Networking

[Mike Cramsey]

I have two computers networked with XP Pro. When I view the properties of
the C drives on both machines to set sharing the properties list is
different one is much simpler than the other. Computer A can see and share
Computer B but not vice versa it shows an error stating you do not have
permission to access Computer B. As I said the properties pages on each
computer are different and I don't understand.
Thank you in advance.
Mike

 

[Carrie Garth]

wrote in message I have two computers networked with XP Pro. When I view the properties of
the C drives on both machines to set sharing the properties list is
different one is much simpler than the other. Computer A can see and share
Computer B but not vice versa it shows an error stating you do not have
permission to access Computer B. As I said the properties pages on each
computer are different and I don't understand.

It sounds to me like one computer has Simple File Sharing enabled, and the other has
it disabled.

By default Windows XP forces all incoming network connections to the "Guest" level of
access (ForceGuest) and Simple File Sharing is enabled.

For more information see the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article:

KB304040 - Description of File Sharing and Permissions in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?Product=winxp&scid=kb;en-us;304040

For more detailed information about "Configuring Shared Folder Permissions" and
"Simple Sharing and ForceGuest" see those sections in following Windows XP Resource
Kit Chapter (access them using the TOC treeview pane):

Windows XP Professional Resource Kit Documentation | Part II Desktop Management |
Ch 6 Managing Files and Folders | Sharing Files and Folders
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/prde_ffs_flez.asp

And for more information about how to gain access to a shared folder on a remote
computer in a Workgroup see the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles:

KB814004 - How to Set Up a Small Network with Windows XP Home Edition (PART 7)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?Product=winxp&scid=kb;en-us;814004

KB308416 - HOW TO: Create a Shortcut to a Network Location in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?Product=winxp&scid=kb;en-us;308416

KB308582 - HOW TO: Connect and Disconnect a Network Drive in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?Product=winxp&scid=kb;en-us;308582

 

[Mike Cramsey]

Thanks Carrie,
Nailed it!

It sounds to me like one computer has Simple File Sharing enabled, and the other has
it disabled.

By default Windows XP forces all incoming network connections to the "Guest" level of
access (ForceGuest) and Simple File Sharing is enabled.

For more information see the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article:

KB304040 - Description of File Sharing and Permissions in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?Product=winxp&scid=kb;en-us;304040

For more detailed information about "Configuring Shared Folder Permissions" and
"Simple Sharing and ForceGuest" see those sections in following Windows XP Resource
Kit Chapter (access them using the TOC treeview pane):

Windows XP Professional Resource Kit Documentation | Part II Desktop Management |
Ch 6 Managing Files and Folders | Sharing Files and Folders
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/prde_ffs_flez.asp

And for more information about how to gain access to a shared folder on a remote
computer in a Workgroup see the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles:

KB814004 - How to Set Up a Small Network with Windows XP Home Edition (PART 7)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?Product=winxp&scid=kb;en-us;814004

KB308416 - HOW TO: Create a Shortcut to a Network Location in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?Product=winxp&scid=kb;en-us;308416

KB308582 - HOW TO: Connect and Disconnect a Network Drive in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?Product=winxp&scid=kb;en-us;308582

 

[Don]

If your running a firewall such as MS ICF this will cause
a problem. Also try unchecking the IEEE 802
authentication under the LAN connection properties.
Lastly do the user ids that your using have admin
authority?

How did XP Pro get loaded onto the systems? Was it
preloaded or did you load them from an off the shelf
version?

Since you did not describe the differences of the
properties I cannot offer a better solution.