Can't share between two computers

4 Apr 2005 8:31 PM

NightShadows

I have two computers. One is a desktop and the other is a laptop. The
Desktop is wired directly into my wireless modem-router. My laptop connects
wireless. Both computers can access the internet, but I can't seem to have
them see each other. I have ran the network wizard several times on each,
and reset them over and over again. I have enabled both guest accounts, and
taken off all firewalls. I still can't get them to see one an other. If you
know what I am doing wrong, please let me know.

Thanks,
NightShadows

5 Apr 2005 4:25 PM

Raj

Please make sure they are in the same "Workgroup". If you not done so,
follow the steps:

1. Right-click on "My Computer" - > Properties
2. Click on Network Identification tab and then Change button.
3. In WorkGroup textbox give a unique name in both the computer.
4. Restart the computer

Raj
http://win-xp-sp.blogspot.com

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"NightShadows" wrote:

> I have two computers. One is a desktop and the other is a laptop. The
> Desktop is wired directly into my wireless modem-router. My laptop connects
> wireless. Both computers can access the internet, but I can't seem to have
> them see each other. I have ran the network wizard several times on each,
> and reset them over and over again. I have enabled both guest accounts, and
> taken off all firewalls. I still can't get them to see one an other. If you
> know what I am doing wrong, please let me know.
>
> Thanks,
> NightShadows

5 Apr 2005 5:36 PM

Malke

Raj wrote:

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> Please make sure they are in the same "Workgroup". If you not done
> so, follow the steps:
>
> 1. Right-click on "My Computer" - > Properties
> 2. Click on Network Identification tab and then Change button.
> 3. In WorkGroup textbox give a unique name in both the computer.
> 4. Restart the computer
>
> Raj
> http://win-xp-sp.blogspot.com
>
>
> "NightShadows" wrote:
>
>> I have two computers. One is a desktop and the other is a laptop.
>> The
>> Desktop is wired directly into my wireless modem-router. My laptop
>> connects
>> wireless. Both computers can access the internet, but I can't seem
>> to have
>> them see each other. I have ran the network wizard several times on
>> each,
>> and reset them over and over again. I have enabled both guest
>> accounts, and
>> taken off all firewalls. I still can't get them to see one an other.
>> If you know what I am doing wrong, please let me know.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> NightShadows

Actually, it is not necessary for both computers to be in the same
Workgroup although it is neater. Since NightShadows hasn't told us the
operating systems, versions, and service pack levels on his machines it
is impossible to be specific. I can't guess what he is doing wrong.
NightShadows - do you get any error messages? If so, what is the exact
text? In the meantime, here are some links to help you with sharing. I
would start with the excellent network troubleshooter by MVP Hans-Georg
Michna. If you take the time to go through it carefully, it will
pinpoint the problem area(s):

http://www.michna.com/kb/wxnet.htm

http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/faq.htm
http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/myths.htm

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/filesharing.htm (Home)
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_filesharing/index.htm
(Pro)
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/support/troubleshoot_index.htm
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/howto/

Malke

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