i can access his shared files but when he tries to access mine a box comes up with my computer name in the user name and asks for a password, but i know of no password for it. We are both running XP. any ideas anyone? itd be most appreciated.
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a box comes up with my computer name...
Your computer name appears in the logon window, or is it the user name of the/an account on that computer that appears?
3. Which version of XP are both computers running; Home or Pro?
Jump to PostOK, hang in there- I have to log off right now, but I'll get back this as soon as I can.
Jump to PostDouble check the sharing properties on the folder you are trying ot share. XP home has some sharing protection turned on the first time you try to do it. Initially, on the sharing tab of a folders properties, a hyperlink will say something like "if you understand the security risk …
Jump to PostI think Squires is on the right track:
- Make sure the Internet Connection Filewall is disabled if your machines are connected through a broadband gateway router. ICS is meant to be used on a computer which is acting as an Internet gateway via Internet Connection Sharing, but if …
Jump to PostThe network wizard turns on the firewall by default. Go to the control panel, double click network connections, go to the properties of the network card you are using. On the advanced tab, make sure the box for the firewall is unchecked.
For the folder you are trying to …
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