computer, first by name then by IP address.
2) Make sure some resource is set to be shared.
3) Check that file and print sharing is enabled on the Exceptions tab of Windows firewall.
4) Pray to the Networking gods.
I've a Compaq desktop and a Dell notebook, both running XP Pro [SP2], wired connected with an ethernet switch. Setting up a network I encountered a puzzling situation. I found out that the two computers and the hub can ping each other, that both have Internet access, but on my notebook I can work with my desktop folders under network places, but not the other way around, i.e. on my desktop I've no access to my wired connected notebook. I get the message: Network computer is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permissions. Access is denied'. The network settings on the computers are just the same. The only difference I can imagine, is that Windows on the desktop is using FAT32 file system and my notebook NTFS. To my opinion this can't be the origin of my problem. But what else?

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