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Hi, i have 2 computer connected thru a network switch and
they are both running xp pro. For some reason I can
access the other computer, i can't even look for my other
computer on the network. Both computer did the home
networking setup and both are running the windows xp
intregated firewall.

Do i need to set a rule in my firewall setting for it go
thru, and how do i do that? i know i have to put in my
other computer's IP or computer name, but when do i put
for port number?

thx
 
Until last night I could not get my computers to see each
other or share files, yet both XP machines were able to
access the net on my DSL connection. Both machines use XP
Pro, network cards and a LinkSYS hub. The solution I came
across was:

1) Firewall on Host switch on and Client Off.
2) Switch the Guest User to On from Off on both machines
in the User Accounts (control Panel).
3) In Explorer (under tools/folder options/view/)
uncheck 'use simple file sharing' - (it's at the bottom).
4) In network connections find your network cards on each
machine and right click properties. click Install and add
extra protocol (the IPX/SPX/NetBIOS protocol).
5) Reboot both PC's and you should be able to see each
other and share files (assuming you have allowed sharing
on each of the items you want to share - drives, printers
etc...).

Hope this works for you like it did for me? Let me know.

Jaq1967
 
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