"Malke" <notreally@invalid.invalid> wrote in message
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> Blair wrote:
>
>> I have a LaptopXP networked to a desktopXP via a Router and the
>> desktop can see the full network but the laptop cannot and I get a
>> message Home is not available. You might not have permission to use
>> this network resource. The network path was not found.
>> The laptop uses a wireless connection and the Desktop uses an Ethernet
>> connection.I can ping the laptop from the desktop but the other way |I
>> get Timed out.
>> I feel that it is some simple setting that is causing this and
>> although I have looked at all the possible settings I can't get any
>> further. I have turned off both XPs Firewall
>> What can be causing this?
>> Blair
>
> This has nothing to do with the fact that one machine connects
> wirelessly and the other connects wired. You've got something set
> incorrectly, possibly an overlooked third-party firewall. Here is the
> usual blurb:
>
> This is most commonly caused by a misconfigured firewall. Run the
> Network Setup Wizard on both 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:
>
> 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
> trouble-shooter 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
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