Re: Home networking between home computer and laptop

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compare the firewall and Norton setings on both computers.

usually is the norton security settings the ones that are overlooked.


Rafael
"WandaZoo" <WandaZoo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:517D27A9-F27E-4066-893E-449AF5AFE016@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Went through the tips already, still no success..and my laptop name and
> home
> name are the same. No passwords are set up on either computer.
> WandaZoo
>
>
> "bumtracks" wrote:
>
>> you also need your same name and password from the laptop as a user on
>> the
>> desktop
>> \
>> "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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