Vista laptop, XP desktop, folder sharing from laptop to desktop

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I have a Vista laptop, where I'm trying to share a folder on my D Drive to my
roommate's desktop running XP SP2. I have set us up on the same workgroup
name, I have shared the desired folder, created a user for her to get access.
I can't see her on the network, nor can she see me.

Am I trying to commit an unnatural act? It wouldn't be the first time .

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[Eric Cross [MVP]]

Hello Del,

If you haven't already, I suggest that you walk through the steps in this
TechNet Article and see if this helps you.

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/network/evaluate/vista_fp.mspx