Can't acces other computer

[Guest]

I have two laptops running Vista Ultimate connected wireless to an
accesspoint/router. I created a folder on each and set te sharing permission
to full for everyone. In the Windows File Explorer both laptops show up as
nodes in the NetWork node. When I try to open the node for the other laptop
I get an "access denided" error. I went to the Network and Sharing Center on
both laptops and enabled averything in the Sharing and Discovery section, but
it did not help. Both laptops can access the internet and a printer that is
connected wireless. What else do I have to set up?

 

[Eric Cross [MVP]]

Hello Bob,

Windows Vista by default does not allow simple file sharing. Access to
shared folders requires a username and password on each computer. If
Password protected sharing is turned on, you need to create an identical
username and password for your two laptops.

For more information, please see:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/network/evaluate/vista_fp.mspx

 

[Guest]

Eric, thanks alot for your answer. I was looking to fix this for hours. You
saved me from pulling my hair out. Thanks!

 

[Eric Cross [MVP]]

You're welcome Rod! I'm glad I was able to help you.

--
Eric Cross
Microsoft MVP (Windows Networking)
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

 

[Gloria Boyer [MSFT]]

Hi Bob. Make sure you have exactly the same user account and password on
both computers. Here's an article that explains the sharing process in
detail:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/network/evaluate/vista_fp.mspx

Thanks for posting!
Gloria