File shares and XP2

[Mark W]

Hello:

I have two PCs running WinXP Pro, which I will call PC1 and PC2. There is
no domain controller. They are networked by a multi-port cable/DSL router,
and both are simply part of the same workgroup.

PC1 has several folders that were setup as shares. PC2 was able to access
the shares prior to SP2. Both PCs were updated with SP2, and followed
Microsoft's "Before you install SP2" steps, which included

1) Check for unwanted software, such as using Lavasoft's Ad-aware.
2) Perform PC manufacturers updates.
3) Protect and backup important files.

SP2 was then installed on the PCs. Now, PC2 can no longer see PC1's shares,
nor can it see PC1 in its My Network Places. PC2 can see itself in its My
Network Places, but PC1 can not see itself in its My Network Places.

Does anyone know what went wrong and how to fix this? Any help will be
greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Mark

 

[Guest]

Try and see if this helps.
http://www.citlink.net/~coloradorivermadness/Networking.htm

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

Hello:

I have two PCs running WinXP Pro, which I will call PC1 and PC2. There is
no domain controller. They are networked by a multi-port cable/DSL router,
and both are simply part of the same workgroup.

PC1 has several folders that were setup as shares. PC2 was able to access
the shares prior to SP2. Both PCs were updated with SP2, and followed
Microsoft's "Before you install SP2" steps, which included

1) Check for unwanted software, such as using Lavasoft's Ad-aware.
2) Perform PC manufacturers updates.
3) Protect and backup important files.

SP2 was then installed on the PCs. Now, PC2 can no longer see PC1's shares,
nor can it see PC1 in its My Network Places. PC2 can see itself in its My
Network Places, but PC1 can not see itself in its My Network Places.

Does anyone know what went wrong and how to fix this? Any help will be
greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Mark

The most likely problem is that SP2's new Windows Firewall is blocking
access to PC1.

If PC1 has another firewall program (Norton Internet Security,
ZoneAlarm, Sygate Personal Firewall, etc) installed, disable the
Windows Firewall.

If PC1 doesn't have another firewall program installed, enable the
Windows Firewall and allow exceptions.

To access the firewall settings, go to Control Panel | Security
Center.
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