Windows XP Program files- networking

[papat]

I have two computers hooked up by a crossover cable. One is xp pro(main),and the other one is xp home used as as backup. The problem I'm having is, I can't open the program files folder from either computer. ie:"computer not accessible,might not have permission to use network source, contact adm." Thanks papat1

 

[TriplexDread]

Just a direct connection? No router or hub inbetween?


Have you run the networking wizard?

 

[papat]

Just a direct connection? No router or hub inbetween? Router


Have you run the networking wizard? Yep

 

[TriplexDread]

Have you gone to the properties of each drive you want to share and allowed access via sharing options?

 

[SlimJim]

Ther is a fairly long article on this at the following link

http://www.devhardware.com/forums/networking-34/guide-to-networking-xp-pro-and-xp-home-128501.html

which may help.

 

[papat]

Yes.

 

[noctiluca1101]

Just for clarification...

stupid question--
if you're using a router b/w computers shouldn't you have a straight (patch) cable instead of a cross over?

 

[papat]

Yes, it is a patch cable,my mistake. Thanks

 

[noctiluca1101]

ok, i kinda figured, and i apologize if i insulted your intelligence

have you been able to resolve the issue yet?

 

[papat]

Not possible to insult my intelligence.LOL Yep, can see my other system. Thanks