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March 13th, 2005 00:00
Wireless connection works, cannot see other pc's on network
i just set up a wireless network in my home. i have a desktop and 2 laptops. One laptop is able to see the shared folders on the desktop. the other laptop is not. any ideas on how to get the 2nd laptop to see the shared folders on the desktop PC? thanks.
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March 13th, 2005 03:00
volcano11
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March 13th, 2005 04:00
jtwicker,
On any computer running Windows XP with SP1, disable the Windows XP firewall. It will not allow File and Printer Sharing. On computers running Windows XP with SP2, make sure that the Windows XP firewall has File and Printer Sharing checked off on the Exceptions tab. If you are running any third party firewalls, like those provided by such programs as Zone Alarm, Norton Internet Security, or McAfee Security Center, make sure they are configured to allow local network traffic.
Steve
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March 16th, 2005 19:00
If you are behind a router you don't really need the software firewall. Some newer routers even have their own.
Steve