Can't access (even shared folder on) another home PC

[Trevor]

I am trying to access my old computer from my new one. Old is XP HE new is
Vista HP. I would like to ideally access everything on the PC. At the moment
I can't even access the shared folder.

I get a message SharedDocs is available but the user account that you are
logged on with was denied access.

I am using the same username and password on both computers.

How can I set them up so I can access everything on the old fromk the new
PC?

 

[Robert L. \(MS-MVP\)]

Is the SharedDocs in an external hard drive? Also check the permission in
the Security tab.

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[Trevor]

Is the SharedDocs in an external hard drive? Also check the permission in
the Security tab.

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No it's an internal.

Not sure what you mean by Security tab - can't find that. Under properties>
sharing I have it set for allowing all users on the network to access and
write. Ther is the blue hand showing under the folder.

How can I make this and all the PC accessible?

 

[Robert L. \(MS-MVP\)]

If you search vista security tab, you will find a lot Vista access issues
related to Security tab as showing below. re you using NTFS format? Posting
the result of chkdsk here may help.

Vista: "Destination Folder Access ...So much for Vista increased security,
or am I wrong? For now, it's the only ... Open the properties of the shared
folder and check the Security tab. ...
www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?t=579

Solved: Vista is not accessible
You need to assign permission in Security tab. This link may give you
more details, Vista common issue - can see but access ...
www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?p=810&sid=dd10454bf4efff8009fe14a5a98b2994

Vista common issue - can see but ...
the Security tab of the Properties of each shared drive on the Vista
computer and that did the job! Now we can access all shared drives and
folders in the ...
www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?t=450


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