources, consider checking event logs on both your Vista machine and the server for any error messages that might provide insights into authentication failures or connection issues.