Re: Home networking between home computer and laptop

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you also need your same name and password from the laptop as a user on the
desktop
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"bumtracks" <lost@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:aSY0f.4980$aO1.1460@xxxxxxxxxxx
> 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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