Networking/File Sharing/Gaming issues

[Promethias]

Heres the 1st problem, I've set up a home network between two XP computers. Everything is working fine in the sense that I can access the files on computer A from computer B but computer A is prompted to enter a username and password before it is allowed to access files from computer B despite the fact that computer B has all the files in the my network places listed as "shared"

Problem 2: I've tried setting up a lan game between both computers on Starcraft, no go, they don't recognise each other's games

[johnwill]

First problem: Create a user account on the computer with the shared files that matches the name/password that is used to login to the client (connecting) machine.

Second problem: This one is a bit more difficult, since I don't know anything about the game or it's requirements.

[Promethias]

I see, but that doesn't explain why I can access the files in one direction but not the other. If I do create a user profile on client computer, won't it be the same issue, ie requiring the individual on that computer to login and use my password?

[johnwill]

Nope, the account just has to be there, you don't have to actually use it on the machine with the shared files.

Try it, it only takes a minute to create an account.

[Promethias]

Ok, I tried, it, and I can access the files from within the new account, but not from the other users on that computer.

[johnwill]

That would be correct, since they're logging in with different user credentials.

Try configuring the "server" for simple sharing.