Problem networking 2 xp comps

From: brian (thefergies_at_bigfootdotcom)
Date: 04/21/04 

Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2004 23:24:05 +0200

Hello: I have 2 computers (Laptop & Desktop) that both have networking
cards. So I bought a crossover cable and plugged it in to both machines, ran
the Network Setup Wizard and now the connection is working. The problem is I
can't see anything on the other machine - neither machine can see the other
although I have enabled sharing in some folders on both. I would like to be
able to share date between them and I can't figure out where I'm going
wrong. I'd also like to be able to use the dial-up internet connection on
the Desktop from the Laptop as well as share the printer connected to the
Desktop.
 I've disabled the firewall on the LAN, changed the settings for blank
password access to the
connection but still no luck.
Any pointers, please?
thanks
brian

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