I have two computers hooked up by a crossover cable. One is xp pro(main),and the other one is xp home used as as backup. The problem I'm having is, I can't open the program files folder from either computer. ie:"computer not accessible,might not have permission to use network source, contact adm." Thanks papat1
Windows XP Program files- networking
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Just a direct connection? No router or hub inbetween?
Have you run the networking wizard?
Have you run the networking wizard?
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Have you gone to the properties of each drive you want to share and allowed access via sharing options?
Ther is a fairly long article on this at the following link
http://www.devhardware.com/forums/networking-34/guide-to-networking-xp-pro-and-xp-home-128501.html
which may help.
http://www.devhardware.com/forums/networking-34/guide-to-networking-xp-pro-and-xp-home-128501.html
which may help.
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Just for clarification...
stupid question--
if you're using a router b/w computers shouldn't you have a straight (patch) cable instead of a cross over?
stupid question--
if you're using a router b/w computers shouldn't you have a straight (patch) cable instead of a cross over?
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ok, i kinda figured, and i apologize if i insulted your intelligence 
have you been able to resolve the issue yet?
have you been able to resolve the issue yet?