XP denies access to network resource - permissions?

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Hi
I have a desktop running XP SP2, cable connection to a Belkin G
router/modem. I am networking a Sony Vario running XP Home, via wireless
connection.

I can access the internet from both, I have printer sharing on both and I
can see the shared files from the laptop on the Desktop. BUT I cannot see
any shared files held on the desktop from the Laptop. I can see the computers
in the Workgroup.
But when I try to see the files I get the following message:

\\Nick is not accessible. You might not have permissionto use this network
resource. Contact the administratorof this server to find out if you have
access permissions
Access is denied.

I have tried firewalls on and off and with/without exceptions etc. Plus all
the Microsoft topics and online tutorials, and read the great help pieces on
networking. Sadly I have set changes as each article promises much... not
sure where I am now.... can someone help please.

Thanks
Nick

 

[Robert L [MS-MVP]]

what do yuo receive if using net view \\remoteip command? if it is system error 5, it is permission issue. this step by step troubleshootin gmay help, http://www.chicagotech.net/dnstroubleshooting.htm

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Hi
I have a desktop running XP SP2, cable connection to a Belkin G
router/modem. I am networking a Sony Vario running XP Home, via wireless
connection.

I can access the internet from both, I have printer sharing on both and I
can see the shared files from the laptop on the Desktop. BUT I cannot see
any shared files held on the desktop from the Laptop. I can see the computers
in the Workgroup.
But when I try to see the files I get the following message:

\\Nick is not accessible. You might not have permissionto use this network
resource. Contact the administratorof this server to find out if you have
access permissions
Access is denied.

I have tried firewalls on and off and with/without exceptions etc. Plus all
the Microsoft topics and online tutorials, and read the great help pieces on
networking. Sadly I have set changes as each article promises much... not
sure where I am now.... can someone help please.

Thanks
Nick