networking Win2K pro & Win XP Home

[Paul]

I have a desktop running Windows 2K Pro and a laptop with
XP home connected through a hub which is uplinked (need
the extra ports) through a router for internet
connectivity. Both PCs access internet no problem. Win
2K Pro desktop system sees itself and the laptop in
network neighborhood but cannot access shared hard drive
on laptop.

Laptop with XP: from "network tasks" to "View workgroup
computers" message received is "Buy-Rite is not
accessible. You might not have prmission to use this
network resource. Contact the administrator of this
server to find out if you have access permissions. The
network path was not found."

Desktop can ping itself, the router, and the laptop.
Laptop can ping itself and the router, but cannot ping the
desktop. Workgroup is "Buy-Rite". Desktop name
is "Office". Laptop name is "Compaq".

Help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You.

Paul

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

I have a desktop running Windows 2K Pro and a laptop with
XP home connected through a hub which is uplinked (need
the extra ports) through a router for internet
connectivity. Both PCs access internet no problem. Win
2K Pro desktop system sees itself and the laptop in
network neighborhood but cannot access shared hard drive
on laptop.

Laptop with XP: from "network tasks" to "View workgroup
computers" message received is "Buy-Rite is not
accessible. You might not have prmission to use this
network resource. Contact the administrator of this
server to find out if you have access permissions. The
network path was not found."

Desktop can ping itself, the router, and the laptop.
Laptop can ping itself and the router, but cannot ping the
desktop. Workgroup is "Buy-Rite". Desktop name
is "Office". Laptop name is "Compaq".

Help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You.

Paul

I've written a web site that should help you solve the problem:

Windows XP Network Troubleshooting
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/troubleshoot

Please pay particular attention to these sections:

1. Firewalls: Permanently disable XP's built-in Internet Connection
Firewall on local area network connections -- it's for use only on a
direct modem connection to the Internet. Disable and un-install all
other firewalls while troubleshooting.

2. Protocols: Use only one for File and Printer Sharing. If the
network needs more than one protocol, unbind File and Printer Sharing
from all but one of them.

3. NetBIOS over TCP/IP: Make sure that it's enabled on all computers.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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[LarryC]

Paul
Please see my post-reply to Avihu and my reply to my
problem which is nearly identical to yours. I got mine
working! And it is doing everything I had hoped for!
LARRYC