Can't see files on 1 networked XP home computer but CAN on another

[Guest]

Hi to anyone who can HELP.....

I've searched the net for over 3days
and read almost every possible sollutions and work-arounds to no avail. I
have this connection: Internet --->Modem --->8-Port router/hub --->Compt.1
[XP Pro] --->Compt.2 [XP home] --->Laptop [XP Home]


First off ALL 3 computers CAN see each other over the network and CAN access
each other's "Shared Folder". I have root drive (C) shared on all computers.
Pinging & everything else is successful. Here are the problems: on Compt.1
and Laptop I CAN access Compt.2's (C) drive INCLUDING "Windows", "Documents &
Settings" and "Program Files" folders; but on Compt.1 and 2, I CAN'T access
Laptop's "Windows", "Documents & Settings" and "Program Files" folders ,BUT I
CAN see everything else on the (C) drive.
TRUST me when I say I've done it all...re and reinstalling the network,
changing the TCP settings, disconnectting ALL firewalls...ect. I don't WANT
to resort to creating a new folder on the (C) drive to store these
specific folders in as it is too much info that is constantly changing.

Sorry for the loooonnggg note.

Thanks in advance for ALL anticipated help.
Roberto. (e-mail address removed)

 

[Jack]

Hi
May be this can Help: http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html
Jack (MVP-Networking).

 

[Chuck]

Hi to anyone who can HELP.....

I've searched the net for over 3days
and read almost every possible sollutions and work-arounds to no avail. I
have this connection: Internet --->Modem --->8-Port router/hub --->Compt.1
[XP Pro] --->Compt.2 [XP home] --->Laptop [XP Home]


First off ALL 3 computers CAN see each other over the network and CAN access
each other's "Shared Folder". I have root drive (C) shared on all computers.
Pinging & everything else is successful. Here are the problems: on Compt.1
and Laptop I CAN access Compt.2's (C) drive INCLUDING "Windows", "Documents &
Settings" and "Program Files" folders; but on Compt.1 and 2, I CAN'T access
Laptop's "Windows", "Documents & Settings" and "Program Files" folders ,BUT I
CAN see everything else on the (C) drive.
TRUST me when I say I've done it all...re and reinstalling the network,
changing the TCP settings, disconnectting ALL firewalls...ect. I don't WANT
to resort to creating a new folder on the (C) drive to store these
specific folders in as it is too much info that is constantly changing.

Sorry for the loooonnggg note.

Thanks in advance for ALL anticipated help.
Roberto. (e-mail address removed)

Roberto,

Laptop is running XP Home, which has Simple File Sharing. What you're
describing is a known design feature of Simple File Sharing and Guest
authentication. Read this article:
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Guest>

I'm not sure why you don't see this limitation when accessing Computer 2, unless
maybe you customised Computer 2 per this article:
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/advanced-file-sharing-tweaks-in.html>