Interface Notebook/Desktop

I recently purchased a notebook and I want it to network with my desktop. I
have Shaw high-speed cable connection to the internet. I thought I did what
was required on each computer to make them interface with one-another but I’m
still unable to transfer data etc. from one to the other.

I have gone to My Network Places and have clicked: “view workgroup
computers� and I get this response: “Contact the administrator of this
server to find out if you have access permission. The list of servers for
this workgroup is currently not available.�

I don’t know what this means. Can you help me solve this problem?

Shane wrote:

> I recently purchased a notebook and I want it to network with my
> desktop. I have Shaw high-speed cable connection to the internet. I
> thought I did what was required on each computer to make them
> interface with one-another but I’m still unable to transfer data etc.
> from one to the other.
>
> I have gone to My Network Places and have clicked: “view workgroup
> computers� and I get this response: “Contact the administrator of
> this
> server to find out if you have access permission. The list of servers
> for this workgroup is currently not available.�
>
> I don’t know what this means. Can you help me solve this problem?

The easiest way to share the Internet and files is to buy a wireless
router. Then set up your home network by running the Network Setup
Wizard on both machines.

Otherwise, you need a crossover ethernet cable to connect the two
computers and to set up Windows Internet Connection Sharing (ICS).

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

I have experienced the same problem as Shane. I have desktop running XP Pro
and laptop running XP home. Desktop is connected to internet through a DLink
router. Laptop can connect to internet through the router (gateway). Have run
Network Setup Wizard on both computers but get the same message that Shane
received when I try to view computers on the network. As with most issues the
solution is probably simple but I am seeking assistance in having my laptop
communicate with the desktop and vice versa.Any guidance would be appreciated.

"Malke" wrote:

> Shane wrote:
>
> > I recently purchased a notebook and I want it to network with my
> > desktop. I have Shaw high-speed cable connection to the internet. I
> > thought I did what was required on each computer to make them
> > interface with one-another but I’m still unable to transfer data etc.
> > from one to the other.
> >
> > I have gone to My Network Places and have clicked: “view workgroup
> > computers� and I get this response: “Contact the administrator of
> > this
> > server to find out if you have access permission. The list of servers
> > for this workgroup is currently not available.�
> >
> > I don’t know what this means. Can you help me solve this problem?
>
> The easiest way to share the Internet and files is to buy a wireless
> router. Then set up your home network by running the Network Setup
> Wizard on both machines.
>
> Otherwise, you need a crossover ethernet cable to connect the two
> computers and to set up Windows Internet Connection Sharing (ICS).
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>