Re: Can See Both computers in Work Groups Only but problem is?????

On Sat, 14 Jan 2006 15:10:02 -0800, Mark Mark
<MarkMark@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>Thanks Mark Mark
>
>"Mark Mark" wrote:
>
>> Windows XP Pro on Both Computers on Home Network with Linkysys Router.
>> Firewalls all unistalled and off. Simple File Sharing on Both computers.
>> Both computers have the exact workgroup name. Only the laptop can access the
>> desktop PC that has a shared folder I set.
>>
>> The Tower PC cannot access the shared folder I set up on my laptop.
>> Situation was worse, that neither could access each other even though seeing
>> each other in work groups. I perform all my file transfers and back ups
>> through my network. Please help!! Thanks Mark

>I am also a very advanced computer user. Seeking some other expert advice.
>This seems to be a huge huge huge issue that Microsoft should address.
>Google the access denied error and there is talk all over the place.
>Somebody needs to fix this mess. Please send anymore suggestions.

Dude, we'll work with you on your problem, but you need to help us to help you.
There are lots of possible reasons for "Access Denied". If you want to wait for
Microsoft, fine. Or we can try and help you now.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/mysterious-error-5-aka-access-denied.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/mysterious-error-5-aka-access-denied.html

It's easiest to help you, when you reply to previous posts, and AFTER the most
recent reply to you.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting

One of the most common causes of this problem would be a misconfigured or
overlooked personal firewall, but there are other possibilities too. What
antivirus product do you use? What complete and exact error message do you see?
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html

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Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
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