Why do you think my one computer doesn't "view workgroup computers

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Neither computer will let me access the other. Each asks me to talk to the
administrator for permissions.

Could that be because only one of the two shows both computers when I click
on "view workgroup computers" --

I thought both of them had that, but maybe I never really saw it on each of
them. I have a bit of brain damage and sometimes I just do not remember
correctly.
 
First thing to check is if you have any firewall application blocking your
computers from accessing the other. Usually, you can add the IP or an group
of IP in the firewall settings to allow it not block access to it, so you
can see each other on the network. That would be the first thing to check.
Second, make sure they are both in the same Workgroup. A simple way to
determine if they are connected to each other is by using the Ping tool. Go
to a command box and type in Ping computername1 (computername1 = computer
you are trying to access). If successful, you should get back a reply.

You can also try adding a account on each computer with the same username
and password. That is, if you decide to make a user on computer one with
useraccount of David with a password of David1, then create that same
account on computer two.
 
That sounds doable. I'll try the firewall thing first. I'm not sure how to
find out about my firewalls, since I think something in the computer builds
them. But I think I can find that out using one of the investigative tools
that are supplied.

I just have to wait a bit and see if I can remember stuff from yesterday. (I
have a bit of brain damage.)

I'm reluctant to add user names and passwords to my computers because I
forget stuff and I don't want to get locked out of my computer(s).

An example of how the brain damage affects me is that yesterday the printer
I ordered arrived. But I had absolutely no memory of ordering that particular
one. I couldn't remember the reviews I read, I couldn't remember who I
ordered it from, nothing. I couldn't even remember when I'd ordered it. I
feel so odd when that happens.

Thank you for your help. A lot!!!!!!!
 
Oh dear, I just found the firewall thing, and since I'm trying to network
over the internet... I'm feeling insecure (so to speak) about turning off the
firewall. Is it safe to network over the internet?
 
By.All.Means said:
Oh dear, I just found the firewall thing, and since I'm trying to
network over the internet... I'm feeling insecure (so to speak) about
turning off the firewall. Is it safe to network over the internet?
Click to expand...
You absolutely should not connect your computer to the Internet without
a firewall in place. If you have XP SP2, you can use the Windows
Firewall. Run the Network Setup Wizard on both machines and select
"yes" to enable File & Printer Sharing.

If you have a third-party firewall, you need to properly configure it to
allow the Local Area Network (lan) as trusted. How you do this will
depend on the particular firewall; look in its Help file if you are
unsure. For third-party firewalls, I usually make the lan IP range as
trusted. For ex., 192.168.1.0-192.168.1.254. Substitute your correct
subnet.

Malke
 
Hi. I'm glad to know that it really isn't a good idea to connect to the
internet without a firewall.

But... the other stuff is sooo complicated. It was nice of you to put in the
full words that are referred to by LAN. I didn't know that before.

I don't really know where those numbers come from...

I mainly want to do this because I need my files from my old computer. I've
been trying to do this for over two weeks, and I'm beginning to feel that
it's hopeless.

I would think that the Wizards could be made to do this for people like me
with a bit of brain damage.

When I went through the help sequence it never once mentioned the "Pathway
not found message that I've been getting."

And then in the end it said it couldn't help.
 
OK..I think I got good news for you...sorta. Basically, if you are just
trying to get files from your old computer to your new computer, the most
basic and most idiot proof method would be to use a USB thumbdrive in my
honest opinion, since you are not too familiar with firewalls and networks.
I am most likely sure that both your computers have USB ports so all you
need is an inexpensive thumbdrive. Just stick it in your old computer,
transfer the files in there, take it out, stick it in your other computer,
and transfer the files on the thumbdrive to your computer. Voila, that is
all there is to it.
The second method involves using a crossover cable. This basically
connects two computers together to share files without a need for a router
or switch. Check your local computer store to get more information about it.
The third method would be to to burn the files needed onto a CD,
provided that you have a CD burner and program like Nero or Roxio to work
with. This is a good method because a CD can hold almost 700MB of data and
they are inexpensive.
The fourth and final method I can think of to simply transfer files
from one computer to the other is using a floppy disk. Yes, you heard me
right, a floppy disk. I am not sure how big are the files you are
transferring but a floppy disk can only hold 1.44 MB of data, provided both
your computers also have a floppy drive.

I am not sure how your two computers are setup and if you have any routers
in place or what not but the first method I suggested with the thumbdrive
should serve you best.
 
So Malke, are you quoting HitchHikers Guide to the Galaxy in your signature???

I ask because when I lived in London a ton of years ago the girl that it's
dedicated to used to sell my silver bangles for me in Camden Passage....

Today I think I understand about the range with the numbers.

I was going to get Geek Squad to come in but they won't transfer data in
your home. (Do you find them a little boring with their pretense about being
Agents... or am I just in a bad mood?)
 
Wow, Kyuzo, that's brilliant. That's what Radio Shack suggested well over a
month ago when my first computer first broke.

Dag nab it. Who would guess (besides you) that a back up drive was the answer.

Assuming, that is, that a Thumb Drive is a small back up drive?

In terms of floppy drives, my new notebook doesn't have one, and my old
notebook only had one because I paid extra so that I could access files from
my Mac.

I tried the CD thing, but there are so many kinds of CDs now that I'm not
sure I got the right kind, and so when it didn't work, I expect it was
because I got the wrong kind. They instantly became inaccessable.

Well, I think the drive thing sounds quite easy. (((((((((Kyuzo))))))))
..
 
A thumb drive can be anywhere from 32MB - 2GB. Of course the more memory it
has the more expensive they get. I carry around a 512MB thumbdrive attached
to my swissbit army keychain and its perfect for transferring data
everywhere I go. In your case, unless you are planning to transfer huge
media files or movies files, 512MB should be sufficient. They are dirt cheap
now days so it wouldn't hurt to pick one up so you can rest at ease.
 
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