XP to XP network thru cable router - "Might not have permissions"

[Jim]

I have two xp computers connected to a cable router. Upon
original setup they worked fine for file sharing and
printer sharing. Upon reboot, I get an error message -
"might not have permissions to use either workgroup or the
computer name."

I have tried all suggestions - reinstalled network
drivers, rerun network wizard, reviewed the tcpip
settings, tried modifying netbios over tcpip,eliminated
the network bridge.

Everyonece and awhile, I can get it to rok but mostly not.

I successfully pinged in both directions and net view
shows both computers.

No firewall "turned on" on the computers although I have
it installed on the harddrive.

What is this permissions thing - I cant beat it.
Jim

 

[Haus]

Hello
Sounds like you have set everything and should work.
You can install the NWLink IPX/SPX and leave the firewalls on.
Set to obtain IP and DNS automatically in the net bios.
Be sure to have Client for MS Networks, File and Print Sharing installed.

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/addxp.htm

 

[Hans-Georg Michna]

I have two xp computers connected to a cable router. Upon
original setup they worked fine for file sharing and
printer sharing. Upon reboot, I get an error message -
"might not have permissions to use either workgroup or the
computer name."

I have tried all suggestions - reinstalled network
drivers, rerun network wizard, reviewed the tcpip
settings, tried modifying netbios over tcpip,eliminated
the network bridge.

Everyonece and awhile, I can get it to rok but mostly not.

I successfully pinged in both directions and net view
shows both computers.

No firewall "turned on" on the computers although I have
it installed on the harddrive.

Jim,

please have a look at http://www.michna.com/kb/WxNetwork.htm.

Hans-Georg

 

[Jim]

Thanks for your help. I'm going to review your suggestions
and give them a try tonight.
Jim

 

[Jim]

Thanks for your help,

I'm going to review this information and give it another
go tonight.
Jim

 

[tooly]

I'm going to try these too; a wealth of info and things to try at the
link...thanx Hans

 

[Jim]

Dear Haus,

Can't thank you enough - your fix was quick, simple and
complete.

Jim

 

[Jim]

I ended up using NWLink IPX/SPX and the fix was instant
and complete.

Thanks for you help anyway - it was really appreciated.
Jim