RE: network problems with xp

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From: Crash Override (CrashOverride_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/12/04 

Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2004 13:51:02 -0700

Can you ping successfully from the XP box to the 2000 box? If so, and the
issue is you can not access the shared files on the server, add the
\\xpmachinename\username to the users group on the 2000 box. Also be sure
simple file sharing is enabled on the xp box.

"J" wrote:

> ip addresses do follow the same format and both machines are part of the same
> workgroup. Running 2000 pro. Even got an iBook plugged into the network and
> it works fine, but xp pro just won't do it.
>
> "Crash Override" wrote:
>
> > You need to check that the IP addresses follow the same format XXX.XX.XX.123
> > and XXX.XX.XX.124 and that they belong to the same workgroup. The host is
> > windows 2000 what? pro, server, etc? Depending on what the host is, will
> > dictate how you connect.
> >
> > "J" wrote:
> >
> > > I can't get windows xp to connect to my home network, my host is windows
> > > 2000, been trying like crazy but nothing seems to work!

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