Access denied to local network

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I am trying to get both of my computer on my home network so that I can
transfer files between them. I have a cable modem which is shared by the two
comptuers via linksys wireless g router. Computer A is connected wirelessly.
Computer B is connected directly to the router. Both computers are running
Windows XP Home Edition. Computer A has no problem with networking, as it is
listed under "Network Computers". Computer B will run through the network
setup wizard, however it will not connect to the network. I get an error
prompt that says access is denied. How do I get it to where Computer B is
able to join the network? I had no problem before on the old computer, but
that has since been replaced and have not been able to connect with the new
computer. I could use any help possible...thanks.
 
Wm. H. said:
I am trying to get both of my computer on my home network so that I
can
transfer files between them. I have a cable modem which is shared by
the two
comptuers via linksys wireless g router. Computer A is connected
wirelessly.
Computer B is connected directly to the router. Both computers are
running
Windows XP Home Edition. Computer A has no problem with networking,
as it is
listed under "Network Computers". Computer B will run through the
network
setup wizard, however it will not connect to the network. I get an
error
prompt that says access is denied. How do I get it to where Computer
B is
able to join the network? I had no problem before on the old
computer, but that has since been replaced and have not been able to
connect with the new
computer. I could use any help possible...thanks.
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This is most commonly caused by a misconfigured firewall. Run the
Network Setup Wizard on both computers, making sure to enable File &
Printer Sharing, and reboot. The only "gotcha" is that this will turn
on the XPSP2 Windows Firewall. If you aren't running a third-party
firewall or have an antivirus with "Internet Worm Protection" (like
Norton 2005/06) which acts as a firewall, then you're fine. If you have
third-party firewall software, configure it to allow the Local Area
Network traffic as trusted. I usually do this with my firewalls with an
IP range. Ex. would be 192.168.1.0-192.168.1.254. Obviously you would
substitute your correct subnet.

If one or more of the computers is XP Pro:

a. If you need Pro's ability to set fine-grained permissions, turn off
Simple File Sharing (Folder Options>View tab) and create identical user
accounts/passwords on all computers.

b. If you don't care about using Pro's advanced features, leave the
Simple File Sharing enabled.

Simple File Sharing means that Guest (network) is enabled. This means
that anyone without a user account on the target system can use its
resources. This is a security hole but only you can decide if it
matters in your situation.

Then create shares as desired. XP Home does not permit sharing of users'
home directories (My Documents) or Program Files, but you can share
folders inside those directories. A better choice is to simply use the
Shared Documents folder.

If that doesn't work for you, here is an excellent network
troubleshooter by MVP Hans-Georg Michna. Take the time to go through it
and it will usually pinpoint the problem area(s) -
http://winhlp.com/wxnet.htm

Malke
 
It certainly sounds like a security issue...

How has your security been setup? WEP enabled? Are you restricting the
access via MAC address? Did you provide the correct key?
 
UPDATE: I can now see Computer B listed in my workgroup, however I am still
not able to access files on it. Any advice?
 
Which firewall(s) are running. The Windows firewall will auto congiure when
you run the wizard but not third party firewall such as Norton and Mcaffee.
Which do you have?
 
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