Local Network: WIn XP Win Me file sharing error

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In article <3C4C8ABB-5D17-49CA-B1BD-7D32FAC44BB5@microsoft.com>,
"adam" <adam@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>Hi:
>
>I have two computers separated by 150 feet, so file sharing is important. My
>Win XP computer has files that I want to copy and send to a folder on my Win
>Me computer. From the Win XP computer I get an error message telling me that
>I do not have Network permission to copy and transfer the file to the Win Me
>computer. From the Win Me computer, I can open the Win Xp file that I want
>and copy and transfer to the Win Me computer. This defeats the purpose of
>being able to more conveniently copy and transfer files while seated at the
>Win XP computer. On which computer are my settings incorrect that I am
>getting Network permission errors?
>
>Thanks.
>
>Ada

I suspect that the shared folder on the Win Me computer is configured
to give Read-Only access to the other computer. On the Win Me
computer:

1. Right-click it the shared folder.
2. Click Sharing.
3. Configure it for Full access.
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Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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Hi Steve:

I uncheck the Read-Only attribute in the folder and subfolder that I want to
share, thus making them Full-Access. I select Apply and close the folder(s),
but when I re-open the folders the Read-Only attribute is again bulleted. How
do I get the Full-Access attribute to stick?

Thanks.

Adam

"Steve Winograd [MVP]" wrote:

> In article <3C4C8ABB-5D17-49CA-B1BD-7D32FAC44BB5@microsoft.com>,
> "adam" <adam@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >Hi:
> >
> >I have two computers separated by 150 feet, so file sharing is important. My
> >Win XP computer has files that I want to copy and send to a folder on my Win
> >Me computer. From the Win XP computer I get an error message telling me that
> >I do not have Network permission to copy and transfer the file to the Win Me
> >computer. From the Win Me computer, I can open the Win Xp file that I want
> >and copy and transfer to the Win Me computer. This defeats the purpose of
> >being able to more conveniently copy and transfer files while seated at the
> >Win XP computer. On which computer are my settings incorrect that I am
> >getting Network permission errors?
> >
> >Thanks.
> >
> >Ada
>
> I suspect that the shared folder on the Win Me computer is configured
> to give Read-Only access to the other computer. On the Win Me
> computer:
>
> 1. Right-click it the shared folder.
> 2. Click Sharing.
> 3. Configure it for Full access.
> --
> Best Wishes,
> Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)
>
> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
> for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
> addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.
>
> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>

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In article <6306A29E-47E5-48A5-81AD-DC7664A61F20@microsoft.com>,
"adam" <adam@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >I have two computers separated by 150 feet, so file sharing is important. My
>> >Win XP computer has files that I want to copy and send to a folder on my Win
>> >Me computer. From the Win XP computer I get an error message telling me that
>> >I do not have Network permission to copy and transfer the file to the Win Me
>> >computer. From the Win Me computer, I can open the Win Xp file that I want
>> >and copy and transfer to the Win Me computer. This defeats the purpose of
>> >being able to more conveniently copy and transfer files while seated at the
>> >Win XP computer. On which computer are my settings incorrect that I am
>> >getting Network permission errors?
>>
>> I suspect that the shared folder on the Win Me computer is configured
>> to give Read-Only access to the other computer. On the Win Me
>> computer:
>>
>> 1. Right-click it the shared folder.
>> 2. Click Sharing.
>> 3. Configure it for Full access.
>
>Hi Steve:
>
>I uncheck the Read-Only attribute in the folder and subfolder that I want to
>share, thus making them Full-Access. I select Apply and close the folder(s),
>but when I re-open the folders the Read-Only attribute is again bulleted. How
>do I get the Full-Access attribute to stick?
>
>Thanks.
>
>Adam

You're welcome, Adam. Try this:

1. Un-share and then re-share the folder on Win Me, making sure to
specify Full access.

2. Reboot XP.

Then, see if access works.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
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