Windows XP File Sharing/Printing Connectivity Trouble--Help!

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Susan

I have a Desktop and a Laptop both running Windows XP SP2 with all the
other Windows Updates current. Although each can connect to the Internet
through a router/cable modem without any difficulty I am constantly plagued
with connectivity trouble between the two computers using My Network
Places. Lately I did a clean install of XP on the Desktop and I've been
unable to get the computers to file share to either or print from the
Desktop--the printer is installed to the Laptop--the primary computer. And
yes, I've setup the directories to file share on both machines. Clearly
something is amiss. I've tried using the Network Setup Wizard a couple
different ways of course but it gets nowhere. I've even put the modem in
standby and killed the firewalls, antivirus, and spyware programs with no
affect at all.

What exactly is my setup and what choice should I be picking with the
Network Setup Wizard?

I wish there were some simple answers that I have just misunderstood to
make file sharing and printing robust like it should be but never has been
and so far this round I can't configure it to work at all. Are there some
good KB article(s) on how this all should be setup pertaining to my
trouble? I have full access to both machines. Thank you for any help on
this.

Susan
 
I have a Desktop and a Laptop both running Windows XP SP2 with all the
other Windows Updates current. Although each can connect to the Internet
through a router/cable modem without any difficulty I am constantly plagued
with connectivity trouble between the two computers using My Network
Places. Lately I did a clean install of XP on the Desktop and I've been
unable to get the computers to file share to either or print from the
Desktop--the printer is installed to the Laptop--the primary computer. And
yes, I've setup the directories to file share on both machines. Clearly
something is amiss. I've tried using the Network Setup Wizard a couple
different ways of course but it gets nowhere. I've even put the modem in
standby and killed the firewalls, antivirus, and spyware programs with no
affect at all.

What exactly is my setup and what choice should I be picking with the
Network Setup Wizard?

I wish there were some simple answers that I have just misunderstood to
make file sharing and printing robust like it should be but never has been
and so far this round I can't configure it to work at all. Are there some
good KB article(s) on how this all should be setup pertaining to my
trouble? I have full access to both machines. Thank you for any help on
this.
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Susan,

Your report suggests that you have done a bit of work so far. But is it
organised? Take some time, and read:
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html

One of the most common causes of this problem would be a misconfigured or
overlooked personal firewall, but there are other possibilities too. What
firewalls and antivirus / antiworm protection do you have? Details matter here,
so be complete.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html

If you have 2 computers connected, and getting Internet service, thru a router,
you're probably OK there.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-network-setup-wizard-in-windows.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-network-setup-wizard-in-windows.html

If no help yet, provide "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all" from each
computer, so we can diagnose the problem. Read this article, and linked
articles, and follow instructions precisely:
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp
 
Thank you for the input. Since this problem isn't on the front burner it
may be dayz before I work any of the troubleshooting.

Susan
 
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