RE: File sharing on wireless network

From: Karin p (Karinp_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 12/06/04 

Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 08:43:09 -0800

Thank you for your response, I will try this during lunch. I was also trying
to map a network drive on the XP (home version btw) laptop but couldn't ever
get past the user id and password.....my choice was to use their hotmail.com
account and password which was not successful or something I type in, which I
have no idea what that would be.

I'm thinking of getting an upgrade of Windows XP pro and then not having to
deal with this problem....but if I can save $90 I would like to!!!

"Elizabeth Strachan" wrote:

> Karin,
>
> You probably need to add your Windows XP login details to the Windows 2000
> box. By default the Windows XP box will try to login to the W2K box with
> your current username/password or if you are using Simple File sharing it
> will try the guest account. It also depends on whether you are using Windows
> XP Home or Professional.
>
> You can try enabling the guest account in the Windows 2000 computer.
> Right click on "My Computer", choose "manage" from the menu.
> Expand "system tools", Expand "Local Users and Groups", Choose Users.
> Right click on guest user, choose properties and untick "Account is disabled".
>
> If this doesn't help then post back and let me know which Windows XP you
> have (Home or Pro).
>
> Sincerely,
> Elizabeth
>
> "Karin p" wrote:
>
> > I am trying to set up a wireless home network with a desktop, laptops and
> > wireless router. From the desktop (Windows 2000), I can see the laptop in
> > the network. From the laptop (Windows XP), I try to add a network place and
> > get to the name of the desktop and can go no further. I have shared my
> > desktop's hard drive and the sharing hand is showing. I think maybe there is
> > something more I need to do with permissions but I am stumped and any further
> > ideas would be greatly appreciated.

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