I get the following message when trying to access Computer 2 from any of the
other computers on a small home network,
"Computer2 is not accessible. You might not have permissions to use this
network resource. Contact the administrator of
this server to find out if you have access permissions." I can ping
computer2 OK and see it in Network Places.
Any suggestions appreciated, Curt

On Sat, 15 Jan 2005 10:41:04 -0600, "Curt" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>I get the following message when trying to access Computer 2 from any of the
>other computers on a small home network,
>"Computer2 is not accessible. You might not have permissions to use this
>network resource. Contact the administrator of
>this server to find out if you have access permissions." I can ping
>computer2 OK and see it in Network Places.
>Any suggestions appreciated, Curt

Curt,

Start by looking at the firewall on Computer2, and make sure that it's setup for
file sharing.

If that doesn't help, provide ipconfig information for Computer2, and for at
least two of the otherwise working computers.
Start - Run - "cmd". Type "ipconfig /all >c:\ipconfig.txt" into the command
window - Open c:\ipconfig.txt in Notepad, make sure that Format - Word Wrap is
NOT checked!, copy and paste entire contents into your next post. Identify
operating system (by name, version, and SP level) with each ipconfig listing.

Next, look at the browser situation on your LAN (I'm not talking about Internet
Explorer here).

The Microsoft Browstat program will show us what browsers (I'm not talking about
Internet Explorer here) you have in your domain / workgroup, at any time.
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=188305

You can download Browstat from either:
<http://www.dynawell.com/reskit/microsoft/win2000/browstat.zip>
<http://rescomp.stanford.edu/staff/manual/rcc/tools/browstat.zip>

Browstat is very small (40K), and needs no install. Just unzip the downloaded
file, copy browstat.exe to any folder in the Path, and run it from a command
window, by "browstat status". Make sure all computers give the same result.

For more information about the browser subsystem (very intricate), see:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=188001
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=188305
<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winntas/deploy/prodspecs/ntbrowse.mspx>

Provide browstat information for each computer that you provided ipconfig for.
Start - Run - "cmd". Type "browstat status >c:\browstat.txt" into the command
window - Open c:\browstat.txt in Notepad, make sure that Format - Word Wrap is
NOT checked!, copy and paste into your next post. Identify each computer by
name and operating system.

--
Cheers,
Chuck
Paranoia comes from experience - and is not necessarily a bad thing.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck sonic net.

Have you 'Shared' any files or drives on Computer2 ? if you havn't then
there is nothing for the others to access

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jel183(UK)

"Curt" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>I get the following message when trying to access Computer 2 from any of
>the other computers on a small home network,
> "Computer2 is not accessible. You might not have permissions to use this
> network resource. Contact the administrator of
> this server to find out if you have access permissions." I can ping
> computer2 OK and see it in Network Places.
> Any suggestions appreciated, Curt
>

"jel183(UK)" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:%232Sjsky%(E-Mail Removed)...
> Have you 'Shared' any files or drives on Computer2 ? if you havn't then
> there is nothing for the others to access
>
> --
> HTH - Any Advice Appreciated - Please Reply To Newsgroup Only
>
> jel183(UK)
>
> "Curt" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:%23v802Dy%(E-Mail Removed)...
>>I get the following message when trying to access Computer 2 from any of
>>the other computers on a small home network,
>> "Computer2 is not accessible. You might not have permissions to use this
>> network resource. Contact the administrator of
>> this server to find out if you have access permissions." I can ping
>> computer2 OK and see it in Network Places.
>> Any suggestions appreciated, Curt
>>

All file sharing is enabled including on firewall.

From any of the other PC's try adding a network place that's on Computer2 ie
one of the files you have set as shared... \\Computer2\<filename> then see
if you can access it.

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jel183(UK)

"Curt" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>
> "jel183(UK)" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:%232Sjsky%(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Have you 'Shared' any files or drives on Computer2 ? if you havn't then
>> there is nothing for the others to access
>>
>> --
>> HTH - Any Advice Appreciated - Please Reply To Newsgroup Only
>>
>> jel183(UK)
>>
>> "Curt" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:%23v802Dy%(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>I get the following message when trying to access Computer 2 from any of
>>>the other computers on a small home network,
>>> "Computer2 is not accessible. You might not have permissions to use this
>>> network resource. Contact the administrator of
>>> this server to find out if you have access permissions." I can ping
>>> computer2 OK and see it in Network Places.
>>> Any suggestions appreciated, Curt
>>>
>
> All file sharing is enabled including on firewall.
>

www.careyholzman.com/net1.htm

Carey

"Curt" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:%23v802Dy%(E-Mail Removed)...
>I get the following message when trying to access Computer 2 from any of
>the other computers on a small home network,
> "Computer2 is not accessible. You might not have permissions to use this
> network resource. Contact the administrator of
> this server to find out if you have access permissions." I can ping
> computer2 OK and see it in Network Places.
> Any suggestions appreciated, Curt
>

Yes I can access the files that way but doesn't explain why it won't work
accessing computer2 via workgroup. Wonder where one enables admin
permission?

"jel183(UK)" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:efZVc5y%(E-Mail Removed)...
> From any of the other PC's try adding a network place that's on Computer2
> ie one of the files you have set as shared... \\Computer2\<filename> then
> see if you can access it.
>
> --
> HTH - Any Advice Appreciated - Please Reply To Newsgroup Only
>
> jel183(UK)
>
> "Curt" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:uSqmIzy%(E-Mail Removed)...
>>
>> "jel183(UK)" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:%232Sjsky%(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> Have you 'Shared' any files or drives on Computer2 ? if you havn't then
>>> there is nothing for the others to access
>>>
>>> --
>>> HTH - Any Advice Appreciated - Please Reply To Newsgroup Only
>>>
>>> jel183(UK)
>>>
>>> "Curt" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>> news:%23v802Dy%(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>>I get the following message when trying to access Computer 2 from any of
>>>>the other computers on a small home network,
>>>> "Computer2 is not accessible. You might not have permissions to use
>>>> this network resource. Contact the administrator of
>>>> this server to find out if you have access permissions." I can ping
>>>> computer2 OK and see it in Network Places.
>>>> Any suggestions appreciated, Curt
>>>>
>>
>> All file sharing is enabled including on firewall.
>>
>
>

On Sat, 15 Jan 2005 14:49:21 -0600, "Curt" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>Yes I can access the files that way but doesn't explain why it won't work
>accessing computer2 via workgroup. Wonder where one enables admin
>permission?

Curt,

If you can access a computer, but can't see it in Network Neighborhood, you
probably have a browser problem. See my other post.

The browser requires anonymous access, so look at registry key
[HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa], value restrictanonymous.
<http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/reskit/en-us/default.asp?url=/windows2000/techinfo/reskit/en-us/regentry/46688.asp>
<http://www.jsifaq.com/subf/tip2600/rh2625.htm>
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=246261
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=296403

The above articles refer to Windows 2000. Remember WinXP is NT V5.1, and Win2K
is NT V5.0.

Have you used the Registry Editor before? If not, it's a scary tool, but it's
pretty simple once you get used to it. Here are a couple articles that might
help:
<http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/using/productdoc/en/default.asp?url=/windowsxp/home/using/productdoc/en/tools_regeditors.asp>
<http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/registry>

Just remember to backup the key (create a registry patch) for
[HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa] before making any changes, if
appropriate.

From the Annoyances article:
You can create a Registry patch by opening the Registry Editor, selecting a
branch, and choosing Export from the File menu. Then, specify a filename, and
press OK. You can then view the Registry patch file by opening it in Notepad
(right-click on it and select Edit). Again, just double-click on a Registry
patch file (or use Import in the Registry Editor's File menu) to apply it to the
registry.

--
Cheers,
Chuck
Paranoia comes from experience - and is not necessarily a bad thing.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck sonic net.

Chuck,
I can see Computer2 in Network Neighborhood but when I click on it I get the
no access message.
I have looked at the browstat txt for all 3 computers as well as ipconfig
and can find nothing suspicious.
Curt

"Chuck" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> On Sat, 15 Jan 2005 14:49:21 -0600, "Curt" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>
>>Yes I can access the files that way but doesn't explain why it won't work
>>accessing computer2 via workgroup. Wonder where one enables admin
>>permission?
>
> Curt,
>
> If you can access a computer, but can't see it in Network Neighborhood,
> you
> probably have a browser problem. See my other post.
>
> The browser requires anonymous access, so look at registry key
> [HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa], value restrictanonymous.
> <http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/reskit/en-us/default.asp?url=/windows2000/techinfo/reskit/en-us/regentry/46688.asp>
> <http://www.jsifaq.com/subf/tip2600/rh2625.htm>
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=246261
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=296403
>
> The above articles refer to Windows 2000. Remember WinXP is NT V5.1, and
> Win2K
> is NT V5.0.
>
> Have you used the Registry Editor before? If not, it's a scary tool, but
> it's
> pretty simple once you get used to it. Here are a couple articles that
> might
> help:
> <http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/using/productdoc/en/default.asp?url=/windowsxp/home/using/productdoc/en/tools_regeditors.asp>
> <http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/registry>
>
> Just remember to backup the key (create a registry patch) for
> [HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa] before making any changes, if
> appropriate.
>
> From the Annoyances article:
> You can create a Registry patch by opening the Registry Editor, selecting
> a
> branch, and choosing Export from the File menu. Then, specify a filename,
> and
> press OK. You can then view the Registry patch file by opening it in
> Notepad
> (right-click on it and select Edit). Again, just double-click on a
> Registry
> patch file (or use Import in the Registry Editor's File menu) to apply it
> to the
> registry.
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Chuck
> Paranoia comes from experience - and is not necessarily a bad thing.
> My email is AT DOT
> actual address pchuck sonic net.

On Sat, 15 Jan 2005 16:13:14 -0600, "Curt" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>Chuck,
>I can see Computer2 in Network Neighborhood but when I click on it I get the
>no access message.
>I have looked at the browstat txt for all 3 computers as well as ipconfig
>and can find nothing suspicious.
>Curt

Curt,

If there are no network setup problems (per the IPConfigs) or browser problems
(per the Browstats), then you need to check authentication / authorisation. Are
your computers running XP Home, XP Pro, a mixture, other OSs? This will make a
difference. All of this affects the use and settings for Simple File Sharing,
and for Network Access Sharing and security model.

Also check the presence, and configuration, of any personal firewalls.

On any XP Pro computer, check to see if Simple File Sharing (Control Panel -
Folder Options - View - Advanced settings) is enabled or disabled. With XP Pro,
you need to have SFS properly set on each computer.

On XP Pro with SFS disabled, check the Local Security Policies (Control Panel -
Administrative Tools). Under Local Policies - Security Options, look at
"Network access: Sharing and security model", and ensure it's set to "Classic -
local users authenticate as themselves".

On XP Pro with SFS disabled, if you set the above Local Security Policy to
"Guest only", enable the Guest account, using Start - Run - "cmd" - type "net
user guest /active:yes" in the command window. If "Classic", setup and use a
common non-Guest account on all computers. Whichever account is used, give it
an identical, non-blank password on all computers.

On XP Home, and on XP Pro with Simple File Sharing enabled, make sure that the
Guest account is enabled, on each computer. Enable Guest, with Start - Run -
"cmd", then type "net user guest /active:yes" in the command window. Ensure
that the password for Guest is blank, with Start - Run - "control
userpasswords2"; select Guest, click Reset Password, click OK without entering a
new password.

On XP Pro, if you're going to use Guest authentication, check your Local
Security Policy (Control Panel - Administrative Tools) - User Rights Assignment,
on the XP Pro computer, and look at "Deny access to this computer from the
network". Make sure Guest is not in the list. Look at "Access this computer
from the network", and make sure that Everyone is in this list.

Do any of the computers have a software firewall (ICF / WF, or third party)? If
so, you need to configure them for file sharing. Firewall configurations are a
very common cause of (network) browser, and file sharing, problems.

--
Cheers,
Chuck
Paranoia comes from experience - and is not necessarily a bad thing.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck sonic net.