Greetings.
I am having issues with a Windows XP machine used as a print server. The Vista machines on the network are grabbing the ten open connections (listed as \PIPE\spoolss). Even after net sesssion /delete /y the Vista machines return (usually within a matter of 10-15 seconds).
The Windows XP machines on the network histrically connect to print and then close the sessions. Only the Windows Vista machines on our network grab the connections without needing to print. Also, if I turn off net discovery, the Vista machines do not grab the connections. Instead they leave open sessions after printing, which keeps the XP machines from gaining access.
What I would like to know is how do I get the Vista machines to stop grabbing and/or holding the 10 connections.
I have tried lowering the autodisconnect time.
I have tried most of the suggestions for working around the 10 connection limit.
The trouble is not the limit, but the fact that the Vista machines are grabbing the connections regardless of a need to print.
Does anyone have any suggestions.
Thanx.
