You have to make sure to enable File and Print Sharing on both machines, make sure both are on the same workgroup, and make sure what you want to share between them is shared. I see from your post that you aren't having a problem with the last part.
In my experiences, it has been easier to install NetBIOS on both machines since it is easier to network two machines together (in my opinion). Then you don't have to worry about the extra stuff TCP/IP needs.
It would take me a bit of time to explain it and the best way to learn is to just do it, so here is a link to a site that will explain things (probably better than me):
In my home network I have a 4-port Belkin router connected to my cable modem with my Dimension 8400 desktop, a home built desktop running Windows XP Pro/Suse Linux, and two laptop's both running Windows XP and all of them are able to access the Internet at the same time, share files and folders between them (except the Linux OS... haven't worked that out yet), and use the single printer I have.
The problem is specifically with Limited User accounts. I cannot seem to share the My Documents folders of any Limited users on Computer A so that Computer B can access them. However I can share the My Documents folders of Administrator users on Computer A and Computer B can access them fine.
Hmmmm... other than making sure you right clicked the My Documents and shared it on your network I don't know where else to help you. I did a bit of searching on the 'net and here are a couple sites that might give you some ideas or stuff to try:
I did some reading and found that when you open the My Documents folder it opens the folder of the user currently logged in. Maybe that is why you can't open the limited user account folders. I would try logging in as one of the limited users, making sure their My Documents folder was shared on your network, and see if you could access it from the other machine. Are you staying logged in as one of the administrator accounts on machine A or logging off all users? Hmmmm... later on I might have to sit down and create a few accounts and tinker around with this to see what I can or can't do. :smileyhappy:
Apologies if you've tried all this already or read that stuff. Just throwing some ideas out there.
sgtcasey
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October 15th, 2004 01:00
martinedwards1248,
You have to make sure to enable File and Print Sharing on both machines, make sure both are on the same workgroup, and make sure what you want to share between them is shared. I see from your post that you aren't having a problem with the last part.
In my experiences, it has been easier to install NetBIOS on both machines since it is easier to network two machines together (in my opinion). Then you don't have to worry about the extra stuff TCP/IP needs.
It would take me a bit of time to explain it and the best way to learn is to just do it, so here is a link to a site that will explain things (probably better than me):
http://www.homenethelp.com/home-network.asp
In my home network I have a 4-port Belkin router connected to my cable modem with my Dimension 8400 desktop, a home built desktop running Windows XP Pro/Suse Linux, and two laptop's both running Windows XP and all of them are able to access the Internet at the same time, share files and folders between them (except the Linux OS... haven't worked that out yet), and use the single printer I have.
Dave
martinedwards12
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October 15th, 2004 07:00
The problem is specifically with Limited User accounts. I cannot seem to share the My Documents folders of any Limited users on Computer A so that Computer B can access them. However I can share the My Documents folders of Administrator users on Computer A and Computer B can access them fine.
sgtcasey
383 Posts
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October 15th, 2004 14:00
martinedwards1248,
Hmmmm... other than making sure you right clicked the My Documents and shared it on your network I don't know where else to help you. I did a bit of searching on the 'net and here are a couple sites that might give you some ideas or stuff to try:
http://pclabs.dns2go.com:90/News_Item.2003-06-04.2501
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/win_xp_mydocs.htm
I did some reading and found that when you open the My Documents folder it opens the folder of the user currently logged in. Maybe that is why you can't open the limited user account folders. I would try logging in as one of the limited users, making sure their My Documents folder was shared on your network, and see if you could access it from the other machine. Are you staying logged in as one of the administrator accounts on machine A or logging off all users? Hmmmm... later on I might have to sit down and create a few accounts and tinker around with this to see what I can or can't do. :smileyhappy:
Apologies if you've tried all this already or read that stuff. Just throwing some ideas out there.
:smileyhappy:
Dave