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Networking Problem: File Sharing

by green07 Nov 18, 2004 10:17PM PST

I am using Dlink wireless router DI-524 to share internet between a desktop and a laptop. Both computers have Windows XP service pack 2. The desktop is connected to the router with cable and the laptop is wireless. I don't have any problem sharing the internet, but cannot share the files. I tried network setup wizard but did not see both computers on the network. I also tried to turn off the firewall but it came back once I restart the computer.

Hope to get some help from you guys. Thanks.

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Re: Networking Problem: File Sharing
by Michael Geist Nov 19, 2004 8:07AM PST

Check that the workgroup name is the same for both computers, then set some folders to be shared.

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Re: Networking Problem: File Sharing
by green07 Nov 19, 2004 9:34AM PST

Both the desktop & laptop have same workgroup name. I do not even see the two computers under the same workgroup.

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Re: Networking Problem: File Sharing
by Michael Geist Nov 19, 2004 9:51AM PST

Try the Search feature in the Start Menu, choose the other computer by name or by IP address.

If that doesn't work try the Ping command for a positive response.

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Re: Networking Problem: File Sharing
by Svenddv Nov 20, 2004 3:04AM PST

you should try deactivating your firewall,grant acces or make a rule in your firewall.. it worked for me.. but i cant make a LAN game, if my brother tries to join his game gets stuck.. HELP!

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Re: Networking Problem: File Sharing
by green07 Nov 20, 2004 5:32AM PST

I tried to turn off firewall many times through firewall settings, but everytime I restart the computers it came back. Do you know any other way to turn it off ? Thanks.

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Re: Networking Problem: File Sharing
by radioactive1 Nov 24, 2004 1:27AM PST

I made another post in answer to a similar question earlier today, but you need to verify that you don't have XP's firewall turned on and that you have File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks checked.

For a step by step on how to get File Sharing working, see this tutorial:

http://www.homenethelp.com/web/howto/net.asp

Good Luck,

RadioActive1

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Re: Networking Problem: File Sharing
by radioactive1 Nov 24, 2004 2:30PM PST

I've posted other replies to this common probblem.

Search the forums for "Radioactive1" and look for my post on XP file sharing.

Good Luck,

RadioActive1

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