"TS Mathews" wrote in
news:mpwbj.11222$wy2.6013@edtnps90:

> I'm reasonably bright and have used computers since the Intel 8088
> days but I've never done anything regarding networks. I just bought
> both a new desktop and laptop and thought I'd setup a home network to
> make it simple to transfer files to and from the old system. I bought
> a D-Link router and thought the setup went perfectly as I secured it
> and all three computer connected without a hitch.
>
> Just as I was about to get all impressed with myself and start
> thumping my chest, I decided to install something on the laptop and,
> knowing the file was stored in the download area of the old desktop, I
> clicked on that computer in the networked area but the connection was
> refused because I don't have permission. Further experimentation
> showed that I can't actually connect to any of the files on any of the
> three computers from one of the others. I've gone in and tried to
> make sure sharing of files is listed as okay but am at a loss to
> understand why I can't give myself permission to look at my own
> computer.
>
> I've browsed a couple of newsgroups hoping to find help but haven't
> seen my particular problem. The systems are: HP Desktop runing XP,
> HP Laptop running Vista and Dell Desktop running Vista.
>
> Is there something simple I'm overlooking? Help, anyone?
>
> Tim
>
>

I'm in the same boat, Tim. So if you fix it, please let us know.


I have three machines.

A - Desktop running XP Pro - CAT5 connection to Netgear router

B - Desktop running Win2000 - CAT5 connection to router

C - Laptop running XP Pro - Wireless connection to router


All machines can _see_ all the others. (they are listed)

However - A can access all drives on B & C

B & C can access each other fine.

BUT - B & C cannot access any drives on A, even though the machine is
listed.

Sharing is enabled on all relevant drives but it says permissions are
not set on machine A.

I am not sure what other permissions need to be set. I have not un-set
any so am at a bit of a loss.

Good luck with your searches, Tim.

Alan S.


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