system not available over network

[viky1181]

my machine with winXP pro and SP2 over ntfs file sys is not availabe in the local network. clicking my computer name in the network gives an error that --
"\\computer is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permissions."
my shared folders/drives are not shown. i have unblocked file print sharing in windows firewall. what else should be done so that my shared folder are available over the network.

 

[zeke_mo]

Make sure the workgroup is the same on both computers.

 

[j79zlr]

The same workgroup is not necessary.

First disable all firewalls to see if you can connect. Windows networking needs TCP port 139 and UDP ports 137,138 open. If you want messenging as well you need TCP port 445.

If you still can't connect, make sure you have identical user accounts WITH passwords on both machines.

 

[mlakrid]

If you are reffering to the firewalls on each individual machine I can agree, if you are referring to the firewall blocking outside access (protecting his network) that shouldn't be neccessary. I would make sure (if you are using DHCP) that you can open a cmd prompt, and release/renew your IP... Lastly, make sure you dont have the root directory of the machine you are trying to reach shared... or if you do, make sure you have no password set up on it. for a quick brainstorm thats all I can think of offhand.

 

[j79zlr]

You do not set passwords per share, access is user based in NT.