Basic File-Sharing

[Guest]

I simply want to share files between two computers (Computer1 and Computer2)
in my home office. They are both hard-wired to a Linksys Wireless Router.

I've given them both the same WorkGroup name, and rebooted both computers.
On Computer1 I placed a folder I wanted to share into Shared Documents.

On Computer2 I then go to My Network Places / Entire Network / Microsoft
Windows Network / [Groupname] / Computer1. When I click on Computer1 I get
"Access Denied" message.

What else do I need to do to make this work? (thanks in advance).

 

[Guest]

Update:
Computer1 can access files from Computer2.
Am running Norton Internet Security on Computer2, but have it disabled on
Computer1. Could that be the problem? And if so what would be the solution
(please don't tell me to go to Norton's site :0)

 

[Ron Martell]

Update:
Computer1 can access files from Computer2.
Am running Norton Internet Security on Computer2, but have it disabled on
Computer1. Could that be the problem? And if so what would be the solution
(please don't tell me to go to Norton's site :0)

Best solution is to ditch Norton, at least temporarily until you are
satisfied that the networking is functioning properly.

Also shut off the Windows firewall if that is active on either
computer. It is redundant because of the NAT protection in your
router.

If you are nervous about security issues without Norton running then
temporarily unplug your Internet connection (e.g. cable/dsl modem)
from the WAN port of the router.

When you have the networking functioning you can then try turning NIS
back on and see if the network is still functional. If it is then
you can reconnect your Internet.

Personally, I am not a Norton fan and prefer to use other solutions. I
find that a combination of a basic antivirus (such as AVG or AVAST,
both of which are free); Microsoft Antispyware beta; and a NAT router
provides sufficient protection for the type of Internet work that I
do. And periodically I get a "second opinion" by doing a free online
scan at a site such as http://housecall.trendmicro.com

Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca
Syberfix Remote Computer Repair

"Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference
has never been in bed with a mosquito."

 

[Guest]

Ron:

I uninstalled Norton Int. Sec. on Computer2 (it was already uninstalled from
Computer1). I disabled Windows Firewall on both computers. Tried again, and
am still getting "access denied" when trying to access Computer1 from
Computer2.

-b

 

[Chuck]

Ron:

I uninstalled Norton Int. Sec. on Computer2 (it was already uninstalled from
Computer1). I disabled Windows Firewall on both computers. Tried again, and
am still getting "access denied" when trying to access Computer1 from
Computer2.

If you uninstalled software and are getting the problem, check for LSP / Winsock
corruption.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html

And check for several other possibilities too. Read this article with an open
mind. Registry settings for instance.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html

 

[heycarnut]

I simply want to share files between two computers (Computer1 and Computer2)
in my home office. They are both hard-wired to a Linksys Wireless Router.

I've given them both the same WorkGroup name, and rebooted both computers.
On Computer1 I placed a folder I wanted to share into Shared Documents.

On Computer2 I then go to My Network Places / Entire Network / Microsoft
Windows Network / [Groupname] / Computer1. When I click on Computer1 I get
"Access Denied" message.

What else do I need to do to make this work? (thanks in advance).

Did you make the shared folder shared? That is, did you right-click on
it and under sharing and security check 'share this folder..."
IIRC, you have to do this on 2000/xp for the folder to show up in
network neighborhood, or to even access it 'directly' without matching
users on each machine.
Also, it can take a few moments for the machines to 'see' the shares.

Rob

 

[heycarnut]

I simply want to share files between two computers (Computer1 and Computer2)
in my home office. They are both hard-wired to a Linksys Wireless Router.

I've given them both the same WorkGroup name, and rebooted both computers.
On Computer1 I placed a folder I wanted to share into Shared Documents.

On Computer2 I then go to My Network Places / Entire Network / Microsoft
Windows Network / [Groupname] / Computer1. When I click on Computer1 I get
"Access Denied" message.

What else do I need to do to make this work? (thanks in advance).

Did you make the shared folder shared? That is, did you right-click on
it and under sharing and security check 'share this folder..."
IIRC, you have to do this on 2000/xp for the folder to show up in
network neighborhood, or to even access it 'directly' without matching
users on each machine.
Also, it can take a few moments for the machines to 'see' the shares.

Rob

Also, make sure "printer and file sharing for microsoft networks" is
enabled for the network connection - I think this may be the necessary
and sufficient condition to enable direct access to the folder.

R