"edamlowe" wrote:

>
> On the desktop::
>
> A file you want to share. Right Click/Properties/sharing/allow my files to
> be shared on the network.
>
> On the notebook:
>
> Then go to the desktop/my network places/view workgroup computers/double
> click on the desktop and there you go
>
>
> Hope this helps
> xxxxxxx
>
>

"Chuck" wrote:

> On Fri, 29 Apr 2005 16:16:01 -0700, "MitsueHS"
> <Mitsu***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >
> >When I clicked the pc in "workgroup computers," I got X-warning note that
> >said the "pc in question is not accessible. You might want not have
> >permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this
> >server to find out if you have access permissions."
> >Well, so this might be my problem (finally!). But then I have another
> >problem. I don't know how to fix that. It's not like I don't have permission
> >to get into that particular pc. I use it everyday more so than my husband. He
> >doesn't understand this "permission" business either. How do I fix this?  I
> >am sure I can do something at his desktop, but I don't know how.
> >Thank You!
>
> Are you running XP Home, XP Pro, a combination, other?  All of this makes a big
> difference.
>
> Do either of the computers have a software firewall (ICF / WF, or third party)?
> If so, you need to configure them for file sharing.  Firewall configurations are
> a very common cause of (network) browser, and file sharing, problems.
>
> Are you running both Client for Microsoft Networks, and File and Printer Sharing
> for Microsoft Networks (Local Area Connection - Properties), on each computer?
> Do you have shares setup on each?
>
> Are you running NetBIOS Over TCP/IP (Local Area Connection - Properties - TCP/IP
> - Properties - Advanced - WINS) on each computer?
>
> On any XP Pro computer, check to see if Simple File Sharing (Control Panel -
> Folder Options - View - Advanced settings) is enabled or disabled.  With XP Pro,
> you need to have SFS properly set on each computer.
>
> On XP Pro with SFS disabled, check the Local Security Policies (Control Panel -
> Administrative Tools).  Under Local Policies - Security Options, look at
> "Network access: Sharing and security model", and ensure it's set to "Classic -
> local users authenticate as themselves".
>
> On XP Pro with SFS disabled, if you set the above Local Security Policy to
> "Guest only", enable the Guest account, using Start - Run - "cmd" - type "net
> user guest /active:yes" in the command window.  If "Classic", setup and use a
> common non-Guest account on all computers.  Whichever account is used, give it
> an identical, non-blank password on all computers.
>
> On XP Home, and on XP Pro with Simple File Sharing enabled, make sure that the
> Guest account is enabled, on each computer.  Enable Guest, with Start - Run -
> "cmd", then type "net user guest /active:yes" in the command window.  Ensure
> that the password for Guest is blank, with Start - Run - "control
> userpasswords2"; select Guest, click Reset Password, click OK without entering a
> new password.
>
> Remember, with Simple File Sharing, you'll not be able to access "C:\Program
> Files", "C:\Windows", or any of the profile related folders such as "My
> Documents".  All of those folders require individual user, or administrator
> access, and Guest access gives you neither.
>
> On XP Pro, if you're going to use Guest authentication, check your Local
> Security Policy (Control Panel - Administrative Tools) - User Rights Assignment,
> on the XP Pro computer, and look at "Deny access to this computer from the
> network".  Make sure Guest is not in the list.  Look at "Access this computer
> from the network", and make sure that Everyone is in this list.
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Chuck
> Paranoia is not necessarily a bad thing - it comes from experience.
> My        email         is          AT         DOT
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>

>Well, we both run XP Home edition version 2002 and I am running NEtBios over
>TCP/IP although I have no idea what that means. I just followed someone's
>direction on how to do that! As far as firewall is concerned, it's off. In
>fact Window's firewall is shut off and I get a message that says my computer
>is in danger!
>Well, after I read your comment and others here, I decided to do "Start-Run"
>in order to access files from other pc (my desktop pc downstairs).
>To my surprise, it worked!!!! I had to pay $150 to Best Buys' Geek squad for
>coming over to my house and set up network, but he couldn't do the job!  I
>mean I got highspeed internet connection, but not file sharing!
>Anyway, I am stil frustrated with the fact I had to go through Start-Run
>method to get to the file from another pc. Why can't I access the desktop
>directly at My network places? I mean I can access my notebook from the
>desktop so why not in the opposite direction by this method?
>I like to know why I can't access the desktop (server) from my notebook
>directly instead of going through Start-Run method. Honestly why? I don't get
>a message like "access denied" when I click my notebook icon at Desktop's
>network places!
>And what's mapping a network drive? I heard that this method should let you
>share files from other pc in the network. Is this method not as easy as
>Start-Run method?
>I guess I have to learn about "Simple File sharing." Chuck, you wrote some
>important information about that at the bottom of the last comment. Thanks. I
>wish I had more information on that though.
>Thanks!