Network help please XPPRO SP3
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Network help please XPPRO SP3
I'm certain this has been covered before but search is not pulling it up.
Desktop XP Pro Wired
Laptop XP Home Wireless
Both belong to 'WORKGROUP' Laptop can 'see' desktop but does not have 'permission to access'.
In the frantic Googling I realise I do not have access to secpol.msc via Computer Management, only via 'Run'. Is this a clue?
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Desktop XP Pro Wired
Laptop XP Home Wireless
Both belong to 'WORKGROUP' Laptop can 'see' desktop but does not have 'permission to access'.
In the frantic Googling I realise I do not have access to secpol.msc via Computer Management, only via 'Run'. Is this a clue?
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It's a co-thread with the Printer sharer thread, Milo. I can 'see' the desktop from the laptop and v-v, but still do not have 'permissions' to access from the Laptop. It really should not be this difficult!
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This is quite amazing! I decided to completely remove both PCs from the network, followed every 'tip' on Google and cannot. Deleting the Network name in 'Computer Name' greys the 'OK' option. The network does not show on the Network Connections page either.
Boogle - yes, I understood that too. That does not happen.
Boogle - yes, I understood that too. That does not happen.
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I am sure you have followed all this http://mikenation.net/files/Win_XP_H...work_Setup.pdf
I have a Livebox and that will not network wirelessly - only by cable.
I have a Livebox and that will not network wirelessly - only by cable.
My main pc is now 7 so my memory of XP is dim, and limited to a spare pc in another room. Isn't there something about having to decide in both the XP pcs what is shared, so that the stuff you want to share is put in the "Shared" file?
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BOAC - neither do I! Press on and see what happens? My home network works fine with XP, 7 and Linux. Good luck and I am sure you have already seen this How to Set up a Wireless Network in Windows XP: 14 steps
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Yes, I bottled out there and also at the suggestion of an unknown 'Registry Patch'.
Right now I'd be content if I could delete the network and start again, but how do you do that?
Right now I'd be content if I could delete the network and start again, but how do you do that?
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Just a thought. On your desktop - Start > My Computer.
Both 'Local Disc (C)' and the files in 'Files stored on this Computer' all have little hands under the icons to signify they are to be shared?
These are the notes I made to network my computers by cable:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/84055647/XP...rk%20Setup.rtf
Hope it helps!
Both 'Local Disc (C)' and the files in 'Files stored on this Computer' all have little hands under the icons to signify they are to be shared?
These are the notes I made to network my computers by cable:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/84055647/XP...rk%20Setup.rtf
Hope it helps!
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Appreciate the help, PDT - that is pretty much my script too, but I still get 'Network path not....'
Right now to be able to remove the network would be pleasing!
Right now to be able to remove the network would be pleasing!
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Right now I'd be content if I could delete the network and start again, but how do you do that?
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You talked me into it. My concern was I had done a lot of weeding in the reg to get rid of a persistent Nero Klingon and I did not want to go back past that, but I had room.
Still not sure how to get this USB printer onto the network though. Hours of fun, and, I suspect at least one more restore.
Still not sure how to get this USB printer onto the network though. Hours of fun, and, I suspect at least one more restore.
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Yes, Boogle - started there a week ago. However, a 'clean slate' and a bit of 'Tom's Hardware' and tonight I can print from the laptop. We will see what tomorrow brings.
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Share directories
BOAC, PowerDragTrim provides the clue, you have to allow 'shares' on both computers to let the other (Desktop or PC) see what's on the other end of the network.
Right click on the Directory (or Disk), chose 'Sharing & Security' which is halfway down on the pop-up menu, then fill in the blanks.
Right click on the Directory (or Disk), chose 'Sharing & Security' which is halfway down on the pop-up menu, then fill in the blanks.