The wizard depends entirely on the answers you provide. If you answer one question wrong, then the wizard sets things up wrong. I suggest you try using the tutorial at www.homenethelp.com to set the network up manually. Furthermore, be aware that firewalls can block local network access. 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 Suite, make sure they are configured to allow local network traffic.
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October 30th, 2005 13:00
The wizard depends entirely on the answers you provide. If you answer one question wrong, then the wizard sets things up wrong. I suggest you try using the tutorial at www.homenethelp.com to set the network up manually. Furthermore, be aware that firewalls can block local network access. 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 Suite, make sure they are configured to allow local network traffic.
Steve
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October 30th, 2005 15:00
Thanks Steve I'll check out your suggestions and hopefully it will fix it.
Jim