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honsbeek   06-20-2007 at 04:53:04 PM

Hi ,

I have two comps now , and use only one 100MPS line in the house.
I bought a IP sharing device two split the line into two.
Now I wish to know how the windows vista (XP) sharing folder thingy works.
I can't make it work. Each time I share on folder on one computer , it is denying access at the other computer. I can see both COMPUTERs when running two windows vista's. What am I doing all wrong. I shared a folder but don't get access, I think I even tried unabling the firewall at each comp, but I might still be doing something wrong. If I put files in (Shared folder) section under users I can see them without trouble, but I want to share any file, folder and or drive , please advise

Thank you so much for helping ,

Ralph

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riser   06-20-2007 at 10:25:13 PM
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When you share the folder, you'll also need to set Security or Share Permissions. Make sure Everyone has access (Check all boxes) or remove Everyone and add in Users by using the "add" button.

Both computers will need to have the same computer setup:

Comp A:
User: John
Password: Toilet

Comp B:
User: John
Password: Toilet

When CompA logged in as John attempts to connect to shared folder on CompB, it'll use John/Toilet to authenticate against that computer and gain access, as you will either assign "Everyone" (which includes John) access or you would remove Everyone and add only "John" to the folder security/share permissions.

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honsbeek   06-21-2007 at 03:24:22 PM
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Hi thanks for responding ,

I simply disabled the password and ID , because I didn't get it .
I never made passwords in the first place. Now with the password protection disabled and even firewalls disabled , I can see the shared folders from each computer , but when I double click on it , I get an error (not accessable) message , please advise

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riser   06-21-2007 at 08:53:22 PM
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Did you setup accounts on both computers to grant yourself access?
You can't have the accounts disabled either.

Whatever account you log into also needs to be created on the other computer:

Administrator on each computer, no password.

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