My network Places

[Guest]

When I access an network location via mY network places and I try save a file
I get a read-only error. If i access the same folder via my computer, I can
save the file without error.

Any ideas?

 

[Chuck]

When I access an network location via mY network places and I try save a file
I get a read-only error. If i access the same folder via my computer, I can
save the file without error.

Any ideas?

Tony,

When you access My Computer, you're accessing local and mapped network drives,
catalogued by your computer. When you're accessing My Network Places, you're
accessing shared folders, catalogued by the master browser. Are the folders in
question local to your computer?

It's possible that you have a misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall, or
other security component.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html

You might look at "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all" from each computer, and
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

You also might want to read about Security (local permissions) vs Sharing
(network permissions).
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/09/server-access-authorisation.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/09/server-access-authorisation.html

 

[Guest]

No the files are on a shared drive on the network.

 

[Chuck]

No the files are on a shared drive on the network.

OK, look at some specific registry settings.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/05/registry-settings-which-affect-access.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/05/registry-settings-which-affect-access.html

Are your computer running XP Home or Pro? If Pro, with Simple or Advanced File
Sharing? If Advanced, using Guest or non-Guest authentication?
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html

And make it easier on both of us - type your answers after my questions please.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting