Re: Network file sharing

From: Lem (lemp40_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 02/29/04 

Date: Sun, 29 Feb 2004 15:26:47 -0500

Bishoop wrote:
> WinXP Pro SP/1 all latest updates on both machines.
>
> I am trying to connect two PCs via a network. I have used the Network Setup
> Wizard on both machines and included both in the same Workgroup.
>
> I can ping either machine without problem.
>
> I have enabled Simple File Sharing and disabled the ICF on both machines.
>
> When I go to My Network Places on either machine all I see is the locally
> shared folders.
>
> When I go to "View workgroup computers" all I see is the local machine.
>
> From the My Network Places window if I go to Tools > Map Network Drive >
> Browse. I see other Workgroups under Microsoft Windows Network, including
> mine, but only the local machine is listed under my Workgroup. I get the
> same result on either machine.
>
> Can someone point me to the error of my ways? I hope my explanation is
> clear.
>
> Thanks....
>
>

Double check the workgroup names and be sure to reboot each computer
after you set the workgroup name.

You don't say how you networked these computers. Did you use a router
or a direct cable? If this is part of a larger network ("I see other
Workgroups..."), perhaps the network administrator has set some
restrictions that you need to ask about.

What are you using for ip addresses when you ping your 2 machines? Did
you run ipconfig on each or did you get the ip address some other way?

As far as "My Network Places," I don't think you will see anything
there on one PC until you actually set some shares on the other.

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