Network Problem :(

[keston]

Hi I am currrently having a problem with the network and my computers
at home here’s the config.

1 computer running windows xp pro
1 computer running windows 2000 pro

Problem: I want to be able to write to the program files directory and
the Windows directory on the xp pc but. I managed to setup the network
drives correctly but can’t write to the xp drives any help will
greatly be

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

Hi I am currrently having a problem with the network and my computers
at home here’s the config.

1 computer running windows xp pro
1 computer running windows 2000 pro

Problem: I want to be able to write to the program files directory and
the Windows directory on the xp pc but. I managed to setup the network
drives correctly but can’t write to the xp drives any help will
greatly be

By default, Windows XP blocks networked access to the Program Files
and Windows folders. I think that's to prevent users from
accidentally deleting or modifying Windows system files. Be very
careful when you do it.

To remove those restrictions, disable simple file sharing in XP Pro:

1. Open My Computer and click Tools | Folder Options | View.
2. Scroll to the end of the advanced settings.
3. Un-check "Use simple file sharing (recommended)".
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[keston]

keston


By default, Windows XP blocks networked access to the Program
Files
and Windows folders. I think that's to prevent users from
accidentally deleting or modifying Windows system files. Be
very
careful when you do it.

To remove those restrictions, disable simple file sharing in
XP Pro:

1. Open My Computer and click Tools | Folder Options | View.
2. Scroll to the end of the advanced settings.
3. Un-check "Use simple file sharing (recommended)".
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
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Thanks for the tips, I followed the instructions but still the same
error. I recieved an access denied when trying to go in the folder

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

Thanks for the tips, I followed the instructions but still the same
error. I recieved an access denied when trying to go in the folder

Un-share and then re-share all shared disks and folders on XP Pro
after disabling simple file sharing. Make sure that the share
permissions give full control to the Everyone group.

Create matching user names on both computers -- same user name and
password.

For details, see:

Windows XP Professional File Sharing
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_filesharing/index.htm
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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