Re: Home computer network problem
- From: Malke <notreally@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 08:44:19 -0800
RPD wrote:
Hi
I am unable to access a computer on my work group (home computer network).
I get this error message when I try:-
\\"computername" is not accessible.You might not have permission to use this network resource.Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permissions.
The network path was not found. -
I have tried to find Windows help to fix this but haven't been successful.
A couple of other points;
-I should be the administrator for my own home computers! (but I am not familiar with checking, setting & confirming administrator rights).
-How can my networked computer show in the computer workgroup & yet the network path be unable to be found?
Further details (if needed about my home network) are that it is a wireless one using Belkin ADSL modem with wireless G router & the internet connection is fine. However I have allowed files (& drive) for sharing on the workgroup computer that I am trying to access- so far unsuccessfully with this error message & issue preventing me from getting access.
I am most grateful if anyone can give me help and advise. I look forward to a reply , many thanks.
Standard network problems reply - This is most commonly caused by a misconfigured firewall. Run the Network Setup Wizard on all computers, making sure to enable File & Printer Sharing, and reboot. The only "gotcha" is that this will turn on the XPSP2 Windows Firewall. If you aren't running a third-party firewall or have an antivirus with "Internet Worm Protection" (like Norton 2005/06) which acts as a firewall, then you're fine. If you have third-party firewall software, configure it to allow the Local Area Network traffic as trusted. I usually do this with my firewalls with an IP range. Ex. would be 192.168.1.0-192.168.1.254. Obviously you would substitute your correct subnet.
If one or more of the computers is XP Pro or Media Center:
a. If you need Pro's ability to set fine-grained permissions, turn off Simple File Sharing (Folder Options>View tab) and create identical user accounts/passwords on all computers.
b. If you don't care about using Pro's advanced features, leave the Simple File Sharing enabled.
Simple File Sharing means that Guest (network) is enabled. This means that anyone without a user account on the target system can use its resources. This is a security hole but only you can decide if it matters in your situation.
Then create shares as desired. XP Home does not permit sharing of users' home directories (My Documents) or Program Files, but you can share folders inside those directories. A better choice is to simply use the Shared Documents folder.
If that doesn't work for you, here is an excellent network troubleshooter by MVP Hans-Georg Michna. Take the time to go through it and it will usually pinpoint the problem area(s) - http://winhlp.com/wxnet.htm
Malke
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