Re: Home networking between home computer and laptop

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Maybe while sitting at the Desktop right click the folder you want to share
and choose the context menu item that says 'Sharing and Security...' Check
the boxes 'Share this folder on the Network' & also 'Allow other users to
change my files'. AND there is a link right there for help on
sharing/security which has some very simple tips.


"WandaZoo" <WandaZoo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:DA9619E9-8702-4B1A-ADF0-CD268EA709E3@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Hello,
>
> I have set up a home network for my home computer and my laptop.
> Both are running Windows XP Home Edition 2002, Service Pack 2,
> and Norton Antivirus 2005. When using my laptop I can see
> my "home" computer on the workgroup, however I am unable
> access it. Keep getting a message, not accessible, you may need
> permission to access this network resource..contact your system
> administrator. I am however able to access my laptop shared
> files from the home computer.
> I've run out of ideas..can anyone help?
> Thanks,
> WandaZoo


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