WinXP 2-computer networking problem

[Jimmy the LD]

Hi folks,
I have two machines - one desktop with winXPhome, and one laptop with win
xphome. Using a twisted-pair ethernet cable, I am trying to connect the two
for simple home-office sharing. But for some reason, nothing is working. I
keep getting this "you don't have permission" error, and I don't know what
to do.

DO i have to run the home office setup wizard? I thought I didn't have to
do that.

Please help!!!

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[DCC]

There is a lot more info at these links, they are both excellent sites,
Is it a special "crossover cable" made for this purpose?
Need at least a folder shared on each machine
No firewall on this connection on either machine.
Run the network setup wizard on both machines. One machine will be the Host
the other the client.

http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/winxphom.htm
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/troubleshoot/specificbroblems.htm
good luck, DC