Unable to share Files Thru Ethernet.

[Yoda]

Hello Friends,
I'm unable to share files between my PC and Laptop using Ethernet.


Desktop Computer
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Windows XP with SP2
2 Ethernet Ports
User Account = Computer Admin.
IP Address = 192.168.1.1
Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0
Defauly Gateway = 192.168.1.10
Preferred DNS Server = ???????? (Blank)
All the Partitions in the Desktop HDD are formatted in NTFS File System.
Computer Name = Desk1


Dell Laptop
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Windows XP with SP2
1 Ethernet Port
User Account = Computer Admin.
IP Address = 192.168.1.2
Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0
Defauly Gateway = 192.168.1.10
Preferred DNS Server = ???????? (Blank)
All the Partitions in the Laptop HDD are formatted in NTFS File System.
Computer Name = Lap1


I connected both the PCs with Ethernet cable.

I'm able to "ping" from Desktop to Laptop and vice versa.

Both the Desktop and Laptop are in the same workgroup.

I placed the Folder "Test" I want to share in the C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents

I Tried to access the "Desk1" computer from my Laptop using UNC Path (\\192.168.1.1) and thru the Workgroup as well

A new window appeared as user: Desk1\Guest , Password:

( Guest Account is "ON" in "User Accounts" and in "Local Users and Groups"-->Users-->Guest (I Enabled the "Guest" Account and Set a new pasword) This is done in "Desk1" computer.


Even after giving the correct password I got an Error Message and I'm unable to access the "Desk1" Computer.

I don't know If I've done everything right or wrong or I've missed something that should be done.

Please help me to solve this issue.


Thanx in Advance.

[sakumar79]

Set IP of first to 192.168.0.1 and the second to 192.168.0.2 and set default gateway to empty. Ensure file sharing is turned on and atleast one folder/printer is shared... If you have WinXP Home Edition, you may not be able to access the computer directly as \\Desk1, but only the shared folder through \\Desk1\Folder1

Arun

[Jitin]

@yoda try this
make sure u have run the network setup wizard on both pcs
both belong to same workgroup
if you are getting the prob u said
then do this
Install a new protocol
NWLink IPX/SPX/NetBIOS Compatible Transport Protocol