networking two XP via router

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I have a back up computer with XP onto which I copy files from the main
computer.
Connected them via a router. They ping each other OK and each XP is shown in
WindowsExplorer-->Network
Yet an attempt to expand each computer from another first asks to enter a
password(I understand that here I need to enter the password I use on the
other computer) and then results in an error message saying "you have no
authorisation to access. Contact Admin" (pls note that I use a Russian XP
and the messages quoted are rough translations from Ru into En)
On both machines I am loged in as admin.
 
aa said:
I have a back up computer with XP onto which I copy files from the
main computer.
Connected them via a router. They ping each other OK and each XP is
shown in WindowsExplorer-->Network
Yet an attempt to expand each computer from another first asks to
enter a password(I understand that here I need to enter the password I
use on the other computer) and then results in an error message saying
"you have no authorisation to access. Contact Admin" (pls note that I
use a Russian XP and the messages quoted are rough translations from
Ru into En) On both machines I am loged in as admin.
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If one or more of the computers is XP Pro or Media Center:

a. If you need Pro's ability to set fine-grained permissions, turn off
Simple File Sharing (Folder Options>View tab) and create identical user
accounts/passwords on all computers.

b. If you don't care about using Pro's advanced features, leave the
Simple File Sharing enabled.

Simple File Sharing means that Guest (network) is enabled. This means
that anyone without a user account on the target system can use its
resources. This is a security hole but only you can decide if it
matters in your situation.

Then create shares as desired. XP Home does not permit sharing of users'
home directories (My Documents) or Program Files, but you can share
folders inside those directories. A better choice is to simply use the
Shared Documents folder.

If that doesn't work for you, here is an excellent network
troubleshooter by MVP Hans-Georg Michna. Take the time to go through it
and it will usually pinpoint the problem area(s) -
http://winhlp.com/wxnet.htm

Malke
 
Thanks a lot
Malke said:
If one or more of the computers is XP Pro or Media Center:

a. If you need Pro's ability to set fine-grained permissions, turn off
Simple File Sharing (Folder Options>View tab) and create identical user
accounts/passwords on all computers.

b. If you don't care about using Pro's advanced features, leave the
Simple File Sharing enabled.

Simple File Sharing means that Guest (network) is enabled. This means
that anyone without a user account on the target system can use its
resources. This is a security hole but only you can decide if it
matters in your situation.

Then create shares as desired. XP Home does not permit sharing of users'
home directories (My Documents) or Program Files, but you can share
folders inside those directories. A better choice is to simply use the
Shared Documents folder.

If that doesn't work for you, here is an excellent network
troubleshooter by MVP Hans-Georg Michna. Take the time to go through it
and it will usually pinpoint the problem area(s) -
http://winhlp.com/wxnet.htm

Malke
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