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home networking - machines can see but no talk

by simo_mon Jul 9, 2007 6:09PM PDT

hi i have set up a home network using xp, i had to add a new laptop to the network, no prob.. used netwizard...

the main box (cabled in) can see the laptop (wireless) but you can't access it...
the laptop cant see the main box

when i try to access the laptop on the main box i get

error ='\\comp_name is not accessible. You might not have permission..... network path was not found...

is there anything that i should be doing?? setting permissions? i have already set up shared folders on each...
any information links would be greatly appreciated...
thanks

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by tylersmiller Jul 9, 2007 9:08PM PDT

turn windows firewall off

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home networking see but no talk
by simo_mon Jul 12, 2007 2:00PM PDT

legend ! thanks very much..its often the little things Happy

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