Can't share files after enabling built in XP firewall

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Allan Martin

I have a small home XP Professional peer to peer network. If I enable the
Firewall that comes with XP each workstation loses the abilty to share files
with other workstations. What am I missing? Can the fact that I do not use
passwords have anything to do with this problem?
 
HI Allan,

I have a small home XP Professional peer to peer network. If I enable the
Firewall that comes with XP each workstation loses the abilty to share files
with other workstations. What am I missing? Can the fact that I do not use
passwords have anything to do with this problem?
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You Cannot Access Shared Files and Folders or Browse Computers in the
Workgroup
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;318030&Product=winxp

Networking How-to Resources
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/itsolutions/howto/nethow.mspx

Description of File Sharing and Permissions in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040&Product=winxp

Good luck
 
Greetings --

You're not missing anything.

WinXP's built-in firewall is not designed to be used on internal
LAN connections. The _only_ connection on which you should have ICF
enabled is the direct connection to the Internet.

Internet Firewalls Can Prevent Browsing and File Sharing
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;298804

This matter is addressed in Service Pack 2. WinXP's redesigned
built-in Windows Firewall will allow exceptions for File & Print
Sharing.


Bruce Chambers

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