[SOLVED] File Sharing Problem

wrharts · 07-09-2008, 07:09 PM

My home network consists of two Dell computers running XP SP3. I connect to Comcast (cable modem). A Dynex router and ethernet wire provides the connection.
Both computers can access the Internet fine.
Each computer can ping the other.
McAfee security shows both computers in the network diagram.
Computer 1 shows both computers in My Network Places and can access shared files on Computer 2.
Computer 2 only shows Computer 2 in My Network places and can not access shared files on Computer 1.

I've looked at some earlier threads and checked Administrative Tools - Services, but still have problem.

xp23 · 07-10-2008, 06:09 AM

Try setting up both computers with a static ip. Make both ip's identical except for the last digit.. e.g. 10.0.0.37 and 10.0.0.38.
They should have the same default gateway aswell. Also check all firewalls etc. Hope that helps.

katende · 07-10-2008, 12:12 PM

double check the protocols in use. Try enabling the Netbios protocol in the properties of your connection. ensure its enabled on both pcs.

wrharts · 07-10-2008, 01:51 PM

Found that TCP/IP was not checked under Network Connections - Advanced.

Problem SOLVED!

07-09-2008, 07:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
wrharts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2 OS: xp sp3	[SOLVED] File Sharing Problem My home network consists of two Dell computers running XP SP3. I connect to Comcast (cable modem). A Dynex router and ethernet wire provides the connection. Both computers can access the Internet fine. Each computer can ping the other. McAfee security shows both computers in the network diagram. Computer 1 shows both computers in My Network Places and can access shared files on Computer 2. Computer 2 only shows Computer 2 in My Network places and can not access shared files on Computer 1. I've looked at some earlier threads and checked Administrative Tools - Services, but still have problem.

07-10-2008, 06:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
xp23 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1 OS: Xp	Re: File Sharing Problem Try setting up both computers with a static ip. Make both ip's identical except for the last digit.. e.g. 10.0.0.37 and 10.0.0.38. They should have the same default gateway aswell. Also check all firewalls etc. Hope that helps.

07-10-2008, 12:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
katende Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3 OS: winxp	Re: File Sharing Problem double check the protocols in use. Try enabling the Netbios protocol in the properties of your connection. ensure its enabled on both pcs.

07-10-2008, 01:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
wrharts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2 OS: xp sp3	Re: File Sharing Problem Found that TCP/IP was not checked under Network Connections - Advanced. Problem SOLVED!