I am having trouble networking a 2nd computer. Here is what i have:- I have 2 computers both running windows xp home and they are wired to a bt 2110 router. I am able to connect to the internet from both computers without any problem. What i want to do is to be able to access my music and files etc, on the computer in my daughters room from the main computer downstairs. I have checked and both computers are in the same workgroup ie MSHOME. I can locate the computers from either one in my network places but when i try to access the computer it says i do not have the relevant permissions. I have searched the internet for the answers but so far i am struggling. Can anyone advise or should i just give up on the idea. Please treat me as a complete idiot.
try this guide. remember you need to use the network wizard on each pc. http://www.geekgirls.com/windowsxp_home_network.htm
Thanks for the reply - I am not using ics but have tried everything else. Since posting I have made some head way. Previously I was unable to access the windows firewall settings from one of the other computers - there was something missing in the registry. I have now rectified this. I can now access both my lap top and other desktop from my main computer(I say main computer - there isnt really much difference performance wise between them) However i still cant access my main computer from any of the others. I can use the printer though which is connected to my main computer. I can also ping the main computer from the others without any losses. But i still get the message you dont have the access rights when i try to connect. I will keep trying but running out of ideas.
Managed to sort the problem out. Having spent at least 3 weeks trying to resolve this issue it took only 2 minutes to sort. I just needed to change one of the settings in the registry. So, for the benefit of users who have the same problem have a look at the following link. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/913628/en-us. Many Thanks
Glad to hear you sorted your issue. XP home can be a pain to network over the professioal version. I have heard installing SP3 can help also.
