Network problem!

  • Thread starter Thread starter beretta92fs_inox
  • Start date Start date
B

beretta92fs_inox

Hi


I have a problem. Both of my home computers are connected to a router
in which I also connected my cable modem. The internet works fine on
both of them but I can't share files. Each computer can ping itself but

can't ping each other so obviously there's a problem.


I ran "Set up a home or small office network" on both of the computers
and both belong to "MSHOME". One of them can see the other computer but

can't access it. And the other one can't see anything.


" \\ "computer's name" is not accessible. You might not have the
permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of
this server to find out if you have access permissions."


So yea one computer can see the other one but I get this message when I

try to browse it and when i click on properties it says


" The server "computer's name" could not be found on the network. "


Both system run under Windows XP Pro with Service pack 2, One is
english the other one if french but that shouldn't be a problem.


I disabled Windows firewall but still nothing. Can someone please help
me I need to access files on the other computer. I just have Zone alarm

running but I don't think it's a problem either.


Thank you
 
First, if you have ZA then you don't need or want Windows firewall
enabled. Running two firewalls can cause problems.

Second, check the firewall trusted zone on each machine and make sure the
IP for one is listed in the other.

Third, use Simple File Sharing to share your folders/files:
Open either MyComputer or Explorer.
On the Menu bar click Tools > Folder Options > View tab.
Scroll to the bottom and select "Simple File Sharing".
Click Apply > Ok.

Fourth, right click a folder.
Click Sharing and Security.
Select Share this Folder on the Network.
Click Apply > Ok.


--

Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
 
Hi


I have a problem. Both of my home computers are connected to a router
in which I also connected my cable modem. The internet works fine on
both of them but I can't share files. Each computer can ping itself but

can't ping each other so obviously there's a problem.


I ran "Set up a home or small office network" on both of the computers
and both belong to "MSHOME". One of them can see the other computer but

can't access it. And the other one can't see anything.


" \\ "computer's name" is not accessible. You might not have the
permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of
this server to find out if you have access permissions."


So yea one computer can see the other one but I get this message when I

try to browse it and when i click on properties it says


" The server "computer's name" could not be found on the network. "


Both system run under Windows XP Pro with Service pack 2, One is
english the other one if french but that shouldn't be a problem.


I disabled Windows firewall but still nothing. Can someone please help
me I need to access files on the other computer. I just have Zone alarm

running but I don't think it's a problem either.


Thank you
Click to expand...

The problem is that you have not set a firewall exception rule which will
allow your systems to talk to each other.
 
Back
Top