Laptop Wont Network!!! (I HATE NETWORKS!!!)

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Hi, I have two computers; A & B. Computer A is a desktop with XP Home SP2
with Norton Internet Security 2004, Computer B is a Sony K315b Laptop I had
for christmas with XP Home SP2 and Norton Internet Security 2004. The two are
connected to each other with a crossover cable and Computer A has broadband
via a network adapter. Computer B can access the internet via the crossover
cable.
The trouble starts when you try to start sharing files.
The My network places on Computer A only shows folders I've decieded to
share on that computer even though it should be dispaying folders off the
laptop
The My network places on Computer B is empty.
When I pinged the computers, Computer A can't ping Computer B, when computer
B can ping Computer A.
In the network diagnostics ulitlty in help and support displays FAILED next
to
the IP Address section?
I thought a router might fix the problem but i'm not sure.
Why arn't the folders i'm trying to share on Computer B not being dispayed
in the My Network Places?
Can anyone help me please?
Thanks Dan Smith
 
Hi, I have two computers; A & B. Computer A is a desktop with XP Home SP2
with Norton Internet Security 2004, Computer B is a Sony K315b Laptop I had
for christmas with XP Home SP2 and Norton Internet Security 2004. The two are
connected to each other with a crossover cable and Computer A has broadband
via a network adapter. Computer B can access the internet via the crossover
cable.
The trouble starts when you try to start sharing files.
The My network places on Computer A only shows folders I've decieded to
share on that computer even though it should be dispaying folders off the
laptop
The My network places on Computer B is empty.
When I pinged the computers, Computer A can't ping Computer B, when computer
B can ping Computer A.
In the network diagnostics ulitlty in help and support displays FAILED next
to
the IP Address section?
I thought a router might fix the problem but i'm not sure.
Why arn't the folders i'm trying to share on Computer B not being dispayed
in the My Network Places?
Can anyone help me please?
Thanks Dan Smith
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Dan,

If Computer B can access the internet, then you probably have no connectivity
problem.

Start by un installing both firewalls - so many file sharing problems are caused
by mis behaving / mis configured firewalls. Use the SP2 Windows Firewall on
Computer A for protection against inbound hostile traffic - remember to enable
the File and Printer Sharing exception in WF. Remember, successfully un
installing NPF may require un installing NAV too.

Next, let's look at ipconfig information for each computer.
Start - Run - "cmd". Type "ipconfig /all >c:\ipconfig.txt" into the command
window - Open c:\ipconfig.txt in Notepad, make sure that Format - Word Wrap is
NOT checked!, copy and paste entire contents into your next post. Identify
operating system (by name, version, and SP level) with each ipconfig listing.
 
Wouldn't you know my IP address then and because I would of uninstalled the
firewall and antivirus you could hack into my laptop?
 
Hackers have broken into the Pentagon...

There is no way to keep people out ABSOLUTELY.

However, more than 95% of the hackers can't open a locked door, even if it's
just a simple lock.

The other 5% can get in, no matter what you do.

The good news is, in order to be that good, it takes years. In those years,
the odds of getting caught/arrested increases and the hacks get bigger and
better. This weeds the great hackers from the wannabe's and those great
hackers won't want to be bothered with you unless you give them a reason to.
They have bigger fish to fry.

Just as there is no way to completely prevent car theft, the idea is that
you discourage it so the criminal will move to an easier target. And all
that requires is the simplest of security.

Now, if you go and mouth off to a stranger on the Internet who, unbeknownst
to you, happens to be a great hacker, there's not much you can do to keep
him/her out of your system short of turning off the computer and never
getting on the Internet again.

Carey
 
Wouldn't you know my IP address then and because I would of uninstalled the
firewall and antivirus you could hack into my laptop?
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Dan,

If you enable Windows Firewall on Computer A, you will be protected. Since
Computer A will be running as a NAT router, Computer B will be protected. Just
remember to enable the File and Printer Sharing exception, for Subnet ONLY.

And you can mask the IP address on the broadband interface for Computer A. That
detail is not needed for diagnosis. The other details are useless to a hacker.
 
To make file share both machines need same user name, or using the
"Connect as" function, in Explorer/Tools/Network Conn.
Same Workgroup is best.
 
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