XP and WIN 2k networking problem

[Servis CGS]

I have two PCs. I have win XP installed on one and win 2k on the other. They
are both WORKGROUP members with the same username with administrator
privileges and no password. When I try to browse from win XP to win 2k there
is no problem, but it dosen't work the other way. I just cannot access the
XP machine with the win2k.

Does anyone know what the problem could be?

Thanks for your help!
CGS

 

[Joe Harkin]

If you have Macafee Personal firewall (Or others perhaps)
try setting them to allow inbound access for the IP
address of the other system. I just did it and now can
see the WIN98 machine from the XP-Pro machine (including
the HP printer !) and vice-versa

 

[Servis CGS]

yes I can see both machines. and I have a directory shard on the XP machine.

 

[Servis CGS]

Thank you it works.

Try this - on the XP cpt

go to control panel, administrative tools, local security policy, local
policies, security options - double click on 'accounts: limit local account
use of blank passwords ...' and set to disable. Click OK, Close policy and
reboot. Does it work now?

Good Luck
Lewis