Cannot access C: root directory on Vista computer from xp computer

G

Guest

I am able to share individual folders and devices on my Vista Computer which
I can access from my XP computer, however when I share the entire C: root
directory on the Vista computer and set permissions to access all, my windows
XP computer will not access the C: drive on Vista, it gives me a message that
I do not
have authorization to access the C: share.
I have done everything that I can possible think of, I have worked on this
problem
for two days without any success...
Can any one offer any suggestions?
 
G

Guest

You will need to be more specific.

How did you attempt to access the C: on Vista from a XP box?
 
H

haynaguy

I attempted to connect to the C: drive on my Vista machine by clicking
on it's listing in the MSHOME listing of Explorer.

I can access Public files on the Vista machine but not gain access to
the C: drive and select any folder from there.
 
G

Guest

you will need to set C: on Vista as a shared folder before anyone can access
it. however, it is generally not advisable to share the root directories.
 

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