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Welshy · 24 Sep 2006, 19:27

Hi, been trying to connect my desktop to my laptop to little avail. I can share the internet connection easily, but no file saring happens.

If I try to map a network drive, I can see both computers in the workgroup, but can't see any of the files, or select them.

Anyone know what I should do?

Ta muchly

Phil^ · 24 Sep 2006, 19:58

is the file and printer sharing service enabled for both machines?
Have you set up any shares for the service to use?

Welshy · 24 Sep 2006, 21:33

I thought I did, but on the desktop I get an error when I try to enable file nd printer sharing when using the network wizard - is there a way to do it manually? It works fine on the laptop.

Phil^ · 24 Sep 2006, 22:28

go to control panel -> network adaptors
find the lan card, and go to its properties.
click the install button, select service , click add and go for file and printer sharing service.

Welshy · 25 Sep 2006, 00:38

Tried doing that, but apparantly I already have it installed :s any other suggestions?

Welshy · 25 Sep 2006, 02:31

It's ok now - I just chaged the version of XP I was using from an unoffical "sp3" type install to the regular sp2 one and I don't have the problem anymore.

thanks ver much for your help anyway phil^