Re: Networking two PC together

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From: Phil (I.fix.probs_at_for.you)
Date: 06/25/04 

Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2004 15:18:58 -0400

Do both machine have identical user accounts and passwords setup? If not,
add them.

Larry Van Etten wrote:
> I have a very similar problem with two PC's running XP home edition.
> One XP can share files and resources with the other. Permissions are
> setup correctly, I believe, and when I try to access one of the PC's
> from the other, I get an "Accesss denied error, you might not have
> permissions to access this machine." Both are in same workgroup, etc.
>
> Can't figure it out!
>
> Any help appreciated... Thanks.
>
>> Add a user account on the xp box that matches a user/password on the
>> win2k machine. Then make sure to add that user to the security tab
>> of the shared drive/folder on the xp box. The while logged into the
>> user on the win2k box, it should allow you to connect to the share.
>>
>> 007desi wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>> I having some trouble understanding some concept when I am
>>> networking two computers together. (Laptop to PC) I'm trying to
>>> network two pc together by sharing the Drive. I have shared both
>>> local (C:) drives to share with proper permissions. I have both PC
>>> on the same domain. I am using cross-over cable to access the
>>> drives. I was able to ping the both computers back-and-forth and
>>> see if that was ok and the path is clear. Laptop is running XP and
>>> Desktop is running Win2000.
>>>
>>> The problems occurs when I am going from Desktop to Laptop to share
>>> the drive. I was able to see both of them on same Domain with
>>> Workgroups but when I'm trying to access the Laptop it is given me a
>>> error saying that you do not have any permission on this computer.
>>> Well I have disabled all the security and PW settings.
>>>
>>> Going from Laptop to Desktop is not a problem at all. I can get in
>>> there with no permission needed to the Desktop. I can see the Local
>>> (C:) drive just fine.
>>>
>>> So I do not understand what am I doing wrong.
>>> Please help...
>>> Thanks...