> My wireless laptop running XP Home can't see my Vista machine (RC2 v5744)
> but Vista can see and access the files on the XP laptop. I have tried
> disabling the firewalls on both and setting full permissions and nothing is
> working. Can someone please help me?
>
> Thanks,
> newtechie
>
>
>
> Ignore my other reply,
> Did you intstall the Network Extensions for Windows XP?
> They can be found on the Microsoft dowload site at:
> http://technet2.microsoft.com/Window....mspx?mfr=true
>
>
> "Newtechie" wrote:
>>> My wireless laptop running XP Home can't see my Vista machine (RC2 v5744)
>> but Vista can see and access the files on the XP laptop. I have tried
>> disabling the firewalls on both and setting full permissions and nothing
>> is
>> working. Can someone please help me?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> newtechie
>>
>>
>>
> My wireless laptop running XP Home can't see my Vista machine (RC2 v5744)
> but Vista can see and access the files on the XP laptop. I have tried
> disabling the firewalls on both and setting full permissions and nothing
> is working. Can someone please help me?
>
> Thanks,
> newtechie
>
>
> Hi Newtechie :-)
>
> I have a laptop that is set up for wireless and I am able to see all the
> machines in the private network. Do you have the network set to the same
> on all the machines in the network? Is the workgroup set the same on each?
> They must all be set to the same workgroup to be able to see each other.
> When you click on View workgroup computers, can you see all the machines
> there? If not, then you might check the ones that are not showing and see
> if they are set to the same workgroup. I would suggest that, if you
> haven't already, you give the workgroup a unique name and use that on each
> of the machines in the network so that you can easily tell if they are all
> set properly.
>
> Here are some step-by-step instructions for setting up a network courtesy
> of KoZe which might probide some help and/or food for troubleshooting:
>
> My steps for setting up a home network with XP and Vista machines on the
> same network.
>
> 1. Open Firewall and in exceptions tab select
> a. "Core networking"
> b. "File and printer sharing"
> c. "Network Discovery"
> d. "Windows Peer to peer Collaboration" (not needed but does no harm, is
> needed for access pre XP OS'es)
>
> This step (no 1) shouldn't be needed if all goes well from the settings
> below, use these only if you keep having problems!
>
> Open the Network and Sharing Center and do the following points
>
> 2. set the network category to "Private network" (Home in build 5728)
>
> 3. set in Network and sharing Center the options (See picture below!)
> a. Network discovery to "On"
> b. File Sharing to "On"
> c. Public folder sharing to "On" the middle selection so Everyone with
> Access can Open, change and create files.
> d. Password protection to "On" if used with password (advised!) or "Of" if
> not wanted
> e. Media sharing to "On" if needed
>
> Click on "Apply" button at bottom of each section before closing!!
>
> 4. For sharing folders or drive go to "Computer
> a. If sharing the drive right click the drive and select "Share."
> b. Select the Advanced Sharing button (allow this if needed)
> c. Select share this folder (at the top!)
> d. Give a new name for the share (a name to be clear to yourself what this
> is) for example pictures (if a folder) or dataXX if a drive
> e. Beneath select the button permissions, select the full control for
> everyone
> f. Click apply (and OK) again on the next screen (both) and Close the last
> screen to close
> g. Reboot the PC if needed (just to be sure, normally not needed!)
>
> If you want to share a folder it's all the same, but you have to go to the
> folder first and then execute step 4 on the folder.
>
> If all has gone as expected you now have access from all your other
> machines on the same network to those shares.
>
> At least I have. See picture below (from XP 32)
>
> Note:I only have wired connections, so not tested with wireless.
> Hope this helps.
>
> Jan
> MS MVP - Windows IE
>
>
>
>
> " <newtechie@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:u8oWsXgIHHA.3312@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...>> My wireless laptop running XP Home can't see my Vista machine (RC2 v5744)>
>> but Vista can see and access the files on the XP laptop. I have tried
>> disabling the firewalls on both and setting full permissions and nothing
>> is working. Can someone please help me?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> newtechie
>>
>>
>
> Hi Jan,Sorry, this is a non-binary group so no attachments are allowed. I forgot
>
> Thanks for responding.
>
> The network is set to private on the Vista machine. I changed the name
> from "network" to MSHOME as it is on the XP laptop. I'm baffled to why
> the Vista can see the XP machine but not vice versa. Everything is set to
> the way per your steps you've suggested. Also, I didn't see a picture
> attached.
>
> newtechie
>
>
> "Jan Ilacqua [MVP]" <abuse@localhost.invalid> wrote in message
> news:ORLUpMtIHHA.3552@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...>> Hi Newtechie :-)>
>>
>> I have a laptop that is set up for wireless and I am able to see all the
>> machines in the private network. Do you have the network set to the same
>> on all the machines in the network? Is the workgroup set the same on
>> each? They must all be set to the same workgroup to be able to see each
>> other. When you click on View workgroup computers, can you see all the
>> machines there? If not, then you might check the ones that are not
>> showing and see if they are set to the same workgroup. I would suggest
>> that, if you haven't already, you give the workgroup a unique name and
>> use that on each of the machines in the network so that you can easily
>> tell if they are all set properly.
>>
>> Here are some step-by-step instructions for setting up a network courtesy
>> of KoZe which might probide some help and/or food for troubleshooting:
>>
>> My steps for setting up a home network with XP and Vista machines on the
>> same network.
>>
>> 1. Open Firewall and in exceptions tab select
>> a. "Core networking"
>> b. "File and printer sharing"
>> c. "Network Discovery"
>> d. "Windows Peer to peer Collaboration" (not needed but does no harm, is
>> needed for access pre XP OS'es)
>>
>> This step (no 1) shouldn't be needed if all goes well from the settings
>> below, use these only if you keep having problems!
>>
>> Open the Network and Sharing Center and do the following points
>>
>> 2. set the network category to "Private network" (Home in build 5728)
>>
>> 3. set in Network and sharing Center the options (See picture below!)
>> a. Network discovery to "On"
>> b. File Sharing to "On"
>> c. Public folder sharing to "On" the middle selection so Everyone with
>> Access can Open, change and create files.
>> d. Password protection to "On" if used with password (advised!) or "Of"
>> if not wanted
>> e. Media sharing to "On" if needed
>>
>> Click on "Apply" button at bottom of each section before closing!!
>>
>> 4. For sharing folders or drive go to "Computer
>> a. If sharing the drive right click the drive and select "Share."
>> b. Select the Advanced Sharing button (allow this if needed)
>> c. Select share this folder (at the top!)
>> d. Give a new name for the share (a name to be clear to yourself what
>> this is) for example pictures (if a folder) or dataXX if a drive
>> e. Beneath select the button permissions, select the full control for
>> everyone
>> f. Click apply (and OK) again on the next screen (both) and Close the
>> last screen to close
>> g. Reboot the PC if needed (just to be sure, normally not needed!)
>>
>> If you want to share a folder it's all the same, but you have to go to
>> the folder first and then execute step 4 on the folder.
>>
>> If all has gone as expected you now have access from all your other
>> machines on the same network to those shares.
>>
>> At least I have. See picture below (from XP 32)
>>
>> Note:I only have wired connections, so not tested with wireless.
>> Hope this helps.
>>
>> Jan
>> MS MVP - Windows IE
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> " <newtechie@nospam.com> wrote in message
>> news:u8oWsXgIHHA.3312@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...>>> My wireless laptop running XP Home can't see my Vista machine (RC2>>
>>> v5744) but Vista can see and access the files on the XP laptop. I have
>>> tried disabling the firewalls on both and setting full permissions and
>>> nothing is working. Can someone please help me?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> newtechie
>>>
>>>
>>
>
> Hi Newtechie :-)
>>> Hi Jan,>
>>
>> Thanks for responding.
>>
>> The network is set to private on the Vista machine. I changed the name
>> from "network" to MSHOME as it is on the XP laptop. I'm baffled to why
>> the Vista can see the XP machine but not vice versa. Everything is set
>> to the way per your steps you've suggested. Also, I didn't see a picture
>> attached.
> Sorry, this is a non-binary group so no attachments are allowed. I forgot
> to remove that reference before posting.
>
> Are you using a router? Have you checked the settings? I had this problem
> with one of my desktops which had XP, and while all the other machines
> could see it, the one could not see the other machines. How are you
> setting up the network on that machine? With the Wizard? If so, which of
> the methods are you selecting in the "Do you want to use the shared
> connection" window?
> Have you tried creating a disk and copying the network setup to the one
> machine from one of the others that it works on?
>
> Also, check the connection to the router if you are using one, as that may
> be keeping it from seeing the others. Be sure that it is set to the right
> network setting the TCP/IP4, and that the
>
> In the Network and Sharing Center:
>
> Turn on Network Discovery, File Sharing, and Public Folder Sharing
> If you don't want to use a password, disable password protected sharing.
>
> Do you have ZoneAlarm, OneCare, or some other Firewall product that may be
> blocking. Are you using the Public folder from your XP machines?
>
> Jan
> MS MVP - Windows IE
>
>>>>
>> newtechie
>>
>>
>> "Jan Ilacqua [MVP]" <abuse@localhost.invalid> wrote in message
>> news:ORLUpMtIHHA.3552@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...>>> Hi Newtechie :-)>>
>>>
>>> I have a laptop that is set up for wireless and I am able to see all the
>>> machines in the private network. Do you have the network set to the
>>> same on all the machines in the network? Is the workgroup set the same
>>> on each? They must all be set to the same workgroup to be able to see
>>> each other. When you click on View workgroup computers, can you see all
>>> the machines there? If not, then you might check the ones that are not
>>> showing and see if they are set to the same workgroup. I would suggest
>>> that, if you haven't already, you give the workgroup a unique name and
>>> use that on each of the machines in the network so that you can easily
>>> tell if they are all set properly.
>>>
>>> Here are some step-by-step instructions for setting up a network
>>> courtesy of KoZe which might probide some help and/or food for
>>> troubleshooting:
>>>
>>> My steps for setting up a home network with XP and Vista machines on the
>>> same network.
>>>
>>> 1. Open Firewall and in exceptions tab select
>>> a. "Core networking"
>>> b. "File and printer sharing"
>>> c. "Network Discovery"
>>> d. "Windows Peer to peer Collaboration" (not needed but does no harm, is
>>> needed for access pre XP OS'es)
>>>
>>> This step (no 1) shouldn't be needed if all goes well from the settings
>>> below, use these only if you keep having problems!
>>>
>>> Open the Network and Sharing Center and do the following points
>>>
>>> 2. set the network category to "Private network" (Home in build 5728)
>>>
>>> 3. set in Network and sharing Center the options (See picture below!)
>>> a. Network discovery to "On"
>>> b. File Sharing to "On"
>>> c. Public folder sharing to "On" the middle selection so Everyone with
>>> Access can Open, change and create files.
>>> d. Password protection to "On" if used with password (advised!) or "Of"
>>> if not wanted
>>> e. Media sharing to "On" if needed
>>>
>>> Click on "Apply" button at bottom of each section before closing!!
>>>
>>> 4. For sharing folders or drive go to "Computer
>>> a. If sharing the drive right click the drive and select "Share."
>>> b. Select the Advanced Sharing button (allow this if needed)
>>> c. Select share this folder (at the top!)
>>> d. Give a new name for the share (a name to be clear to yourself what
>>> this is) for example pictures (if a folder) or dataXX if a drive
>>> e. Beneath select the button permissions, select the full control for
>>> everyone
>>> f. Click apply (and OK) again on the next screen (both) and Close the
>>> last screen to close
>>> g. Reboot the PC if needed (just to be sure, normally not needed!)
>>>
>>> If you want to share a folder it's all the same, but you have to go to
>>> the folder first and then execute step 4 on the folder.
>>>
>>> If all has gone as expected you now have access from all your other
>>> machines on the same network to those shares.
>>>
>>> At least I have. See picture below (from XP 32)
>>>
>>> Note:I only have wired connections, so not tested with wireless.
>>> Hope this helps.
>>>
>>> Jan
>>> MS MVP - Windows IE
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> " <newtechie@nospam.com> wrote in message
>>> news:u8oWsXgIHHA.3312@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>> My wireless laptop running XP Home can't see my Vista machine (RC2
>>>> v5744) but Vista can see and access the files on the XP laptop. I have
>>>> tried disabling the firewalls on both and setting full permissions and
>>>> nothing is working. Can someone please help me?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> newtechie
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
> Hi Newtechie :-)
>>> Hi Jan,>
>>
>> Thanks for responding.
>>
>> The network is set to private on the Vista machine. I changed the name
>> from "network" to MSHOME as it is on the XP laptop. I'm baffled to why
>> the Vista can see the XP machine but not vice versa. Everything is set
>> to the way per your steps you've suggested. Also, I didn't see a picture
>> attached.
> Sorry, this is a non-binary group so no attachments are allowed. I forgot
> to remove that reference before posting.
>
> Are you using a router? Have you checked the settings? I had this problem
> with one of my desktops which had XP, and while all the other machines
> could see it, the one could not see the other machines. How are you
> setting up the network on that machine? With the Wizard? If so, which of
> the methods are you selecting in the "Do you want to use the shared
> connection" window?
> Have you tried creating a disk and copying the network setup to the one
> machine from one of the others that it works on?
>
> Also, check the connection to the router if you are using one, as that may
> be keeping it from seeing the others. Be sure that it is set to the right
> network setting the TCP/IP4, and that the
>
> In the Network and Sharing Center:
>
> Turn on Network Discovery, File Sharing, and Public Folder Sharing
> If you don't want to use a password, disable password protected sharing.
>
> Do you have ZoneAlarm, OneCare, or some other Firewall product that may be
> blocking. Are you using the Public folder from your XP machines?
>
> Jan
> MS MVP - Windows IE
>
>>>>
>> newtechie
>>
>>
>> "Jan Ilacqua [MVP]" <abuse@localhost.invalid> wrote in message
>> news:ORLUpMtIHHA.3552@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...>>> Hi Newtechie :-)>>
>>>
>>> I have a laptop that is set up for wireless and I am able to see all the
>>> machines in the private network. Do you have the network set to the
>>> same on all the machines in the network? Is the workgroup set the same
>>> on each? They must all be set to the same workgroup to be able to see
>>> each other. When you click on View workgroup computers, can you see all
>>> the machines there? If not, then you might check the ones that are not
>>> showing and see if they are set to the same workgroup. I would suggest
>>> that, if you haven't already, you give the workgroup a unique name and
>>> use that on each of the machines in the network so that you can easily
>>> tell if they are all set properly.
>>>
>>> Here are some step-by-step instructions for setting up a network
>>> courtesy of KoZe which might probide some help and/or food for
>>> troubleshooting:
>>>
>>> My steps for setting up a home network with XP and Vista machines on the
>>> same network.
>>>
>>> 1. Open Firewall and in exceptions tab select
>>> a. "Core networking"
>>> b. "File and printer sharing"
>>> c. "Network Discovery"
>>> d. "Windows Peer to peer Collaboration" (not needed but does no harm, is
>>> needed for access pre XP OS'es)
>>>
>>> This step (no 1) shouldn't be needed if all goes well from the settings
>>> below, use these only if you keep having problems!
>>>
>>> Open the Network and Sharing Center and do the following points
>>>
>>> 2. set the network category to "Private network" (Home in build 5728)
>>>
>>> 3. set in Network and sharing Center the options (See picture below!)
>>> a. Network discovery to "On"
>>> b. File Sharing to "On"
>>> c. Public folder sharing to "On" the middle selection so Everyone with
>>> Access can Open, change and create files.
>>> d. Password protection to "On" if used with password (advised!) or "Of"
>>> if not wanted
>>> e. Media sharing to "On" if needed
>>>
>>> Click on "Apply" button at bottom of each section before closing!!
>>>
>>> 4. For sharing folders or drive go to "Computer
>>> a. If sharing the drive right click the drive and select "Share."
>>> b. Select the Advanced Sharing button (allow this if needed)
>>> c. Select share this folder (at the top!)
>>> d. Give a new name for the share (a name to be clear to yourself what
>>> this is) for example pictures (if a folder) or dataXX if a drive
>>> e. Beneath select the button permissions, select the full control for
>>> everyone
>>> f. Click apply (and OK) again on the next screen (both) and Close the
>>> last screen to close
>>> g. Reboot the PC if needed (just to be sure, normally not needed!)
>>>
>>> If you want to share a folder it's all the same, but you have to go to
>>> the folder first and then execute step 4 on the folder.
>>>
>>> If all has gone as expected you now have access from all your other
>>> machines on the same network to those shares.
>>>
>>> At least I have. See picture below (from XP 32)
>>>
>>> Note:I only have wired connections, so not tested with wireless.
>>> Hope this helps.
>>>
>>> Jan
>>> MS MVP - Windows IE
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> " <newtechie@nospam.com> wrote in message
>>> news:u8oWsXgIHHA.3312@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>> My wireless laptop running XP Home can't see my Vista machine (RC2
>>>> v5744) but Vista can see and access the files on the XP laptop. I have
>>>> tried disabling the firewalls on both and setting full permissions and
>>>> nothing is working. Can someone please help me?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> newtechie
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
> Hi Newtechie :-)
>
> I have a laptop that is set up for wireless and I am able to see all the
> machines in the private network. Do you have the network set to the same
> on all the machines in the network? Is the workgroup set the same on each?
> They must all be set to the same workgroup to be able to see each other.
> When you click on View workgroup computers, can you see all the machines
> there? If not, then you might check the ones that are not showing and see
> if they are set to the same workgroup. I would suggest that, if you
> haven't already, you give the workgroup a unique name and use that on each
> of the machines in the network so that you can easily tell if they are all
> set properly.
>
> Here are some step-by-step instructions for setting up a network courtesy
> of KoZe which might probide some help and/or food for troubleshooting:
>
> My steps for setting up a home network with XP and Vista machines on the
> same network.
>
> 1. Open Firewall and in exceptions tab select
> a. "Core networking"
> b. "File and printer sharing"
> c. "Network Discovery"
> d. "Windows Peer to peer Collaboration" (not needed but does no harm, is
> needed for access pre XP OS'es)
>
> This step (no 1) shouldn't be needed if all goes well from the settings
> below, use these only if you keep having problems!
>
> Open the Network and Sharing Center and do the following points
>
> 2. set the network category to "Private network" (Home in build 5728)
>
> 3. set in Network and sharing Center the options (See picture below!)
> a. Network discovery to "On"
> b. File Sharing to "On"
> c. Public folder sharing to "On" the middle selection so Everyone with
> Access can Open, change and create files.
> d. Password protection to "On" if used with password (advised!) or "Of" if
> not wanted
> e. Media sharing to "On" if needed
>
> Click on "Apply" button at bottom of each section before closing!!
>
> 4. For sharing folders or drive go to "Computer
> a. If sharing the drive right click the drive and select "Share."
> b. Select the Advanced Sharing button (allow this if needed)
> c. Select share this folder (at the top!)
> d. Give a new name for the share (a name to be clear to yourself what this
> is) for example pictures (if a folder) or dataXX if a drive
> e. Beneath select the button permissions, select the full control for
> everyone
> f. Click apply (and OK) again on the next screen (both) and Close the last
> screen to close
> g. Reboot the PC if needed (just to be sure, normally not needed!)
>
> If you want to share a folder it's all the same, but you have to go to the
> folder first and then execute step 4 on the folder.
>
> If all has gone as expected you now have access from all your other
> machines on the same network to those shares.
>
> At least I have. See picture below (from XP 32)
>
> Note:I only have wired connections, so not tested with wireless.
> Hope this helps.
>
> Jan
> MS MVP - Windows IE
>
>
>
>
> " <newtechie@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:u8oWsXgIHHA.3312@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...>> My wireless laptop running XP Home can't see my Vista machine (RC2 v5744)>
>> but Vista can see and access the files on the XP laptop. I have tried
>> disabling the firewalls on both and setting full permissions and nothing
>> is working. Can someone please help me?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> newtechie
>>
>>
>
> I've posted some screenshots so you can get a better idea of what's what.
>
> http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...Properties.jpg
> http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...o/network1.png
> http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...o/network2.png
> http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...networkmap.png
> http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1.../XPnetwork.jpg
>
> Newtechie
>
> "Jan Ilacqua [MVP]" <abuse@localhost.invalid> wrote in message
> news:%23mCIQfxIHHA.4384@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...>> Hi Newtechie :-)>
>>>>> Hi Jan,>>
>>>
>>> Thanks for responding.
>>>
>>> The network is set to private on the Vista machine. I changed the name
>>> from "network" to MSHOME as it is on the XP laptop. I'm baffled to why
>>> the Vista can see the XP machine but not vice versa. Everything is set
>>> to the way per your steps you've suggested. Also, I didn't see a
>>> picture attached.
>> Sorry, this is a non-binary group so no attachments are allowed. I
>> forgot to remove that reference before posting.
>>
>> Are you using a router? Have you checked the settings? I had this
>> problem with one of my desktops which had XP, and while all the other
>> machines could see it, the one could not see the other machines. How are
>> you setting up the network on that machine? With the Wizard? If so,
>> which of the methods are you selecting in the "Do you want to use the
>> shared connection" window?
>> Have you tried creating a disk and copying the network setup to the one
>> machine from one of the others that it works on?
>>
>> Also, check the connection to the router if you are using one, as that
>> may be keeping it from seeing the others. Be sure that it is set to the
>> right network setting the TCP/IP4, and that the
>>
>> In the Network and Sharing Center:
>>
>> Turn on Network Discovery, File Sharing, and Public Folder Sharing
>> If you don't want to use a password, disable password protected sharing.
>>
>> Do you have ZoneAlarm, OneCare, or some other Firewall product that may
>> be blocking. Are you using the Public folder from your XP machines?
>>
>> Jan
>> MS MVP - Windows IE
>>
>>>>>>>
>>> newtechie
>>>
>>>
>>> "Jan Ilacqua [MVP]" <abuse@localhost.invalid> wrote in message
>>> news:ORLUpMtIHHA.3552@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>> Hi Newtechie :-)
>>>>
>>>> I have a laptop that is set up for wireless and I am able to see all
>>>> the machines in the private network. Do you have the network set to
>>>> the same on all the machines in the network? Is the workgroup set the
>>>> same on each? They must all be set to the same workgroup to be able to
>>>> see each other. When you click on View workgroup computers, can you see
>>>> all the machines there? If not, then you might check the ones that are
>>>> not showing and see if they are set to the same workgroup. I would
>>>> suggest that, if you haven't already, you give the workgroup a unique
>>>> name and use that on each of the machines in the network so that you
>>>> can easily tell if they are all set properly.
>>>>
>>>> Here are some step-by-step instructions for setting up a network
>>>> courtesy of KoZe which might probide some help and/or food for
>>>> troubleshooting:
>>>>
>>>> My steps for setting up a home network with XP and Vista machines on
>>>> the same network.
>>>>
>>>> 1. Open Firewall and in exceptions tab select
>>>> a. "Core networking"
>>>> b. "File and printer sharing"
>>>> c. "Network Discovery"
>>>> d. "Windows Peer to peer Collaboration" (not needed but does no harm,
>>>> is needed for access pre XP OS'es)
>>>>
>>>> This step (no 1) shouldn't be needed if all goes well from the settings
>>>> below, use these only if you keep having problems!
>>>>
>>>> Open the Network and Sharing Center and do the following points
>>>>
>>>> 2. set the network category to "Private network" (Home in build 5728)
>>>>
>>>> 3. set in Network and sharing Center the options (See picture below!)
>>>> a. Network discovery to "On"
>>>> b. File Sharing to "On"
>>>> c. Public folder sharing to "On" the middle selection so Everyone with
>>>> Access can Open, change and create files.
>>>> d. Password protection to "On" if used with password (advised!) or "Of"
>>>> if not wanted
>>>> e. Media sharing to "On" if needed
>>>>
>>>> Click on "Apply" button at bottom of each section before closing!!
>>>>
>>>> 4. For sharing folders or drive go to "Computer
>>>> a. If sharing the drive right click the drive and select "Share."
>>>> b. Select the Advanced Sharing button (allow this if needed)
>>>> c. Select share this folder (at the top!)
>>>> d. Give a new name for the share (a name to be clear to yourself what
>>>> this is) for example pictures (if a folder) or dataXX if a drive
>>>> e. Beneath select the button permissions, select the full control for
>>>> everyone
>>>> f. Click apply (and OK) again on the next screen (both) and Close the
>>>> last screen to close
>>>> g. Reboot the PC if needed (just to be sure, normally not needed!)
>>>>
>>>> If you want to share a folder it's all the same, but you have to go to
>>>> the folder first and then execute step 4 on the folder.
>>>>
>>>> If all has gone as expected you now have access from all your other
>>>> machines on the same network to those shares.
>>>>
>>>> At least I have. See picture below (from XP 32)
>>>>
>>>> Note:I only have wired connections, so not tested with wireless.
>>>> Hope this helps.
>>>>
>>>> Jan
>>>> MS MVP - Windows IE
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> " <newtechie@nospam.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:u8oWsXgIHHA.3312@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>> My wireless laptop running XP Home can't see my Vista machine (RC2
>>>>> v5744) but Vista can see and access the files on the XP laptop. I
>>>>> have tried disabling the firewalls on both and setting full
>>>>> permissions and nothing is working. Can someone please help me?
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>> newtechie
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
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