Re: Network trouble

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If you are using Classic file sharing on XP Pro, then each computer must
have a user account which exactly matches the user name and password used to
log onto the other machine. You do not have to log onto both machines with
the same account, but a matching account must exist on the other machine.

Doug Sherman
MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP

"Joe" <eddyyousef@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:4rYuf.23656$g_6.17164@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> They both have passwords
>
> R. McCarty wrote:
> > 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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