workgroup/network

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Ron

I have a desktop and a laptop both running xp. Local
cable is my ISP and I am using a linksys wireless router
for my laptop. I want to be able to share files back and
forth and be able to administer rights and permissions to
each computer from each computer. I set up a shared docs
folder on each machine. I can't see the files in each
folder from the other computer. I don't think I did
something right. How can I set up a workgroup or a
network? Thanks.
 
"Ron" said:
I have a desktop and a laptop both running xp. Local
cable is my ISP and I am using a linksys wireless router
for my laptop. I want to be able to share files back and
forth and be able to administer rights and permissions to
each computer from each computer. I set up a shared docs
folder on each machine. I can't see the files in each
folder from the other computer. I don't think I did
something right. How can I set up a workgroup or a
network? Thanks.
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I'm sorry, but Windows XP doesn't have network access permissions
based on computer names. Windows XP Home Edition doesn't have network
access permissions at all. In Windows XP Professional, you can
disable "simple file sharing" and define permissions based on user
accounts. This web page has details:

Windows XP Professional File Sharing
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_filesharing/index.htm

This web page should help you get everything working:

Windows XP Network Troubleshooting
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/troubleshoot

Please pay particular attention to these sections:

1. Firewalls: Permanently disable XP's built-in Internet Connection
Firewall on local area network connections -- it's for use only on a
direct modem connection to the Internet. Disable and un-install all
other firewalls while troubleshooting.

2. Protocols: Use only one for File and Printer Sharing. If the
network needs more than one protocol, unbind File and Printer Sharing
from all but one of them.

3. NetBIOS over TCP/IP: Make sure that it's enabled on all computers.
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Adding Windows XP to an Existing Network
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/addxp.htm

Windows XP Internet Connection Sharing
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics

Windows XP Network Troubleshooting
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/troubleshoot
 
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