File Sharing not working

[geokilla]

So my file sharing over my 3 computers stopped working again. I've tried using another workgroup such as home instead of *****, and it still doesn't work. All of my 3 computers are connected to the same workgroup. Because the network is not workking, I cannot copy files from one network to another and print my homework.

I tried typing the IP adress of my dad's computer and it can't even find the computer on the network. 2 of the computers are wireless while the other one is connected directly to the router. Please help.

 

[villageidiot111]

I have the same problem, wish I could get it to work myself.

 

[Leros]

Try running the network setup wizard on all three computers. And make sure your firewalls are set to allow access.

 

[geokilla]

I ran the network setup wizard loads of times. I'll try configuring my firewall today.

 

[JackMDS]

The Wizard is very good for the initial setting, otherwise the more you run it the more trouble you get.

Successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network settings, http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html

As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what it is allowed to be shared.

Basic XP - http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/filesharing.mspx

Advanced XP - http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040

Vista - http://www.microsoft.com/technet/network/evaluate/vista_fp.mspx

Printer Sharing XP - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx

Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357

 

[Lemon law]

Not to minimize the advice of JackMDS, but geokilla may also be barking up the right tree in looking at the firewall. Assuming you are running XP with service pack 2, it gets double complicated if you are running some other software firewall instead of the Sp2 one. Because even if you think you have the sp2 firewall disabled, it can re-enable itself at the drop of a hat.