Re: Network trouble

Does each PC have Users that employ passwords. XP considers a
machine with no passwords a Security risk. Firewall software needs
to be configured to "Trust" the LAN or Router range.

"Joe" <eddyyousef@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:IQXuf.27946$9e.12036@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Hi. I have Win XP SP2. I have a Linksys wireless router and a desktop and
> laptop which are acting up. The Desktop is connected with Ethernet from
> the router, and the laptop is wireless. Both computers are in the same
> workgroup. when I go to my network places and click on 'view workgroup
> computers', both computers show up. But when I double click on the other
> computer, it tells me that it is not found or I may not have permission to
> use this network resource. Same thing happens if I type \\HOM1\ from the
> desktop (HOM1 is the computer name of the laptop) or \\HOS1\ from the
> labtop (HOS1 is the name of the desktop).
>
> I need to share folders and a printer but it wont let me. For example, if
> i type in the address bar \\HOS1\SharedDocs to access a shared folder, the
> same message I described above comes up. On HOS1, I gave Full control
> permissions to everyone in the security tab and sharing tab when I right
> clicked the folder.
>
> Any help please? Thanks in advance.
>
> Firewalls are disabled on both computers


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