Should I reinstall windows?

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I am running XPpro which was installed over the top of XP home.

The problem is I can't run a simple ad hoc network with any other pc. While
I can see them and even access their shared files they are denied access to
my pc. I have had two IT friends try everything they knew to set up the
network we have had no success. They went into places in windows I didn't
know existed but no joy. Both advised me to reinstall XPpro but it's such a
big thing having to protect data and reinstall all programs that I would
love to find a solution. Maybe you know of a site that can give me a full
breakdown of every possible issue in network access rights so I can fix it
this way.

Finally, if I had to reinstall XP is there any advantage in reformatting as
well or is that just more work for no gain?

TIA
James
 
Did you create a user account on the 'problem' computer for each account
that will log in to the other computer (same passwords)?
 
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