> Hi
>
> I am unable to access a computer on my work group (home computer network).
> I get this error message when I try:-
>
>   \\"computername" is not accessible.You might not have permission to use
> this    network resource.Contact the administrator of this server to find out
> if you have access permissions.
>
> The network path was not found. -
>
> I have tried to find Windows help to fix this but haven't been successful.
>
> A couple of other points;
> -I  should be the administrator for my own home computers! (but I am not
> familiar with checking, setting & confirming administrator rights).
>
> -How can my networked computer show in the computer workgroup & yet the
> network path be unable to be found?
>
>
> Further details  (if needed about my home network) are  that it is a
> wireless one  using Belkin ADSL modem with wireless G router & the internet
> connection is fine. However I have allowed files (& drive) for sharing on the
> workgroup computer that I am trying to access- so far unsuccessfully with
> this error message & issue preventing me from getting access.
>
> I am most grateful if anyone can give me help and advise. I look forward to
> a reply , many thanks.
> 

"Malke" wrote:

> RPD wrote:
> > Hi
> >
> > I am unable to access a computer on my work group (home computer network).
> > I get this error message when I try:-
> >
> >   \\"computername" is not accessible.You might not have permission to use
> > this    network resource.Contact the administrator of this server to find out
> > if you have access permissions.
> >
> > The network path was not found. -
> >
> > I have tried to find Windows help to fix this but haven't been successful.
> >
> > A couple of other points;
> > -I  should be the administrator for my own home computers! (but I am not
> > familiar with checking, setting & confirming administrator rights).
> >
> > -How can my networked computer show in the computer workgroup & yet the
> > network path be unable to be found?
> >
> >
> > Further details  (if needed about my home network) are  that it is a
> > wireless one  using Belkin ADSL modem with wireless G router & the internet
> > connection is fine. However I have allowed files (& drive) for sharing on the
> > workgroup computer that I am trying to access- so far unsuccessfully with
> > this error message & issue preventing me from getting access.
> >
> > I am most grateful if anyone can give me help and advise. I look forward to
> > a reply , many thanks.
> > 
>
> Standard network problems reply - This is most commonly caused by a
> misconfigured firewall. Run the Network Setup Wizard on all computers,
> making sure to enable File & Printer Sharing, and reboot. The only
> "gotcha" is that this will turn on the XPSP2 Windows Firewall. If you
> aren't running a third-party firewall or have an antivirus with
> "Internet Worm Protection" (like Norton 2005/06) which acts as a
> firewall, then you're fine. If you have third-party firewall software,
> configure it to allow the Local Area Network traffic as trusted. I
> usually do this with my firewalls with an IP range. Ex. would be
> 192.168.1.0-192.168.1.254. Obviously you would substitute your correct
> subnet.
>
> If one or more of the computers is XP Pro or Media Center:
>
> a. If you need Pro's ability to set fine-grained permissions, turn off
> Simple File Sharing (Folder Options>View tab) and create identical user
> accounts/passwords on all computers.
>
> b. If you don't care about using Pro's advanced features, leave the
> Simple File Sharing enabled.
>
> Simple File Sharing means that Guest (network) is enabled. This means
> that anyone without a user account on the target system can use its
> resources. This is a security hole but only you can decide if it matters
> in your situation.
>
> Then create shares as desired. XP Home does not permit sharing of users'
> home directories (My Documents) or Program Files, but you can share
> folders inside those directories. A better choice is to simply use the
> Shared Documents folder.
>
> If that doesn't work for you, here is an excellent network
> troubleshooter by MVP Hans-Georg Michna. Take the time to go through it
> and it will usually pinpoint the problem area(s) -
> http://winhlp.com/wxnet.htm
>
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>

> Hi Malke
>
> Thanks for your reply.
> I tried rerunning the network setup wizard but when I applied LAN setting it
> finished the wizard.
> I tried using the wireless  wizard but this wouldn't work either.
>
> I have McAfee virus protection on one computer & Norton on the other.
> I looked at the website but again unsuccessfully.
> I have searched the internet for help again unsuccessfully.
> I had earlier contacted Belkin for support but they referred me to microsoft
> support website and I cannot find the answer there.
>
> I don't understand computing technicalities much & think I may be beyond
> help with this now. Still if anyone feels they can offer more simple
> instructions to allow me to fix this & so share folders over my home network
> I would again be grateful for your help & will give it another try!
> Best wishes

"Malke" wrote:

> RPD wrote:
> > Hi Malke
> >
> > Thanks for your reply.
> > I tried rerunning the network setup wizard but when I applied LAN setting it
> > finished the wizard.
> > I tried using the wireless  wizard but this wouldn't work either.
> >
> > I have McAfee virus protection on one computer & Norton on the other.
> > I looked at the website but again unsuccessfully.
> > I have searched the internet for help again unsuccessfully.
> > I had earlier contacted Belkin for support but they referred me to microsoft
> > support website and I cannot find the answer there.
> >
> > I don't understand computing technicalities much & think I may be beyond
> > help with this now. Still if anyone feels they can offer more simple
> > instructions to allow me to fix this & so share folders over my home network
> > I would again be grateful for your help & will give it another try!
> > Best wishes
>
> The wireless wizard has nothing to do with setting up file/printer
> sharing on a local area network (lan). You need to:
>
> 1. On each machine, go to the Control Panel and make sure that the
> Windows Firewall is Off. If it wasn't Off, turn it Off.
>
> 2. On each machine, go to Norton and McAfee and configure them to allow
> your lan as trusted. If you don't know how to do this, look in the
> programs' Help files. I don't recommend either McAfee or Norton so don't
> have those programs running on any machines; therefore, I can't check
> the exact location of those configuration options for you. You'll just
> need to patiently look - the options are most definitely there.
>
> 3. If both machines are XP Home (you didn't say), then you're done
> except for making the shares. If one or more of the computers are XP Pro
> or Media Center, read what I wrote in my previous post and either enable
> Simple Sharing or create identical user accounts/passwords on both machines.
>
> If this is still confusing, consider having a local professional come
> on-site to set you up. This is easy and doesn't normally take very long
> so shouldn't be too expensive. There is no shame in doing this. I don't
> hesitate to call a plumber when I need one. ;-)
>
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>

"Malke" wrote:

> RPD wrote:
>
> (snippage)
>
> > I have one remaining problem though! I have allowed a desktop on my second
> > computer to be shared but when I try to access this I get the same pesky-
> > access denied  do you have admin rights? -message. This is strange as I can
> > now  access all the other folders I have allowed for sharing on that
> > computer. I run Win XP pro on the "server" computer & Win XP home edn on the
> > second computer.
>
> Remember the part where I said if one of the computers was XP Pro... the
> part I said twice? That's the part you need to do. Here's the
> information again for your convenience:
>
> If one or more of the computers is XP Pro or Media Center:
>
> a. If you need Pro's ability to set fine-grained permissions, turn off
> Simple File Sharing (Folder Options>View tab) and create identical user
> accounts/passwords on all computers.
>
> b. If you don't care about using Pro's advanced features, leave the
> Simple File Sharing enabled.
>
> Simple File Sharing means that Guest (network) is enabled. This means
> that anyone without a user account on the target system can use its
> resources. This is a security hole but only you can decide if it matters
> in your situation.
>
> Then create shares as desired. XP Home does not permit sharing of users'
> home directories (My Documents) or Program Files, but you can share
> folders inside those directories. A better choice is to simply use the
> Shared Documents folder.
>
> Short answer: either enable Simple Sharing on the XP Pro box OR just
> create identical user accounts/passwords on each machine.
>
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>

"Malke" wrote:

> RPD wrote:
> (snip)
>
> > GREAT- I have finally achieved my aim & accessed the files across the
> > network I wanted to access (& now can apply myself back to real life & work
> > hopefully!).
> > 
> > Many thanks for your great help & advice & best wishes to you
>
>
> I'm glad you got things sorted. Thanks for taking the time to let me know.
>
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>

"RPD" wrote:

> Hi Malke
>
> Yes that issue is sorted.....but of course with these computers there is
> always something else to fix!
> Now I am trying to connect to the internet on my remaining (third) networked
> computer.For some reason it has decided it doesn't want to connect!
> (BTW this is the XP pro computer so that might be the reason as the other
> ones are on XP Home??)
> -We will all need a holiday when this epic network battle is done - LOL :-)
> I will keep you posted as I am determined my home network will work!
> Thanks
> --
> RPD
>
>
> "Malke" wrote:
>
> > RPD wrote:
> > (snip)
> >
> > > GREAT- I have finally achieved my aim & accessed the files across the
> > > network I wanted to access (& now can apply myself back to real life & work
> > > hopefully!).
> > > 
> > > Many thanks for your great help & advice & best wishes to you
> >
> >
> > I'm glad you got things sorted. Thanks for taking the time to let me know.
> >
> >
> > Malke
> > --
> > Elephant Boy Computers
> > www.elephantboycomputers.com
> > "Don't Panic!"
> > MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
> >