Re: networking 2 desktops and 1 notebook

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From: Les Proctor (LesProctor_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/20/05 

Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2005 16:53:05 -0800

"Chuck" wrote:

> On Sat, 19 Feb 2005 08:39:07 -0800, "Les Proctor"
> <LesProctor@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >How do I get support for successfully setting up a network consisting of 3
> >computers connected through a Linksys Wireless-B broadband router? 2 desktop
> >computers running Windows XP Pro (SP2) are ethernet connected and 1 notebook
> >computer running Windows XP Home (SP1) is connected wirelessly (802.11g).
> >Both have no problem getting on the internet, but "reading" the other
> >computers is something else again. They are in the same workgroup. From some
> >I can "see" the hard drive(s) of at least one other, but not all. Windows XP
> >tells me that, apparently, the Program Files folder cannot be shared (Which
> >in itself seems to defeat the objective of network sharing). I would hope
> >there is be a way to make all folders and files share-able without going to
> >each folder on each computer and setting the sharing and security separately,
> >but even that would meet the objective of networking my computers.
> >
> >Can anyone run through the precise steps necessary to get this network fully
> >functional--reading and working on all files on all computers from any
> >computer?
>
> Les,
>
> With Simple File Sharing, sharing of "C:\Program Files" may be a problem. Only
> administrative accounts can access that folder, and SFS doesn't permit networked
> administrative access.
>
> For your two desktop computers running XP Pro, the solution is simple. Disable
> Simple File Sharing (Control Panel - Folder Options - View - Advanced settings).
>
> On XP Pro with SFS disabled, check the Local Security Policies (Control Panel -
> Administrative Tools). Under Local Policies - Security Options, look at
> "Network access: Sharing and security model", and ensure it's set to "Classic -
> local users authenticate as themselves".
>
> On XP Pro with SFS disabled, if you set the above Local Security Policy to
> "Classic", setup and use a common non-Guest account on all computers. Whichever
> account is used, give it an identical, non-blank password on all computers.
>
> With XP Home, you may be stuck with Simple File Sharing.
>
> Setting up shares to specific folders under "C:\Program Files", in that case,
> may be your best solution. Or, it may be possible for you to disable Simple
> File Sharing under XP Home. The latter, however, is an unsupported process.
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Chuck
> Paranoia comes from experience - and is not necessarily a bad thing.
> My email is AT DOT
> actual address pchuck sonic net
>
Chuck, the additional info was most helpful. It seems I only have to figure
out a way to disable Simple File Sharing in the notebook with XP Home, or see
if I can convert that OS to XP Pro. I am interested in any response you have
to my reply to your earlier post. Thanks again!

Les

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