can't access shared folders across W2k / XP net

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I am using a Netgear DG834G Wireless router to network
two home PCs plus give a shared internet broadband
connection. The XP firewall is off (router has a
hardware one).

The internet connection works fine but I am unable to
share files between the two PCs, although I can see the
shared file enabled folders from each PC to the other.
It must be something to do with permissions and I have
tried to follow the MS troubleshooter guide but it is
confusing (mixing XP home / professional features and not
providing much on the Win 2k front).

One PC is running XP Home and the other 2000 professional.

A step by step guide for each of the O/Ss would be great -
where could I get this?

Thanks
 
Rene said:
I am using a Netgear DG834G Wireless router to network
two home PCs plus give a shared internet broadband
connection. The XP firewall is off (router has a
hardware one).

The internet connection works fine but I am unable to
share files between the two PCs, although I can see the
shared file enabled folders from each PC to the other.
It must be something to do with permissions and I have
tried to follow the MS troubleshooter guide but it is
confusing (mixing XP home / professional features and not
providing much on the Win 2k front).

One PC is running XP Home and the other 2000 professional.

A step by step guide for each of the O/Ss would be great -
where could I get this?

Thanks
Click to expand...

1. Create an account "Rene" on the WinXP PC.
2. Create an account "Rene" on the Win2000 PC.
3. Use this account when logging on.

You will now have proper credentials to access
shares on the other machine. Before this, you
were a stranger, not to be trusted . . .
 
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