How to access an XP Pro computer using \\computername\C$

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I can access my Windows 2000 machines by entering \\computername\C$ in an
explorer address bar. I cannot access an XP Pro machine in the same network.
It prompts me for credentials, but no matter what I enter, e.g.
administrator and a the administrator password on the XP machine, it denies
me access. I can only see the folders on the XP machine that have been
explicitly shared.

This is not an issue with computers at work, which are joined to a domain.
It's only a problem on my home network. What to do?
 
I can access my Windows 2000 machines by entering \\computername\C$ in an
explorer address bar. I cannot access an XP Pro machine in the same network.
It prompts me for credentials, but no matter what I enter, e.g.
administrator and a the administrator password on the XP machine, it denies
me access. I can only see the folders on the XP machine that have been
explicitly shared.

This is not an issue with computers at work, which are joined to a domain.
It's only a problem on my home network. What to do?
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By default, workgroup computers have simple file sharing enabled.
Domain computers always have simple file sharing disabled.

On the home XP Pro machine, go to Control Panel > Folder Options >
View, scroll to the end of the list of Advanced settings, un-check
"Use simple file sharing", and reboot.
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Thanks a $mil, Steve. I'm kicking myself because I knew that from a long
time ago, I forgot about it, and it's been driving me and one of my users
nuts.
 
That's helpful if you have an explicit share on the C drive, but certain
files and folders are inaccessible by this method. The post above yours is
the correct solution. Thanks for responding, anyway.
 
Thanks a $mil, Steve. I'm kicking myself because I knew that from a long
time ago, I forgot about it, and it's been driving me and one of my users
nuts.
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You're welcome, Ichy. I'm glad to help. :-)
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Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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