I have 2 computers. 1 laptop running xp home edition, & another is a desktop
running xp home edition as well. I created a work group and ran the network
setup disk on both pcs to get them to join the workgroup.
Configs:-
XP home editions(both pcs)


Problem #1:
When i open the workgroup thru my desktop, i see both my laptop and the
desktop itself. But when i open the same workgroup on my laptop, my desktop
does not appear to be in the workgroup....how do i fix this?

Prob#2:-
Since, both pcs show on the workgroup thru my desktop, I tried dbl-clicking
the laptop icon and it gives an error saying that i donot have rights and
resources and I should contact admin. any fixes for this?

Prob#3:-
My goal is to create a network such that I am able to access/share files
between my laptop and desktop simultaneously. Printer sharing is not an issue
here. I dont need a network printer. Just that a workgroup such that I can
share and change files in one common place and access them using both pcs.

Also, how can i make such a network secure so that only my 2 pcs can share
and access things. FYI---No encryption option avail as im using xp home
edition.

Any help is appreciated...it has been extremely frustrating and time
consuming to try to set up this workgroup!!

1. make sure no firewall blocking the traffic.
2. Have you created the same username and password on both computers?
this search result may help,

peer to peer workgroup setup How to Setup A Windows Peer to Peer Network Concept and Requirement ... laptop using at home and work, and you also want to have same peer-to-peer workgroup ...
      www.chicagotech.net/workgroupsetup.htm 


Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
  I have 2 computers. 1 laptop running xp home edition, & another is a desktop
  running xp home edition as well. I created a work group and ran the network
  setup disk on both pcs to get them to join the workgroup.
  Configs:-
  XP home editions(both pcs)


  Problem #1:
  When i open the workgroup thru my desktop, i see both my laptop and the
  desktop itself. But when i open the same workgroup on my laptop, my desktop
  does not appear to be in the workgroup....how do i fix this?

  Prob#2:-
  Since, both pcs show on the workgroup thru my desktop, I tried dbl-clicking
  the laptop icon and it gives an error saying that i donot have rights and
  resources and I should contact admin. any fixes for this?

  Prob#3:-
  My goal is to create a network such that I am able to access/share files
  between my laptop and desktop simultaneously. Printer sharing is not an issue
  here. I dont need a network printer. Just that a workgroup such that I can
  share and change files in one common place and access them using both pcs.

  Also, how can i make such a network secure so that only my 2 pcs can share
  and access things. FYI---No encryption option avail as im using xp home
  edition.

  Any help is appreciated...it has been extremely frustrating and time
  consuming to try to set up this workgroup!!

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