"bman342" wrote:

> I simply want to share files between two computers (Computer1 and Computer2)
> in my home office. They are both hard-wired to a Linksys Wireless Router.
>
> I've given them both the same WorkGroup name, and rebooted both computers.
> On Computer1 I placed a folder I wanted to share into Shared Documents.
>
> On Computer2 I then go to My Network Places / Entire Network / Microsoft
> Windows Network / [Groupname] / Computer1. When I click on Computer1 I get
> "Access Denied" message.
>
> What else do I need to do to make this work? (thanks in advance).

"Ron Martell" wrote:

> bman342 <bman***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >Update:
> >Computer1 can access files from Computer2.
> >Am running Norton Internet Security on Computer2, but have it disabled on
> >Computer1. Could that be the problem? And if so what would be the solution
> >(please don't tell me to go to Norton's site :0)
> >
>
> Best solution is to ditch Norton, at least temporarily until you are
> satisfied that the networking is functioning properly.
>
> Also shut off the Windows firewall if that is active on either
> computer.  It is redundant because of the NAT protection in your
> router.
>
> If you are nervous about security issues without Norton running then
> temporarily unplug your Internet connection (e.g. cable/dsl modem)
> from the WAN port of the router.
>
> When you have the networking functioning you can then try turning NIS
> back on and see if the network is still functional.   If it is then
> you can reconnect your Internet.
>
> Personally, I am not a Norton fan and prefer to use other solutions. I
> find that a combination of a basic antivirus (such as AVG or AVAST,
> both of which are free); Microsoft Antispyware beta; and a NAT router
> provides sufficient protection for the type of Internet work that I
> do.  And periodically I get a "second opinion" by doing a free online
> scan at a site such as http://housecall.trendmicro.com
>
> Good luck
>
> Ron Martell     Duncan B.C.    Canada
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>"Ron Martell" wrote:
>
>> bman342 <bman***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>> >Update:
>> >Computer1 can access files from Computer2.
>> >Am running Norton Internet Security on Computer2, but have it disabled on
>> >Computer1. Could that be the problem? And if so what would be the solution
>> >(please don't tell me to go to Norton's site :0)
>> >
>>
>> Best solution is to ditch Norton, at least temporarily until you are
>> satisfied that the networking is functioning properly.
>>
>> Also shut off the Windows firewall if that is active on either
>> computer.  It is redundant because of the NAT protection in your
>> router.
>>
>> If you are nervous about security issues without Norton running then
>> temporarily unplug your Internet connection (e.g. cable/dsl modem)
>> from the WAN port of the router.
>>
>> When you have the networking functioning you can then try turning NIS
>> back on and see if the network is still functional.   If it is then
>> you can reconnect your Internet.
>>
>> Personally, I am not a Norton fan and prefer to use other solutions. I
>> find that a combination of a basic antivirus (such as AVG or AVAST,
>> both of which are free); Microsoft Antispyware beta; and a NAT router
>> provides sufficient protection for the type of Internet work that I
>> do.  And periodically I get a "second opinion" by doing a free online
>> scan at a site such as http://housecall.trendmicro.com
>Ron:
>
>I uninstalled Norton Int. Sec. on Computer2 (it was already uninstalled from
>Computer1). I disabled Windows Firewall on both computers. Tried again, and
>am still getting "access denied" when trying to access Computer1 from
>Computer2.

> bman342 wrote:
> > I simply want to share files between two computers (Computer1 and Computer2)
> > in my home office. They are both hard-wired to a Linksys Wireless Router.
> >
> > I've given them both the same WorkGroup name, and rebooted both computers.
> > On Computer1 I placed a folder I wanted to share into Shared Documents.
> >
> > On Computer2 I then go to My Network Places / Entire Network / Microsoft
> > Windows Network / [Groupname] / Computer1. When I click on Computer1 I get
> > "Access Denied" message.
> >
> > What else do I need to do to make this work? (thanks in advance).
>
> Did you make the shared folder shared? That is, did you right-click on
> it and under sharing and security check 'share this folder..."
> IIRC, you have to do this on 2000/xp for the folder to show up in
> network neighborhood, or to even access it 'directly' without matching
> users on each machine.
> Also, it can take a few moments for the machines to 'see' the shares.
>
> Rob