File sharing "Access Denied"

[cr3434]

I recently attempted to set up a wireless network equipped with file sharing for my two home laptop computers. I can get the one with XP Pro to access the one with XP Home, but not the other way around. I can see the shared files from the "home", but when I click on them, I get the "you might not have permission to access this network resource...access denied". I've tried everything I could think of, all to no avail. Does anyone have any pointers? Thanks.

 

[j79zlr]

http://www.j79zlr.com/howto.php?id=14

 

[Brad]

subscribing to thread because I know that I will need it later.

 

[cr3434]

Thanks for the tip. I seem to be making progress. Using your info, I can now see the folders and their contents from the "home" unit, but now I can't actually open any of the files. Access denied once again. I'm thinking I have my sharing permissions set up incorrectly. I'm always open to further advice if you have any. I'll get it working eventually. Thanks again!

 

[j79zlr]

You have to enable Simple File Sharing on XP Pro, it should be enabled by default.

 

[cr3434]

It was unabled. I'm not sure how it happened, but it's enabled now. My other computer is shut down, but I'll check it out tomorrow and re-post. I have a feeling it will work now. Thanks again.

 

[Brad]

If this works for me, I will forever be indebted to you (and when I am forever indebted to someone, I rep them!)

 

[technokid88]

http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp make sure all the network type are set the same on all the workstations. Set them all to broadcast

 

[cr3434]

How would I change it if I needed to?

 

[Brad]

http://www.j79zlr.com/howto.php?id=14

thank you sir, I knew that guide would come in handy.

 

[cr3434]

I'm back in business, thanks!