Cant see folders on host pc.

[rob]

Got 2 pc's networked both running xp home.
Can share internet ok and can see shared folders on the
client pc, but i cant see the shared folders on the main
pc.
Not too much of a problem but would be nice to get it
working.

Thanks

 

[Jeremy]

I am having the same problem but I can't see the folders
on any computers

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

Got 2 pc's networked both running xp home.
Can share internet ok and can see shared folders on the
client pc, but i cant see the shared folders on the main
pc.
Not too much of a problem but would be nice to get it
working.

Thanks

I've written a web site that should help you solve the problem:

Windows XP Network Troubleshooting
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/troubleshoot

Please pay particular attention to these sections:

1. Firewalls: Permanently disable XP's built-in Internet Connection
Firewall on local area network connections -- it's for use only on a
direct modem connection to the Internet. Disable and un-install all
other firewalls while troubleshooting.

2. Protocols: Use only one for File and Printer Sharing. If the
network needs more than one protocol, unbind File and Printer Sharing
from all but one of them.

3. NetBIOS over TCP/IP: Make sure that it's enabled on all computers.
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