PC Not on Network

Question

We have four Dells on a LAN with my PC (8300, 3.2 Ghz) operating as a "server" with files that are shared with the other PCs. All of a sudden a couple of days ago the other PCs were not able to get to the shared files. I talked with Dell support yesterday and we did a ping test from my PC to the others and from one of the others to mine and each ping test was successful which I believe means they are "talking" to one another.

When I right click, on the folders I want to share on my PC, there is no "Sharing & Security" option which I believe means that my PC IS NOT on a LAN. I am able to use the shared files OK.

Also, I do not have the littel double screen icon in my task bar which would show that my PC is on the network.

Any help will be appreciated.

lbohen · Answer

Additional information about my first post: I am able to see the shared folders on my PC from the other PCs. The other PCs just can't access the files.

jmwills · Answer

Did you actually 'share' the folders and what are the permissions on those folders? Message Edited by jmwills on 07-20-2005 02:19 PM

lbohen · Answer

When I go to the folders that I want shared, highlight them and right click, there is no "Sharing & Security" option. I believe that means that XP doesn't consider my PC to be on a network.

Any other way to get to the "Sharing & Security" for those folders?

jmwills · Answer

XP Pro or Home and what folders are you trying to share? http://www.theeldergeek.com/quick_guide_to_simple_file_sharing.htm

lbohen · Answer

I have XP Pro on my PC. The folders reside in My Network Places. They are db folders that each of the PCs need to access.

jmwills · Answer

The security tab will not be located there.  It will be back on the original share.  Without knowing what permissions are in place, it is impossible to know why you can't access the folder.

lbohen · Answer

The folders that I want to share are on my PC. When I right click on them, there is no 'Sharing & Security' option. Where else would the 'original share' be?

jmwills · Answer

Not in network places. Find the original folder and make sure that folder is shared with the appropriate permissions. Just becasue you put a folder in netwrok places doesn't mean all can see & use it.

Did you read the link????????

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PC Not on Network

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