Re: Home network can not share files



On Sat, 5 Nov 2005 11:24:03 -0800, "Chris Clarke - anonimity be damned" <Chris
Clarke - anonimity be damned@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>I am having the same problem
>I have a Linksys wireless network router with a cable connection to my
>desktop and a wifi connection to the laptop. Both computers are running XP,
>the desktop Home, the laptop Pro
>
>The laptop sees the internet no trouble
>The desktop can see shared files on the laptop
>
>I have tried for days now to get the laptop to read files on the desktop and
>just can't do it.
>
>I have tried everything I could think of and have used the network wizard,
>been through the Help & Support centre in XP (which has mistakes in it by the
>way) and ended up here
>
>Help Please

Chris,

Jetro appears to have multiple problems, which may make his problems a challenge
to work thru. You would be doing yourself a huge favour to start a new thread,
asking for help, and providing diagnostic information. Help us to help you.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#Hijacking>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#Hijacking

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.
.



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