"Sirvert***@aim.com" <Sirvert***@aim.com@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
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> heyall,
>
> I know this is probably the most common question on networking XP home
>
> ...and prior to posting this, I've read and tried everything that I'm not
> afraid to change..
>
> I've got a dell workstation wired to cable modem and a wireless 54mbps
> netgear router...wireless dell notebook...started w/ Intel PRO wireless
> software...and the internet sharing is fast & flawless... but never could
> share files or printer...now letting windows manage the network & still
> sharing internet connection fine & now the workstation can even see the
> notebook and even open/save files to it, but regardless of everything I've
> tried, I cannot get the workstation to show up in 'my network places' on
> the
> notebook...everytime I attempt to name the path in the 'add network place
> wizard', I get the 'cannot find path' error....'path does not
> exist'.....so I
> may not be adding the path correctly...not sure...
>
> when I view workgroup computers (on the notebook)...both the workstation
> and
> the notebook are there...but the workstation states:' \\desktop not
> accessible. might not have permission etc, etc...the server service is not
> started'...
>
> I just dont have the knowledge or experience to troubleshoot this any
> further...and really need some step by step help...I know there's alot of
> info out there about this problem w/ XP home, but I really don't
> understand
> the troubleshooting/repairing terminology...
>
> if someone would be good enough to take this on and offer me some
> assistance, It'd be greatly appreciated...
>
> Thanks for the time....and consideration...
>