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Can't share files between 2 xp machines.

by pedge Nov 25, 2004 3:44PM PST

I am having a difficult time trying to share files between my two XP Home machines connected by a wireless router. I have shared a folder on each computer. Using my desktop computer, I can access the shared folder on my notebook. However, from my notebook computer, I can't access the shared folder from my desktop. I can map the network connection, but when I try to click on it, I get an "access is denied" message. This doesn't make any sense to me.

I believe all relevant settings are the same for both computers. Does anyone have any suggestions?

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Re: Can't share files between 2 xp machines.
by Cetin Denislam Nov 25, 2004 6:08PM PST

>> I believe all relevant settings are the same for both computers <<

Then check out the different settings. For details, read the following MSKB article:

Q304040 ?? How to configure file sharing in Windows XP?

Good Luck,

Cetin


Trying to unweave, unwind, unravel
And piece together the past and the future,

T. S. Eliot

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Re: Can't share files between 2 xp machines.
by pedge Nov 26, 2004 5:40AM PST

Thanks for responding, but that article doesn't seem to contain any info that can help. Believe me, I've read every article related to file sharing that I could find and nothing addresses my problem.

I think I have a pretty good understanding of how file sharing works; that's why I'm so perplexed by this problem. It would be a lot easier if I could turn off Simple File Sharing; unfortunately I don't think that is possible in xp home.

I'm at my wit's end here; does anyone have any suggestions.

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Re: Can't share files between 2 xp machines.
by pedge Nov 26, 2004 5:45AM PST

Never mind; I just realized that SP2 hadn't yet been installed on one of the computers. I installed it and now it works. I'm still not sure what setting was causing the problem, though.

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You are welcome. All?s well that ends well [NT]
by Cetin Denislam Nov 27, 2004 1:48AM PST

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