simple file sharing doesn't work in XP pro for me

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tim nixon

Here's a problem and solution: can anyone suggest why "Simple file Sharing"
wouldn't work? Maybe a userid issue?

I was having problems with 2 xp-pro machines in that A could see and access
B's shared folders, but B couldn't see or access As shared folders (but
could see A in my network places)

I tried MANY solutions but finally got things working by TURNING OFF simple
file sharing completely.

I had to turn off simple file sharing from Control Panel/Folder Options

and rebooted and everything is now fine... since the shared folders are
shared by "everyone" (I'm running the firewall in my cable modem/router so
there's no worry about someone from the outside <internet> hacking in)

I didn't try turning SFS back on to see if it fixed the problem. If I do and
it does I'll post that too..
 
The users would have to have accounts on each machine,
named the same, and ideally with the same password.
 
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