Re: Can't share files

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Ive downloaded it.. but when i follow the steps for the command window.. It
says its not recognised

Ive downloaded the a folder c:/browstat and unzipped it.. but im not sure
where im going wrong..

Im so sorry for all this hassle

"Chuck" wrote:

On Fri, 10 Feb 2006 12:37:27 -0800, Lea <Lea@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

"Lea" wrote:

Hi Chuck
Thanks for replying to me so quickly!

I've managed to get the shared internet connection working perfectly now..

Just having problems with the file sharing

I've been reading everything Ive came across regarding this or links in
forums and using what I can from them.. its just, all the help in the world
is not much help to someone who doesnt know much about what they're talking
about hehe

Will read through the links! Thank you :)

"Chuck" wrote:

On Fri, 10 Feb 2006 10:09:18 -0800, Lea <Lea@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi,

Well.. Firstly, Im really bad with computers and been looking through all
these questions etc .. to be honest I havent much of an idea what's going on
in them!

I have my laptop and desktop connected via cable.. went through the
connection wizard.. both computers are saying theyre connected.. But I cant
seem to share the files.. Nothing is showing up in the shared files folder

Im not sure if im just doin it all wrong or not..

I really hope someone can help me (without all the complicated jargon)!

Thanks in advance..

Lea,

I'll try to help you, though I'm not sure about the jargon bit. When you live
in America, you should expect to hear English occasionally (yes just
occasionally, if in LA or Miami for instance). If you're looking for technical
help, in a forum like MPWXNW, expect some jargon. Just ask questions, instead
of ignoring the help.

One of the most common causes of this problem would be a misconfigured or
overlooked personal firewall. There are other possibilities too. Read this
article, with an open mind, and for explanations.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html

If no help yet, provide "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all" from each
computer, so we can diagnose the problem. Both browstat and ipconfig are key
diagnostic tools, in file sharing problems, like yours. Read this article, and
linked articles, and follow instructions precisely:
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp

And please, read the linked articles.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/how-to-get-most-out-of-pchucks-network.html#Hypertext>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/how-to-get-most-out-of-pchucks-network.html#Hypertext

I hope this helps... 1st one is host comp

Lea,

Those look clean.
# Both computers on same subnet 192.168.0/24 (192.168.0.x, 255.255.255.0)
# Lea appears to be an ICS server, and Desktop an ICS client.

If the Internet service is working, browstat is an important diagnostic tool.
Did you download it yet?

--
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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