Re: Local Network: WIn XP Win Me file sharing error

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In article <3C4C8ABB-5D17-49CA-B1BD-7D32FAC44BB5@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
"adam" <adam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>Hi:
>
>I have two computers separated by 150 feet, so file sharing is important. My
>Win XP computer has files that I want to copy and send to a folder on my Win
>Me computer. From the Win XP computer I get an error message telling me that
>I do not have Network permission to copy and transfer the file to the Win Me
>computer. From the Win Me computer, I can open the Win Xp file that I want
>and copy and transfer to the Win Me computer. This defeats the purpose of
>being able to more conveniently copy and transfer files while seated at the
>Win XP computer. On which computer are my settings incorrect that I am
>getting Network permission errors?
>
>Thanks.
>
>Ada

I suspect that the shared folder on the Win Me computer is configured
to give Read-Only access to the other computer. On the Win Me
computer:

1. Right-click it the shared folder.
2. Click Sharing.
3. Configure it for Full access.
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