Windows XP networking problem??

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Andy

Hello,

I have at home, two Windows XP machines which are connected to a
Linksys router to share the internet connection. Now with normal
connection, I can do a search for computer on network, it shows the
other computer but I cannot access the shared folders on the other
computer. Also I want to share the printer on one computer. I cannot
even see the printer in the shared resources.
However, I have enabled the file and printer sharing in the connection
properties. Is there anything I need to take care of in order to make
the computers talk to each other?

Thanks,
Anand.
 
Andy said:
Hello,

I have at home, two Windows XP machines which are connected to a
Linksys router to share the internet connection. Now with normal
connection, I can do a search for computer on network, it shows the
other computer but I cannot access the shared folders on the other
computer. Also I want to share the printer on one computer. I cannot
even see the printer in the shared resources.
However, I have enabled the file and printer sharing in the connection
properties. Is there anything I need to take care of in order to make
the computers talk to each other?

Thanks,
Anand.
Click to expand...

1-run >> mmc >>> file >> add/remove snap-in >>> add >> group policy >>
click finish >> close >> ok
2- at the left pane expand computer configuration >>expand windows
settings >>> expand local policies >> select security options
3- at the right pane A: double click and disable the "Accounts: Limit
local account use of blank passwords to console logon only..
B: double click the "Network access: sharing and security model for
local accounts" and change it to "classic"
 
Hi,
I checked both of the above solutions but do not work.
I cannot see group policies selection in the mmc.

I am not able to share yet.

please help.

Anand.
 
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