Can't Access C Drive of another Computer in the same Workgroup

[Guest]

Hi Guys,

I have two computers networked on a Linksys Wireless Router. One computer is
a desktop running Windows XP hardwired to the router, the other computer is a
notebook that is wireless, also running Windows XP. Both computers can access
the internet to browse and send emails.

The notebook computer can access the desktop computer C drive and I can
view and change folder and files if I desire. But, when I’m on the desktop
computer I see the notebook computer C drive but when I click on the notebook
C drive folder in my network places, I get the following error message.

\\notebook\C drive is not accessible. You might not have permission to use
this network resource. Contact your Administrator etc. etc.

I did share out the C drive on the notebook and desktop computers. But I
can’t access the C drive of the notebook computer. Both computers are in the
same workgroup.

I hope someone has some ideas on how to solve this problem.

Thanks for any help!

Dick

 

[Chuck]

Hi Guys,

I have two computers networked on a Linksys Wireless Router. One computer is
a desktop running Windows XP hardwired to the router, the other computer is a
notebook that is wireless, also running Windows XP. Both computers can access
the internet to browse and send emails.

The notebook computer can access the desktop computer C drive and I can
view and change folder and files if I desire. But, when I’m on the desktop
computer I see the notebook computer C drive but when I click on the notebook
C drive folder in my network places, I get the following error message.

\\notebook\C drive is not accessible. You might not have permission to use
this network resource. Contact your Administrator etc. etc.

I did share out the C drive on the notebook and desktop computers. But I
can’t access the C drive of the notebook computer. Both computers are in the
same workgroup.

I hope someone has some ideas on how to solve this problem.

Thanks for any help!

Dick

Dick,

What type of access does each computer provide? Guest or non-Guest?
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Guest>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Guest

 

[Guest]

Hi Chuck, thanks for getting back to me.

The desktop computer just logs on without any logon screen or username or
password.

On the notebook computer it come up to a logon screen with the user as
“OWNERâ€, we just press the enter key without putting in a password and the
computer start up properly. The notebook computer is my wife computer and
she said that after one day of using the computer the next time she turned
the computer on it starting displaying the logon screen with the user name of
“OWNERâ€. When she first got the computer she would just logs on without any
logon screen or username or password.

Could this be what is causing the problem? Is there a way to remove the
user name “OWNER†and have her computer start up like it use too without a
logon screen or username or password?

Thanks for your help!

Dick

 

[Chuck]

Hi Chuck, thanks for getting back to me.

The desktop computer just logs on without any logon screen or username or
password.

On the notebook computer it come up to a logon screen with the user as
“OWNER”, we just press the enter key without putting in a password and the
computer start up properly. The notebook computer is my wife computer and
she said that after one day of using the computer the next time she turned
the computer on it starting displaying the logon screen with the user name of
“OWNER”. When she first got the computer she would just logs on without any
logon screen or username or password.

Could this be what is causing the problem? Is there a way to remove the
user name “OWNER” and have her computer start up like it use too without a
logon screen or username or password?

Dick,

Network access is provided irregardless of what account is used to login
locally, but you do have to have a properly activated account.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Help>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Help

 

[Guest]

Thank Chuck for the information.

I’m not absolutely sure what you are trying to say with the link you
provided. Are you saying I should check for activate account for properly
network access by going to the Local Users and Groups - Users, and find the
account in question?

If this is what you are saying which computer do I need to look at?

I’m sorry I don’t know anything about network rights or simple file sharing
or advance file sharing. I don’t know what area I need t look at.

Simple File Sharing
Advance File Sharing
Guest authentication
Passwords are synchronized
Local Security Policy

From what I can see on your web site this seems to be a complex issue, you
seem to be very knowledgeable about this subject. Where would I start on your
web site to learn about this subject?

If you can just point me into the right direction, I would really appreciate
your help.

Thanks again,

Dick

 

[Chuck]

Thank Chuck for the information.

I’m not absolutely sure what you are trying to say with the link you
provided. Are you saying I should check for activate account for properly
network access by going to the Local Users and Groups - Users, and find the
account in question?

If this is what you are saying which computer do I need to look at?

I’m sorry I don’t know anything about network rights or simple file sharing
or advance file sharing. I don’t know what area I need t look at.

Simple File Sharing
Advance File Sharing
Guest authentication
Passwords are synchronized
Local Security Policy

From what I can see on your web site this seems to be a complex issue, you
seem to be very knowledgeable about this subject. Where would I start on your
web site to learn about this subject?

If you can just point me into the right direction, I would really appreciate
your help.

Dick,

All of these issues are details which you need to be aware of. Check each item,
starting from the top of the article. The links lead to additional information,
and make the article, as presented, self-explanatory.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Help>

You do need to know whether you're using Simple or Advanced File Sharing; and if
Advanced, whether you're using Guest or non-Guest authentication. So read the
linked articles. Follow the links.
<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
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Help

 

[Guest]

Thanks Chuck,

I will start the reading tonight if not tomorrow and I will let you know if
I was able to solve the problem. Also I think I just need to work with the
notebook computer because that is the one that will not allow access to its C
drive, is my assumption correction?

Thanks for taking the time to help me; I really do appreciate your help!

Dick

 

[Chuck]

Thanks Chuck,

I will start the reading tonight if not tomorrow and I will let you know if
I was able to solve the problem. Also I think I just need to work with the
notebook computer because that is the one that will not allow access to its C
drive, is my assumption correction?

Thanks for taking the time to help me; I really do appreciate your help!

Dick

Dick,

The most likely candidate for problem cause would be the computer that can't be
accessed, so start there. Some problems with file sharing can be caused by the
client in the relationship, though, so don't ignore the desktop computer if no
problems are found on the laptop.

 

[Guest]

Hi Chuck,

I finally solved the problem. I went to Google and type in “Not enough
server storage is available to process this command.“ And that display event
2011 problem. I needed to change the IRPStackSize parameter it was set too
low and now it work like it suppose too.

I also have one more question. How do I stop the Welcome screen from coming
up on my wife's notebook computer? My desktop computer takes me to the
desktop without seeing the Welcome screen.

Thanks Again for all your help!

Dick

 

[Chuck]

Hi Chuck,

I finally solved the problem. I went to Google and type in “Not enough
server storage is available to process this command.“ And that display event
2011 problem. I needed to change the IRPStackSize parameter it was set too
low and now it work like it suppose too.

I also have one more question. How do I stop the Welcome screen from coming
up on my wife's notebook computer? My desktop computer takes me to the
desktop without seeing the Welcome screen.

Thanks Again for all your help!

Thanks for your feedback, Dick. I've just added an article, and linked it into
my website in general:
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/01/look-at-complete-detail-in-error.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/01/look-at-complete-detail-in-error.html