This is most commonly caused by a firewall blocking 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. If you are unsure about the firewalls, just disable them or uninstalling as a troubleshooting step until you get the network to work.
yes, i have 2 computers working on a network and for some unknown reason... the third on always gives me an error message that I don't have access home (network name) and to contact the network administrator
You need to post a new message to start a new thread rather than posting a reply to an existing thread. Otherwise it gets very confusing trying to deal with more than one problem in the same thread. When you post a new message, please provide as much information as you can about what equipment you have, versions of Windows, type of internet connection, and the exact nature of the problem.
I have 2 pcs and 2 laptops on my wireless network. Both laptops can fully access each pc....but neither lap top can access each other. I'm getting the same message she is(.."not accesible...contact administrator"). I followed your advice and made sure the "file and printer sharing" boxes were unchecked but I still cant get them to access each other. Any further suggestions?
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Posted November 10th, 2005 22:00