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November 10th, 2005 22:00

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is anybody good at setting up a network?
 
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    Posted November 10th, 2005 22:00

    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.
     
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    Posted November 10th, 2005 22:00

    when i do a network test... it says my network adapter has failed, but i can get on the internet
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    Posted November 10th, 2005 22:00

    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

     

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    Posted November 10th, 2005 22:00

    ok, let me try that

    THANK YOU!

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    Posted November 10th, 2005 22:00

    Yes, I am really good at it.  Do you have a more specific question or details of what you are trying to do, or is this just a poll?

    Steve

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    Posted November 10th, 2005 23:00

    my norton was causing the problem... it worked!!!  Thank you!!!
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    Posted December 20th, 2005 16:00

    I've disabled my firewall, but I still can't connect to the internet!  UGH
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    Posted January 9th, 2006 16:00

    I need help fixing a problem I created while trying to set up two computers in my house.  Is anyone there to help me?
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    Posted January 9th, 2006 18:00

    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.

    Steve

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    Posted June 22nd, 2006 02:00

    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?