Re: Creating home network, setup questions

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First, let me thank you for your patience so far. I apologize if I have made
you repeat something twice. I am trying to keep up.

Ok, so, as I do more reading and start to tinker with the computers...I
realize that the two xp computers have been networked. Computer A and
computer B are both xp computers. (For the sake of completeness, label the
new vista computer as computer C.) They are networked. While sitting at
computer A I can access folders on computer B no problem. (Specifically, I
opened a couple of photo images that I took at a recent family function...it
worked!)

However, when sitting at computer B, to access a folder on computer A I get
a popup asking for a password. I have no idea what the password is.

All three computers are connected to the D-Link router I mentioned in the
earlier post.

So, first question:
I assume I can reset the password? Can I get rid of it, as it appears was
done in the reverse direction? Safe to do so?

Second question:
Assuming that overcoming the password problem will allow me two way access,
does this mean the firewalls are configured correctly? (I have not tried to
print, but the printer will probably be linked directly to the new vista
computer (C). Currently, I have unplugged the printer.)

Third question:
Knowing that the two xp computers are currently networked, minus the
password hiccup, does that change anything about the instructions you have
provided? Do I simply focus on the new vista machine and not run the network
wizard on the two xp machines? In other words, should I focus on the
instructions in this link you provided:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727037.aspx

Thanks.
.

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