You should try checking if the other computer you are conecting to has its hard drive shared, then you should check if you are on the same workgroup (both PC's).... you can change this on System properties - Computer Name, if you are using Windows XP you could try on "repair" in your local area network settings. good luck
First, you should try to set the network up manually - use can use the tutorial available at www.homenethelp.com
Make sure you are using a cross-over cable to connect the two network cards, as a regular network cable will not work. Also, make sure to disable the Windows XP firewall. It gets enabled when using the wizard, and file and printer sharing will not work if the firewall is enabled.
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You should try checking if the other computer you are conecting to has its hard drive shared, then you should check if you are on the same workgroup (both PC's).... you can change this on System properties - Computer Name, if you are using Windows XP you could try on "repair" in your local area network settings. good luck
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February 15th, 2004 19:00
Computeridiot1234,
First, you should try to set the network up manually - use can use the tutorial available at www.homenethelp.com
Make sure you are using a cross-over cable to connect the two network cards, as a regular network cable will not work. Also, make sure to disable the Windows XP firewall. It gets enabled when using the wizard, and file and printer sharing will not work if the firewall is enabled.
Steve