Re: file sharing problems



risbell04 wrote:

> I have two computers networked together using a router. They both
> have win
> xp sp2. The problem I am having is that both computers can see each
> other and computer A can access the files on the computer B but
> Computer B cannot
> access computer A. When I go into view workgroup computers I see the
> other computer but when I click on it, it comes up with a screen to
> enter a
> username and password. I have tried all the passwords and usernames I
> use
> and they dont work. Any suggestions on how to keep this from coming
> up so the other computer can access all the time.
>
> Thanks

Since you didn't say whether you have XP Home or Pro, I'll give you
links for file-sharing on both platforms. In addition, here is a
network troubleshooter by MVP Hans-Georg Michna. Take the time to go
through it; it will pinpoint the problem area(s) for you.

http://www.michna.com/kb/wxnet.htm

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/filesharing.htm (Home)
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_filesharing/index.htm
(Pro)
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/support/troubleshoot_index.htm

http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/faq.htm
http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/myths.htm

Malke
--
MS-MVP Windows User/Shell
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic"
.



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