File sharing between XP and Vista

I have a HP desktop running XP Home and I have a Dell laptop running Vista
Home. I am having difficulty setting up my file sharing. I am unclear
about the Firewall port changing in Windows Firewall. I run Symantec
Firewall protection.

Hello, If you haven't already I suggest you review this TechNet article.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb727037.aspx

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Eric Cross
Microsoft MVP (Windows Desktop Experience)
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com


"mjt" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:58AE6168-D8FD-424B-AC82-(E-Mail Removed)...
>I have a HP desktop running XP Home and I have a Dell laptop running Vista
> Home. I am having difficulty setting up my file sharing. I am unclear
> about the Firewall port changing in Windows Firewall. I run Symantec
> Firewall protection.
>

Hi
Maybe this can Help, How I set my software Firewall to allow free traffic
between my Network’s computers.
http://www.ezlan.net/faq#trusted
In general.
Successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network settings,
http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html
As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what it is
allowed to be shared.
Vista File and Printer Sharing-
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb727037.aspx
Windows XP File Sharing -
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040
Printer Sharing XP -
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...utt_july2.mspx
Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
Jack (MVP-Networking).


"mjt" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:58AE6168-D8FD-424B-AC82-(E-Mail Removed)...
>I have a HP desktop running XP Home and I have a Dell laptop running Vista
> Home. I am having difficulty setting up my file sharing. I am unclear
> about the Firewall port changing in Windows Firewall. I run Symantec
> Firewall protection.
>

Thanks Eric, I am one step closer to accomplishing this. I am able to view
by Desktop files from my Laptop, but I still have to get it where I can view
my laptop files from my desktop. I ran out of time last night so I will pick
it back up over the weekend and see if I can set that up, if I have more
troubles I will be in touch.

Myra(mjt)

"Eric Cross" wrote:

> Hello, If you haven't already I suggest you review this TechNet article.
>
> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb727037.aspx
>
> --
> Eric Cross
> Microsoft MVP (Windows Desktop Experience)
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
>
> "mjt" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:58AE6168-D8FD-424B-AC82-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >I have a HP desktop running XP Home and I have a Dell laptop running Vista
> > Home. I am having difficulty setting up my file sharing. I am unclear
> > about the Firewall port changing in Windows Firewall. I run Symantec
> > Firewall protection.
> >
>
>

Thanks Jack, I am one step closer to accomplishing this. I am able to view
by Desktop files from my Laptop, but I still have to get it where I can view
my laptop files from my desktop. I ran out of time last night so I will pick
it back up over the weekend and see if I can set that up, if I have more
troubles I will be in touch.

Myra(mjt)


"Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:

> Hi
> Maybe this can Help, How I set my software Firewall to allow free traffic
> between my Network’s computers.
> http://www.ezlan.net/faq#trusted
> In general.
> Successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network settings,
> http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html
> As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what it is
> allowed to be shared.
> Vista File and Printer Sharing-
> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb727037.aspx
> Windows XP File Sharing -
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040
> Printer Sharing XP -
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...utt_july2.mspx
> Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
> Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista -
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
>
> "mjt" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:58AE6168-D8FD-424B-AC82-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >I have a HP desktop running XP Home and I have a Dell laptop running Vista
> > Home. I am having difficulty setting up my file sharing. I am unclear
> > about the Firewall port changing in Windows Firewall. I run Symantec
> > Firewall protection.
> >
>
>