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Need a guide for connection two computers

Jun 30, 2004 10:09AM PDT

Ive connected computers in the past, including these two, Desktop and notebook, but right now , no matter what i do, it does not work, now i have a D-604 Dlink router then to a motorola cable modem, both computers are running XP Pro.....is there a step by step walk throught, i know there is the windom wizard, but that does not help, ...i wanna do it manually, please help!

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One of the most overlooked....
Jul 1, 2004 11:03AM PDT

areas of network interference, tends to be XPs built in firewall. Try disabling it.

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A similiar problem
Jul 9, 2004 3:18AM PDT

I couldn't help but notice I have the same exact problem. How do I disable XP's firewall?

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Help and Support.
Jul 10, 2004 12:29AM PDT

If I click Start, Help and Support, the word FIREWALL and the first result tells how.

While some lament that no books come with today's OS, the supplied documention isn't being used from what I read.

bob

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simpler answer
Jul 16, 2004 2:19AM PDT

easy:
go to control panel
click on networking connections
right clik your network
go to properties
clik the advanced tab
uncheck the box
enjoy

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Re: simpler answer
Jul 24, 2004 2:32AM PDT

OK, I disabled the firewall, but I am still having the same problem.

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Disable doesn't work for Zone Alarm.
Jul 24, 2004 3:01AM PDT

I don't know why, but I end up uninstalling it until I get the network up and running. Zone Labs may tell you how to tweak it, but given I am not a Zone Alarm person (can't use it), I just eject it.

Bob

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Re: Help and Support.
Jul 24, 2004 4:34AM PDT

I have Norton Internet Security, and even when I disable it on both computers, it doesn't let me access the network. I get a message about I might not have permission to access the network.

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Seems proper.
Jul 24, 2004 4:52AM PDT

As long as you have a firewall installed, I can't write if it really is "down."

The permission issue is noted at http://www.wown.com so I don't want to duplicate the content here. In short, it's all about ACCOUNTS. Many strain under having to create matching accounts and shares.

Bob