File Share on Network

[Guest]

I just formated and reinstalled windows xp

I am connected to a home network with a total of 4 computers thru a cable
modem and 4 port router

When I go to try and share any part of the file sytem including just sharing
a pring I recieve an error message. "error while trying to share c:// ( file
trying to share ). The service server is not started .

Can anyboday assist?

Thank you

 

[Guest]

This site will help review the settings.
Windows XP Professional File Sharing:
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_filesharing/index.htm

 

[Claymore]

I just formated and reinstalled windows xp

I am connected to a home network with a total of 4 computers thru a cable
modem and 4 port router

When I go to try and share any part of the file sytem including just sharing
a pring I recieve an error message. "error while trying to share c:// ( file
trying to share ). The service server is not started .

Can anyboday assist?

Thank you

Hello Anthony,

Try this:

Go to Start => Run and type in "services.msc" {without the quotes}
Check that the service "Server" is set to Automatic and Started.