Networking Two XP computer problem

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Archer

I have two xp computers running the pro version networked together through a
router that lets them both access the internet via cable modem. Both are
set up for file and printer sharing. One computer can negotiate any shared
files on the other one. The other computer gets a workgroup is not
accessible error and tells me that I don't have permission to access this
resource and to contact my administrator. I have both computers set up the
same way. The main problem is that I need to be able to print from this
machine and it won't see or access the printer that I have shared on the
other machine. I'm sure there is problably a simple solution for this but
right now it is driving me nuts! Any help would really be appreciated
 
It sounds like the inaccessible computer may have its
internal firewall activated while the other computer does
not. Go to the network setup dialog and click on the
Advanced tab and make sure the firewall is disabled.
Another possibility is that you are not signing on (i.e.,
using a password at logon) on one of the computers - I
think that this is necessary for one computer to see the
others on the network. I think that the firewall issue
is the more likely problem.

Good luck!
 
Both may be setup for file and printer sharing but have you remembered to
actually share something on each PC.... ie the hard drive or an individual
file or folder.

Double click on My Computer. Right click on the hard drive and click on the
Sharing tab. Share something!

Cari
www.coribright.com
 
I have a shared printer on the one machine. The other machine cannot see
it. I have also made sure that the firewall in winxp is turned off and that
the log ons are done correctly. Both machines are configured for printer
and file sharing. I cannot find any differences in the settings for the two
computers. So far I used every suggestion and the problem remains. Please
continue with any suggestions. TIA
 
Archer said:
I have a shared printer on the one machine. The other machine cannot
see
it. I have also made sure that the firewall in winxp is turned off
and that
the log ons are done correctly. Both machines are configured for
printer
and file sharing. I cannot find any differences in the settings for
the two
computers. So far I used every suggestion and the problem remains.
Please
continue with any suggestions. TIA

You have a user account set up on each machine for yourself? Both
machines are in the same workgroup? Both machines have *different*
computer names? Both are on the same subnet? Post back with your
network settings.

Malke
 
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