Filesharing problem

[Guest]

I have 2 desktop pcs connected via their onboard network cards.Both machines
run windows xp sp2.I can ping each other, i also can share my internet
connection, but i can't view the contents of both pcs.When i search for
computers i can't find the other pc in the network.I haven't used the network
wizard because my adsl modem usually "transfers" from one pc to the other,
there's not a standard server and client.Windows firewall is enabled for the
local area connection with exceptions to every service except telnet.Any help
will be appreciated.

 

[Chuck]

I have 2 desktop pcs connected via their onboard network cards.Both machines
run windows xp sp2.I can ping each other, i also can share my internet
connection, but i can't view the contents of both pcs.When i search for
computers i can't find the other pc in the network.I haven't used the network
wizard because my adsl modem usually "transfers" from one pc to the other,
there's not a standard server and client.Windows firewall is enabled for the
local area connection with exceptions to every service except telnet.Any help
will be appreciated.

Look for a misconfigured or overlooked third party personal firewall, or other
security component. What antivirus protection do you use? There are several
other possibilities too, and any might be the cause of your problem. Read this
article with an open mind.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html

Next, provide "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all" from each computer, so we
can diagnose the problem. Read this article, and linked articles, and follow
instructions precisely (download browstat!):
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp

Are the computers running XP Home, XP Pro with Simple File Sharing, or XP Pro
with Advanced File Sharing?
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Simple>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Simple

Please let us know if any of these suggestions are of any help. What you learn
may help others in the future, and that's the purpose of these forums.

 

[Guest]

I have a similar problem. I can access only the shared folders on my XP
systems over my home wireless network. If I share a folder in a specific
account I can see that folder but receive an error message "Access denied" or
Access Not allowed". I'm not sure if XP prevents looking at specific account
folders if the system is set up with multiple accounts? I have no problem
accessing any folder on my windows 2000 machine. And, this problem with XP
only occurred after I set up multiple accounts on the system. Can anyone
help?

 

[Chuck]

I have a similar problem. I can access only the shared folders on my XP
systems over my home wireless network. If I share a folder in a specific
account I can see that folder but receive an error message "Access denied" or
Access Not allowed". I'm not sure if XP prevents looking at specific account
folders if the system is set up with multiple accounts? I have no problem
accessing any folder on my windows 2000 machine. And, this problem with XP
only occurred after I set up multiple accounts on the system. Can anyone
help?

Mike,

Your problem may be similar - many problems like yours are reported here
constantly. You'll be best served if you post a new thread of your own, with a
unique and descriptive subject. Help us to help you.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#Hijacking>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#Hijacking