Networking Problems

[Bob Day]

I have networked two computers via an Ethernet hub, the 'host' laptop and
'target' desktop system, both running Windows XP Pro. From the target, I
can Map A Network Drive, and then gain access (copy, etc.) to all folders on
the host, except windows and Program Files (where I get access denied).

On Target, Right click on My Computer, Map a Network Drive, Change Different
User Name to a System Administrator account on the host, and still the same
problem. I have tried many different things, but still get access denied
when trying to access the Windows and Program Files folders (but no other
folders).

Any advise?
Thanks!
Bob Day

 

[Steven Liu [MSFT]]

Hi Bob,

It's better to set the laptop and desktop to use the same user account and
password. If it's impossible, (for example, desktop use user A and laptop
use user B.), we can create a new user B on desktop and make it the
computer administrator. Also, create the user A on laptop and make it the
computer administrator. Please also make sure the 2 computers are in the
same workgroup.

If one of the computer is a member of a domain and the other is a member of
a workgroup, please change the workgroup name to be the same with the
domain.

Thanks for using Microsoft News Group!

Sincerely,

Steven Liu

Microsoft Online Partner Support

MCSE 2000

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| I have networked two computers via an Ethernet hub, the 'host' laptop and
| 'target' desktop system, both running Windows XP Pro. From the target, I
| can Map A Network Drive, and then gain access (copy, etc.) to all folders
on
| the host, except windows and Program Files (where I get access denied).
|
| On Target, Right click on My Computer, Map a Network Drive, Change
Different
| User Name to a System Administrator account on the host, and still the
same
| problem. I have tried many different things, but still get access denied
| when trying to access the Windows and Program Files folders (but no other
| folders).
|
| Any advise?
| Thanks!
| Bob Day
|
|
|