RE: Cannot see shares across home network
From: Stephen (Stephen_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/04/05
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Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2005 22:05:03 -0800
Duf,
Hi! I am having same problem with my new laptop ... did you get any reply?
If yes, can you pls forward the answer to me?
Thanks!
Stephen
"Duf" wrote:
> 1. The Landscape:
>
> Destop computer:
> - Harware: Asus Motherboard with Athlon XP processor, 1GB of RAM, 60GB Hard
> Disk
> - Operating System: Window XP Home Edition.
> - Connected to Linksys WIFI router through Ethernet
>
> Laptop computer:
>
> - Harware: Dell Inspiron 8500, P4 2.5MHz, 1GB RAM, 60GB Hard Drive
> - Operating System: Windows XP Home edition.
> - Connected to Linksys WIFI router via built-in WIFI card (WEP encryption
> enabled)
>
> Linksys WIFI router is connected to cable modem for Internet access. DHCP
> enabled.
>
> 2. The Problem:
>
> Prior to installing Service Pack 2:
>
> - Both computers obtained an IP address from the router through DHCP
> - Both computers were in the same workgroup
> - File sharing was enabled on both computers
> - Internet Connection Sharing was OFF on both computers
> - NetBios (under Advanced TCP/IP settings) was enabled on both computers.
> - Shares (full rights) were setup on each computer and were visible from the
> other
> - Printers were shared from the Desktop and visible/usable from the laptop.
> - Both computers acces the internet via the router
>
> I always wait a few months before installing major updates, which allows me
> to monitor reviews and establish the potential risks I am susceptible to
> encounter during installation. In early December 2004, after what was mostly
> favorable comments, I proceded with the installation of SP2
>
> After Service Pack 2
>
> - Both computers obtain an IP address from the router through DHCP
> - Both computers are in the same workgroup
> - File sharing is enabled on both computers
> - Internet Connection Sharing is OFF on both computers
> - NetBios (under Advanced TCP/IP settings) is enabled on both computers.
> - Windows Firewall is turned OFF on both computers (btw, when you run the
> Network Setup Wizard, it turns it back on)
> - Both computers access the internet via the router
> - Computer Browser service is Started in both computers (as per Knowledge
> Base article : 318030
> - Shares (full rights) were setup on each computer
>
> BUT:
>
> - Cannot access the shares from either computer. Error message is:
>
> " XXXXX is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network
> resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have
> access permission. The network path was not found. "
>
>
> I have tried the Network Setup Wizard, manual configuration, perused dozens
> of Tech-related forums and communities.The problem seems fairly common and is
> well documented, but what is missing is... a solution.
>
> Any help will be greatly appreciated.
>
> D
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