Can't connect to deskstop

I just bought a Toshiba latop with wireless. After connecting a wireless
router to my excisting highspeed connection and desktop I was able to get on
the net with no problem from both laptop and desktop. I've run xp network
setup to connect laptop and desktop. From desktop I can see and access laptop
shared folders, but from the laptop I can see desktop is on the same work
group, but cant access it from my laptop. Can some one please help me?

SterlingVT wrote:

> I just bought a Toshiba latop with wireless. After connecting a wireless
> router to my excisting highspeed connection and desktop I was able to get
> on the net with no problem from both laptop and desktop. I've run xp
> network setup to connect laptop and desktop. From desktop I can see and
> access laptop shared folders, but from the laptop I can see desktop is on
> the same work
> group, but cant access it from my laptop. Can some one please help me?

This is most commonly caused by a misconfigured firewall. Run the Network
Setup Wizard on both computers, making sure to enable File & Printer
Sharing, and reboot. The only "gotcha" is that this will turn on the XPSP2
Windows Firewall. If you aren't running a third-party firewall or have an
antivirus with "Internet Worm Protection" (like Norton 2005/06) which acts
as a firewall, then you're fine. If you have third-party firewall software,
configure it to allow the Local Area Network traffic as trusted. I usually
do this with my firewalls with an IP range. Ex. would be
192.168.1.0-192.168.1.254. Obviously you would substitute your correct
subnet.

If one or more of the computers is XP Pro:

a. If you need Pro's ability to set fine-grained permissions, turn off
Simple File Sharing (Folder Options>View tab) and create identical user
accounts/passwords on all computers.

b. If you don't care about using Pro's advanced features, leave the Simple
File Sharing enabled.

Simple File Sharing means that Guest (network) is enabled. This means that
anyone without a user account on the target system can use its resources.
This is a security hole but only you can decide if it matters in your
situation.

Then create shares as desired. XP Home does not permit sharing of users'
home directories (My Documents) or Program Files, but you can share folders
inside those directories. A better choice is to simply use the Shared
Documents folder.

If that doesn't work for you, here is an excellent network troubleshooter by
MVP Hans-Georg Michna. Take the time to go through it and it will usually
pinpoint the problem area(s) - http://winhlp.com/wxnet.htm

Malke
--
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic"

Still can't connect to desktop from laptop

"Malke" wrote:

> SterlingVT wrote:
>
> > I just bought a Toshiba latop with wireless. After connecting a wireless
> > router to my excisting highspeed connection and desktop I was able to get
> > on the net with no problem from both laptop and desktop. I've run xp
> > network setup to connect laptop and desktop. From desktop I can see and
> > access laptop shared folders, but from the laptop I can see desktop is on
> > the same work
> > group, but cant access it from my laptop. Can some one please help me?
>
> This is most commonly caused by a misconfigured firewall. Run the Network
> Setup Wizard on both computers, making sure to enable File & Printer
> Sharing, and reboot. The only "gotcha" is that this will turn on the XPSP2
> Windows Firewall. If you aren't running a third-party firewall or have an
> antivirus with "Internet Worm Protection" (like Norton 2005/06) which acts
> as a firewall, then you're fine. If you have third-party firewall software,
> configure it to allow the Local Area Network traffic as trusted. I usually
> do this with my firewalls with an IP range. Ex. would be
> 192.168.1.0-192.168.1.254. Obviously you would substitute your correct
> subnet.
>
> If one or more of the computers is XP Pro:
>
> a. If you need Pro's ability to set fine-grained permissions, turn off
> Simple File Sharing (Folder Options>View tab) and create identical user
> accounts/passwords on all computers.
>
> b. If you don't care about using Pro's advanced features, leave the Simple
> File Sharing enabled.
>
> Simple File Sharing means that Guest (network) is enabled. This means that
> anyone without a user account on the target system can use its resources.
> This is a security hole but only you can decide if it matters in your
> situation.
>
> Then create shares as desired. XP Home does not permit sharing of users'
> home directories (My Documents) or Program Files, but you can share folders
> inside those directories. A better choice is to simply use the Shared
> Documents folder.
>
> If that doesn't work for you, here is an excellent network troubleshooter by
> MVP Hans-Georg Michna. Take the time to go through it and it will usually
> pinpoint the problem area(s) - http://winhlp.com/wxnet.htm
>
> Malke
> --
> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic"
>

SterlingVT wrote:

> Still can't connect to desktop from laptop

What were the results of Mr. Michna's troubleshooter?

Malke
--
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic"

Hi
Try to look at this page as well, http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html
Jack (MVP-Networking).

"Malke" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> SterlingVT wrote:
>
>> I just bought a Toshiba latop with wireless. After connecting a wireless
>> router to my excisting highspeed connection and desktop I was able to get
>> on the net with no problem from both laptop and desktop. I've run xp
>> network setup to connect laptop and desktop. From desktop I can see and
>> access laptop shared folders, but from the laptop I can see desktop is on
>> the same work
>> group, but cant access it from my laptop. Can some one please help me?
>
> This is most commonly caused by a misconfigured firewall. Run the Network
> Setup Wizard on both computers, making sure to enable File & Printer
> Sharing, and reboot. The only "gotcha" is that this will turn on the XPSP2
> Windows Firewall. If you aren't running a third-party firewall or have an
> antivirus with "Internet Worm Protection" (like Norton 2005/06) which acts
> as a firewall, then you're fine. If you have third-party firewall
> software,
> configure it to allow the Local Area Network traffic as trusted. I usually
> do this with my firewalls with an IP range. Ex. would be
> 192.168.1.0-192.168.1.254. Obviously you would substitute your correct
> subnet.
>
> If one or more of the computers is XP Pro:
>
> a. If you need Pro's ability to set fine-grained permissions, turn off
> Simple File Sharing (Folder Options>View tab) and create identical user
> accounts/passwords on all computers.
>
> b. If you don't care about using Pro's advanced features, leave the Simple
> File Sharing enabled.
>
> Simple File Sharing means that Guest (network) is enabled. This means that
> anyone without a user account on the target system can use its resources.
> This is a security hole but only you can decide if it matters in your
> situation.
>
> Then create shares as desired. XP Home does not permit sharing of users'
> home directories (My Documents) or Program Files, but you can share
> folders
> inside those directories. A better choice is to simply use the Shared
> Documents folder.
>
> If that doesn't work for you, here is an excellent network troubleshooter
> by
> MVP Hans-Georg Michna. Take the time to go through it and it will usually
> pinpoint the problem area(s) - http://winhlp.com/wxnet.htm
>
> Malke
> --
> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic"

"Malke" wrote:

> SterlingVT wrote:
>
> > Still can't connect to desktop from laptop
>
> What were the results of Mr. Michna's troubleshooter?
>
> Malke
> --
> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic"
I'm connected now. Tried troubled shooter suggestion again. This time got
it to work after.

SterlingVT wrote:

> I'm connected now. Tried troubled shooter suggestion again. This time
> got it to work after.

Great! Thanks for taking the time to let us know.

Malke
--
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic"